Policies & Regulations
(c) Counseling and Psychological Services Centers:
Locations:
MMC Student Health Center Suite 270
BBC Wolfe University Center Suite 320
Phones: (305) 348-2277, MMC
(305) 919-5305, BBC
Website:
caps.fiu.edu
(d) Employee Assistance Office of Employee
Assistance (OEA):
Locations:
Green Library 473
Phones: 305-348-2469 (MMC & BBC)
Website:
oea.fiu.edu
For the most current version of the FIU Alcohol Policy, go
to:
ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE PARENT/GUARDIAN
NOTIFICATION POLICY
Policy statement:
Florida International University may notify the parents or
guardians of students, under policy. As circumstances
may warrant, notification may also be carried out for
disciplinary violations with respect to the use, possession
or distribution of controlled substances.
This policy provides for notification to only those parents
or guardians who claim their sons or daughters as legal
dependents on their Federal Income Tax Returns. All
students are urged to periodically review the University’s
internet site (
) in order to
remain current with updated FIU alcohol and substance
abuse policies.
In addition to parent/guardian notification, violators of the
University’s substance abuse policies may be required to
comply with various sanctions including but not limited to
attendance at educational workshops.
Procedure:
The following procedure will be applied on a case-by-
case basis depending on the severity of the incident, the
impact upon the community, and the student’s judicial
history.
NOTIFICATION TRIGGERS:
The Notification Procedure May Be Triggered When Any
Of The Following Occurs:
1. Violation involved harm or threat to self, others, or
damage to property.
2. Violation involved an arrest.
3. The student becomes physically ill and/or requires
medical intervention as a result of the consumption of
alcohol or any controlled substance.
4. The student has been found responsible for multiple
violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct
with regard to alcohol and substance abuse.
The Notification Process:
• Notification may take place within 24 hours of
the date of the incident or up to 30 days after the
student has been found responsible as a result of
the judicial process.
• Notification may take place in the form of a
telephone call or in writing. If notification is by letter,
the letter will be sent to the name and address listed
by the student as parent/guardian or emergency
contact.
• Notification will be carried out by the Vice President
of Student Affairs or his/her designee. This
responsibility may be delegated to the Director of
Residential Life if circumstances may warrant.
ALCOHOL & DRUG FREE WORKPLACE &
CAMPUS POLICY
Promoting productive practices and safe healthy behaviors
See Drug-Free Campus/Workplace Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Prevention Policy; FIU #1705.002 located at
.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
FEDERAL LAWS
DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES
REGULATIONS:
34 CFR Part 86
PUBLIC CONTRACTS / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:
41 US Code, Chapter 10
PUBLIC WELFARE / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENT:
45 CFR Part 76, Subpart F
As a condition of receiving funds or any other financial
assistance under any federal program, institutions of
higher education shall certify that they have developed
and implemented an Alcohol & Drug-Free Workplace &
Campus Policy.
STATE LAWS
SALE OF ALCOHOL
Florida Statute 561. 01:
Sale of alcoholic beverages
includes any admission charge, sale of cups, tickets,
donations, etc.
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