Undergraduate
Students
Information
about the University at Stony Brook's undergraduate academic
programs, instructional, laboratory and physical facilities,
faculty, and retention and graduation rates are available
at these locations:
Students with Disabilities
Graduate
Students
Information about the University at Stony Brook's graduate programs,
instructional, laboratory and physical facilities, faculty,
and retention and graduation rates are available at these locations:
University’s
Annual Security Report
In
addition, by October 1st of each year the University will distribute,
through appropriate publications, mailings or electronic media,
its annual security report. This report includes statistics
for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that
occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property
owned or controlled by the University; and on public property
within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the
campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning
campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug
use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault,
and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting
University Police (Ph.: 631-632-7786) or by accessing the following
website:
Safety
Policy and Crime Statistics
Report on Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial
Support Data
Not
later than October 15 of each year the University will make
available upon request to enrolled students, prospective students
and the public its report on athletic program participation
rates and financial support data. This report includes data,
by gender, about participation, staffing, revenues and expenses
attributable to the University's intercollegiate athletic
programs. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting
Division of Athletics.
Division
of Athletics Equity and Disclosure Act Survey
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act of 1994
In
conjunction with the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act of 1994, the University at Stony Brook and the Student
Health Service are committed to clear and concise policies
on alcohol and other substance abuse and a strong program
of counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, and reentry. Students
should be aware of the following information:
Student
rules and regulations prohibit the unlawful possession, use,
or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on campus properties
or as part of its activities. All provisions of State Alcoholic
Beverage Control Law and all rules of the State Liquor Authority
apply on campus. No person under the age of twenty-one can
possess any alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume.
State and Federal drug and narcotic laws are also enforced
on campus.
Alcohol
and other substance abuse counseling, rehabilitation, and
reentry programs are offered in the community. Free, confidential
information and assessments are available at the Student Health
Service by calling the Student
Health Service (2-6740) for an appointment. Referrals
will be made to community treatment programs if indicated.
The Student Counseling
Center offers a number of programs and activities designed
to assist students. In addition, chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous
and Adult Children of Alcoholics meet regularly on campus.
Employees are served by an Employee
Assistance Program (2-6085).
The
University will impose appropriate disciplinary sanctions on
students and employees. Student conduct violations are considered
by the Student Judiciary. Sanctions may range from warnings
to expulsion for violation of university standards.
Local,
state, and federal laws for the unlawful possession or distribution
of illicit drugs and alcohol are enforced on campus. These include
the State Penal Code provisions on the possession and sale of
controlled substances and federal controlled substance possession
and trafficking sanctions.
Violations of state laws can result in fines and up to life
in prison. Federal sanctions are similar.
The
use and overdose of illicit drugs and alcohol can lead to physical
and psychological dependence, behavioral changes, physical and
psychological damage, and possible death. Even low doses may
significantly impair judgment and coordination.
A
complete copy of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act statement is available for student review. Direct inquiries
to the Student
Health Center.
Campus
Policy Governing Use of Alcohol & Other Drugs
The
University at Stony Brook is committed to promoting a drug-free
campus environment.
A
description of the University Student Conduct Code Policy
on Alcohol & Other Drugs:
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/judiciary/
Consistent
with the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments
of (20 USC of 101) and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998,
all students and employees are advised that individuals who
violate Federal, State or Local laws and campus policies are
subject to University disciplinary action and criminal prosecution.
The possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance
or dangerous drugs, or any drug unlawful to possess, e.g.
marijuana, except as expressly permitted by law, is a violation
of law and of campus policy. Penalties may include attendance
and completion of appropriate rehabilitation programs in addition
to federal, state and local sanctions.
Students should be aware there are significant psychological
and physiological health risks associated with the use of illicit
drugs and alcohol. Physical addiction, loss of control and withdrawal
syndrome as well as serious damage to vital organs of the body
can result from drug and alcohol abuse.
The following resources are available for assisting those with
possible problems of chemical abuse:
Substance Abuse Counselor: 631-632-6450
Employee Assistance Program: 631-632-6085
Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: 631-979-1700
New York State Law
Articles
220 and 221 of the New York State Penal Law set criminal penalties
for possession or sale of drugs considered harmful or subject
to abuse. The seriousness of the offense and penalty imposed
upon conviction depend upon the individual drug and amount held
or sold.
Marijuana
New
York State law classifies possession of up to 25 grams of marijuana
as a violation. Penalties range from $100 to $250 fine and/or
up to 15 days in jail, depending on whether it is a first, second
or third offense. Possession of more than 25 grams but not more
than eight ounces is a misdemeanor; possession of more than
eight ounces is a felony. Sale of 25 grams or less is a misdemeanor;
sale of more than 25 grams is a felony. New York State law makes
no exception for the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Hashish
The
penalties for sale or possession of hashish are more severe.
Possession of any amount, no matter how small, is a misdemeanor
punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or up to $1000
fine. Possession of one-quarter ounce or more is a felony. Sale
of any amount of hashish, no matter how small, is a felony.
Cocaine and Crack
Possession
of any amount, no matter how small, is the most serious class
of misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in a county jail.
Possession of 500 milligrams or more is a class D felony punishable
by 2.3 to 7 years in a state correctional facility. Sale of
any amount is a felony.
Effects and Symptoms of overdose, withdrawal and misuse
of alcohol and drugs
Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice
website:
http://www.dea.gov
Federal Trafficking Penalties can be found at
Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act Information
[website]
The
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) sets forth
requirements designed to protect the confidentiality of student
educational records. The law governs access to records maintained
by educational institutions and the release of information from
those records. FERPA affords students certain rights with respect
to their education records. These rights include:
The
right to inspect and review the student's education records
within 45 days of the day the University receives a request
for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean,
head of the academic department, or other appropriate official,
written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to
inspect. The University official will make arrangements for
access and notify the student of the time and place where
the records may be inspected If the records are not maintained
by the University official to whom the request was submitted,
that official shall advise the student of the Correct official
to whom the request should be addressed.
If a student believes their educational record is inaccurate
or misleading, they have the right to request an amendment.
Students should write the University officials responsible
for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they
want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.
If the University decides not to amend the record as requested
by the student, the University will notify the student of
the decision. If appropriate, additional information regarding
the possibility of a hearing will be provided to the student.
Students have the right to consent to disclosures of personally
identifiable information contained in the student’s education
records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent. Once exception which permits disclosure without
consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A school official is a person employed
by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic
or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement
unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with
whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor,
or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees;
or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary
or grievance committee, or assisting another school official
in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
educational interest if the official needs to review an education
record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the University discloses education records without
consent to officials of another school in which a student
seeks or intends to enroll.
The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by State University to comply
with the requirements of FERPA
The Office's address is: Family Policy Compliance Office,
US Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202- 4605.
The
University, in accordance with FERPA,
has designated the following information about students as
public (directory) information:
•
Name
•
Address (local and home, including email)
• Date and Place of Birth
•
Telephone (local and home)
•
Program of Study (including college of enrollment and major)
•
Enrollment status (e.g. full-time, part-time, withdrawn)
•
Dates of attendance
• Degrees and Awards Received
•
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended
•
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
•
Weight and height of members of intercollegiate athletic
teams
• Likenesses used in university publications
Students
have the right to have this directory information withheld from
the public if they so desire. Each student who wants all directory
information to be withheld (including items to be published
in the Student Directory) shall so indicate by completing a
Change of Information Form which can be obtained from the Office
of the University Registrar or any college/ extended campus
office. At least 10 days should be allowed for processing of
these requests. The University receives many inquiries for "directory
information" from a variety of sources, including friends,
parents, relatives, prospective employers, and other institutions
of higher education, honor societies, licensing agencies, government
agencies, and the news media. Each student is advised to carefully
consider the consequences of a decision to withhold "directory
information. " The University, in all good faith, will
not release directory information requested to be withheld,
and any requests from persons or organizations outside the University
will be refused unless the student provides written consent
for the release.
