Dean of Students

Alcohol Policy Violations

Alcohol violations are designated as either minor or major based on the criteria stated in the Handbook. Though the designation assigned to each case involving a Policy violation is based on the particulars of the case, some general categories of major and minor alcohol violations may be identified. These categories would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Minor violations: 

  • public consumption
  • public intoxication
  • possession by a minor

Major violations: 

  • serving to minors
  • over possession as defined by Hendrix College.  Per person, this includes but is not limited to:  quantities over one case (24 – 12 oz. containers) of beer/malted beverage OR two (1 L) bottles of wine OR one (1L) bottle of spirits, OR a reasonable combination of these types, kegs (whether full or empty,) and other common serving containers, etc.
  • serving to individuals already intoxicated
  • driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated either on or off campus
  • intoxication leading to harm to self or others
  • intoxication leading to property damage, disruption to the community, or other violations of Hendrix College Policy

In the absence of clear mitigating circumstances (resident away for the evening, etc.), all residents of the Hendrix room or apartment in which a major Alcohol Policy violation occurs will be charged  with the violation.

SANCTIONS FOR ALCOHOL POLICY VIOLATIONS 

Students in violation of the Hendrix College Alcohol Policy will be subject to a number of possible disciplinary sanctions listed below. Additional disciplinary measures not appearing in the listings below may be imposed as warranted at the discretion of the conduct hearing body through which the violation is processed. Details of the conduct disposition of cases are found in the conduct process section of the handbook. Note that the offense count (First Offense, Minor Violation; Second Offense, Minor Violation) applies to the student’s entire Hendrix career – the count does not begin anew each fall semester. In all cases involving fines, the entry will read as an “Alcohol Policy Violation” on the individual’s bill from the College. In all cases involving Parent/Guardian Notification, the College will follow the same privacy policy used for releasing grades and other academic information. In all cases involving suspension, readmission will be contingent upon successful completion of treatment.

First Offense, Minor Violation 

Possible Sanctions:

  • Participation in the 3rd Millennium class, an on-line educational site
  • 8-16 hours of work for the College
  • Fine of up to $100
  • Parent/Guardian notification upon completion of the judicial process
  • Disciplinary Warning

Second Offense, Minor Violation 

Possible Sanctions:

  • Participation in the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory through the Hendrix Counseling Center (2 Counseling Center visit minimum).
  • 16-24 hours of work for the College
  • Fine of up to $200
  • Required Parent/Guardian notification upon the completion of the Judicial process
  • Removal from Hendrix housing or change in housing assignment
  • Disciplinary warning

Note: The next Alcohol Policy violation of any kind will be classified as the First Offense, Major Violation, and so will be referred automatically to the College Conduct Council.

First Offense, Major Violation (see section on Judicial Process) 

Possible Sanctions:

  • 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
  • Required Parent/Guardian notification upon completion of the judicial process
  • Removal from Hendrix housing or change in housing assignment
  • Repayment of any costs to repair/replace property
  • Disciplinary Warning
  • Disciplinary Probation
  • Suspension
  • Expulsion

Second Offense, Major Violation (see section on Judicial Process) 

Possible Sanctions:

  • Participation in the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory through the Hendrix Counseling Center (2 Counseling Center visit minimum).
  • Participation in a personal responsibility/alcohol awareness class provided by the College
  • 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 $500
  • Required Parent/Guardian notification upon completion of the judicial process
  • Removal from Hendrix housing or change in housing assignment
  • Repayment of any costs to repair/replace property
  • Disciplinary Warning
  • Disciplinary Probation
  • Suspension
  • Expulsion

Third Offense, Major Violation (see section on Judicial Process) 

Possible Sanctions:

  • 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 $500
  • Required Parent /Guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
  • Removal from Hendrix housing or change in housing assignment
  • Repayment of any costs to repair/replace property
  • Disciplinary Probation
  • Suspension or Expulsion strongly recommended