TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 79 of 91 others in need. At the discretion of the Director of Student Conduct and Community Engagement (SCCE) (or their designee) and on a case-by-case basis, amnesty may also be extended to the person receiving assistance. Educational options will be explored, but no student conduct proceedings or conduct record will result. 3. Those Who Report Serious Violations. Students who are engaged in minor violations but who choose to bring related serious violations by others to the attention of the University are extended amnesty for their minor violations. Educational options will be explored, but no student conduct proceedings or record will result. Abuse of amnesty requests can result in a decision by the Director of SCCE (or their designee) not to extend amnesty to the same person repeatedly. 4. Safe Harbor. TAMIU believes that students who have a drug and/or addiction problem deserve help. If any student brings their own use, addiction, or dependency to the attention of University officials outside the threat of drug tests or student conduct violations/sanctions and seeks assistance, a student conduct complaint will not be pursued. A written action plan may be used to track cooperation by the student with Safe Harbor protocols. Failure to follow the action plan will nullify Safe Harbor protection and student conduct processes will be initiated. Amnesty applies only to conduct revealed as a result of the report, and not to unrelated conduct violations. Amnesty does not limit the authority of law enforcement to act as required at the time of an alleged violation of federal, state, or local laws. TAMIU has a responsibility to investigate to determine that a report was made in good faith. A student eligible for amnesty under Amnesty may be required to meet with the Director of SCCE (or their designee) to discuss participation in appropriate educational programs/activities, appropriate alcohol or substance abuse assessments, and/or treatments. Although the student receiving amnesty will not be assigned formal disciplinary sanctions or have a formal disciplinary case, records of all incidents addressed in the process will be maintained by SCCE, including remedies. Any subsequent alcohol or controlled substance incident will prompt a higher degree of concern and will be evaluated by SCCE for the availability of amnesty to the student. Failure to complete educational assignments or recommended treatments issued by SCCE will revoke the eligibility of amnesty and may result in formal disciplinary action. Based on the entirety of the incident, the Director of SCCE or Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity/Title IX Coordinator will make the final determination as to the applicability of amnesty.