Public Safety staff ; Student seeking assistance must provide name and location of the dangerously intoxicated individual ;
2 ) Contact Residence Life professional staff or the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students within 48 hours to schedule an appointment concerning the incident
3 ) Meet with Residence Life professional staff or the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students within 5-7 days of the incident ;
4 ) Comply with the conditions set forth during the meeting with the Residence Life professional staff or the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students within the given timeframe . The student may be required to participate in the University ’ s R . A . I . S . E . Program and , if required , must complete the program within the timeframe established by the University AOD Counselor
A student fulfilling all the required conditions set forth above will not be subject to an Alcohol or Other Drug policy violation under the Student Code of Conduct . However , if the above stipulations are not followed , the Good Samaritan Policy will not be applied and the student will be subject to the conduct process as described in the Student Code of Conduct .
Important Policy Limitations The Good Samaritan policy does not preclude the Gwynedd Mercy University from taking disciplinary action for other Student Code of Conduct violations which may be associated with the situation , i . e ., vandalism , theft , physical or sexual assault , etc . In addition , law enforcement agencies may act within their jurisdictions in enforcing the laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other state where jurisdiction may be invoked .
Nature of Protection / Shield The Gwynedd Mercy University Good Samaritan Policy is not intended to shield or protect those students who repeatedly violate the Code of Conduct . In cases where repeated violations of the Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s Code of Conduct occurs , the University reserves the right to take judicial action on a case by case basis regardless of the manner in which the incident was reported .
Institutional Discretion Statement Gwynedd Mercy University will have final discretion / authority to determine whether the Good Samaritan Policy will be applicable .
Hazing Policy Hazing is defined as : “ any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates , degrades , abuses or endangers , regardless of the person ’ s willingness to participate . This does not include activities such as rookies carrying the balls , team parties with community games , or going out with your teammates , unless an atmosphere of humiliation , degradation , abuse or danger arises .”
The following are non-exhaustive examples of unacceptable behavior :
Harassing others , destroying property , simulating sexual acts , emotional , verbal or physical abuse , yelling or cursing at teammates , being forced to wear embarrassing clothing , being forced to act as servants to other players , and forced participation in alcohol-related functions .
Incidents of Hazing can be reported to Public Safety at 215-641-5522 .
Policy Gwynedd Mercy University strongly encourages students to seek and use medical assistance for themselves during emergency situations when they are dangerously under the influence of alcohol or drugs . No student seeking medical treatment for themselves or accepting medical treatment as a result of a Good Samaritan report , for the effects of drug or alcohol use , will be subject to University discipline for violating the Alcohol or Other Drug policy . Medical Amnesty may be granted to an intoxicated student ; however , the student will be required to complete the necessary requirements ( outlined below ) including participating in the University ’ s R . A . I . S . E . ( Reducing Alcohol Incidents through Student Education ) program .
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