As noted in the Annual Residence Hall and Dining Service Contract, “[t]he College reserves the right to take appropriate action against a resident, including termination of this agreement, if a resident violates College rules or is otherwise a detriment to his/her safety or to the welfare of the residence hall environment.”
If a student is determined, by Residential Education & Housing staff or another college official, to be a detriment to his or her own safety or the safety of others, he or she may be removed from residency and/or campus on an interim basis.
Alcohol and Other Drug Transport/Removal Readmission Process
The student must schedule a meeting with the Director of Residential Education or designee (henceforth, “director” title). The student may attend classes prior to attending this meeting, unless otherwise noted. During the meeting, the Director of Residential Education will determine whether or not the student is perceived to be an immediate detriment to his/her safety or to the welfare of the residence hall environment, and whether the incident falls under the College’s Amnesty Policy.
Crisis Screening/Return to Campus Process
TCNJ prioritizes the health and well-being of its students. When a student is transported to the hospital for a crisis/substantial risk screening, the College will begin a return to campus process. All students, unless otherwise directed by the Dean of Students ( or designee), are permitted to return to residence and/or classes immediately upon discharge from the hospital. The College requests that, when possible and appropriate, the student sign a ROI Adobe Version (ROI). This permits a counselor from Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS), and/or a Case Manager with the Dean of Students Care’s program to work with hospital social workers directly to coordinate care before the student is discharged. Where this is not possible (due to expedited discharge from the hospital), the College expects that a student will schedule their first return to campus meeting, known as the “Support Consultation” within 24 hours of discharge. This does not mean that the Support Consultation itself must occur within 24 hours of discharge, but that the Student must reach out to schedule the meeting within that time frame. After the support consultation, the student will meet with a representative from the Care’s program to complete an Assistance Plan. This plan will aid in determining other holistic supports, navigating academic concerns such as missed coursework or deadlines, etc. The student will follow up with appropriate case management throughout the remainder of that semester, or if the student decides to take a Leave of Absence, the Return to Campus process will be required upon return for the next semester with which the student is registered. The process and procedures outlined above can be found in the Involuntary Health or Safety Withdrawal Policy.