FIREARMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED WEAPONS

enforcement agencies in the investigation of drug and alcohol abuse.

Health Risks. Health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol vary a great deal and are much too numerous to list here. The bottom line is the risk of death as a result of abuse. Detailed materials are available through the Student Affairs Office or the Health Services Office.

Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Counseling is available through Counseling and Career Services, Health Services, and Religious and Spiritual Life. Publications and lists of materials are available in the library for student and employee use. Referral to treatment and rehabilitation programs, as well as to other community counseling services, is available in the Counseling Services office. All requests will be kept confidential.

University Sanctions. Any student who is found responsible for violating drug policies as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct may be suspended or expelled from McMurry University. Any student athlete found responsible of violating drug policies as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct may also be subject to loss of eligibility under NCAA rules and regulations. Any employee found responsible of the same offense faces disciplinary action up to immediate termination of employment. Alcohol abuse is punishable by disciplinary action up to, and including, expulsion.

The Student Handbook, staff, and faculty handbooks outline the University’s policy on drug and alcohol abuse. A biennial review will be conducted by McMurry University to ensure the abuse program is effective and stated sanctions are consistently enforced. Changes will be implemented as needed. Questions should be directed to the Student Affairs Office.

FIREARMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED WEAPONS

Handguns or any other firearms are prohibited on campus including parking lots, regardless of a license. All License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) holders, including students who possess an LTC, enrolled in or visiting McMurry University, may store the type of handgun for which they hold a license in locked, privately owned vehicles while parked on campus. Other than the LTC holder’s handgun storage in locked, privately owned vehicles mentioned in the previous sentence, anyone found in possession of a firearm or handgun will be subject to appropriate judicial action. The McMurry University Security will file applicable charges against anyone found on campus with a firearm or other prohibited weapon.

SEXUAL AND INTERPERSONAL MISCONDUCT POLICY

This policy applies to sexual and gender-based harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, intimate partner violence, and retaliation. Updated to fulfill requirements of the US Department of Education Title IX Final Rule, effective August 14, 2020.

1. Overview

McMurry University (“McM”) is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the University community.

McMurry University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in any of its education or employment programs and activities, and it does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex or gender. This Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct (“SIM”) policy prohibits: 1) sexual harassment as defined by Title IX (“Title IX Sexual Harassment”); and 2) certain other forms of sexual and interpersonal misconduct not covered by Title IX (e.g., certain types of sexual and gender-based harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, intimate partner violence, retaliation, and complicity (“Non-Title IX Misconduct”)) (collectively referred to in this policy as Prohibited Conduct). These forms of Prohibited Conduct are harmful to the well-being of our community and its members, the learning and working environment, and collegial