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Beginning on September 26, 2002 (August 5, 2002, for Freshman Summer Start Program participants), the UCSB Office of Student Life will review public records of arrests and citations and notify the parents or guardians of undergraduates who are arrested or cited for the following alcohol or drug offenses in Isla Vista:
Business and Professional Code 25661 — Minor in Possession of False Identification 25662 — Minor in Possession of Alcohol 25658(A) — Providing Alcohol to a Minor 25658.5 — Minor Attempting to Purchase Alcohol 4060 — Illegal Possession of Prescription or Prescription Drugs Penal Code 647(F) — Public Intoxication Health and Safety Code 11357(B) — Possession Less than 1 oz. of Marijuana (if under 21 years of age) 11350 — Possession of Controlled Narcotics 11550 — Under the Influence of Controlled Narcotics Santa Barbara County Ordinances 36-2 — Consuming Alcohol in Public 36-3 — Possession of Open Container in Public *California Vehicle Code 23152 (A) & (B) — Driving Under the Influence 21200.5 — Biking Under the Influence *Notifications of arrests/citations for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Biking Under the Influence (BUI) will begin when California Highway Patrol records are made available on a regular basis through the Isla Vista Foot Patrol. If a UCSB student is arrested or cited for an alcohol or other drug offense in Isla Vista, that student will receive a letter of concern from the campus with referral to sources of assistance. Approximately one week later a letter of concern containing notification of the student’s citation or arrest will be mailed to the student’s parents or guardians with an enclosure containing suggestions on how to address the issue with their student. Campus officials will not mail a letter of concern to the parents or guardians of students arrested or cited for alcohol or drug use in cases where a student receives medical treatment in conjunction with the arrest or citation, provided this treatment is indicated in the review of public records. Letters issued under parental notification do not constitute a disciplinary action by the campus nor do they become part of a student’s disciplinary record at UCSB. The goal of parental notification at UCSB is to enlist parental support for fostering more appropriate student behavior to create a safer community environment and reduce the many negative impacts of substance abuse. For questions about parental notification, please contact the Office of Student Life at (805) 893-4569. Parents are encouraged to contact our office when needing general assistance. Sometimes you may feel like you have exhausted every source of help and at other times you may not even know where to begin. In situations where there is a breakdown in the successful completion of an administrative process, such as complicated paperwork or withdrawals; we will explore options with the student or parents to facilitate a satisfactory resolution. Our staff is dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for our students by helping them overcome some of the frustrations they may encounter. |
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