• Public consumption. Public areas are defined as those areas of the campus that are readily accessible to students, faculty, staff and guests. Such areas include all outside areas, athletic fields, lobbies, classrooms, lounges, building corridors, and offices.
• Public intoxication
• Possession by a minor

• Serving to minors
• Possession of kegs (whether full or empty), beer balls, other common serving containers, or other large quantities of alcohol, for individual or group consumption, on campus grounds or with a campus event
• Driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated either on or off campus
• Intoxication leading to harm to self or others
• Intoxication leading to property damage, disruption to the community, or other violations of Baker University Policy

First Offense, Minor Violation (Level 1)

Possible sanctions include the following:

• Participation in the 3rd Millennium class, an online educational site(student is responsible for any associated costs)
• 3-5 hours of work for the University
• Fine of up to $50
• Parent/guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
• Conduct warning

Second Offense, Minor Violation (Level 1 or Level 2)

Possible sanctions include the following:

• Participation in the substance abuse subtle screening inventory through the Baker University Counseling Center (two counseling center visits minimum)
• 7-10 hours of work for the University
• Fine of up to $150
• Required parent/guardian notification upon the completion of the conduct process
• Removal from Baker-owned housing or change in housing assignment
• Conduct warning
• Participation in the 3rd Millennium class, an online educational site (student is responsible for any associated costs)
• 3-5 hours of work for the University
• Fine of up to $50
• Parent/guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
• Conduct warning

Note: The next Alcohol Policy violation of any kind will be classified as the First Offense, Major Violation, and so will be referred automatically to the University Conduct Board.

First Offense, Major Violation (Level 2 or Level 3)

Possible sanctions include the following:

• Participation in the 3rd Millennium class, an online educational site(student is responsible for any associated costs)
• Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be undertaken at the student’s expense)
• 12-16 hours of work for the University
• Fine of up to $200
• Required parent/guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
• Removal from Baker-owned housing or change in housing assignment
• Repayment of any costs to repair/replace property
• Conduct warning
• Conduct probation
• Suspension
• Expulsion

Second Offense, Major Violation

Possible sanctions include the following:

• Participation in the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory through the  Baker University Counseling Center (two counseling center visits minimum)
• Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be undertaken at the student’s expense)
• 18-25 hours of work for the University
• Fine of up to $400
• Required parent/guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
• Removal from Baker-owned housing or change in housing assignment
• Repayment of any costs to repair/replace property
• Conduct warning
• Conduct probation
• Suspension
• Expulsion

Third Offense, Major Violation (Level 3)

Possible sanctions include the following:

• Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be undertaken at the student’s expense)
• 26-35 hours of work for the University
• Fine of up to $600
• Required parent /guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
• Removal from Baker-owned housing or change in housing assignment
• Repayment of any costs to repair/replace property
• Conduct probation

• Participation in the 3rd Millenniumclass, an online educational site (student is responsible for any associated costs)
• Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be undertaken at the student’s expense)
• 12-16 hours of work for the University
• Fine of up to $300
• Parent/guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
• Removal from Baker-owned housing or change in housing assignment
• Conduct warning
• Conduct probation
• Suspension/expulsion

• Participation in the substance abuse subtle screening inventory through the Baker University Counseling Center (two counseling center visits minimum)
• Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be undertaken at the student’s expense)
• 18 – 25 hours work for the University
• Fine of up to $500
• Parent/guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
• Removal from Baker-owned housing or change in housing assignment
• Conduct probation
• Suspension/expulsion

• Personal counseling (off-campus referrals to be under taken at the student’s expense)
• 26 – 35 hours of work for the University
• Fine of up to $700
• Parent/guardian notification upon completion of the conduct process
• Removal from Baker-owned housing or change in housing assignment
• Conduct probation
• Suspension/expulsion

Before the hearing begins, PRB board members will be provided a copy of the incident report charging the accused student of a violation. The Chair will provide these copies and answer the questions that she or he is able to answer.

2. The accused student and complainant will be asked to enter the room. The Chair will introduce himself or herself, the board members, the complainant, and accused student.

3. The Chair will then ask the accused student whether she or he is responsible for each individual violation.

a. If a student takes responsibility for a violation, the accused student will be sanctioned by the Peer Review Board.

b. If a student does not take responsibility for a violation, the PRB will continue with the following process.

4. The complainant will make a statement, followed the accused student making an opening statement.

5. The complainant will then be questioned by the PRB. The accused student will then have the opportunity to question the complainant.

6. The complainant will have the opportunity to call witnesses (character witnesses will not be allowed), who will be questioned first by the board and then by the accused student.

7. If the complainant does not show up, steps 4 through 5 will be skipped and only the incident report will be used.

8. The accused student will then be questioned by the PRB, followed by the complainant.

9. The accused student will then have the opportunity to call witnesses (character witnesses will not be allowed), who will be questioned first by the board and then by the complainant.

10. The PRB Chair will then ask for summary statements from first the complainant and then the accused student.

11. The Chair will then explain the decision and sanctioning process to the complainant and accused student before asking both to leave the room for deliberation by the PRB.

12. After the complainant and accused student are asked to leave, the PRB will first decide whether to find the accused student responsible for the violations or not.

13. All results of the hearing will be communicated to the graduate assistant in Residence Life in order to keep track of sanctions. If sanctions are not completed on time, the area coordinator will continue in the process.

a. If the accused student is not found responsible, the accused student will be asked to return to the room and be informed of the decision.

b. If the accused student is found responsible, the PRB will decide what sanctions to assign. After that is completed, the accused student will be asked to return to the room to be informed of his or her sanctions.