2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 33 2. At the time of filing the formal complaint, the complainant must have been participating in or attempting to participate in an NSU educational program or activity. 3. NSU must have had substantial control over the alleged perpetrator (i.e., respondent) and the context where the sexual harassment occurred. 4. The sexual harassment must have occurred toward a person in the United States. Additional information regarding the specific violations related to Title IX/Sexual Misconduct can be found in Section C of this handbook. Please be advised that the policy and procedures on the Title IX website supersede any other version of this policy or related procedure. B. Specific Conduct Violations B.1 Alcoholic Beverages Failure to comply with the Alcoholic Beverages Policy (as included in Section A) is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: • possession of beverage(s) containing alcohol by any person younger than the age of 21, including residue or remnants of alcohol that may be found in glassware (including the presence of the aforementioned within a student’s room or contained within their possessions or vehicle) • consumption or use of alcohol by any person younger than the age of 21 • intoxication requiring evaluation and/or treatment by emergency personnel • possession or use of any paraphernalia that enables the playing of ‘‘drinking games’’ or other activities that encourage binge drinking • unlicensed distribution of beverage(s) containing alcohol, including the purchase for and/or delivery of alcohol to any individual(s) younger than the age of 21 • operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of beverage(s) containing alcohol, or possession of open containers of beverage(s) containing alcohol, while in a vehicle, or while parked or in operation • public intoxication on campus or at university-sponsored events or programs, regardless of age B.2 Animals No pets or animals, other than fish, are permitted on the NSU campus, including all residence halls, with the exception of assistance animals (trained service animals or approved emotional support animals). There are different policies/processes for trained service animals and emotional support animals. The Service and Support Animal Policy can be found on the Student Disability Services website . Students seeking an approved emotional support animal must complete the housing/facility accommodation request form and provide documentation to support the accommodation request. The form and documentation guidelines are available on the Student Disability Service website . Approved emotional support animals are only permitted in NSU residence halls and may not be taken elsewhere on the