Students charged by law enforcement with alcohol or drug violations must contact the Associate Dean of Faculty and Students as soon as possible. The Associate Dean for Faculty and Students will ensure that the student's health and welfare are prioritized. Throughout the legal process, the Associate Dean for Faculty and Students will keep the Student Progress Committee (SPC) informed of any developments. After the court's decision, the student will meet with the SPC, which will then recommend an appropriate course of action to the Dean of LMU-CDM, considering the unique circumstances of each case. Students must understand that those with untreated alcohol or substance abuse issues are unfit for patient care. During legal proceedings related to drug or alcohol violations, the student will be placed on leave until the case is resolved.
Following the court’s decision, and after meeting with the student, the Student Progress Committee may recommend that the student be dismissed from CDM school or that the student enter into substance abuse counseling for later re-evaluation by the committee. Following a prescribed course of treatment, the Student Progress Committee will meet again with the student and recommend to the LMU-CDM Dean whether the student can continue as a dental hygiene and dental student.