Four Johns Hopkins students OD'd after fraternity party.

[MaryGJ]

yes, bluebayou https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/student-life/alcohol/information-for-parents/

[bluebayou]

Seems like some of the alleged actions could fall under prohibited items 2, 5, 9, 10.

Are you referring to the Alcohol policy? That clearly says it applies to " events sponsored by University-affiliated student groups"?

If so, it does not apply. 1) As I pointed out earlier, the house in question is not University-affiliated; it is not a recognized frat. The house is no different than any other off-campus apartment/house where a bunch of students choose to share rent. 2) Moreover, the policy clearly addresses alcohol. The University chose to exclude drug use in this policy.

The only thing that I found in the policy was that drug possession/use is illegal and prohibited. Well, doh!.

But, before they expel students (for which they have paid), the Uni has a responsibility to clearly spell out what sanctions would happen for drug use. They do not, (or at least I could not find it). Absent a written, expulsion would likely get tossed on summary judgement.

[ucbalumnus]

@bluebayou

Are you referring to the Alcohol policy? That clearly says it applies to " events sponsored by University-affiliated student groups"?

The prohibited activities apply to “students and student groups/organizations (whether recognized by the University or not)”.

From https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/policies/student-code/ :

@JHU

In addition to maintaining good academic standing, students and student groups/organizations (whether recognized by the University or not) in covered schools and divisions must refrain from the following conduct, which is prohibited, irrespective of location (i.e., on or off University property) and whether committed against members of the University community or others:

1. The physical or emotional abuse of any person or any action that threatens physical or emotional harm or endangers the physical or emotional well-being, health or safety of any person.
2. Conduct that violates the University’s Policy on Hazing, or other conduct or a pattern of conduct that harasses a person or group of persons.
3. The unauthorized or illegal use, possession, manufacture (synthesis or growth), sale, storage, transfer, transportation, or distribution of any controlled substance (including without limitation illegal drugs), or conduct that violates the University’s Policy on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Drug-free Environment and Drug, Alcohol, or Firearms Policies for Students.
4. The possession, consumption or manufacture of alcohol by individuals under the legal drinking age under applicable law or the provision, distribution or sale of alcohol to individuals under the legal drinking age under applicable law, or conduct that violates the Drug, Alcohol, and Firearms Policies for Students.

Here are the other policies (hazing, drugs/alcohol) referenced from the above: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/policies/university-student-policies/

@bluebayou

But, before they expel students (for which they have paid), the Uni has a responsibility to clearly spell out what sanctions would happen for drug use. They do not, (or at least I could not find it). Absent a written, expulsion would likely get tossed on summary judgement.

The possible penalties are listed at the end of https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/policies/student-code/ (Student Conduct Process and Procedures). However, the choice of which penalty to apply appears to be completely discretionary (as opposed to specific penalties listed for specific violations).