13 |STEVENS ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT All undergraduate and graduate students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the mission of the University. Students are expected to demonstrate integrity by maintaining an ongoing dedication to honesty and responsibility, to demonstrate trustworthiness by acting in a reliable and dependable manner, and to show respect by treating others with civility and decency. The Student Code of Conduct (detailed in the Student Handbook) provides guidance concerning the kinds of behavior that are consistent with Stevens’ mission and values and promote interactions appropriate in a higher education community. The Student Code of Conduct fosters a climate in which all students, faculty, and staff feel safe and valued. It is applicable in any university-owned, operated, leased, controlled, or affiliated property, and at university-sponsored or officially sanctioned activities on- or off-campus. The abuse of alcohol and other drugs is a risk to Stevens and its educational mission, and to the well-being of the community as a whole. Because of our concern for the health and safety of our students and employees, the importance of an efficient and effective workforce, and our intent to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding substance abuse, Stevens maintains a policy on alcohol and drug use, summarized below. Stevens is committed to a drug-free environment. The possession, sale, use, or distribution of illegal drugs is a violation of federal and state law. The unlawful manufacture, possession, distribution, dispensation, sale, or use of controlled substances (illegal drugs) or prescription drugs on the campus is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Any student found selling or distributing illegal drugs will be reported immediately to Campus Police and will be held accountable based on Stevens’ student conduct procedures as administered by the Office of Community Standards and Title IX and the Office of Residential Education. Sanctions may include removal from Stevens housing, and/or suspension or expulsion from Stevens. Alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into or consumed on Stevens’ premises, except in connection with authorized Stevens’ events and in accordance with University policies. No alcohol may be served at any Stevens function without the prior approval of the Office of University Events. The possession, sale, use or distribution of alcoholic beverages by individuals under the age of 21 is prohibited. The possession and use of alcoholic beverages by individuals who are 21 years of age at approved events and in their private rooms is permitted. Common areas of Stevens housing may not be used for gatherings at which alcohol is served. No alcoholic games are allowed in Stevens housing. Kegs and beer balls are prohibited. No alcoholic beverages or containers are permitted in any room or in possession of residents under the age of 21, or in freshman/ alcohol-free residence halls. Glass collections, bottle collections, beer cans, alcohol, or drug paraphernalia – including posters – are not permitted in Stevens’ residential housing. Finally, to discourage excessive consumption, large quantities of beer, wine or hard liquor are prohibited in all student rooms. Individual students living in rooms in which all occupants are age 21 and over may possess no more than six (6) 12 oz. bottles/cans of beer or .75 liter of wine or .75 liter of spirits at one time in their room. Stevens strictly enforces these policies. Violators are subject to sanctions up to and including suspension, expulsion and/or arrest and prosecution. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG POLICIES
