ResEd & Community
Every member of the Union College community is required to carry this with them.
Union College ID card
What is the legal age to possess or consume alcohol at Union College?
21
This policy addresses threatening, tormenting, mocking, intimidating, or maliciously ridiculing another person.
Bullying, Threatening, and/or Abusive Behavior
This form may be used to report a potential violation of the Student Code, including anonymously.
The Incident Reporting Form
The timeline for completing an IR following an incident.
24 hours
When a guest is on campus and violates a policy, who is then held responsible?
The student/host
Union College prohibits possession or use of cannabis on College property, even when it is legal in the state of New York. Why is it not permitted on campus?
Because it is not a federal law
True or False
The Student Code of Conduct outlines expectations for enrolled students only when they are on college owned properties.
False
Students are held to these standards on or off campus (abroad, internships, summer positions, off-campus housing locations)
Name the three offices/departments specifically identified as places where hazing can be reported.
Community Standards, Title IX, and Campus Safety
True or False
Incident reports should include your opinions on the student and the situation.
FALSE
IRs should be objective, not subjective
A student who refuses a proper request from a College official may be charged with this violation.
Failure to Comply
Name one type of common or bulk source of alcohol prohibited by the handbook.
Keg, punch bowl, beer ball, or other common/bulk source
The Code prohibits intentionally or recklessly helping, encouraging, or facilitating another person's violation. This is called what?
Aiding and Abetting
This new law requires Union College notify guardians when certain criteria are met surrounding substance use/abuse.
Beau's Law
When completing an IR, you should include direct....
Use the words that they use, even when offensive
True or False
If there is a leak, water overflow, or any other structural issue that damages a student's belongs, the College will compensate and/or replace them.
False
Students 21 or older can consume tobacco/nicotine products on campus, in designated areas.
FALSE
Union is a 100% tobacco/smoke free campus
The Code prohibits this behavior when it involves an organized activity that violates College policy or law and is intended to intimidate, humiliate, degrade, or cause physical or psychological harm.
Hazing
This office can impose interim restrictions when necessary to protect community safety, preserve property, protect a student's safety, or prevent ongoing disruption.
Office of Community Standards
True or False
When submitting an IR, you should include yourself in the "Involved Parties" section.
False!
Your name is included in the beginning as the report submitter. You do not need to double list yourself.
During the year, we have 24 hour courtesy hours. Quiet hours are from...
10PM to 8Am (Sunday through Thursday)
1AM to 10AM (Friday and Saturday)
Name the three alternative alcohol allowances listed for students of legal drinking age in residential units.
two 24-cases of beer/similar beverages,
two 750 ml bottles of wine,
or one 750 ml bottle of hard alcohol
Name the three general grounds for appeal identified in the conduct process
This is a tool you can use if you suspect that someone is having an acute opiod overdose.
Narcan
These individuals receive a direct copy of the IR when it is marked "Urgent". (5 individuals)
Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Director of Residential Education and Housing
AVP of Student Affairs
VP of Student Affairs
Senior Director of Civil Rights, Title IX, Title IV