Other alcohol-related offenses by minors Senate Bill 35 also addresses minors who purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages, as well as minors who are publicly intoxicated or misrepresenting their age to obtain alcoholic beverages. Sale or giving alcohol to a minor Adults and minors who give alcohol to minors or buy the alcohol for the minors also face a stiffer penalty. Disciplinary actions in cases involving drug-related violations by students will result in sanctions up to and including suspension, dismissal, or expulsion from the University and referral for prosecution. Any disciplinary action imposed by the University may precede and be in addition to any penalty imposed by an off-campus authority. The University Counseling Center and the University Health Center can provide assistance and referral to appropriate local community agencies.
Faculty members have the responsibility to supervise student activities on field trips.
Faculty members should inform students that actions violating state laws, local regulations, and University rules regarding alcohol and drugs will not be permitted on any University field trip. Students who violate these guidelines regarding alcohol and drug use on field trips will be subject to disciplinary action. Rules related specifically to employees, and the sanctions for violating those rules, may be found in University Rule 34.02.99.C1, Alcohol and Drugs. Alcohol abuse can lead to alcoholism, premature death through overdose, and complications involving the brain, heart, liver, and many other body organs. Alcohol abuse is a prime contributor to suicide, homicide, motor vehicle deaths, and other so-called accidental causes of death.