or off campus, the University will provide the student or employee a written explanation of his or her rights and options as described in the paragraphs above. Sex Offender Registration Program The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 requires institutions of higher education to advise members of the campus community where they can obtain information provided by the state concerning registered sex offenders. It also requires sex offenders to notify the state of each institution of higher education in the state at which they are employed or enrolled or carrying on a vocation. The state is then required to notify the University of any such information it receives. Anyone interested in determining whether such persons are on this campus may do so by contacting the University Police Chief (417-625-9741). The Missouri State Highway Patrol maintains a general registry of sex offender information, which may be accessed at the following link: . Drug and Alcohol Policy Missouri Southern State University prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of illegal drugs by students and employees in the workplace, on University property, or as part of any University activity. The University will enforce federal and state drug laws. MSSU prohibits alcohol in the Residence Life area of campus. Students generally receive an administrative violation for possession of an alcoholic beverage with graduated fines for each subsequent violations. After three violations the student could be suspended from classes at the discretion of the Dean of Students. The University Police Department enforces Missouri’s underage drinking laws. Students who possess alcohol as a minor or supply intoxicants to minors can be arrested and charged through the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office. Violations of these prohibitions will be handled in the following manner: For students, violations will usually result in being arrested by University Police officers and having charges filed through the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office. Other options include receiving disciplinary prohibition, suspension or expulsion as provided in the Student Handbook. For employees, violations will result in and disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Violations will usually also involve the involvement of the UPD and filing of charges through the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office. Below are some of the legal sanctions an individual could face for illegally using alcohol or drugs: Missouri law prohibits the purchase or possession of alcohol by those under 21 years of age. It also prohibits persons from knowingly furnishing alcohol to those under 21 years
or off campus, the University will provide the student or employee a written explanation of his or her rights and options as described in the paragraphs above. Sex Offender Registration Program The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 requires institutions of higher education to advise members of the campus community where they can obtain information provided by the state concerning registered sex offenders. It also requires sex offenders to notify the state of each institution of higher education in the state at which they are employed or enrolled or carrying on a vocation. The state is then required to notify the University of any such information it receives. Anyone interested in determining whether such persons are on this campus may do so by contacting the University Police Chief (417-625-9741). The Missouri State Highway Patrol maintains a general registry of sex offender information, which may be accessed at the following link: . Drug and Alcohol Policy Missouri Southern State University prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of illegal drugs by students and employees in the workplace, on University property, or as part of any University activity. The University will enforce federal and state drug laws. MSSU prohibits alcohol in the Residence Life area of campus. Students generally receive an administrative violation for possession of an alcoholic beverage with graduated fines for each subsequent violations. After three violations the student could be suspended from classes at the discretion of the Dean of Students. The University Police Department enforces Missouri’s underage drinking laws. Students who possess alcohol as a minor or supply intoxicants to minors can be arrested and charged through the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office. Violations of these prohibitions will be handled in the following manner: For students, violations will usually result in being arrested by University Police officers and having charges filed through the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office. Other options include receiving disciplinary prohibition, suspension or expulsion as provided in the Student Handbook. For employees, violations will result in and disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Violations will usually also involve the involvement of the UPD and filing of charges through the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office. Below are some of the legal sanctions an individual could face for illegally using alcohol or drugs: Missouri law prohibits the purchase or possession of alcohol by those under 21 years of age. It also prohibits persons from knowingly furnishing alcohol to those under 21 years
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