Drug and Alcohol...
Ashland University upholds the applicable drug laws that relate to controlled
substances and prohibits the use, possession, sale and distribution of illegal drugs by students, guests, faculty
and staff. The University also does not permit the consumption, possession, sale and distribution of alcohol by students, faculty or staff on Ashland University property. Students found in violation of the drug or alcohol policy
will be accountable for their actions as prescribed in the Student Handbook. For further information regarding
the drug and alcohol policies for students, faculty and staff, please refer to the Student Handbook and/or the
Personnel Policy Handbook. Substance abuse programs are available by contacting one of the listed resources in
this section.
In incidents involving the use, sale, possession or distribution of drugs, the
Ashland City Police will be summoned by the Safety Services Department to make initial contact along with the
responding AU Officers. For incidents involving alcohol, the police may be summoned to assist AU Officers in certain
circumstances. In most cases, the Ashland University Safety Services Officers process incidents involving alcohol
violations.
Helpful Resources in this Area
The Student Health Center and the Counseling Office provide assessment and assistance to students. Oftentimes students are referred to these resources as a condition of their judicial sanctions. Students with drug or alcohol related issues are encouraged to contact these offices for confidential assessment and counseling. If the need for additional services is indicated, further assessment/treatment is provided in cooperation with community resources.
Ashland University also sponsors peer education programs regarding issues involving substance abuse. This program, under the direction of the Ashland University Health Educator and the Student Health Center, is called the Eagle Educators.
If you recognize that you or one of your friends may need help with issues regarding drugs and/or alcohol, please refer to one of the departments or agencies listed below. If you wish to remain anonymous in referring a friend or neighbor, you may do so. The departments or agencies listed below are resources for assistance; they may not be an agency or department that must report information to the Safety Services Department for statistics to be included in the annual report.
University Resources:
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Sexual Misconduct/Assault...
Prevention and Education
Ashland University provides educational programs for students and campus organizations to promote awareness and prevention of sexual assault through the following campus resources:
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Any and all of the above offices are available to provide programs addressing issues related to sexual assault and the prevention of such an incident. The Safety Services Department is also available to present programs to organizations on self-awareness/defense. The departments or agencies listed above are resources for assistance; they may not be an agency or department that must report information to the Safety Services Department for statistics to be included in the annual report.
Two very important factors that may help prevent you or a friend from becoming a victim
of a sexual assault involve 1) alcohol and 2) notification to others in the event of an incident involving sexual
misconduct or assault (including date rape).
Alcohol can be a factor in that it can contribute to aggression by the perpetrator or
diminished cognitive abilities on your part. Date rape drugs can be placed in any drink, not just alcohol. Do not drink
a beverage where you don't know the source, who is serving you or are suspicious of the circumstances. If Ashland
University is not made aware of an incident, we can't take proper steps to help prevent a future incident. As previously
noted, reporting a crime or incident is a separate step from prosecuting. Any person who believes they have been a victim
of any sexual assault or misconduct or have information regarding a sexual assault are encouraged to report the incident
to University officials or law enforcement officials, or both.
Sex offenses are illegal, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated by the University. Incidents of sexual assault include both forcible and non-forcible offenses. For further information regarding the sexual assault policy, please refer to the Student Handbook and/or the Employee Handbook
Intervention
Ashland University is committed to providing both a sensitive and effective response to an incident of this nature. Any of the above listed resources will help the victim seek any medical or counseling services and arrange the services of the Safety Services Department and/or local authorities. Victims of a sexual assault are strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical attention at the local hospital where important physical evidence can be preserved, should the victim choose to prosecute. The Safety Services Department can provide transportation to the hospital and/or the local police department.
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What Next
If necessary, the Safety Services Department will notify those within the campus community of any known threats to their safety. Reasonable and immediate steps will be initiated to preserve the physical and emotional well being of the victim. The victim will be presented the opportunity to change academic and living arrangements after an alleged sexual assault incident, providing changes are reasonably available. If the subject allegedly responsible for a sexual assault is identified, and the situation warrants, immediate sanctions may be instituted upon the alleged subject. These sanctions could range from, restriction from a residence hall(s) to an interim suspension (pending the outcome of an on-campus judicial). For further information regarding on-campus disciplinary procedures for this type of offense and possible sanctions imposed by the University, please refer to the Student Handbook. Both the accused and the accuser will be informed of the outcome of the campus disciplinary proceedings. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during campus disciplinary proceedings.
Harassment Free Environment
Ashland University promotes a productive campus environment and will not tolerate conduct by any member of the campus community that harasses another employee or student, disrupts or interferes with another, or creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile environment. This includes threatening behavior, violent actions, and sexual harassment. Students who feel they are the target of any type of harassment should immediately report the situation to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Employees are to contact the Director of Personnel. Please refer to the Harassment Free Policy in the Student Handbook and/or the Employee Handbook for further information. Students are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Education amendments.
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