Responsible Action Protocol

Sainati: Ambiguity in Northwestern’s amnesty policy deters students from asking for help

October 3, 2017

In late August 2015, Northwestern’s Division of Student Affairs unveiled its new Amnesty through Responsible Action policy to “encourage students to take responsible action when necessary.” If students...

SSDP defends drug legalization in kickoff event

October 1, 2015

Northwestern Students for Sensible Drug Policy hosted its introductory meeting Wednesday evening and discussed the organization’s central focus: the merits of drug legalization. With a goal to advocate...

Amended alcohol policy grants amnesty to students who require emergency assistance

August 20, 2015

Students who have emergency assistance called to help them while they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be officially granted amnesty from disciplinary action starting this fall under the...

Alcohol coalition recommends extending medical amnesty, changing Responsible Action Protocol

May 14, 2015

The Community Alcohol Coalition has recommended the University reform its policy on students who receive emergency medical care for an alcohol overdose by granting them medical amnesty from disciplinary...

Hinkle, Harlow focus on wellness, student groups

April 5, 2015

Haley Hinkle and Chris Harlow first worked together during their freshman year to create a Campus Loop Shuttle stop outside Elder Hall. The project was the first of many the two worked on together. This...

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