• Accident Reporting: Report all vehicle accidents on campus promptly. This information could help reduce potential legal consequences for those involved.
• Bicycle Security: Bicycle theft remains a common issue on campus. Use secure locks and always secure your bicycle.
• Setting and Communicating Boundaries: We understand that communicating in difficult situations can be challenging. If you're experiencing unwanted interactions, you may wish to directly express your discomfort and communicate your boundaries. However, if direct engagement does not feel comfortable or safe, we have Case Managers who can assist with effective ways to communicate your boundaries clearly and safely.  Remember, your comfort and well-being are important, and we're here to help you navigate this situation. However, harassment, discrimination, and stalking are not permitted and should be reported to the proper authorities.
• Understanding and Obtaining Consent: Always get consent for sexual contact. Consent should not be assumed based upon previous engagements or the existence of a relationship but should be knowing and voluntary. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Remember, a person who is incapacitated or under the legal age cannot give consent. Coercion and force, or threat of either, invalidates consent. If you have any questions about consent, we're here to provide clarity and support.
• Designated Driver: Sober drivers provide a benefit to our students and help avoid impaired driving. Remember to utilize CHEERS! The CHEERS program is a network of bars and restaurants across the state that provide free non-alcoholic beverages to the designated driver in a group of two or more. Find participating establishments by visiting mopip.org/CHEERS.
• Addressing Concerns Responsibly: If you have concerns about another student's behavior, we encourage you to report it to the appropriate authorities. This ensures a fair process for all involved and maintains a respectful campus environment. Remember, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and have access to due process.
• Responsible Action in Emergencies: The University encourages students to take responsible action in emergency situations, even if prohibited conduct may have occurred in conjunction with such an emergency. The S&T Responsible Action Protocol helps to protect individuals who seek medical assistance for themselves or someone who is experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose or another medical emergency. The Good Samaritan Law grants immunity from prosecution for certain drug and alcohol related offenses. This rule is in place to ensure the safety and wellness of everyone and to encourage them to seek medical assistance when needed. This procedure is applicable to the following parties: 
  • People requesting medical assistance for themself. 
  • People requesting medical assistance for another person. 
  • People for whom medical assistance was provided. 
• Intoxication: If you do choose to drink, it is important to engage in protective strategies. These include alternating water and alcohol, eating before/during alcohol consumption, using a designated driver, avoiding drinking games, and pacing yourself to 1-drink or less per hour. 
  • Did you know that over 60% of S&T students have not consumed alcohol in the past two weeks (MACHB, 2024, N=479).  

If you would like to receive personalized feedback on your alcohol use, complete the College Behavior Profile survey at cbp.mst.edu. If you choose to drink, practice moderation, and make wise choses that won’t negatively impact your future. 

• Caring for Others: If you're helping a friend who has consumed alcohol or drugs, prioritize their safety and well-being. Alcohol poisoning and substance overdose are serious consequences, and it is important to recognize the signs and know when to seek help.   
   If you're ever unsure about someone's condition after drinking, err on the side of caution. Call for medical assistance if you observe signs of alcohol poisoning such as unconsciousness, slow breathing, or seizures. Your quick action could save a life. 
• Appropriate Use of Crisis Communication: Some messages sent to the Joe Miner Chatbot about suicide or self-harm have not reflected real emergencies. While the University treats all reports seriously, it’s important to be mindful of the impact these messages can have.  It is important to use this resource for its intended purposes, and if experiencing a real emergency, call 911 or 988. For other instances of distress, please submit a UCARE referral at ucare.mst.edu. This referral system can be used to get support for a peer or for personal support.
• Personal Item Security: Always secure your personal belongings, even if you will only be away for a brief time. Lock your residence hall door and vehicle, every time, to help mitigate theft and loss.
• Safety Plan: you are going to a social engagement, it is important to make a plan for the evening, such as how you are getting home and who you are going out with. Stay with the same group of friends and take care of one another. Trust your instincts when a situation doesn't feel right and know it's okay to leave. Be sure to save important numbers in your phone, including campus police and use the RAVE Guardian app.
• Sextortion Awareness: Cases of sextortion are on the rise, resulting in significant financial losses for students. Many of these situations are scams aimed at financial exploitation, so check with University Police and don’t send money if you receive a threat. 
• Stalking/Sexual Harassment: Harassment and discrimination are illegal and against University policy. The University also prohibits anyone from stalking, which involves engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person knowing or consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the course of conduct would cause a reasonable person to--(A) fear for their safety or the safety of others; or (B) suffer substantial emotional distress. Always report troubling behavior and let the authorities investigate. Don’t take matters into your own hands; let the authorities determine what is going on and how best to respond.
• Theft Consequences: Don’t steal campus property, including road signs and items from C-stores, not even as a joke or prank. Theft is a serious offense that can lead to student conduct action or criminal prosecution.
• Uncomfortable Speech: As a public university we are subject to the First Amendment.  Speech is not prohibited simply because others might find it uncomfortable or offensive.  Speech can be restricted only in limited circumstances allowed by law.  Learn more about Free Expression at Missouri S&T and become familiar with the Campus Free Expression Act, the Use of Facilities and Grounds Policy, and learn more about free speech and Missouri law.
• Walking at Night: Although our campus is generally safe, it is advisable to avoid walking alone at night. Use the RAVE Guardian app and safety escorts to enhance student security. 

• The University of Missouri encourages all new students to complete the U Got This! Sexual Violence Prevention program. Students who have not yet completed the program receive a weekly reminder on Monday mornings. 
• Students can also participate in the Step Up! Program to learn more about bystander intervention techniques with Student Well-Being. 
• Get the RAVE Guardian app. It’s a great tool to call for help or report a concern. 
• Students can engage in the STEP UP! Program at S&T which is a bystander intervention training to teach participants the skills and confidence when responding to problems and concerns. It empowers the S&T community to foster a culture of awareness, intervention, and inclusion. Learn more by contacting Student Well-Being or visiting stepup.mst.edu.