Biennial Review Process

Committee Members:

  • Dean of Students
  • Director of Counseling Services
  • Chief HR Officer
  • Chief Safety Officer
  • California Campus Manager

The biennial review of the Bastyr University Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy will occur each spring of odd number years, starting with 2017. The review will proceed as follows:

  1. A climate survey will be sent to a representative number of students, faculty and staff during week two of Spring Quarter.
  2. The results of the survey will be compiled and given to the Committee by mid-May.
  3. The Committee will meet as a group no later than June 1 to review and assess the following:
    1. The results of the survey will be compared with previous years in order to determine any substantive changes and to inform any updates to policy, procedure or communication.
    2. The Bastyr Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program policy will be reviewed in order to update any changes in state or federal laws, to update or expand the “Where to get help” section, or to make any other appropriate changes.
    3. All incidents of drug and alcohol issues recorded over the previous two years to ensure consistency of reporting and outcome. Any inconsistencies will be noted and retraining or policy updates will occur as needed.
    4. Effectiveness of delivery of policy to students and employees each year. Appropriate changes will be made as necessary to ensure 100% delivery.

Within two weeks of the meeting, a report of the meeting and findings will be submitted to the University President.