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 and within the given timeframe . The student will be required to participate in the University ’ s R . A . I . S . E . Program and 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 , medical amnesty will not be granted and the student is subject to the conduct process as described in the Student Code of Conduct .
Important Policy Limitations The Medical Amnesty policy does not preclude Gwynedd Mercy University from taking disciplinary action for other Student Code of Conduct violations that 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 Medical Amnesty 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 a student will receive Medical Amnesty .
• Gwynedd Mercy University will require each student who lives on campus to identify a contact person whom the institution may notify in the case that the student is determined missing , according to the institution ’ s official notification procedures .
• Gwynedd Mercy University will advise each student who is under 18 years of age , and is not an emancipated individual , that if the student is determined missing , then the institution must notify a custodial parent or guardian within 24 hours .
• The missing person policy includes procedures for official notification that a student has been missing for more than 24 hours by the appropriate individuals at the institution ;
• Gwynedd Mercy University will initiate the emergency contact procedures in accordance with the student ’ s designation if the Public Safety or law enforcement entity has been notified and has determined that such student has been missing for more than 24 hours and has not returned to campus .
Reporting Missing Persons Gwynedd Mercy University thoroughly investigates all community members reported as missing whether they reside on or offcampus . To report a missing person dial 21111 from a campus telephone , use one of the blue light emergency telephones on campus , or dial 215-641-5522 from off-campus / cell phones . You may report a missing person in person to the Department of Public Safety located in St . Brigid Hall or to the Lower Gwynedd Police Department at 215-646-5300 .
If the Missing Person is a student , Public Safety will follow these procedures :
• A Gwynedd Mercy Public Safety Officer , upon confirmation that a student is missing and cannot be located , shall notify the Office of the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students .
• If the missing student resides in on-campus housing , the Gwynedd Mercy Public Safety Officer will notify the Residence Life Director or staff member on duty . Public Safety and Residence Life will contact neighbors and friends in the immediate vicinity of the student ’ s room and report any findings to the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students .
• If the missing student residing on-campus has been missing for more than 24 hours , the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students or designee will notify the student ’ s designated emergency contact .
• If the student is under 18 years old , the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students or designee will immediately notify a custodial parent or legal guardian ; and the missing student will be entered into the National Crime Information Center by the Lower Gwynedd Police Department .
• If a student over 18 years old has not designated an emergency contact , the law enforcement agency where the student ’ s primary residence is located will be notified . All notifications as mentioned in this section will be made by the Director of Public Safety or designee .
• If the missing person is a commuter student , faculty or staff the University will assist the investigating jurisdiction upon request .
• If the student has not been located within a reasonable amount of time , the Office of the Vice President for Student
56