GW After Dark: Social and Behavioral Wellness

Gabriel A. Slifka, DirectorOffice of Student Rights & Responsibilities

Katie Porras, Associate Director Office of Civility & Community Standards

Alexis Janda, Associate DirectorCenter for Alcohol and other Drug Education

Center for Alcohol and other Drug Education (CADE)

One stop resource shop for information on alcohol, other drugs & violence

Student EducationMyStudentBody® mandatory online course and information centerBe Wiser campaign and pledgePeer Education programs: GWise, SASADrug and Alcohol alternative programmingBASICS

Center for Alcohol and other Drug Education (CADE)

One stop resource shop for information on alcohol, other drugs & violence

Parents as partnersMyStudentBody® - Parent site full of information and resourcesCADE websiteBe Wiser parent pledgeNotification of high drinking times; Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter Break and Spring Break.

Office of Civility & Community Standards

Alternative Behavioral Responses to incidents of minor or moderate student misconduct

Focus on decision making conversation vs. disciplinary conversationDiscussion with Students regarding Behavioral Response Peer to Peer EducationAlcohol Medical Amnesty Program“Good Samaritan” Policy

Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities

Oversees the administration of GW’s academic and non-academic student disciplinary systems

Emphasizes civility, integrity, and personal responsibilityAddresses significant non-academic misconduct which may lead to Loss of Housing, Suspension, or Expulsion

Office of Academic IntegrityProvides educational initiatives to the GW community related to academic dishonesty and facilitates proceedings related to violations of the “Code of Academic Integrity”

Parental Notification

The University notifies parents of alcohol and other drug violations, provided the student is under 21 at the time of notification.

Notification to Parents comes in different forms:Phone Call to Parents (Alcohol & Drug-Related Transports to the Hospital)Letter or Email (if possible)

By working together, Students, Parents and the University can guide a student’s success on GW’s campus both inside and outside the classroom and get the appropriate resources to help students in need

Questions?

Contact Information

Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities, Office of Civility & Community Standards,

Office of Academic Integrity202-994-6757

RIGHTS@GWU.EDUhttp://studentconduct.gwu.edu

The Center for Alcohol and other Drug Education202-994-2599

CADE@GWU.EDUhttp://prevention.gwu.edu