General Policies related
to student conduct on campus are found in the UNCG Student Calendar/Handbook
and within the Policies for Students web page at: http://saf.dept.uncg.edu/conduct/policies/
Further information
on these policies may be obtained from the Office of Student Conduct,
336/334-5553.
Alcoholic Beverage
Policies
North Carolina
law prohibits the consumption, purchase, or possession of alcoholic
beverages by people under the age of 21, effective October 1, 1986.
The University operates under this provision of the law.
Individual consumption
of beer, unfortified wines, and/or spirituous liquors is permitted
for those of legal age in student residence hall rooms and in selected
public areas of the University in accordance with the Student Alcohol
Policy contained on the UNCG Policies for Students web page at:http://saf.dept.uncg.edu/conduct/policies/
University
Policy Concerning Abuse of Alcohol/Illegal Drugs
In accordance
with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments
of 1989, which require that all students receive annual notice of
the laws/policies regarding alcohol and drug abuse, the following
information is provided:
Illegal or abusive
use of drugs or alcohol by any member of the University community
can adversely affect the educational environment and will not be accepted.
Abuse of these substances can result in numerous physical and psychological
health problems. Its use is a factor in organ damage, increased risk
of personal injury, impaired judgment, a factor in sexually transmitted
diseases, and more. Policies
on alcohol and drugs can be found on the Policies for Students web
page at: http://saf.dept.uncg.edu/conduct/policies/
Services for
students experiencing problems with alcohol and other drugs are available
through Student Health Services. They include the health clinic (334-5340)
and counseling (334-5874). Educational programs are also provided
through the Wellness Center (334-3190).
Possession/Use
of Narcotics and Other Dangerous Drugs
The use, possession,
sale, or distribution of products such as marijuana, LSD, barbiturates,
or amphetamines is strictly prohibited. UNCG is prepared to take conduct
action up to and including dismissal of students involved in such
practices. Furthermore, because violation of federal and state laws
is involved, UNCG has an obligation to report any information
concerning such practices to proper authorities. Please refer to the
University's Policy on Illegal Drugs in Appendix
B.
Firearms or
Other Weapons on University Property
North Carolina
law declares it unlawful for anyone to possess or carry (whether openly
or concealed) any gun, rifle, or other weapon on property owned, used,
or operated by a public or private educational institution. See also
UNCG's Policies for Students web page at: www.uncg.edu/apl/POLICIES/iia023.html
Policies
Relating to Disruption of Educational Process
The complete
statement of University Policies, Procedures, and Conduct Actions
in Cases of Disruption of Educational Process is printed on the Policies
for Students web page at: http://saf.dept.uncg.edu/conduct/policies/
It was adopted
by the UNC Board of Governors on October 26, 1970.
Policy Relating
to Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom
The complete
statement of the University's Policy Regarding Disruptive Behavior
in the Classroom is printed on UNCG's Policies for Students web page
at: http://saf.dept.uncg.edu/conduct/policies/
This policy
was adopted by the UNCG Faculty Council on April 9, 1991.
