University Police - Shippensburg University
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other information including any criminal history is verified.Criminal history verification will be conducted by a contractedprovider and a copy will be provided to the candidate,allowing them the opportunity to verify and respond to thefindings. The university keeps this information in the strictestconfidence. A candidate’s arrest record will not be consideredwhen making employment decisions, however criminal convictionswill be considered.Criminal conviction does not necessarily preclude employmentwith the university. When evaluating this information,the following will be considered: the nature and gravityof the offense, the amount of time that has passed sincethe conviction and/or completion of the sentence, evidenceof rehabilitation, and the nature of the job in question. If theuniversity administration discovers that a current employeehas been convicted of a criminal offense, the university reservesthe right to review the conviction in relationship to theemployee’s current position and, if warranted, take action toeither reassign or dismiss the employee.A student with a criminal record will not in all cases bebarred from admission to the University. When an applicantindicates that they have a criminal record, the application isreviewed by the Dean of Enrollment Services and decisionsare made on a case-by-case basis. Students who are convictedof a criminal offense after admission are subject to the university’sjudicial process. If the university finds the studentresponsible, penalties can range from probation to expulsion,depending on the severity of the offense and whether the studenthas prior offenses.What types of drug and alcohol abuse educationalprograms are offered at SU?Drug and alcohol prevention, education and interventionprograms are available for students through the Divisionof Student Affairs and the Dean of Students Office at 210Old Main. Programs for employees are available through theHuman Resources Office at 109 Old Main. Programs involvingcounseling professionals, guest speakers, and extensiveliterature on these subjects are available through these offices.The Connection Program Is a comprehensive programincluding prevention, education, and intervention supportservices. It was developed at Shippensburg University in coordinationwith the Cumberland-Perry Drug and AlcoholCommission to address the university community’s alcoholand drug related concerns. The Connection Alcohol andother Drug (AOD) Program is designed to cultivate withinstudents a sense of personal accountability and empowermentto make healthy choices and responsible decisions regardingthe use of alcohol and other drugs.20
Involvement and referrals to the Connection Program isconfidential. The program provides individual and group programsheld during the academic year for university students.These programs are scheduled and conducted by trained staffmembers in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office.The group meetings focus on testing the accuracy of drug andalcohol information; examining each individual’s own use ofalcohol or other drugs; establishing ways of dealing with alcoholand other drugs; establishing ways of dealing with alcoholand other drug related concerns; discussing issues related tochildren of alcoholics; and recognizing and helping someoneclose who has a drug or alcohol problem.A student involved in the Connection Program may bereferred to one or more of the following: a two-part meetingwith a trained Connection staff member; enrollment in aclosed, psychoeducational peer group that meets once a weekfor five weeks; an assessment with an alcohol/drug professional;referral to personal counseling through ShippensburgUniversity Counseling Center; referral for support from theWomen’s Center; referral to Etter Health Center for medicalneeds; and outpatient/inpatient treatment.Individuals may contact the Connection Program at(717) 477-1164 for further information and assistance. Allinvolvement in the Connection Program is confidential.What are the penalties for those criminally chargedwith the abuse of drugs and alcohol?Shippensburg University students need to be aware of local,state, and federal laws as violations may have long-termeffects on their lives. Anyone in possession of illegal drugs orparaphernalia can be charged under PA Title 18 Crimes Codewith a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending on the illegalsubstances found. Penalties for a first offense upon convictioncan include fines of no less than $500.00 and possibleimprisonment up to 15 years.Anyone who purchases, consumes, possesses or transportsalcoholic beverages while being under the age of 21 canbe charged under PA Title 18 Crimes Code with a summaryoffense. Penalties upon conviction of a first offense can includefines up to $300.00 and will involve the suspension ofdriving privileges for 90 days. Anyone found to be furnishingalcohol to minors can be charged under PA Title 18 CrimesCode with a misdemeanor offense. Penalties upon convictioncan include fines of no less than $1,000.00.In addition to the above criminal penalties, any studentcharged with these types of violations will also be referred tothe Dean of Students Office for disciplinary action throughthe university judicial process. Referrals to the ConnectionProgram may be made through faculty, administrators,21
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Involvement and referrals to the Connection Program isconfidential. The program provides individual and group programsheld during the academic year for university students.These programs are scheduled and conducted by trained staffmembers in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office.The group meetings focus on testing the accuracy of drug andalcohol information; examining each individual’s own use ofalcohol or other drugs; establishing ways of dealing with alcoholand other drugs; establishing ways of dealing with alcoholand other drug related concerns; discussing issues related tochildren of alcoholics; and recognizing and helping someoneclose who has a drug or alcohol problem.A student involved in the Connection Program may bereferred to one or more of the following: a two-part meetingwith a trained Connection staff member; enrollment in aclosed, psychoeducational peer group that meets once a weekfor five weeks; an assessment with an alcohol/drug professional;referral to personal counseling through <strong>Shippensburg</strong><strong>University</strong> Counseling Center; referral for support from theWomen’s Center; referral to Etter Health Center for medicalneeds; and outpatient/inpatient treatment.Individuals may contact the Connection Program at(717) 477-1164 for further information and assistance. Allinvolvement in the Connection Program is confidential.What are the penalties for those criminally chargedwith the abuse of drugs and alcohol?<strong>Shippensburg</strong> <strong>University</strong> students need to be aware of local,state, and federal laws as violations may have long-termeffects on their lives. Anyone in possession of illegal drugs orparaphernalia can be charged under PA Title 18 Crimes Codewith a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending on the illegalsubstances found. Penalties for a first offense upon convictioncan include fines of no less than $500.00 and possibleimprisonment up to 15 years.Anyone who purchases, consumes, possesses or transportsalcoholic beverages while being under the age of 21 canbe charged under PA Title 18 Crimes Code with a summaryoffense. Penalties upon conviction of a first offense can includefines up to $300.00 and will involve the suspension ofdriving privileges for 90 days. Anyone found to be furnishingalcohol to minors can be charged under PA Title 18 CrimesCode with a misdemeanor offense. Penalties upon convictioncan include fines of no less than $1,000.00.In addition to the above criminal penalties, any studentcharged with these types of violations will also be referred tothe Dean of Students Office for disciplinary action throughthe university judicial process. Referrals to the ConnectionProgram may be made through faculty, administrators,21
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