The policies of USIU are covered in greater depth in the Student Handbook , the USIU Employee Policies and Procedures Manual, and in the Annual Drug Free Workplace Program memorandum distributed to all faculty and staff. No one under the legal drinking age of 21 may consume alcoholic beverages on campus. Anyone doing so, or anyone supplying alcohol to an underage person, will face disciplinary charges and possible criminal charges. The sale or possession of illegal drugs is not only a violation of University policy, but also violates federal, state and local laws. The University will support community police agencies which enforce these laws through executing search warrants and arresting violators of the law on the campus.
Referrals made as part of the disciplinary process are mandatory for students.
Professionals from these offices are available to listen to students with such problems and make a referral if necessary. The University sponsors drug and alcohol abuse and security awareness programs throughout the year including Alcohol Awareness Week, Safety Awareness Week, and sponsors an ongoing Alcohol Task Force to address these issues. The University is a member of the Network of Colleges and Universities committed to the Elimination of Drug and Alcohol Abuse which was created by the U.S. Department of Education. Sexual assault is a violent crime and includes all forms of sexual contact carried out against the will and without the consent of the victim. The Student Handbook includes a comprehensive discussion of sexual assault prevention.