Alternative Breaks Alcohol and Drug Policy
Texas Woman’s University must comply with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act Amendments of 1989.
Use or possession of alcoholic beverages at Texas Woman’s University or during events or
experiences sponsored by units of Texas Woman’s University by an individual under the age of
21 is prohibited. Failure to comply with this regulation violates state law and the policy
governing student conduct and will subject the individual to disciplinary action.
All students, faculty, staff, and visitors using university facilities or participants in Texas
Woman’s University sanctioned events and/or experiences have a responsibility to abide by all
conditions of the university Alcoholic Beverage Policy. Persons found guilty of non-compliance
with this policy or the laws of the State of Texas have committed a violation of university rules
and regulations and are subject to sanctions commensurate with the offense as outlined in the
Student Handbook and Planner and Faculty/Staff handbooks.
The AB program recognizes that drug use and alcohol abuse are a contradiction to its
understanding of community, and that the use of illegal drugs and alcohol abuse may impair
work performance and judgment, endanger colleagues, and cause physical damage. It is the
policy of the Texas Woman’s University Alternative Breaks program that all participants,
leaders, and advisors will be drug and alcohol-free during the AB trip experience. Violation of
this policy will result in termination from the program.
The AB staff reserves the right to terminate an individual’s participation in the program due to
policy violations or behavior deemed injurious to him/herself or to the group. Behavior deemed
to be so disruptive that it threatens individual or group ability to successfully achieve the goals of
the program will also result in termination from the program. If terminated from the program, the
participant will be required to return home immediately and bear the full financial responsibility
for doing so. Termination on the grounds of alcohol or drug policy violations may not be
appealed.