Parental Notification Policy
Drug and Alcohol Violations
Kennesaw State University
Sections 951 and 952 of the 1998 Higher Education Amendment
established that institutions of higher education could notify the
parents or legal guardians when their student under the age of 21
was found to be in violation of the school’s disciplinary code for
drugs and alcohol. Kennesaw State University strives to create a
balance between honoring the personal growth and responsibility of
its students as they learn to establish their own independence with
that of providing parents with the sensitive information they need
to know in order to advise their students effectively. Parental
notification is done only when the university believes that it will
help the student by providing support for their physical health and
safety, academic success and/or personal development. Parents of
students under the age of 21 may be notified when a student is
determined to have violated the KSU Student Code of Conduct in
regard to alcohol or other controlled substances. Circumstances
leading to possible parental notification include, but are not
limited to, the following:
- A student endangers him/herself
or others while under the influence of alcohol or other
controlled substances (i.e., this may include alcohol poisoning,
hospitalization, fighting or on-campus DUI);
- Student who committed the
violation required medical intervention or transport as a result
of consumption of alcohol or a controlled substance;
- The occurrence of an arrest
(i.e., this might include minor possession of alcohol or other
drugs, possession with intent to distribute/supply or the
manufacturing or cultivation of drugs or alcohol);
- The occurrence of significant
property damage;
- The occurrence of a major
disruption to the university’s educational mission;
- When an administrator determines
that any future violation of the alcohol/drug policy will likely
result in the student’s suspension;
- When an administrator determines
that any future violation of the alcohol/drug policy will likely
result in the student’s removal from university housing;
- The violation suggests a pattern
of alcohol or controlled substance abuse.
In order to allow the student to have
the first opportunity to notify his/her parent(s) or legal
guardian(s) of the alcohol/drug violation, students will be afforded
two business days after the determination of a rule infraction
before the university will attempt to issue a notification to the
parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Notification will be coordinated
through the Office of the Dean of Student Success. Written
notification will detail the fact that the student has been found
responsible for an alcohol or other drug offense. Written notice
will not include specific details of the offense(s) for which the
student is found responsible, the circumstances surrounding the
offense(s), or the specific disposition of the case. The
notification will include a listing of campus/community services
that are available to address the student’s alcohol or drug
situation. Parents/guardians interested in gaining more information
about the violation or disposition of the case are encouraged to
discuss the case with their student or request that the student sign
a written consent to have this information revealed to his/her
parents. Questions or concerns regarding these guidelines should be
directed to Kennesaw State SCAI Department, University Village
(suite 5100), 770-499-3403. |
