Student Rights and Responsibilities UNIT ACHIEVEMENT: EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Through education and advocacy, Student Rights and Responsibilities promotes safety, guides student development and helps students learn the expectations we hold as a community of scholars. The following individual student highlight from the past academic year illustrates how EWU's student conduct and development process can have a positive impact on not just a single student, but our entire community. In fall quarter 2012, after Ryan (a freshman student from the Spokane area) was found unresponsive in his residence hall room, he was transported to a local hospital for treatment for alcohol poisoning. When Ryan woke up two days later in the hospital, his doctor told him how lucky he was, based on his blood alcohol level upon admission to the hospital. Following his traumatic experience and subsequent successful recovery, Ryan decided to share his story with others. With the help of EWU Police Department Officer Tom Barber and Residence Life Coordinator Rachel Briscoe, Ryan and his roommate (who was also involved in the incident) developed a peer education session in which they reflect on the events of that night, discuss what they learned from experience, and teach others how to identify the signs of alcohol poisoning. Through this program, more than 100 students have learned from Ryan’s story, which has fostered valuable dialogue among students regarding experiences with alcohol and addiction. Ryan’s story touches the hearts of all who attend his presentation. At EWU our mission is to help students pursue opportunities for personal transformation. It is rare that a student who has a life-threatening experience like Ryan’s is willing to speak about the situation. Ryan and his roommate turned a negative incident into a learning opportunity, demonstrating maturity and service to the EWU community by sharing the lessons they’ve learned.
Service Indicators
11-12
12-13
Number of students referred for Code of Conduct violations
196
199
Presentations and training programs offered
96
6
Conduct violations related to alcohol
106
89
Conduct violations related to drug or illegal/controlled substance use
39
21
Conduct violations related to assault
13
13
Conduct violations related to threats and harassment
10
9
Conduct violations related to theft
13
8
Number of suspensions
10
8
Number of expulsions/permanent dismissals
2
1
Repeat offenders
20
21
42 . Eastern Washington University . Student Affairs Annual Report . 2012-2013