- NMU Policies and Requirements

Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Biennial Review Committee

COMMITTEE CHARTER

Purpose
The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Biennial Review Committee is an action council to compile and publish the Biennial Reviews required by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. The committee will ensure compliance with Biennial Review regulations and support the university in alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention. 

Applicability
The members of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Biennial Review Committee will be appointed by the NMU Chief of Police or designee. New potential members are identified by the committee and recommended to the Chair, NMU Chief of Police or designee. Membership shall consist of a permanent representative from the following areas: 

Athletics   
Center for Student Enrichment
Dean of Students
Housing and Residence Life
Human Resources
NMU Police Department
Records Management
Risk Management and Internal Audit

In addition, other members may be appointed. 

Confidentiality and Access Statement

The committee shall have full, free, and unrestricted access to all appropriate university records, property, and personnel to the extent which that access supports the committee purpose.   All committee members will attest to their commitment to confidentiality before they are accepted as full members.

Committee Bylaws Charge

1. To compile information and data required by Drug Free Schools and Communities Act regulations.

2. To publish and make available copies of the Biennial Review as required by the Secretary of Education.

3. To determine the effectiveness of, and to implement any needed changes to, the AOD prevention program and policies. 

4. To ensure the university enforces the disciplinary sanctions for violating standards of conduct consistently. 

5. To support the university in AOD prevention.

6. To retain evidence of assessments and recommendations made.

7. Meetings: 
   Chair: The Chair will be responsible for scheduling meetings, enacting the requirements of the charge, and for ensuring that minutes are recorded and retained. 
   
   Regular Meetings:  Regular meetings will be scheduled at least once per semester, typically a few weeks following the beginning of each semester. A final review meeting will be scheduled prior to the Biennial Review being published. Other meetings and ad hoc subcommittee meetings may be called by the chair or subcommittee leader to support additional projects identified by the committee.  
   
   Attendance:  All members are expected to attend and participate in regular meetings.   Members who are unable to attend regular meetings are not required to send a designate.  However, members who are consistently unable to attend may nominate a replacement from the department. 
   
   Meeting Reporting Duties: Committee members will report on the prior semester’s AOD related programs and events. Data will also be reported related to the assessment of program effectiveness and AOD use on and by campus. Members will have access to a Google Shared Drive where they can share documents at any time.