Alcohol & drug-related conduct
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Policies and Procedures
At the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, it is essential for students to acknowledge expectations and model appropriate behavior. It is the students’ responsibility to understand the code of conduct, in addition to their rights and responsibilities. Here, you will information about federal and state laws, in addition to policies and procedures from the Universities of Wisconsin and UWL.
- Student Handbook: Designed to help students better understand campus resources and the policies and procedures that apply to them. For information related to alcohol and drug-related conduct, review the Code of Conduct, Non-academic Misconduct (Chapter UWS 17), and Conduct on University Land (Chapter UWS 18) sections.
- Residence Life Policies: Explore the policies and procedures that apply to students living in the residence halls.
- Drug Free Schools and Communities Act: Supporting programs that (1) prevent violence in and around schools; (2) prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; (3) involve parents and communities; and (4) are coordinated with related Federal, State, school, and community efforts to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that promotes academic achievement.
Sanctions for Alcohol and Drug-Related Misconduct
Education-based sanctions are utilized by the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, allowing students to learn strategies for healthy decision-making in a supportive environment. The student conduct process is focused on assessing the impact of students’ behavior and cultivating a safer community. Sanctions for alcohol and drug-related misconduct are administered through web-based programs or by the Student Wellness Coordinator and other trained facilitators.
- AlcoholEdu is a web-based program that provides awareness and prevention education about alcohol use. The program targets 18- to 24-year-old college students.
- THC 101 is a web-based, state law-specific program that addresses the health impacts of cannabis and related violations.
- BASICS and CASICS are intervention programs for students who have repeated conduct violations and/or exhibit high-risk substance use. The Student Wellness Coordinator and other trained facilitators use a harm reduction approach and Motivational Interviewing to guide students through behavior assessment and modification, with the intent of reducing negative consequences from substance use. BASICS is focused on alcohol use and CASICS is focused on cannabis use.
If a student has completed BASICS and/or CASICS and is found in violation of alcohol or other drug policies, additional sanctions apply. Repeated high-risk substance use and misconduct may result in further interventions facilitated by the Student Wellness Coordinator and/or referral to Coulee Recovery Center for a substance use assessment. Additional referrals may be made to UWL Counseling and Testing, the Student Health Center, Gundersen Health System, and Mayo Clinic Health System.