2014 Family Handbook

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Alcohol & Substance Abuse Center 320 Student Union 405-744-2818 ucs.okstate.edu/asac The consequences of substance use, abuse and addiction affect every college campus in America, including Oklahoma State University. The transition from high school to college poses unique risks for students to develop dangerous patterns of substance use. Students with alcohol/drug problems face a greater risk of dropping out due to personal, financial, family and legal problems. The Alcohol & Substance Abuse staff provide a variety of professional services, including: • Alcohol and drug substance abuse courses/DUI assessments and classes.

Student Conduct Education & Administration 328 Student Union 405-744-5470 studentconduct.okstate.edu Student Conduct Education and Administration staff meet with students to assess situations of possible nonacademic misconduct as described in the Student Code of Conduct. SCEA offers education, challenges and support to students who may be struggling with behavioral issues and enforces OSU’s community standards. Code of Conduct

• Free aftercare for students who have been through inpatient/residential treatment.

When students enroll at Oklahoma State University, they voluntarily accept terms of performance and behavior that are consistent with the university’s mission, processes and functions, and accept responsibility for compliance with all university policies and contracts, including the Student Code of Conduct. In general, these obligations are considered much higher than the obligations imposed by civil and criminal law. Each student is responsible for reading the Student Code of Conduct and must agree to abide by it in order to enroll. The Code of Conduct is available online at studentconduct.okstate.edu/code and in print from the Office of Student Conduct Education and Administration.

• Individual and group substance abuse counseling.

Cowboy Community Standards

• Treatment referrals.

OSU students should follow these behavioral guidelines:

The center has three dually licensed substance abuse/ mental health counselors and a graduate-level counselor in training. Services are provided in a professional, caring and confidential environment. An after-hours drug/ alcohol counselor is available for emergencies through the OSU Police Department at 405-744-6523.

• Citizenship: Be civically responsible and engaged to improve our campus and community.

• Alcohol and drug assessments. • Alcohol and drug education outreach presentations. • Consultations with concerned faculty, staff, students or parents. • Couples and family outreach.

Student Disability Services 315 Student Union 405-744-7116 (Voice/TTY) 405-571-9860 (Videophone) sds.okstate.edu Student Disability Services provides academic support services to students with documented disabilities. Our goal is to provide assistance that will allow equal opportunity and equal access education for each student. SDS is committed to establishing a community that ensures full participation for students. Academic support services include specialized testing, classroom accommodations, accessible textbooks, access to/assistance with assistive technology and other services as necessary. Students may request services by contacting SDS and providing appropriate disability documentation.

• Academics: Respect Oklahoma State University’s commitment to academic integrity and uphold the values of honesty and responsibility that preserve our academic community. • Responsibility: Accept responsibility for your learning, personal behavior and future success, appropriately challenging others to do the same. • Diversity: Behave in a manner that recognizes and respects individual differences, supporting both pluralism and inclusiveness. •

Safety: Do no harm and help maintain the safety and welfare of the campus community by immediately reporting unusual or dangerous behavior. To seek help with student behavioral issues and report concerning student behavior or violations of the Student Code of Conduct, contact the Student Conduct office.

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