Drake University is committed to providing all students with an academic and social environment conducive to learning and personal development. These policies are, therefore, designed to help create a safe and healthy learning environment for academic and personal success. Sanctions for Alcohol Violations. Sanctions for Drug Violations.
However, the Director of Residence Life, in consultation with the Dean of Students, may elect to proceed under the Code of Student Conduct, in which case the provisions of the Code of Student Conduct shall apply. The Director of Residence Life, in conjunction with the Dean of Students, reserves the right to take whatever disciplinary action is appropriate including immediate removal from the residence halls to protect the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and University property.
This Code does not limit the authority and discretion vested in the various University departments, colleges and Greek organizations to independently investigate and sanction students and student organizations within their jurisdictions in accordance with their rules, regulations and policies. The definition of "non-academic misconduct" and the descriptions of the punishable offenses as set forth in Section II of the Code of Student Conduct and its appendices are hereby adopted.
The term "non-academic misconduct" is defined as any conduct that adversely affects or threatens to adversely affect the safety of students, faculty, staff members or University property or that is disruptive or substantially impedes the lawful activities of other students, faculty or staff members.
Punishable " non-academic misconduct" includes, but is not limited to, unlawful alcohol and controlled substance use, assault, disorderly conduct, pulling fire alarms falsely, tampering with firefighting equipment, sexual abuse and harassment, stalking and theft.
