Article 6: Parental/Guardian Notification/Alcohol and Drug Violations/University at Buffalo Guidelines

The University at Buffalo ("University") may advise parents or guardians of students under the age of twenty-one years of certain alcohol and drug violations.

Notification may be made for municipal, state, or federal alcohol and drug violations when the student violation involves:

• "clear and present danger" to the student, other persons, or campus property, and/or
• an arrest and custody of the student, and/or
• medical intervention due to use of alcohol or drugs, and/or
• possible separation (suspension or expulsion) of the student from the University, programs, or facilities (i.e., Residence Halls).

• the type and possible consequences of the student violation,
• campus/community services available to address the student alcohol or drug situation, and
• encouragement to parents/guardians to contact student and assist them in addressing any substance issues and promote use of available services. Generally, parental/guardian notifications will be made by telephone. In some situations, notice may be made by other methods, including mail.

  Alcohol/drug violation parental/guardian notifications may be made, as appropriate, by:

  • Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs (Dean of Students),
  • Judicial Affairs/Ombudsman, Director,
  • Residence Halls and Apartments, Director, or
  • University Health Service, Director.

The Dean of Students will coordinate notification process; approve parental notifications (in advance), maintain appropriate records, and arrange for necessary follow-up.

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