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phone, notes, e-mail, letters, text messages, social networks, etc.) unrelated to course work or official College matters; providing or accepting rides; providing or offering housing; selling or buying anything, even of nominal value; providing alcohol or drugs to students; inappropriate touching; and engaging in sexual contact and/or sexual relations. This is not an inclusive or exhaustive list of inappropriate behavior. If a student witnesses or is made aware of a College employee's participation in an inappropriate relationship with a student, we ask that the incident be reported to the Executive Director/Campus President and/or the Answer Program immediately. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention UEI College is committed to maintaining an alcohol and drug -free environment for students and employees. Our culture, driven by a commitment to excellence in all areas, has no room for, and is incompatible with, substance abuse in any form. Accordingly, as a matter of policy, our campuses prohibit the following: Reporting to campus under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs or substances, including illegally obtained prescription drugs. • Reporting to campus under the influence of legal prescription or non-prescription drugs, if doing so could impair judgment or motor functions or place persons or property in jeopardy. The illegal use, sale, manufacture, possession, distribution, transfer, purchase, or storage of alcoholic beverages or drugs on campus premises, or in automobiles or any other vehicle parked on campus premises. Any violation of these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action up to and including expulsion, even for a first offense. Violations of the law will also be referred to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. UEI College distributes information on Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention to all enrolled students and to new students as an available resource. Despite current educational and prevention efforts, some students make high -risk choices around alcohol and other drug use. UEI College makes available a referral service for drug abuse rehabilitation programs. Students may refer themselves to the counseling service or may be referred by the school. Faculty and student peers have an obligation to act on concerns regarding - alcohol or drug abuse or dependency when encountered in the student. Any student who needs counseling or help with substance or alcohol abuse should consult the Executive Director/Campus President. No Weapons Policy UEI College prohibits all persons who enter school property from carrying weapons of any kind regardless of whether the person is licensed to carry the weapon or not. Failure to abide by this policy will lead to dismissal from UEI College. Appeal Process Students have the right to appeal any action by the school (termination from program, etc.). To do so, the student must submit a written appeal within 48 hours to the Executive Director/ Campus President, stating the basis for the appeal and include any relevant documentation to support the request. The appeal will be reviewed and responded to within two class days from the date the appeal was filed. When an appeal is granted an academic plan will be presented to the student. Students who have been terminated/withdrawn from the program, including having been auto -dropped for a violation of the attendance policy, will be required to complete the Return of Federal Financial Aid Funds process prior to re-entering their program if the appeal is granted Statement of Non -Discrimination UEI College does not discriminate in its education programs and activities (which extends to employment and admission) on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, marital, parental, familial, veteran or military service status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Complaints of sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator in accordance with the Title IX Complaint/Grievance Procedure Policy located in this school catalog. Other incidents of sexual misconduct or discrimination should be reported following the procedures outlined in the Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure Policy outlined in this school catalog. The contact information for UEI College's Title IX Coordinator is as follows: