All violations of the Controlled Substances Policy are designated as major violations; the Conduct Council hears these complaints. At the discretion of the College Conduct Council, a student may accept responsibility on a first Controlled Substance policy violation and be heard by an Administrative Hearing Officer. Students found to be in violation of the Hendrix Controlled Substances Policy are subject to the possible sanctions listed below. Selling, distributing, and or possession of weapons will be considered weightier offenses with more severe consequences. Additional conduct measures not appearing in the listings below may be imposed, as warranted, at the discretion of the Conduct Council. Possible sanctions are as follows:
First offense
- Participation in the 3rd Millennium class, an on-line educational site
- Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be undertaken at the student’s expense)
- 16-24 hours of work for the College
- Fine of up to $300
- Parent/Guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
- Removal from Hendrix housing or change in housing assignment
- Conduct Warning
- Conduct Probation
- Suspension/Expulsion
Second offense
- Participation in the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory
- Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be undertaken at the student’s expense)
- 24-48 hours work for the College
- Fine of up to $500
- Parent/Guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
- Removal from Hendrix housing or change in housing assignment
- Conduct Probation
- Suspension/Expulsion
Third offense
- Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be under taken at the student’s expense)
- 24-48 hours of work for the College
- Fine of up to $1000
- Parent/Guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
- Removal from Hendrix housing or change in housing assignment
- Conduct Probation
- Suspension/Expulsion