I. INTRODUCTIONUniversity of Maryland University College (UMUC) complies with
all Federal, state and local laws that regulate or prohibit the
possession, use or distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs. Violations
of such laws which come to the attention of UMUC officials will
be addressed through UMUC procedures, and offenders may additionally
be subject to prosecution in the courts. Students and employees at UMUC are subject to Federal, State, and
local laws relating to possession and distribution of illegal drugs,
and to State and local laws for drinking and obtaining alcohol.
Students and employees at military sites and in foreign countries
may be subject to military rules and regulations and to the laws
of the relevant country, if applicable. This brochure does not attempt
to summarize non-U.S. or military law--UMUC students and employees
should be aware that the applicable legal penalties under those
laws may be different and perhaps more severe than those described
below. The following information applies to all UMUC full-time, part-time,
and temporary faculty, staff, students, and employees, and to all
activities conducted on UMUC premises and to all other activities
sponsored by UMUC. II. STANDARDS OF CONDUCTAll UMUC faculty/staff/students are prohibited by UMUC policy from
unlawfully possessing, using, manufacturing, distributing or dispensing
alcohol or any controlled substance on UMUC premises or at UMUC-sponsored
activities. UMUC expects all faculty/staff/students to comply with all applicable
laws and regulations pertaining to possession, use, manufacture,
distribution, or dispensation of alcohol or controlled substances,
whether or not such laws are referenced in this brochure. All faculty and staff must report to work free of the influence
of alcohol or any illicit drug. All faculty and staff must cooperate
fully with law enforcement authorities in the investigation and
prosecution of illegal drug or alcohol abuse. Employees are also
required to report drug convictions in certain circumstances. You
can find more information in the Governor's Executive Order on a
Drug-Free Workplace, a copy of which has been distributed to each
employee to which it applies. III. SANCTIONSA. UMUC SanctionsAny student who violates any of the applicable standards of conduct
is subject to disciplinary action and penalties, up to and including
possible expulsion from UMUC, in addition to referral to the appropriate
law enforcement authorities for prosecution. Further information
can be found in UMUC's Code of Student Conduct, which expressly
prohibits the unlawful use, possession, distribution, or possession
for purposes of distribution of any controlled substance, illegal
drug, or alcohol on UMUC premises or at UMUC-sponsored activities. Any employee who violates any of the applicable standards of conduct
is subject to disciplinary action and penalties, up to and including
possible termination of employment, in addition to referral to the
appropriate law enforcement authorities for prosecution. Further
information can be found in the Personnel Policies and Rules for
Non-Exempt Employees, and in the Executive Order on a Drug-Free
Workplace. B. Summary of Legal SanctionsUMUC offers courses and programs at locations throughout the Maryland-Washington-D.C.-Virginia
area. The following is a summary of current legal penalties in these
jurisdictions for violations of drug and alcohol laws.
| Note: | Outside the United States, many UMUC locations are connected
to the U.S. military and thus subject to military jurisdiction
in addition to local foreign law. At UMUC's non-military overseas
locations, all employees and students should be aware that they
may be subject to the drug and alcohol laws and regulations
of the host country. |
- U.S. Federal Law
Penalties for Possession and Trafficking: Under Federal
law, it is unlawful to possess any controlled substance without
a valid prescription. This includes, but is not limited to,
those drugs commonly described as "illegal drugs" such as marijuana,
hashish, cocaine, PCP, LSD, methamphetamines, and heroin. Possession
is penalized by fines of $1,000 or more and imprisonment for
up to one year for a first offense; subsequent convictions carry
much higher fines and greater prison terms. The penalties also
increase if "crack," a mixture containing cocaine base, is involved.
Penalties will vary depending on the amount and type of drug
involved, as well as other factors. Please refer to the charts
at the end of this brochure for a summary of federal drug penalties
(these may be amended by Congress from time to time). Attempt
and conspiracy carry the same maximum punishment as the object
crime. It is unlawful to manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess
with the intent to manufacture, dispense, or distribute, a controlled
substance. Penalties for trafficking range from imprisonment
of one year to life; capital punishment in some circumstances;
and fines up to $8,000,000 for individuals. (See 21 U.S.C. §§
811 et seq for the range of federal trafficking penalties;
this information is subject to amendment from time to time.)
First offenders for possession can also be ordered into drug
treatment and community service. The penalties are doubled for adults who distribute drugs to
minors. For a second offense, the penalties are tripled. Proximity to School Property: The punishment for possession
or trafficking in a controlled substance is greatly increased
if the offense was committed within 1,000 feet of a school,
including a college or university, or other public property.
An offender will be subject to twice the maximum authorized
punishment and harsher sentencing restrictions, with a minimum
one year prison term. A second offense triples the fine and
carries a minimum three year prison term. Drug Paraphernalia: Under Federal Law, it is unlawful
to sell, offer for sale, import, export, or use the mail or
interstate commerce facilities to transport drug paraphernalia.
Penalties include a fine and imprisonment for up to three years. Loss of benefits: Among other sanctions, such as forfeiture
of property and civil penalties, a person convicted of any Federal
or State offense involving possession of a controlled substance
can be denied Federal benefits such as loans, grants, contracts,
and professional licenses, for a period of up to one year for
a first offense and up to five years for subsequent offenses.
Also, he or she can lose eligibility for assistance such as
social security and food stamps. For trafficking or distribution
crimes, a person can lose benefits for up to five years with
the first conviction; up to ten years for a second conviction;
and permanently for a third conviction.
- Maryland Law
Drug Offenses: In addition to the Federal laws summarized
above, the State of Maryland has its own laws dealing with controlled
substances. A minimum of five years imprisonment is the penalty for a first
offense of manufacture, distribution, dispensing or possession
with intent to distribute 50 pounds or move of marijuana; 448
grams or more of cocaine or cocaine mixture; 50 grams or more
of cocaine base; 28 grams or more of morphine or opium mixture;
1000 dosage units of LSD or mixture; 448 grams or more of methamphetamine
or mixture; or 448 grams or more of phencyclidine in liquid
form. For a second offense, the authorized penalty is doubled.
If the offender is convicted as a "drug kingpin," even the first
offense can carry a fine of up to $1,000,000 and 20-40 years
imprisonment without parole. The penalty for a first offense of trafficking in PCP, LSD,
or other Schedule I and II narcotics is a fine of up to $25,000
($20,000 in case of PCP and LSD) and/or imprisonment of up to
twenty years. For a second offense, the minimum prison term
is ten years. Trafficking in other Schedule I-IV controlled
substances is punishable by a fine of up to$15,000 and prison
term up to five years (both are doubled for a second offense). Proximity to School Property: Anyone who manufactures,
distributes, dispenses, or possesses with intent to distribute
a controlled dangerous substance within 1000 feet of an elementary
or secondary school, or on a school vehicle, will be subject
to an additional prison term up to twenty years and/or a fine
of up to $20,000 for first offense, which doubles to 5-40 years
imprisonment and/or $40,000 fine for a second offense. Local Prohibitions on Drug Paraphernalia: Several Maryland
jurisdictions have their own laws prohibiting the sale, display,
distribution, or possession with intent to sell, of drug paraphernalia.
Among these are Annapolis (city), Harford County, Howard County,
and Prince George's County. Depending upon the particular local
law, a violation may be punishable by fine of up to $1,000 and/or
possible imprisonment of up to six months. Alcohol: Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited
on public property under Maryland State law and under many county
and local codes within Maryland, including Anne Arundel, Prince
George's, and St. Mary's Counties. Many jurisdictions, either
under State law or their own codes, also prohibit the possession
of alcohol in an open container on public property or shopping
center property, including Annapolis (city) and the counties
of Baltimore, Carroll, Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, Montgomery,
and St. Mary's. These laws generally carry fines ranging from
$100 to $500 for a violation, and some also provide for jail
terms ranging from 5 to 90 days. Maryland law also makes it a misdemeanor to be intoxicated
in public and cause a public disturbance, or to be intoxicated
and endanger the safety of another person or of property. This
carries a fine of up to $100 and up to 90 days imprisonment.
It is illegal for persons under age 21 to possess alcoholic
beverages with intent to consume them, and for anyone to falsify
or misrepresent his or her age or another person's age to obtain
alcohol. It is also illegal in most circumstances to obtain
or give alcohol to a person under age 21. The penalty is a fine
of $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for repeat offenses.
- Virginia Law
Drug Offenses: Possession of a controlled substance
without a valid prescription is punishable in Virginia as a
Class 5 felony in the case of Sched. I or II substance; a Class
1 misdemeanor for a Sched. III substance; a Class 2 misdemeanor
for a Sched. IV substance; a Class 3 misdemeanor for a Sched.
V substance; and a Class 4 misdemeanor for a Sched. VI substance.
The knowing or intentional possession of marijuana without a
valid prescription or an order of a practitioner is punishable
by imprisonment up to 30 days and a fine of up to $500 for a
first offense; a repeat offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Additional
penalties can include the forfeiture of property connected to
an illegal drug transaction; the loss of a state driver’s license;
and court-ordered commitment for drug abuse treatment. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia to deliberately inhale
any drugs or noxious chemical substances in order to become
intoxicated or to dull one's brain. Deliberately causing, inviting
or inducing another person to do this is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Virginia law makes it illegal to manufacture, sell, give, distribute,
or possess with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute,
a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance.
For Schedule I and II drugs, violations are punishable by imprisonment
of five to forty years and/or fine up to $500,000 for first
offense; subsequent convictions carry a possible life sentence
and fine up to $500,000. For Schedule II-V drugs, a violation
would be a Class 1 misdemeanor. Transporting drugs into Virginia
can also be a separate felony, carrying a 5-40 year prison term
and fine up to $50,000. "Drug kingpins" face fines up to $1,000,000
and the possibility of life imprisonment, with a mandatory minimum
of twenty years without probation or parole. Similarly, it is illegal to sell, give, distribute, or posses
with intent to give, sell, distribute, marijuana, with penalties
depending upon the amount of marijuana involved. A violation
involving on-half ounce of marijuana is a Class 1 misdemeanor;
between one-half ounce and five pounds, a Class 5 felony; and
for more than 5 pounds, the penalty is five to thirty years
imprisonment. The penalty is five to thirty years imprisonment
and fines up to $10,000 for manufacturing marijuana or possessing
it with intent to manufacture it for nonpersonal use. Adults who knowingly or intentionally distribute illegal drugs
to minors who are at least three years younger, or who cause
such minors to assist in drug distribution, may face ten to
fifty years in prison and/or a fine of up to $100,000. Proximity to School Property: Virginia law makes it
a separate crime to manufacture, sell, distribute, or to possess
with intent to sell, give, or distribute, any controlled substance
or marijuana on the grounds of any school, including institutions
of higher education; on any public property within 1,000 feet
of such a school; on a school bus or near a bus stop; or on
other public property such as a public recreation center, community
center, hospital, or library. This is a separate and distinct
felony punishable by imprisonment of one to five years and fine
of up to $100,000. Drug Paraphernalia: It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to sell,
possess with intent to sell, or advertise drug paraphernalia;
for an adult to distribute it to minors; or to knowingly sell,
distribute, or display for sale to any minor any printed matter
which is known to advertise any drug paraphernalia. However,
an adult who distributes drug paraphernalia to a minor at least
three years younger is guilty of a Class 6 felony. Alcohol: Public intoxication, whether from drugs or
alcohol, is a Class 4 misdemeanor, as is the consumption of
alcohol while driving on a public highway. Violators may be
transported to a detoxification center in lieu of arrest. Anyone who illegally buys or sells alcoholic beverages is subject
to a fine of up to $2,500 and up to one year in jail. Selling
alcohol to, or buying it for, someone who is under age 21, intoxicated
or interdicted (legally prohibited from consuming alcohol) is
a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 and up to
one year in jail. For someone to whom alcohol may not legally
be sold, it is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine up to $500,
up to 50 hours of community service, and a year's suspension
of the driver's license, to buy or possess alcoholic beverages. Illegal manufacture of alcoholic beverages is a Class 6 felony,
punishable by one to six years imprisonment and/or fine up to
$2,500. Additionally, a person who is convicted of illegal manufacture,
possession, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages may
be prohibited from buying alcoholic beverages for a year or
longer. Virginia provides special penalties for alcohol violations
occurring on public property and specifically on school property.
Anyone who drinks or offers an alcoholic beverage to another
at any public place is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor and is
subject to a fine of up to $250. Anyone who drinks or possess
alcohol on the grounds of any elementary or secondary school
during school hours, school activities, or student activities
is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, subject to up to six months
imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Finally, local laws in Arlington, Virginia, forbid public drunkenness
as well as the possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverage
on certain county property.
- District of Columbia Law
In addition to the Federal laws, the District of Columbia has
its own laws dealing with controlled substances. Thus, it is
unlawful under the D.C. Code to knowingly or intentionally manufacture,
distribute, or possess with intent to manufacture or distribute,
a controlled substance. The penalties again vary with the type
of substance involved. For a Schedule I or II narcotic or abusive
drug, the punishment is imprisonment of up to thirty years and/or
fine of up to $500,000; for any other Schedule I, II, or III
controlled substance, imprisonment of up to five years and/or
fine of up to $50,000; for any Schedule IV controlled substance,
imprisonment of up to three years and/or fine of up to $25,000;
and for any Schedule V controlled substance, imprisonment of
up to one year and/or fine of up to $10,000. (The classification
schedules are found in the D.C. Code, Sections 33-513 through
33-522.) Knowing or intentional unauthorized possession of a controlled
substance without a valid prescription is a misdemeanor punishable
by fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 180 days.
Moreover, no one except certain professionals may possess hypodermic
needles, syringes, or other instruments bearing traces of controlled
drugs with intent to inject a controlled substance under the
skin of a human being, under penalty of fine up to $1,000 and/or
imprisonment of up to 180 days. A person over age 21 who sells or distributes controlled substances
to minors under 18 can be subject to doubled fines and prison
terms. A person over age 21 who enlists, hires, or encourages
minors under 18 to sell or distribute a controlled substance
is subject to the same fines as if he directly sold or distributed
the controlled substance himself, plus an additional term of
up to ten years imprisonment and/or additional fine of $10,000
for a first conviction. That punishment rises to an additional
20 years and/or $20,000 for the second conviction. A second or subsequent drug conviction under D.C. law, counting
any prior conviction under Federal or State law, will double
the applicable fine and term of imprisonment. Additional sanctions
for drug violations may include forfeiture of the offender's
property, including vehicles and money, that was used in committing
a drug violation or that stems from proceeds or profits of illegal
drug transactions. Proximity to School Property: D.C. law establishes "drug-free
zones" within 1,000 feet of any school, college, university,
and any event sponsored by these institutions, and at certain
other public areas and events. Distribution or possession with
intent to distribute a controlled substance in a drug-free zone
can double both the applicable fine and the term of imprisonment. Alcohol: It is illegal in the District of Columbia for
persons under age 21 to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic
beverages. The penalties include a fine of up to $1,000 and/or
imprisonment up to one year. In addition, the offender will
lose his D.C. driving privileges for 90 days for the first violation,
180 days for the second, and one year for the third and subsequent
violations. It is also illegal, punishable by fine up to $300
or up to 30 days imprisonment, to misrepresent one's age in
order to obtain alcohol. A person who offers, delivers, or otherwise
makes alcohol available to someone under 21 is subject to fine
up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 180 days. D.C. law also prohibits drinking alcoholic beverages in public
places; possessing them in open containers in any street or
vehicle; and being intoxicated on public or private property
so as to endanger one's self, another person, or property. These
violations carry a fine of up to $100, imprisonment up to 90
days, or both. IV. HEALTH RISKSSubstance abuse is recognized as a major public health problem
in the United States. It is a leading cause of death, including
deaths from stroke, diseases of the heart and liver, and alcohol-
and drug-related suicides, homicides and accidents. Early detection
can minimize or prevent the devastating consequences of substance
abuse. Depressants: This category includes barbiturates, chloral
hydrate, benzodiazepines, methaqualone, and glutethimide. Possible
effects include slurred speech, disorientation, and drunken behavior.
Effects of overdose include shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated
pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, and possible death. Withdrawal
symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, tremors, delirium, convulsions,
and possible death. Stimulants: This category includes cocaine, amphetamines,
phenmetrazine, and methylphenidate. Possible effects include increased
pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia and loss of appetite. Effects
of overdose include agitation, increase in body temperature, hallucinations,
convulsions and possible death. Withdrawal symptoms include apathy,
long periods of sleep, irritability, depression and disorientation. Narcotics: This category includes opium, morphine, hydromophone,
meperidine (pethidine), and methadone. Possible effects of the use
of narcotics include euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression,
constricted pupils, and nausea. Effects of an overdose include slow
and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and possible
death. Withdrawal symptoms include watery eyes, runny nose, yawning,
loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, panic, cramps, nausea,
chills and sweating. Hallucinogens: This category includes LSD, mescaline and
peyote, amphetamine variants, phencyclidine, and phencyclidine analogues.
Possible effects include illusions, hallucinations, and poor perception
of time and distance. Effects of overdose include longer and more
intense "trip" episodes, psychosis and possible death. Cannabis: This group includes marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol,
hashish and hashish oil. Possible effects include euphoria, relaxed
inhibitions, increased appetite and disoriented behavior. Effects
of overdose include fatigue, paranoia and possible psychosis. Withdrawal
symptoms include insomnia, hyperactivity, and occasionally, decreased
appetite. Alcohol: Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes
in behavior. Even small amounts significantly impair the judgment
and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the
likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low
to moderate doses of alcohol also increase the incidence of a variety
of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse. Moderate to
high doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental
functions, severely altering a person's ability to learn and remember
information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death.
But if combined with other depressants of the central nervous system,
it takes a much lower dose of alcohol to produce these effects. Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation
of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including
severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Alcohol
withdrawal can be life-threatening. Long-term consumption of large
quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition,
can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain
and liver. Women who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth
to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible
physical abnormalities and mental retardation. V. RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION, CONSULTATION, AND COUNSELINGThe Maryland State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential
counseling and referral assistance to employees who are experiencing
problems stemming from personal and medical problems, including
drug and alcohol abuse. Where practicable, the program was designed
to be used as an alternative to disciplinary procedures. An employee may be referred to EAP by a supervisor, or may refer
himself or herself, by contacting UMUC's EAP Coordinator. The Coordinator
will send a completed referral form directly to an EAP representative,
who will schedule a meeting with the employee. The employee will
meet with a counselor for a referral to an appropriate agency or
health care service accredited by Blue Cross of Maryland for further
treatment. The UMUC EAP Coordinator will be notified of all treatment
to which an employee is referred by the EAP and will be notified
whether the employee attends the scheduled treatment. In addition, for UMUC employees and their dependents who have medical
insurance coverage through the State of Maryland, each of those
insurance plans provides some coverage for treatment of substance
abuse (including alcohol abuse) and mental health problems. Please
consult the plan provider or UMUC’s Office of Human Resources for
further information. UMUC students can receive referral to local treatment programs
upon request from the Student Services Staff Support Team at 301-985-7930.
1999 CAMPUS CRIME AND SECURITY REPORTI. UMUC SECURITY POLICIESIn case of emergency or to report a crime at the Inn and Conference
Center (ICC) or the Student and Faculty Services Center (SFSC),
both located in Adelphi, Maryland, UMUC policy is to call Security
(extension 7371), who will call the University of Maryland College
Park (UMCP) campus police, the manager on duty, and other law enforcement
as necessary. At the Waldorf and Annapolis centers, anyone reporting
an emergency or crime should contact the UMUC on-site coordinator,
regional director, or local police. At the University System of
Maryland Shady Grove Center, anyone reporting an emergency or crime
should contact the facilities manager, security guard, or local
police. UMUC officials with responsibility for receiving incident
reports are: the Director of Loss Prevention (for the Adelphi premises)
and the Regional Directors (for UMUC’s regional centers). The ICC and SFSC rely on UMCP campus police for law enforcement.
UMCP's police department is empowered by State law to make arrests,
investigate crimes, and carry firearms. All other sites rely on
local police for law enforcement. Neither the building security
force at the ICC and SFSC nor the night security guard at Shady
Grove Center has any law enforcement authority. The ICC is locked at 10 p.m. or when all evening activities conclude.
East wing elevators do not travel to the third floor after 5 p.m.
or on weekends. At those times, only the doors leading to the second-floor
lobby will be accessible. Elevators and stairwells will be locked
from individual floors after the latest office hours on that floor;
third and fourth floors are closed on weekends. UMUC classes may also be held at other locations throughout Maryland
and the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, on premises
not owned or controlled by UMUC. Some of these locations are on
U.S. military premises and therefore subject to applicable military
rules and regulations. UMUC does not recognize any off-campus student organizations. Description of Programs: UMUC does not regularly provide
programs to inform students or employees about crime prevention,
or to inform students and employees about campus security procedures
and practices. UMUC encourages them to be responsible for their
own security and the security of others. The head of the ICC's building
security force periodically visits Center Services staff meetings
to discuss general security and safety. Seminars on security and/or
crime prevention are scheduled in response to requests and on an
as-needed basis. Sexual Assault: At the present time, UMUC defines a sexual
assault as an emergency situation; thus, the policies and programs
disclosed for crimes in general are applicable. In addition, UMUC
sanctions and resources for counseling are as described in the section
on drug and alcohol abuse. Both the accuser and the accused shall
be informed of the outcome of any UMUC disciplinary hearing alleging
a sex offense and are entitled to the same opportunities to have
others present during the disciplinary hearing. If requested by
a victim, and if accommodations are reasonably available, UMUC will
change a victim's academic or workplace situation as applicable.
If a victim of a sexual assault prefers to contact the local authorities
directly and requests assistance, UMUC will assist the victim in
notifying the proper authority. If an assault occurs, victims should
be aware of the importance of preserving evidence for proof of a
criminal offense. II. REPORTED CRIME STATISTICS, 1996-98, BY LOCATIONOccurrence of certain crimes, as reported to UMUC security and/or
local law enforcement, as applicable, for the calendar years 1996,
1997, and 1998: Center of Adult Education/Inn and Conference Center, and Student
Faculty Services Center, Adelphi, MD:
| 1996: | 2 burglaries, 2 motor vehicle thefts, 1 drug arrest |
| 1997: | 1 burglary> |
| 1998: | None |
St. Charles Center (UMUC leased space at Smallwood Village Center
until September 1997):
| 1996: | None* |
| 1997: | None, through September 1997* |
| 1998: | Not applicable* |
Waldorf Center (New UMUC location on Old Washington Road, Waldorf,
beginning September 1997):
| 1996: | Not applicable (through Sept. 1997) |
| Sept.-Dec. 1997: | None |
| 1998: | None |
Annapolis Center:
| 1996: | None |
| 1997: | None |
| 1998: | None |
USM Shady Grove Center:
| 1996: | None |
| 1997: | None |
| 1998: | None |
The following crimes must be reported in this brochure:
murder, sex offenses (forcible and nonforcible), robbery, aggravated
assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, manslaughter (new in this
year’s report) and arson (new in this year’s report) and any such
incidents which manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Further, the
report must include any arrests for liquor law violations, drug-abuse
violations, and weapons possessions. For this report, the reporting
requirement was expanded to include certain adjacent public space
such as sidewalks and parking facilities in the definition of "campus."
* The reported numbers for UMUC's former site in St. Charles pertain
to UMUC's leased classroom space only. Local police received crime
reports for nearby premises not under UMUC's control. This does
not apply to UMUC's new Waldorf Center, which is located across
the street from a police station. Statistics disclosed herein are dependent on law enforcement agencies'
ability to accurately provide the information requested. This document
is not a contract. Policies stated herein are subject to change
from time to time. NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONSThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students
certain rights with respect to their educational records. These
rights include:
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The right to inspect and review the student's records within
45 days of the day UMUC receives a request for access. Students
should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department,
or other appropriate official, written requests that identify
the record(s) they wish to inspect. The UMUC official will make
arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and
place where the records may be inspected. If the records are
not maintained by the UMUC official to whom the request was
submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct
official to whom the request should be addressed.
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The right to request the amendment of the student's education
records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
Students may ask UMUC to amend a record that they believe is
inaccurate or misleading. They should write the UMUC official
responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the
record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or
misleading. If UMUC decides not to amend the record as requested
by the student, a UMUC official will notify the student of the
decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing
regarding the request for the amendment. Additional information
regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student
when notified of the right to a hearing.
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The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable
information contained in the student's education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure
to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A
school official is a person employed by UMUC in an administrative,
supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position
(including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff);
a person or company with whom UMUC has contracted (such as an
attorney, auditor, or collection agency); a person serving on
the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee,
such as disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official
has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs
to review an educational record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility.
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The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with
the requirements of FERPA.
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The following categories of information have been designated
"directory information" under FERPA, and are disclosable even
in the absence of a student's consent:
a. Name
b. Major field of study
c. Dates of attendance
d. Degrees and awards received
e. Previous educational institution most recently attended 2/2000
APPENDIX AFederal Trafficking Penalties
| CSA | PENALTY | Quantity | DRUG | Quantity | PENALTY |
| 2nd Offense | 1st Offense | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense |
I
and
II
|
Not less than 10
years. Not more
than life.
If death or serious
injury, not less
than life.
Fine of not more
than $4 million
individual,
$10 million other
than individual.
|
Not less than 5
years. Not more
than 40 years.
If death or serious
injury, not less
than 20 years. Not
more than life.
Fine of not more
than $2 million
individual,
$5 million other
than individual.
| 10-99 gm or
100-999 gm
mixture | METHAMPHETAMINE | 100 gm or more
or 1 kg1 or
more mixture |
Not less than 10
years. Not more
than life.
If death or serious
injury, not less
than 20 years. Not
more than life.
Fine of not more
than $4 million
individual,
$10 million other
than individual.
|
Not less than 20
years. Not more
than life.
If death or serious
injury, not less
than life.
Fine of not more
than $8 million
individual,
$20 million other
than individual.
|
100-999 gm
mixture | HEROIN | 1 kg or more
mixture |
500-4.999
gm mixture | COCAINE | 5 kg or more
mixture |
5-49 gm
mixture | COCAINE BASE | 50 gm or more
mixture |
0-99gm or
100-999 gm
mixture | PCP | 100 gm or more
or 1 kg or more
mixture |
1-10 gm
mixture | LSD | 10 gm or more
mixture |
40-399 gm
mixture | FENTANYL | 400 gm or more
mixture |
10-99 gm
mixture | FENTANYL ANALOGUE | 100 gm or more
mixture |
| Drug | Quantity | First Offense | Second Offense |
| Others2 | Any | Not more than 20 years.
If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years,
not more than life.
Fine $1 million individual. $5 million not individual. | Not more than 30 years.
If death or serious injury, life.
Fine $2 million individual. $10 million not individual. |
| III | All | Any | Not more than 5 years.
Fine not more than $250,000 individual.
$1 million not individual. | Not more than 10 years.
Fine not more than $500,000 individual.
$2 million not individual. |
| IV | All | Any | Not more than 3 years.
Fine not more than $250,000 individual.
$1 million not individual. | Not more than 6 years.
Fine not more than $500,000 individual.
$2 million not individual. |
| V | All | Any | Not more than 1 years.
Fine not more than $100,000 individual.
$250,000 not individual. | Not more than 2 years.
Fine not more than $200,000 individual.
$500,000 not individual. |
1Law as originally enacted states
100 gm.
Congress requested to make technical correction to 1 kg. | 2Does not include marijuana, hashish,
or hash oil.
(See separate chart.) |
Federal Trafficking Penalties - Marijuana As
of November 18, 1988
| Quantity | Description | First Offense | Second Offense |
1,000 kg or more;
or 1,000 or more
plants | Marijuana
Mixture containing
detectable quantity* | Not less than 10 years, not more than life.
If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more
than life.
Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other
than individual. | Not less than 20 years, not more than life.
If death or serious injury, not less than life.
Fine not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other
than individual. |
100 kg to 1,000 kg;
or 100-999 plants | Marijuana
Mixture containing
detectable quantity* | Not less than 5 years, not more than 40 years.
If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more
than life.
Fine not more than $2 million individual, $5 million other than
individual. | Not less than 10 years, not more than life.
If death or serious injury, not less than life.
Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other
than individual. |
| 50 to 100 kg | Marijuana | Not more than 20 years.
If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more
than life.
Fine not more than $1 million individual, $5 million other than
individual. | Not more than 30 years.
If death or serious injury, life.
Fine $2 million individual, $10 million other than individual. |
| 10 to 100 kg | Hashish |
| 1 to 100 kg | Hashish Oil |
| 50 to 99 plants | Marijuana |
| Less than 50 kg | Marijuana | Not more than 5 years.
Fine not more than $250,000 individual, $1 million other than
individual. | Not more than 10 years.
Fine $500,000 individual, $2 million other than individual. |
| Less than 10 kg | Hashish |
| Less than 1 kg | Hashish Oil |
| *Includes Hashish and Hashish Oil | | (Marijuana is a Schedule I Controlled
Substance) |
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