UPCOMING PROGRAMS PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS:
Staying Safe Around Campus:
What you need to know about Safety and Responsibility
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Forum Theater
Campion Student Center
**Enter a drawing to win a FLAT SCREEN TV!
Panel Presentations and Q&A with:
- PA State Police (Liquor Control Enforcement Unit)
- Philadelphia Police / Lower Merion Police
- SJU Public Safety and Security
- Community Standards
- Off Campus Student Life
- Wellness, Alcohol, & Drug Education
**Are you a student leader or staff member on-campus looking to invite the Office of Community Standards to present at an upcoming program/event? If so, contact us at communitystandards@sju.edu for more information on topics and availability.
General Programming Topics Offered:
A Candid Conversation: Myth-Busting with Community Standards
What is the Office of Community Standards all about? I was documented - now what? Hypothetical Scenarios... Anonymous question and answer period. Honest advice for tough situations!
Social Networking/Cyber-bullying/Illegal Downloading
Facebook, like much of the Internet, has limitless POSITIVE potential. But, there are things to be aware of when you create that Facebook account or click submit on that picture upload. This session will focus on the perils of Facebook, career implications of postings, possible Community Standards violations, and most importantly - safety on the web. We will also discuss cyber-bullying and the dangers of illegal downloading. Technology is awesome, if used responsibly.
Your Reaction When Documented: De-Escalating a Situation
What is the best way to respond to a situation being documented (by Residence Life Staff, SJU Public Safety, Lower Merion Township Police, Philadelphia Police, etc...)? Participants will walk away with ideas and skills to manage and de-escalate a situation. The take home message will be: "Your Attitude Counts."
Social Host Responsibility: Those Who Host...Lose The Most!
Section 6310.1 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code (Title 18): A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he/she intentionally and knowingly sells, furnishes, or purchases with the intent to sell or furnish any liquor or malt or brewed beverages to persons less than 21 years of age. Did you know that misdemeanor offenses appear on a criminal background check? This includes COLLEGE STUDENTS - under 21 and over! Discussions will include legal, responsible, and considerate hosting of events where alcohol is served, especially off-campus.
Decisions You Make Now Will Impact Your Future!!
What is my educational record/student file? Will certain violations prevent me from getting the job I want? Why would certain professions require a background check? What if I have an alcohol violation? Or furnish alcohol to someone under 21? What is the truth about Fake ID's? What about Facebook and MySpace? Does it matter if I am cooperative and complete my sanctions on time? The Office of Community Standards performs background checks on current and former students on an almost daily basis. What impact can your student file have on your future?
Diversity Initiatives / Social Justice on Campus
Members of the Office of Community Standards staff have been trained by the Anti-Defamation League to facilitate diversity dialogue on campus. The ADL's "A Campus of Difference" program can be offered in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Diversity at SJU to your community or group.
What role can your community or group play in the movement towards a socially just campus, community, and world? Office of Community Standards staff members are willing to come into your community or group and discuss the roles that each one of us can play in establishing and maintaining a climate of justice and peer accountability.
Bystander Intervention / Peer Accountability
What can I (or should I) do when people in my community are violating community standards? Are there things that I can (or should) do to confront the vandalism and inappropriate behavior in my house, wing, floor, or building? How do we hold each other accountable for conduct that is detrimental to the SJU community? How can I be an effective bystander and how can I intervene?
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Social Networking/Cyber-bullying
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/
http://www.cyberbullying.us/
Illegal Downloading
Policy Governing the Use of Computing and Network Resources
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
Alcohol in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
In addition to violations of University Policies, there are state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title 18 (Pennsylvania Crimes Code) and Title 75 (the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code) that impose significant criminal penalties if violated.
The following links are courtesy of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board:
Alcohol and the Law
Alcohol Impairment Guides (BAC)
Penalties for DUI Offenders
Over 21? It's Your Call
Responsible Hosting Tips
For more information on these (and other) topics, and resources on-campus visit:
Wellness, Alcohol, and Drug Education Office
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Off-Campus Housing
Human Resources Drug and Alcohol Policy/Information
