Walsh University recognizes that students who experience or witness a sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and/or a medical emergency while under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances may be hesitant to report these occurrences due to concerns for the potential consequences of violating the student code of conduct. The Caring Cavalier Amnesty Policy is focused on empowering students to support the health and wellbeing of themselves and others. Any student coming forward to report incidents involving sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and/or a medical emergency will be granted amnesty by the Student Conduct and Community Standards and will not be subject to violations of the University’s alcohol and/or substance abuse policies that occurred at or near the time of the alleged incident(s).
Report immediate health and safety emergencies to Walsh University’s Campus Police (330.490.7474 or 330.316.1088). Report non-emergencies to the University’s Title IX Office (330.490.7301) or Student Conduct and Community Standards (330.490.7501). The Caring Cavalier Amnesty Policy provides amnesty for violations of the student code of conduct as it relates to alcohol and/or substance abuse policies only. Students will be required to meet with a representative from the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office to provide further information about the incident(s). Students may be required to participate in online education, reflection assignments, and/or assessment and treatment referrals.
Students who repeatedly use the amnesty policy may be required to participate in additional educational interventions and support opportunities. Failure to complete assignments required by the University will result in ineligibility for amnesty. Additionally, this policy does not grant amnesty from criminal, civil, or legal consequences for violations of federal, state, or local laws.
