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2011.20 Host Responsibility

Definition - Students residing in University-owned or managed residences are responsible for all conduct that occurs in their residence including ensuring the safety, well-being and conduct of their guests, whether invited or uninvited.  This includes hosting events or gatherings where alcohol is available for underage students, students drink to excess, or use illegal drugs.  Student hosts may be held responsible for damages to the community, students jumping from windows, etc.  Also, students are not allowed to host more guests than is reasonable for each type of “living unit”.  (Two person rooms may have no more than six total at any time – four person suites may have twelve total – eight person flats/apartments may have 20 total, etc.) 

Sanctions
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of, disciplinary probation; $150 fine, alcohol or other education program or project, and possible Substance Abuse Assessment with compliance with recommendations.
Second Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of, preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension, Substance Abuse Assessment with compliance with recommendations, 30 campus restitution hours and $300 fine.
Third Offense - normally, disciplinary suspension for one year.