Even though Vice President of Student Affairs Kent Smith was leaning toward one proposed drug policy, he chose a different policy based on student response.
Protocol A ' the one Smith preferred ' classified alcohol and marijuana as similar offenses and combined alcohol and marijuana intervention programs. Protocol B ' recommended by Student Senate in Fall Quarter ' separates the offenses, and offers intervention programs tailored to the specific offense.
The new policy, which will take effect in Fall Quarter 2008, states that a student's first marijuana offense will result in six to nine months of probation, a fine of $100 and a required marijuana intervention program. Further offenses will receive more severe punishments, especially if the student is already on probation for marijuana or alcohol use.
Smith said he originally supported protocol A but changed his mind after introducing the policies to the senate.
The debate changed my mind
Smith said. The debate caused me to understand where students were coming from. After really thinking about I felt it was the right thing to support Student
