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University Notices
President's Statement on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Florida State University is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the University's community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
In pursuing its mission of excellence as a comprehensive, graduate-research university with a liberal arts base, the University strives to create and maintain a harmonious, high performance work and educational environment.
It is my expectation that all members of our community are provided equitable opportunities to succeed and enrich the strength, skill, and character of the University. It is also expected that all members of our community will help create a work and educational environment that promotes fairness, respect, and trust, free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Behavior that may be considered offensive, demeaning, or degrading to persons or groups will not be tolerated.
The University will continue to reinforce its commitment of non-discrimination to all groups protected by local, state, and federal law. We will continue to monitor our methods of recruitment, retention, and advancement of qualified faculty, staff, and students and annually examine our affirmative action plan, as prescribed by federal guidelines, to measure whether our campus is reflective of the community we serve.
The University further recognizes that forms of discriminatory or harassing behavior may create an intimidating or hostile environment that interferes with the University's mission. As a result, the University has established internal complaint procedures available to all who believe their experience on any of our campuses has been less than appropriate.
To facilitate University-wide compliance, I have appointed Renisha Gibbs, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources/Finance and Administration Chief of Staff, and University Title IX Deputy-Coordinator, to develop, administer, and coordinate University-wide initiatives and complaint investigations. This will be accomplished through collaboration with the Title IX Director; Dean of Students Department; the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement; the Athletics Department; and all University divisions, colleges, and departments.
Questions regarding the above may be directed to your supervisor or Renisha Gibbs at (850) 644-8082 or rgibbs@.fsu.edu. To view the University's Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Non-Retaliation Policy in its entirety, go to http://policies.vpfa.fsu.edu/personnel/3i.html#3.
Individuals with Disabilities
Florida State University adheres to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, in prohibiting discrimination against any qualified individual with a disability. Any student with a disability may voluntarily self-report the nature of the disability and identify needed accommodations to the Student Disability Resource Center, 108 Student Services Building, or call (850) 644-9566. To request reasonable accommodations for employment or visitors, please contact the Florida State University Human Resources/Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, located at University Center, Bldg. A, Suite 6200, or call (850) 645-6519.
HIV/AIDS Policy
Students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment at Florida State University who have or who may become infected with HIV will not be excluded from enrollment or employment or restricted in their normal responsibilities and access to University services or facilities due to their HIV/AIDS status, unless individual medically based judgments establish that exclusion or restriction is necessary for the welfare of the individual or of other members of the University community. That is, the University will not discriminate against otherwise qualified HIV-infected applicants, students, or employees.
The Florida State University Committee on HIV/AIDS is responsible for monitoring developments with regard to HIV/AIDS, acting upon and administering the policies of the Florida Department of Education Division of Colleges and Universities and the University concerning HIV/AIDS and coordinating the University's efforts in educating the University community on the nature and prevention of the disease. In addition, the Florida State University Committee on HIV/AIDS meets as needed to consider special problems related to HIV/AIDS that require University action.
The University will be guided in its implementation of this policy by current authoritative medical information, applicable federal and state law, Florida Department of Education Division of Colleges and Universities' HIV/AIDS Policy, and the guidelines suggested by the Centers for Disease Control, the Public Health Service, the American College Health Association, and the Florida Department of Health.
Florida State University has designated HIV counselors who are available to the University community. Counselors are located at University Health Services (850) 644-4567; and University Health Services Health Promotion Department (850) 644-8871. Confidential HIV testing is available for students and staff at University Health Services. Any interested individuals should call (850) 644-8871 to schedule an appointment.
Sexual Harassment Policy
- Policy Statement: Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on a person's gender. Sexual harassment is contrary to the University's values and moral standards, which recognize the dignity and worth of each person, as well as a violation of federal and state laws and University rules and policies. Sexual harassment cannot and will not be tolerated by Florida State University, whether by faculty, students, or staff or by others while on property owned by or under the control of the University.
- Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance: The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance (EOC) is charged with receiving and investigating sexual harassment complaints as set forth in this policy and shall maintain the records pertaining thereto.
- Definition: Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at an employee or student by another when:
- Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment, academic status, receipt of University services, participation in University activities and programs, or affects the measure of a student's academic performance; or
- Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for a decision affecting employment, academic status, receipt of services, participation in University activities and programs, or the measure of a student's academic performance; or
- Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with employment opportunities, work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.
- Examples of Sexual Harassment: Incidents of sexual harassment may involve persons of different or the same gender. They may involve persons having equal or unequal power, authority or influence. Though romantic and sexual relationships between persons of unequal power do not necessarily constitute sexual harassment, there is an inherent conflict of interest between making sexual overtures and exercising supervisory, educational, or other institutional authority. Decisions affecting an employee's job responsibilities, promotion, pay, benefits, or other terms or conditions of employment, or a student's grades, academic progress, evaluation, student status, recommendations, references, referrals, and opportunities for further study, employment or career advancement, must be made solely on the basis of merit.Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, the following, when they occur within the circumstances described in Section (3) above:
- Use of gender-based verbal or written language, including electronic communications offensive or degrading to a person of that gender, whether or not the content is sexual;
- Inappropriate display of gender-based pictorial images offensive or degrading to a person of that gender, including but not limited to sexual posters, photographs, cartoons, drawings, or other displays of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
- Use of inappropriate gestures or body language of a sexual nature, including leering or staring at another;
- Unwelcome requests or demands for sexual favors or unwelcome sexual advances;
- Inappropriate nonconsensual touching of another's body, including but not limited to kissing, pinching, groping, fondling, or blocking normal movement;
- Sexual battery. (Note: Some acts of sexual harassment may also constitute violations of criminal law, e.g., sexual battery, indecent exposure, sexual abuse, etc. In such instances, please refer to the FSU Sexual Battery Policy.)
- Disciplinary and Other Actions: Sexual harassment is prohibited by Florida State University. The University will take appropriate action against any person found to be in violation of this policy.Note: A person who has sexually harassed another or retaliated against another may also be subject to civil or criminal liability under state or federal law.
- Disciplinary Actions. Any employee who has sexually harassed another employee or a student, retaliated against such person for bringing a complaint of sexual harassment, or otherwise violated this policy shall be guilty of misconduct and subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, in accordance with applicable law, rules, policies, and/or collective bargaining agreements. In addition, any student who has sexually harassed another student or an employee, retaliated against such person for bringing a complaint of sexual harassment, or otherwise violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion, pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct. The term "employee" includes all persons employed by the University including faculty and graduate teaching assistants.
- Other Actions. The University will take such corrective action against any non-students or non-employees found to have violated this policy, as may be appropriate under the circumstances.
- Retaliation: Retaliation against one who in good faith brings a complaint of sexual harassment or who in good faith participates in the investigation of a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited and shall be a violation of this policy and shall constitute misconduct subject to disciplinary or other action as described in Section (5) above.
- Filing of False Sexual Harassment Complaint: Knowingly filing a false sexual harassment complaint is prohibited and shall be a violation of this policy and shall constitute misconduct subject to disciplinary action as described in Section (5) above. A complaint that is investigated and deemed unsubstantiated is not necessarily a false complaint.
- Reporting Required: Any student or employee who has witnessed what is perceived to be a violation of this policy should promptly report that conduct to the EOC, who then will proceed as appropriate. Any supervisor who has witnessed or becomes aware of the alleged occurrence of sexual harassment by, or who receives a complaint of sexual harassment involving a person within that supervisor's purview is required to take prompt corrective action as appropriate, and to report the matter, if possible, within two work days to the EOC. Failure of the supervisor to take appropriate corrective action or to report the incident shall be a violation of this policy and shall constitute misconduct subject to disciplinary action as described in Section (5) above.
Note: For the purposes of this policy, the term "supervisor" shall be deemed to include vice presidents, deans, directors, department chairs, unit heads, supervisors, principal investigators, etc.; faculty when acting in a supervisory capacity or within the faculty-student role; and graduate research assistants, teaching assistants, lab technicians, residence hall coordinators, etc.
- Complaint Procedure:
- Filing of Complaint. Any student or employee who believes that he or she is a victim of sexual harassment in violation of this policy is encouraged to promptly notify the alleged perpetrator (the "respondent") verbally or in writing that his or her conduct is unwelcome. Such action may cause the unwelcome conduct to cease as well as help to maintain an environment free from sexual harassment. Assistance and support is available from the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement (for faculty), the Dean of Students Department (for students), or the Office of Human Resources. Regardless of having given notice to the respondent, the student or employee (the "complainant") may initiate a complaint under this policy by promptly bringing the matter to the attention, preferably in writing by completing the complaint form, of any of the following:
- The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance
- The Office of Faculty Development and Advancement
- The Dean of Students Department
- The Office of Human Resources
- A student's school or college dean
- An employee's immediate or next immediate supervisor
All complaints should be filed in a timely manner. Complaints filed for acts that occurred more than one year from the filing date of the complaint will generally not be investigated unless appropriate in the judgment of the EOC.
- Preparing a Complaint: The complainant should provide the following information to facilitate a prompt and thorough investigation:
- The names, addresses, telephone numbers, administrative unit, and position or status of the complainant and the respondent, if known;
- Specific acts alleged, including dates, times, and locations;
- Names, addresses, and phone numbers of potential witnesses;
- The effect the alleged acts have had on the complainant;
- Actions the complainant may have taken to attempt to stop the harassment;
- Complainant's suggestion of proposed action to address or resolve the harassment;
- Other information the complainant believes is relevant.
- Transmitting a Complaint to the EOC: The complaint shall immediately be forwarded to the EOC. If the complaint is verbal, the person receiving the complaint shall make a written summary thereof on the complaint form and request the complainant to sign it.
- Reviewing a Complaint. The EOC will make an initial determination whether the alleged perpetrator is a student or employee. If the alleged perpetrator is identified as one who is not a student or employee, then the EOC will refer the matter to the Office of the General Counsel for appropriate action. If the EOC determines that the alleged perpetrator is a student or employee, the EOC will review the complaint to determine whether the acts complained of, as stated by the complainant, constitute a violation of this policy, and if not, the complainant will be so informed. If the EOC determines the alleged acts may constitute a violation of this policy, investigation will proceed as set forth in Section (10) below, unless the matter is satisfactorily resolved as in the following paragraph (e).
- Notifying the Respondent and Supervisor; Informally Resolving a Complaint; Withdrawing a Complaint: The EOC will notify the respondent and his or her appropriate supervisor of the allegations contained in the complaint. In an effort to informally resolve the complaint, the EOC will elicit from the complainant, proposed actions the complainant believes are necessary to address or resolve the alleged harassment. The EOC will discuss these proposed actions with the respondent and with appropriate levels of management. The respective parties will also have the opportunity to propose other means of resolution. Thus, if the matter can be resolved informally, or if the complainant chooses to withdraw the complaint, the complainant will sign a statement outlining the informal resolution and releasing the University from taking any further action. If the matter is not resolved at this stage, the complaint will be investigated as set forth in Section (10) below.
- Filing of Complaint. Any student or employee who believes that he or she is a victim of sexual harassment in violation of this policy is encouraged to promptly notify the alleged perpetrator (the "respondent") verbally or in writing that his or her conduct is unwelcome. Such action may cause the unwelcome conduct to cease as well as help to maintain an environment free from sexual harassment. Assistance and support is available from the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement (for faculty), the Dean of Students Department (for students), or the Office of Human Resources. Regardless of having given notice to the respondent, the student or employee (the "complainant") may initiate a complaint under this policy by promptly bringing the matter to the attention, preferably in writing by completing the complaint form, of any of the following:
- Investigation: The following procedures will govern all investigations of complaints alleging violations of this policy:
- The EOC will thoroughly investigate complaints alleging violations of this policy with the assistance, as needed, of the following: the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement, the Office of Human Resources, and/or the respondent's supervisor(s), except in cases where the respondent is a student. If the respondent is a student, the EOC will forward a copy of the complaint and any associated materials to the Dean of Students Department, which will, if appropriate, adjudicate the matter under the Code of Student Conduct. The Dean of Students shall notify the EOC of the outcome.
- The investigation should include interviewing the complainant and witnesses suggested by the complainant who may have knowledge of the offending behavior. Employees and students shall fully cooperate in the investigation.
- The respondent will be given an opportunity to respond to the complaint verbally and in writing and may suggest additional witnesses.
- The investigation should also include interviewing such other witnesses as are deemed appropriate under the circumstances.
- The investigation should include a review of any files and records of previous sexual harassment complaints against the respondent and any other documents deemed relevant.
- All witnesses who provide relevant information should submit a written, signed statement attesting to their knowledge of the subject circumstances.
- Confidentiality of the investigation will be maintained to the extent allowed by law.
- Report of EOC: The EOC will prepare a report setting forth its findings and a determination concerning violation of this policy. The report should be completed within 120 days following the filing of the complaint, where feasible, and will be submitted to the appropriate vice president of the respondent's unit or department.
- Subsequent Action: The vice president will make a determination upon review of the EOC's report, consultation with the Vice President for Faculty Development and Advancement or the Director of Human Resources, and consideration of any other relevant information, including aggravating or mitigating circumstances, whether disciplinary action is warranted under the circumstances. If the vice president determines that disciplinary action should be initiated, then, consistent with due process requirements, the respondent will be notified in accordance with applicable Florida Board of Education and University rules and policies and collective bargaining agreements, and appropriate disciplinary procedures as provided for therein will be followed. Regardless of whether formal disciplinary action is initiated, the University may take such informal corrective action as may be appropriate under the circumstances. The vice president will notify the EOC of the outcome. The EOC will notify the complainant of the results of the investigation and subsequent disciplinary or other corrective action taken, if any, to the extent allowed by law. The EOC will notify the respondent of the results of the investigation when no policy violation is found and no further action planned.
- Distribution of Policy: Copies of this policy are available to all current and future employees and students at Florida State University in hard copy (policy brochures, student handbooks, etc.), electronic format (http://www.auditservices.fsu.edu, the General and Graduate Bulletins), and will be made available in alternative format upon request. Any person involved in the process under this policy needing accommodations for a disability should notify the EOC.
- Applicability: This policy supersedes any and all prior University policies regarding complaints of alleged acts of sexual harassment.
- Effective Date: The effective date of this policy is July 1, 1998 as amended December 31, 2002, and January 6, 2004.
- Where to Go for Help: Any member of the University community may report sexual harassment to The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 6200 University Center A, (850) 645-6519. Staff is also available in the following offices to assist victims of sexual harassment: A student victim may report to Dean of Students Department, 4322 University Center A, (850) 644-2428; a faculty victim may report to the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement, 211 Westcott Building, (850) 644-6876; an A&P, USPS or OPS victim may report to Human Resources, 6200 University Center A, (850) 645-6519.
Conflicts of Interest
The following policy concerning conflicts of interest applies to graduate students who are being supervised or evaluated by faculty as well as graduate students who are serving as teaching assistants and thus supervising or evaluating undergraduates.
Sexual relationships between faculty members and students where a direct supervisory or evaluative relationship exists are fraught with the potential for exploitation. The respect and trust accorded a faculty member by a student, as well as the power exercised by the faculty member in a direct supervisory or evaluative role, make voluntary consent by the student suspect. In their relationships with students, faculty members are expected to be aware of their professional responsibilities and to avoid conflict of interest, favoritism, or bias.
- When any direct supervisory or evaluative role exists, a consensual sexual relationship between a student and a faculty member is a conflict of interest.
- Any situation of direct supervision or evaluation will be ended immediately when a consensual sexual relationship between a student and a faculty member exists.
- Any such relationship must be disclosed to the faculty member's supervisor immediately.
- Direct supervision includes any type of evaluative role. Examples of direct supervision of the student include teaching the student's class, serving as a thesis or dissertation director, instructor of record, member of the student's thesis or dissertation committee, member of the student's comprehensive or doctoral exam committee, member of other committees where the focus is evaluation or supervision of the student's academic competence or the student's assistantship.
Florida State University Statement for Students on the Unlawful Possession, Use, or Distribution of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
Florida State University Alcohol Policy
Florida State University affirms the guiding ethical principle of responsible freedom. Students, staff and faculty are expected to show respect for order, ethical conduct, and the rights of others, and to model in daily living a high sense of personal honor and integrity. Florida State University neither encourages nor condemns the legal consumption of alcoholic beverages. The University recognizes, however, that the majority of undergraduate students are below the legal drinking age and that there are serious health risks and behavior problems associated with the use of alcohol in the collegiate environment. Consequently, alcohol will be permitted at Florida State University or programs sponsored by Florida State University or its direct support organizations only in those settings which:
- Comply with federal or state laws, local ordinances, University regulations, foreign country laws (in the case of study abroad programs conducted by Florida State University International Programs, Inc.), Student Conduct Code, and this policy;
- Present minimal health and safety risks; and
- In no way inhibit the full participation of those who choose not to drink alcohol.
Events and activities that encourage excessive drinking and/or lead to the endangerment of individuals will not be permitted. Any person or group in violation of federal or state laws, local ordinances, or of this policy will be reported to the proper federal, state, local or university authorities for appropriate action.
- Policy Pertaining to All Members, Groups, Events, and Organizations in the University Community and Non-University Members, Groups, Events, and Organizations.
- No individual under the legal drinking age (minimum of 21 years of age permitted by the State of Florida or the minimum age prescribed by the laws of foreign countries, but in no case below the age of 18 years of age) may serve, sell, consume or possess alcohol on University properties, except to the extent allowed by law within licensed premises or designated areas of the University.
- Alcohol must be served by a licensed and insured third party vendor. No individual may serve or otherwise provide alcohol to persons under the legal drinking age.
- The Consumption of Alcohol: The consumption of alcohol on University properties will be restricted to the following areas:
- Florida State University Law School Rotunda;
- Licensed areas of the University (e.g., Center for Professional Development, Club Downunder, Crenshaw Lanes, Renegade Grill);
- Academic food service facilities;
- University Center areas include:
- Skyboxes
- Miller Hall (C3300, UC)
- President's Box (Level 7, UC)
- Booster/Alumni Board Rooms (C5300, C5301 UC)
- University Club (Building B, Floor 3, UC)
- Meeting Rooms (Building B, Floors 5 & 6, UC)
- Lounges in Beth Moor at Longmire Building;
- WFSU-TV and Radio Broadcast Center;
- Premises in and around President's house, Pearl Tyner Alumni Center, and surrounding grounds;
- University property not located on the main campus, which has been leased by the University to private entities or persons, referred to in this rule as "private premises," such as Heritage Grove;
- Private University living quarters where those present are of legal drinking age (see the Guide to Residence Living, Community Expectations, for further restrictions that may apply in residence halls; or in the case of living quarters provided for study abroad programs, see policies promulgated by Florida State University International Programs Association, Inc.);
- Premises in Doak Campbell Stadium area used or licensed for use on football game days;
- At the following sites, when provided in conjunction with an artistic or municipal event:
- The Fine Arts Gallery;
- The reception/hospitality room in the Opperman Music Hall;
- The Fine Arts Building; and the
- FSU Lab Theater.
- Werkmeister Reading Room (201 Dodd Hall);
- In common areas for special events approved by the University President or his/her designee. For faculty, the designee is the Vice President for Faculty Development and Advancement, for student groups, the designee is the Vice President for Student Affairs, and for all other groups the designee is the Vice President for University Relations.
- The Sale of Alcohol: The sale of alcohol on campus must be approved by the President or designee. Although the President or designee may approve the sale of alcohol on campus, only the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco can issue the permit required to sell alcohol in the state of Florida.
- Promotional Guidelines: The promotion of activities or events shall not advertise alcohol or sponsorship by alcohol marketers without prior written approval of the Vice President for University Relations. Events that seek advertising approval must meet the following requirements:
- Alcohol shall not be used as an inducement to participate in a University event and may not be offered as a prize or gift in any form of contest, drawing or competition. Social events which encourage drinking, drinking contests, or drunkenness, and the advertisement of such events, are prohibited.
- Alcohol advertising on campus or in campus media, including that which promotes events as well as product advertising, shall not portray drinking as a solution to personal or academic problems of students or as an enhancement to social, sexual, or academic status.
- Advertising for any University event where alcoholic beverages are served shall mention the availability of non-alcoholic beverages as prominently as alcoholic beverages.
- Promotional materials, including advertising for any University event, shall not make reference to the amount of alcoholic beverages available. This includes references to kegs or open bars.
- Must adhere to University posting policy guidelines.
- Florida State University Police shall be notified of all on campus events that are not regularly scheduled that plan to serve alcohol.
- Laws and Regulations: All members of the campus community (students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests) must adhere to all applicable federal or state laws, local ordinances, and University regulations related to the sale and use of alcohol. They include, but are not limited to the following:
- It is unlawful for any person to aid or abet an underage person, as defined by Section 1 (a), in the purchase or attempt to obtain alcoholic beverages.
- It is unlawful for any underage person to falsify a driver's license or other identification document in order to obtain or attempt to obtain alcoholic beverages.
- It is unlawful for any person to permit use of his/her driver's license or any other identification document by an underage person to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages.
- No person may bring any type of alcoholic beverage into a licensed facility or area, nor may any person take alcoholic beverages out of the licensed facility or area, except that a bottle of wine purchased, but not fully consumed, at the University Center Club or similar restaurant establishment on campus may be removed by the person after it has been recorked as allowed by law.
- Transportation of all alcoholic beverages on campus shall be in unopened and unobservable containers.
- Damage to or destruction of property, or injury to person(s), which is caused by or can be shown to be related to the consumption of alcohol will be subject to disciplinary action, as will any other violation of this rule.
- Guidelines for University Sponsored Events.
Definition: Large public and formal events where the University acts in symbolic ways to honor, celebrate, and reward achievements central to its mission (e.g., graduation, convocation, dedications, awards, ceremonies). These events convey important values about what is central to the University. Florida State University is concerned with the image conveyed when alcohol service is included as part of these events.
All University Sponsored Events are subject to the guidelines outlined in Section I of the alcohol policy. In addition, the following restrictions apply;
- Alcohol will not be served at any reception or other function, as defined above, sponsored by the University or taking place on the University campus where attendance is essentially open to the public and is not controlled by such means as individual invitation, registration, reservation and/or a fee payment process.
- At those functions where attendance will be predominately alumni and friends of the University, and controlled by individual invitation, registration, reservation, or a fee payment process, alcoholic beverages may be served with the following restrictions:
- All persons will be required to show identification, including birth date, to ensure that they are a minimum of 21 years of age in the state of Florida;
- The right to refuse to serve anyone who seems to be in danger of over consumption will be reserved and used; and
- An ample supply and variety of food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
- At University sponsored functions where attendance will be predominately students, no alcoholic beverages will be served, regardless of the degree of control exercised over attendance.
- Guidelines for University Related Events.
Definition: Any organization or group, consisting primarily of Florida State University students, employees, faculty or alumni, and/or which utilizes the Florida State University name or its premises, in which alcohol is served, must adhere to the following guidelines. These guidelines apply to all student organizations, whether or not they have received formal recognition or not.
All University Related Events, on or off campus, are subject to the guidelines outlined in Section I of the alcohol policy. In addition, the following apply;
- Sponsors are required to provide one or more alternative non-alcoholic beverage available in sufficient quantity throughout the event.
- Non-alcoholic beverages must be available at the same place as the alcoholic beverages and featured as prominently as the alcoholic beverages.
- If the alcoholic beverage is being sold, the alternative beverage should be available at a price equal to or less than the price of the alcohol being provided.
- Wherever alcohol is present, food must also be in sufficient quantity throughout the event.
- The cost of admission to an event may not include or cover the cost of alcoholic beverages.
- No state appropriated, federal funds or A & S fees may be used to purchase or sell alcohol.
- The burden of proof for showing legal age is placed upon the person desiring alcohol service. No service will be provided unless clear evidence of legal age is presented. Those of legal age and consuming alcohol will be identified by wrist bands, hand stamps, etc.
- It is the responsibility of the serving establishment, at the time that an alcoholic beverage is requested, to check the picture ID. If, for any reason, proof of legal drinking age cannot be provided upon request, it is the responsibility of the server to deny the request.
- At social functions where alcoholic beverages are served, direct access should be limited to a person(s) designated as the server(s) by a licensed insured vendor. Servers must not consume alcohol during the event.
- The server shall refuse to serve anyone who seems to be in danger of over consumption will be reserved and used.
Any organization found not to be in compliance with the University alcohol policy at their event may be subject to University disciplinary action and may forfeit its right to any fee support from the University.
- Tailgate Events.
Definition: Gatherings occurring in the designated parking areas surrounding the area of Doak Campbell Stadium prior to and after scheduled football games.
- Florida State University does not support or condemn the consumption of alcohol by individuals 21 years of age or older at tailgate events.
- Florida State University does not condone any act related to excessive consumption of alcohol that impairs, interferes, or endangers the safety or enjoyment of anyone attending these events, including the individual who chooses to consume alcohol.
- Individuals who choose to consume alcohol are responsible for their behavior and should not operate a motor vehicle after they have consumed alcohol.
- Administration and Enforcement of Policy.
- The Vice President for Faculty Development and Advancement is the responsible University official for administration of the alcohol policy for all events involving primarily faculty. The Vice President for Student Affairs is the responsible administrator for students and student groups. The Vice President for University Relations is the responsible University official for administration of the alcohol policy for events managed by the direct support organizations and for those involving all other groups and individuals. Changes and revisions shall be coordinated by the Vice President for Student Affairs in consultation with other Vice Presidents and the General Counsel, subject to final approval of the President of the University.
- Enforcement of the alcohol policy shall reside in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for individual student and student organization cases, and the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement for faculty related violations. Enforcement of the alcohol policy for all other groups, including outside groups, organizations, and individuals shall reside in the Vice President for University Relations.
- The University maintains the right to forward possible violations of federal or state laws, local ordinances, and University regulations, to the proper authorities through the Florida State University Police Department.
- Health Risks.
Alcohol consumption may cause a number of changes in behavior which are related to dose, rate of intake, body size and percentage of body fluid, expectations, social environment, physical conditions (disease or, more commonly, hormonal cycles can be factors), enzyme differences, and concentration of alcohol in a drink. It may increase aggressiveness, lower inhibitions, cloud judgment, reduce resistance, and hamper the ability to make decisions.
Alcohol first affects the area of the brain responsible for higher functions, such as decision-making and social inhibitions, suppressing an individual's self-control. Alcohol in the blood can slow reaction time, reduce muscle coordination and impair eyesight, contributing to deficits in performance, judgment, memory, and motor skills. Even low doses can significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely. Florida State University reiterates that no one should ever drink alcohol and drive. The designated driver should never drink alcohol.
Moderate to high doses of alcohol may cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, altering a person's ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol may produce the effects just described above.
- Educational Resources and Support.
In support of responsible management of alcohol, the University provides numerous resources and support services available to students, faculty, and staff of Florida State University, including alcohol education, counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, re-entry, prevention, and intervention, as well as other educational programs and volunteer opportunities. Below are just a few of these resources and services.
- Health Promotion at University Health Services [(850) 644-8871; Web site is http://www.uhs.fsu.edu/hp/].
- Office of Residence Life [(850) 644-2860; Web site is http://housing.fsu.edu/].
- FSU Police Department [(850) 644-1234; Web site is http://www.police.fsu.edu/].
- Volunteer opportunities for students seeking to work toward greater alcohol responsibility are available through Healthy Noles, which is an organization directed by Health Promotion at University Health Services. The Healthy Noles advocate for wellness on campus and alcohol responsibility is a significant component. For more information, contact Health Promotion [(850) 644-8871; or access the application at http://healthycampus.fsu.edu/Healthy-Noles2 ].
- The Learning Resources Center of the College of Nursing has books, slides and videotapes on alcohol and other substances which are available to instructors in the College of Nursing. All other staff or faculty would need approval from the Dean of the College of Nursing to access these resources [(850) 644-1291]. More information is available at http://nursing.fsu.edu/.
- The Digital Media Center provides media resources, which include listings on alcohol topics, to all campus approved departments and organizations. There is no charge for this service when it is used for regularly scheduled classes [(850) 644-5924].
- SMART (Students Making Alcohol and Other Drug Responsibility Theirs) Choices consists of two, two-hour class sessions and an interactive online program at University Health Services that presents the legal and personal consequences of substance abuse. Students who are sanctioned by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities [(850) 644-2428, Dean of Students Department] or University Housing [(850) 644-2860] for on or off-campus violations of the University's alcohol and drug policy must complete the course. Students may also enroll in the course free of charge if they would simply like to gain more knowledge about alcohol. Students may contact Health Promotion [(850) 644-8871] to sign up. The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to a process of self-examination that may lead to improved decision making and behavior change.
- The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides a structured two-session Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Evaluation for students who are sanctioned by the University for violations of the University's alcohol and drug policy. In addition to mandated AOD sessions, AOD Evaluations are available on a voluntary basis to all FSU students. Following the AOD Evaluation sessions, a recommendation is made to the student regarding need for counseling treatment. Counseling treatment is provided to students on a voluntary basis only. Any fee-paying student currently enrolled at Florida State University is eligible for services at the UCC. Please contact the University Counseling Center for a current fee schedule [(850) 644-2003; Web site is http://www.counseling.fsu.edu ].
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at Florida State University was established to assist employees with behavioral, medical and substance abuse problems affecting employment. Employees can enter the program through a self-referral or supervisory referral. The EAP functions as a coordinator of counseling and other appropriate services available both within the University and the community [(850) 644-2288; Web site is http://www.eap.fsu.edu ].
- Counseling services are also provided for students, staff, faculty, and the community by the Center for Couple & Family Therapy (CCFT), which fees are based on annual income [(850) 644-1588; Web site is http://ccft.fsu.edu/].
- The Human Services Center is a training clinic within the College of Education. Counselors are graduate students with counseling majors who offer service for students, staff, faculty, and the community. Services are free [(850) 644-3857; Web site is http://education.fsu.edu/centers-institutes/human-services-center-hsc ].
- The Psychology Clinic is also a training clinic. Counselors are graduate students in clinic psychology programs. They provide one-on-one psychology services (no support groups) to students, staff, faculty, and the community. Fees are based on a sliding scale [(850) 644-3006; Web site is http://www.psy.fsu.edu/community/clinic].
- Helpline 211 is a telephone counseling and referral service for short term counseling, information and referrals mainly for social services in the Big Bend area [(877) 211-7005, (850) 224-6333, 211; Web site is http://www.211bigbend.org].
- AlcoholEdu offers personalized and confidential health information related to alcohol [Web site is http://www.everfi.com/alcoholedu-for-college].
Florida State University State and Local Penalties
|Common Alcohol Offenses (Leon County)
|Typical Penalty First Offense
|Maximum Penalty First Offense
|Possession or attempt to purchase alcohol by a person under 21 years of age.
|Diversion program; $180 fine; 10 hours community work program.
|60 days jail; $500 fine.
|Using a false driver's license ID or allowing someone to use your driver's license for an ID card.
|Diversion program; $180 fine; 10 hours community work program.
|60 days jail; $500 fine.
|Providing alcohol to a person under 21.
|Diversion program; $180 fine; 10 hours community work program.
|60 days jail; $500 fine.
Note: These are only for information. State sanctions are subject to change by the Florida Legislature.
Florida State University Health Risks of Illicit Drugs
Illicit drugs all have some health-threatening qualities—some more than others. Examples include increased heart rate and lung damage from marijuana; central nervous system disorders from cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens; and liver, lung and kidney damage from inhalants. HIV infection also is spread widely among intravenous drug users. Even infrequent use of illicit drugs can result in physical afflictions, such as hangovers, cardiovascular damage, digestive problems, tremors, impaired sexual response, and injuries due to lost coordination. Other possible effects include reduced alertness and impaired performance at school or work, interpersonal conflicts, and financial difficulties. Dependence and addiction are constant threats to users of illicit substances. Regular abuse of these substances generally exposes users to criminal elements, which may lead to involvement in further criminal activities.
Florida State University Illicit Drug Penalties
The penalty for possession (second-degree misdemeanor) is sixty days jail and $500 fine. Penalties for trafficking (first-degree felony) range up to thirty years imprisonment and fines of $500,000.
Note: These are only for information. State sanctions are subject to change by the Florida Legislature.
Florida State University Standards of Conduct
State of Florida statutes declare that it is unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to consume or possess alcoholic beverages. Consequently, no one under the legal drinking age may consume, distribute, or possess alcohol on University properties or as part of any University activity.
It is unlawful to sell, give, serve, or permit to be served alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age. Furthermore, servers can be held civilly liable for damage caused by underage drinkers to whom they provided alcoholic beverages.
It is unlawful to be under the influence of, to use, possess, distribute, sell, offer, or agree to sell, or represent to sell, narcotics, hallucinogens, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances, except as where permitted by prescription or law.
Florida State University Use of Social Security Numbers
In accordance with Florida Statute 119.071(5), students and employees should be aware that Florida State University collects and uses social security numbers for the purpose of performing certain University duties and responsibilities as follows:
- Certain aspects of employment related to federal tax reporting, generation and reporting of I-9 documents, direct deposit, insurance policies, retirement benefits, state and federal reporting requirements;
- Identification and verification of student records, including admission, registration, financial aid, and academic records, as well as verification of identity in connection with the provision of the University's services;
- State and federal reporting of student data as required by law;
- Release to contracted vendors for the purposes of state and federal reporting or provision of contracted services for the faculty, staff, and students of the University;
- Release to commercial entities engaged in the performance of a commercial activity provided the social security numbers will be used only in the performance of a commercial activity and provided the commercial entities make a written request for the social security numbers conforming to the requirements of Section 119.071(5)(a)7b.(I)-(IV), Florida Statutes.
- Release to the Florida Board of Governors as follows:
- When necessary for the performance of the Board's constitutional duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Collection of student and employee data from state universities. [Authorized by Sections 483 and 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Art. IX, s. 7, Fla. Const., Board Regulation 3.007, Fla. Stat. § 1001.706(5)(d), Fla. Stat. § 1008.31(3), and Fla. Stat. § 119.071(5)(a)6]
- In conjunction with tort claims and tort notices of claim against the Board of Governors [Required by Fla. Stat. § 768.28(6), and Fla. Stat. § 119.071(5)(a)]
- When the disclosure of the social security number is expressly required by federal or state law or a court order [Authorized by Fla. Stat. § 119.071(5)(a)6]
- When the individual expressly consents in writing to the disclosure of his or her social security number [Authorized by Fla. Stat. § 119.071(5)(a)6]
The University does not use social security numbers for student identification; instead the University creates a unique identifier for each student called the EMPLID.
Notification of Students' Rights under FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights are:
- The right to inspect and review the student's education records within forty-five days of the day the University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the registrar, dean, or head of the academic department (or appropriate official) written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
- The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
- The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is defined as a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the University discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
- The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.Washington, DC 20202-4605
Students have the right to obtain a copy of Florida State University's student record policy. You can obtain a copy of the policy from the Office of the University Registrar, A3900 University Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2480.
Note: Under Federal Statute, the University is authorized to and may release records to other institutions without notification to the student, when the student is applying for admission.
Release of Student Information
The disclosure or publication of student information is governed by the policies of Florida State University and the State of Education within the framework of state and federal laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
The written consent of the student is required for the disclosure or publication of any information that is: (1) personally identifiable of the student and (2) a part of the educational record. Certain exceptions to that generality, both in types of information that can be disclosed and in access to that information, are allowed within the regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as described in the following paragraphs:
- Subject to statutory conditions and limitations, prior consent of the student is not required for disclosure of information in the educational record to (or for):
- Officials of the University with a legitimate educational interest. A school official is defined as a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility;
- Certain government agencies;
- Accrediting organizations;
- Certain financial aid matters;
- Certain research circumstances;
- Health and safety emergencies;
- A court pursuant to order or subpoena, so long as the student is notified in advance of the University's compliance; and
- As otherwise provided by law.
- Subject to statutory conditions and limitations, prior consent of the student is not required for disclosure of certain types of information for:
- Portions of the educational record for which the student has signed a waiver;
- Portions of the educational record that are exempted by law including records of law enforcement agencies of the University; employment records of the student within the University as long as the student's employment is predicated upon his or her status as a student; personal records of instructional, supervisory, or administrative personnel; and alumni records related to that student; and
- Records transmitted to another school or school system in which the student seeks or intends to enroll, since the University generally forwards these on request.
Note: More specific information regarding such exempted information can be obtained by contacting the Office of the University Registrar, A3900 University Center. For the complete text of the applicable statutes refer to Section 1006.52, Florida Statutes, 20 U.S.C. 1232g, and 34 C.F.R. §99.1, et seq. or write the U.S. Department of Education at 600 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.
- Prior consent of the student is not required for disclosure of portions of the educational record defined by the institution as "Directory Information," which may be released via official media of the University:
- Name, date, and place of birth;
- Local address;
- Permanent address;
- Telephone number (if listed);
- Classification;
- Major field of study;
- Participation in official University activities and sports;
- Weight and height of members of athletic teams;
- Dates of attendance at the University;
- Degrees, honors, and awards received;
- The most recently attended educational institution; and
- Digitized photo (Florida State University Card).
Important: The information above, designated by the University as "Directory Information," may be released or published by the University without prior written consent of the student unless exception is made in writing by the student.
Request to Prevent Publication of Directory Information
Students may inform the University in writing of the student's desire to prevent publication of such "Directory Information" or release of such information except as required by law. Appropriate forms for such action are made available by the Office of the University Registrar.
Caution: Until the University can develop the necessary sophistication in our data systems, a student's request to prevent the release of publication of some of the items of "Directory Information" may result in preventing the publication of all items on that list, including graduation lists, honors, and award lists. The student can help avoid such errors with a gentle reminder to the Office of the University Registrar.
For complete information related to the policies outlined above or concerning the procedures regarding waivers and consent forms, or to challenge the accuracy of the educational record, please contact: Office of the University Registrar, A3900 University Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2480.
Policy for the Use of Photographs and Videos in University Publications
Florida State University randomly and routinely photographs and makes videos on the main campus, branch campuses, and the international and departmental programs for educational and promotional purposes. These photographs and videos appear in official University publications and materials, which include but are not specifically limited to, General Bulletin (undergraduate and graduate), Registration Guide, Office of Admissions brochures, international program materials, departmental and college brochures, University Web sites, and other University information publications. For further information contact Media Relations at (850) 644-4030.
Illegal Downloading of Copyrighted Songs and Movies
Downloading and distribution of copyrighted music, movie and other entertainment files from online distribution sites that offer these items free of charge is illegal, in direct violation of the federal Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Florida State University Student Conduct Code, and the Florida State University Policy OP-H-6 "Use of University Information Technology Resources."
Illegal downloading and file sharing of copyrighted music, movies or other entertainment files is intellectual property/copyright infringement. Illegal downloading and file sharing activities maliciously expose the University's network, computing systems and personal computers to destructive computer malware (viruses, spyware, worms, trojan horses, rootkits, keystroke loggers, etc.), and denial of service attacks. Illegal downloading activity significantly increases the risk of exposure to personal identity theft and irreparable or costly damage to both University and personally owned computing devices.
The potential consequences of illegal downloading and file sharing are extremely serious. There are both civil and criminal penalties for illegal downloading and file sharing:
- In a civil suit, an infringer may be liable for a copyright owner's actual damages plus any profits made from the infringement. Alternatively, the copyright owner may avoid proving actual damage by electing a statutory damage recovery of up to $30,000 or, where the court determines that the infringement occurred willfully, up to $150,000. The actual amount will be based upon what the court in its discretion considers just. See 17 U.S.C. § 504.
- Penalties to be applied in cases of criminal copyright infringement [i.e., violations of 17 U.S.C. § 506(a)], are set forth at 18 U.S.C. § 2319. Congress has increased these penalties substantially in recent years, and has broadened the scope of behaviors to which they can apply. Statutory penalties are found at 18 U.S.C. § 2319. A defendant, convicted for the first time of violating 17 U.S.C. § 506(a) by the unauthorized reproduction or distribution, during any 180-day period, of at least ten copies or phonorecords, or one or more copyrighted works, with a retail value of more than $2,500 can be imprisoned for up to five years and fined up to $250,000, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2319(b), 3571(b)(3).
- Defendants who have previously been convicted of criminal copyright infringement under 18 U.S.C. § 2319(b)(1) may be sentenced to a maximum of ten years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, or both. Finally, a defendant is guilty of a misdemeanor violation if he violated rights other than those of reproduction or distribution, or has reproduced or distributed less than the requisite number of copies, or if the retail value of the copies reproduced or distributed did not meet the statutory minimum, or if other elements of 17 U.S.C. § 506(a) are not satisfied. Misdemeanants can be sentenced a maximum of one year and can be fined a maximum of $100,000. See 18 U.S.C. §§ 2319(b)(3), 3571(b)(5).
Law firms representing the entertainment industry aggressively investigate instances of music and movie "pirating", and upon identifying the offenders, are increasingly invoking the applicable laws to reap financial settlements and awards totaling thousands of dollars.
The University is not legally empowered to protect, represent, advise or otherwise assist students who become subject to legal proceedings because of copyright infringement. Students who are sued, offered an out-of-court settlement, or cited for criminal copyright infringement must obtain their own legal representation.
In addition to civil and criminal penalties, violators will be subject to the University's disciplinary proceedings:
- Student Conduct Code (http://dos.fsu.edu/srr/conduct-codes/student-conduct-code ): A student found to be in violation of provision (5)(c)1 is subject to the sanctions defined in Section (9). Examples of sanctions that may be imposed for violations of the Student Conduct Code include reprimand, service hours, probation, suspension, and dismissal.
- Florida State University Policy OP-H-6 "Use of University Information Technology Resources" (http://policies.vpfa.fsu.edu/bmanual/itpolicy.html): A student found to be in violation of provision C.1.a (11) may lose University computer privileges as defined in paragraph F.2.
For further information regarding the downloading of electronic objects and media, please visit: http://igs.fsu.edu/Copyright-Information/Guidelines/Electronic-Objects-and-Media.
Notification to All Applicants for Admission and Students Attending Florida State University
This General Bulletin is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between the University and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum, educational plans, offerings and requirements that may be altered from time to time to carry out the administrative, academic, and procedural purposes and objectives of the University. The University specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any provision, offering, academic curriculum, program, or requirement at any time within the student's period of study at the University. The University further reserves the right to withdraw a student from the University for cause at any time. Students are on notice that admission to the University or registration for a given semester does not guarantee the availability of a course at any specific time. Likewise, admission to the University or registration for a given program of study within the University, or a department or college of the University, is not a guarantee of a degree or of certification in a program.


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Research Databases: Geography & Maps
For off-campus access, enter your fourteen digit library barcode number located on the back of your college ID/ library card. No college ID or library card? Request a college ID or library card barcode number.
Most Useful:
- Country Information Sites – free web
- CountryWatch
(CountryWatch, Inc.) Provides news, geographical, political, economic, and cultural information and maps on each of the 194 countries of the world.
- Credo Reference
(Credo) Includes materials from over 650 reference books on a variety of topics in higher education, including art, business, history, languages, literature, science, criminal justice, and political science.
- Handbook of Texas - free web
(Texas State Historical Association) Full text. Texas history & geography.
- Science Online (LSCS Libraries)
(AAAS) Help
This full-text, weekly multidisciplinary scientific journal publishes original peer-reviewed research and noteworthy science news (July 1880 to the present).
Also Try:
- National Geographic Online Publications Index - free web
"Contains over 30,000 records, each describing a magazine article, book, map, or other Society product" including National Geographic magazine back to 1888.
- Texas Digital Sanborn Maps
(Sanborn Maps) Historic property and land-use maps for Texas towns and cities from the late 1800's to mid-1950's.

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Stephanie Storm's final thoughts on the Indians 5-4 14-inning loss to the Yankees Wednesday night.
1) The Indians handed starter Josh Tomlin a 3-0 first inning lead with which to work, but the right-hander couldn't make the early lead hold up. He made two costly mistakes via a pair of two-out home runs to Mark Teixeira that accounted for three RBI.
The Yankees first baseman led off the fourth inning with a 369-foot shot to the right field bleachers to put the visitors on the board, 3-1. In the Yankees three-run fifth inning, Teixiera was responsible for two of the run thanks to his second homer – a 390-footer a little high up in the right field stands as New York took a 4-3 lead.
"I thought (Tomlin) was really good," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "The first home run to Teixeira was a breaking ball down that I thought was a good pitch. After he gave up that one to him, he stayed away with it. But a fastball came back up over the plate for the two-run homer. He's going give up some hits, but he's spread them out a little bit."
2) On the bright side, Tomlin's recorded a career-best 21 2/3 consecutive innings without issuing a walk. However, he conintue to be hurt by the longball, having given up 13 on the season – in 13 starts.
3) The Indians bullpen has been lights out for a majority of the season and was cruising along Wednesday night before Jacoby Ellsbury's game-winning home run in the top of the 14th against reliever Vinnie Pestano snapped a streak of 18 consecutive innings in which the Tribe bullpen hadn't allowed a run – a stretch dating back to Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
"I was trying to back-foot it, but just didn't get it there," Pestano said. "When you throw a pitch like that to a hitter like that, you need to get it down. It didn't and (Ellsbury) did what he gets paid to do…lefties throughout my whole career have always seen me better. I had him 0-2 and was in control of the at-bat. But I made a mistake and he hit it out."
Pestano has always been one to beat himself up over mistakes. So, it's only fair to note that the homer is the only run he's allowed in five innings of work since retirning to the bullpen.
4) But even with Ellsbury's game-winner spoiling the run (but mercifully ending the 4-hour, 51-minute affair), the Indians bullpen has given up only 13 hits over its last 19 innings in limiting opposing batters to a .194 average with its 0.47 ERA over that stretch dropping the bullpen's season ERA from 3.17 to 2.99.
The game even featured an encouraging outing out of former closer John Axford, who contributed 1 1/3 scoreless innings.
"They've been doing it all year, Tomlin said. "And they continue to keep doing it."
5) Lonnie Chisenhall's strikeout in the eighth inning against reliever Dellin Betances finally qualified him for league leader status for the first time this season. But he went 0-for-5 Wednesday and has batted just .188 over his last 22 games, causing his average to plummet from .393 to .327. The Silver lining is Chisenhall still ranks among the American League's top five hitters and let's be honest, most players would take .327 for half a season in a heartbeat.
6) It's been a long time coming, but Nick Swisher is finally heating up – and not just by hitting sporadic (albeit clutch) home runs. Over his last eight games, Swisher is batting .276 with nine RBI including Wednesday's two-hit, two-RBI effort.
But Swisher seemed a little over anxious to pick up a third home run in as many nights against his former team, when he struck out swinging with the bases loaded and just one out in the 10th inning.


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No, Walmart, you can't walk away to a back office with my smartphone in hand to check that an item is truly at a certain price for price-matching. Thanks to a few jerks who scammed Walmart via price-match abuse, the giant retailer's online price-matching policy that could have benefited the masses has been changed.
First Sears.com accidentally listed the $300 Wii U and $200 Nintendo 3DS bundles for $60 each. But the fact that some gamers jumped on it before Sears could change the price back must have birthed the evil idea of price-match scamming.
Some jerk created a fake Amazon Marketplace sales page listing a $399.99 PlayStation 4 console available on sale for $89.99. Other scammers jumped on it and listed the PS4 for prices allegedly starting from $50; people dashed out to Walmart and Best Buy for price-matching and then tweeted about the steal.
In light of the no-good-deed-goes-unpunished price-matching abuse, Walmart changed its price matching policies. Since the price-matching fraud scheme occurred, prices via Amazon Marketplace and third-party sellers are no longer listed as honored; Walmart's new online price match policy is limited to the following online retailers:
Academy.com, Amazon.com, Autozone.com, Babiesrus.com, Basspro.com, Bedbathandbeyond.com, Bestbuy.com, Cabelas.com, Dickssportinggoods.com, Dollargeneral.com, Familydollar.com, Homedepot.com, Jcpenny.com, Kmart.com, Kohls.com, Lowes.com, Michaels.com, Newegg.com, Officedepot.com, Oreillyauto.com, Pepboys.com, Petco.com, Petsmart.com, Sears.com, Sportsauthority.com, Staples.com, Target.com, Tigerdirect.com, Toysrus.com, Walgreens.com and Walmart.com.
Thanks to fraudsters abusing Walmart's online price-matching policy, Walmart has adopted several other "We do not honor" rules, including "Walmart.com will not price match items purchased on Walmart.com between Thanksgiving and Cyber-Monday; Walmart.com will not price match on behalf of Walmart Marketplace Retailers to other online competitors;" if the price "cannot be determined independent of other items, e.g., fees, shipping charges;" and "misprinted or inaccurate prices," although I'm not sure how it could be proven that a sale is a misprint...and no price matches from online auctions or membership store such as at Sam's Club.
So I have the BlackFriday.com app on my phone. Periodically it vibrates an alert to news about good Black Friday priced deals available now. Since I was out running errands on Friday evening when it vibrated, I decided to grab a movie regularly price at $34.96 for $9.96 to serve as entertaining purposes for young restless souls on Thanksgiving. After it rang up for full price, I show the cashier the price via my phone, as well as the "news" about Walmart's pre-Black Friday sales that started on Friday.
The cashier calls over a manager to OK the price override. Then the manager calls another manager, who later calls the head manager. They all kept talking about how many scams are out there. At this point, I was blissfully unaware of the price-matching abuse that had gone on. The Walmart personnel kept asking the same questions; where was this good deal posted? While I didn't physically have a Pre-Black Friday sales flier on me, I showed them the actual Walmart flier via my phone.
But if you clicked on the plus sign hovering over the items on the Walmart sales ad, it took you to another page with the regular price crossed out and the sales price listed. Each and every one read the "news" about the deals, and at that time the (3D Blu-ray + Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital HD) How to Train your Dragon 2 was listed on that page. (It has since been removed and changed from "now" to available "soon.") Yet another click takes you to Walmart.com where it didn't show up at $9.96 like Marvel's The Avengers did.
The managers kept saying they couldn't price match some places that were scams but the $9.96 for How to Train your Dragon 2 was in Walmart's own ad. Granted, I don't work at Walmart, but it seemed like the logical thing to do would have been for one of the three managers to go grab a physical copy of their Pre-Black Friday sales flier. Silly me, I suggested that after the price-matching discussion went on for 20 minutes…this wasn't even a case of price-matching as it was theoretically a Walmart sale.
After about 25 minutes of waiting, the head-honcho manager tried to take my phone from my hand while saying he'd take it to the office to check it out. No, Walmart, you can't walk away to a back office with my smartphone in hand to quadruple check that an item is truly at a certain price for "price-matching." I added, "no offense," but "no, I'm not comfortable handing my smartphone over to anyone and letting them walk away with."
The manager said he couldn't give the price if he couldn't check it. By then, I was irritated and said I've done nothing for the last 20 minutes but show you the price. I added either honor your ad and the price it states or don't; I'm beyond ready to leave and not paying $35 for the kids' movie.
I could feel my hackles rising later when I was relating the story to someone who said she wouldn't have minded handing over her phone because she has nothing on her phone that she wouldn't care if other people saw. The whole "nothing to hide" argument seriously trips my trigger since it implies that protecting your privacy means you do have something to hide. At any rate, I am not comfortable handing over my phone to a third-party and that alone is enough to insure I won't be switching to Geico with a digital insurance card.
Lastly, I'm just curious as I don't know you feel about waiting in long lines at brick and mortar stores to get to the check out. Personally, if I have to wait a long time in a long line, there had better be a roller coaster to ride when I reach the front of the line. That's why self-checkout seem appealing; but since that is the point-of-sale spot previously targeted by cybercriminals such as at Home Depot, will it stop you from using the self-checkout and instead opting for a longer line where a cashier will ring up your sales?


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Soft boobies, can anyone help?(13 Posts)
Hello everyone.
I have quite big boobs which fill up with plenty of milk for my DS but once he's been on there for 5 minutes my boobs go really soft and it's making it difficult for him to latch back on after he's pulled away for a break. I manage to continue but have to hold my boob all the time he is feeding which makes me quite tense.
I posted on here before for bfeeding advice and everyone was great and things HAVE improved so really value all of your opinions?
Hi can I ask fist how old your DS is?
A couple of points you say he comes off after 5 minutes. Do you then offer the same side?
At this point we would generally say offer the second breast. If he's come off the first side on his own.
Your breasts feeling hard and full is something that tends to happens in the early weeks/couple of months. When you are over producing milk, as your milk supply charms down and you producing milk on demand they won't harden up do much in between feeds. So working out how to latch him onto a softer best now it's a good idea.
Some tips. Having big boobs can make it a little tricky, holding the breast isn't a great idea as you can end up with blocked ducks from fingers pressing into the breast tissue.
Instead using something like a rolled up muslin under your breast to raise it up a little can be helpful. Seeing if you find a different feeding poison easier to latch him onto. Rugby hold can be a good one. Just have a play about really as long as the attachment too the breast its good you can hold him any way out feels more comfortable for you.
Hi MigGril
He is 5 weeks on Wednesday...
Right from the beginning I have only used one boob at a time, I alternate sides between feeds; I suppose it's a bit of a habit I developed from the very early days when my nipples were raw and painful, so, maybe I should start using both in one session? (The MW/HV did say it was fine to do it the way I was doing it.)
They don't feed hard and full (not been engorged/hard since the first few days) but I just mean there's plenty of milk there for my DS (so no issues there).
Yeah I could try the muslin trick, thank you. I have a bf pillow, which has helped lots. I had already been tucking my bra under.
I have heard that when he gets a bit bigger things will improve... not sure how true that is
Thank you again.
Hmm, tried the muslin idea and it didn't make a difference. Basically I can't feed my DS without holding and squeezing my boobs!
Do you know if you have a local breastfeeding group. I think it would be good to get some face to face support if you can.
The breastfeeding network have a search facility on there website for local groups. Or Baby Cafes, if not ask your HV if there is a local one to you they should know.
That full feeling is what I'm talking about it does go with established nursing mums often don't feel any differences between feeds.
Yes feeding of one side can be fine, but babies neededs can change as they grow. Generally if they have a feed on one side then come off on their own you offer the other side. If you put them back on the same side they can become fussy and frustrated if they are not happy with the flow. But if it's working for you then that's fine.
Thanks for the replies!
It's really difficult to explain what I mean... They are so soft that he can't latch properly and ends up just sucking my nipple.
It makes it more difficult because my nipples are what are described as 'hard' nipples (the areola hardens with the nipple when it's stimulated) which usually I don't have a problem with (I am more than happy with their appearance) but I am sure it is making breastfeeding more difficult.
This is really getting me down, I am so worried that I won't be able to continue because it only seems to be getting more difficult.
I will go to my local clinic for advice but it'd be good to hear from other mums.
I can't really help as I am typing whilst holding my breast in a position to let my DS feed, but he is now 16 weeks old and I sometimes can get him positioned so he is sitting up more and that works better. I have flat nipples so have had issues with that, I have large breasts too so I have to hold my breast back to stop his nostrils getting blocked so also have to hold for that reason too. It does get better as they can support themselves better and can latch more independently, my DS has just started teething which has made it a bit harder recently but it had been getting much easier!
Thanks for the reply, tmae!
Things do seem to be improving slightly re feeding.
Try reclining while feeding. It seems to move my nip
Nipple higher and moves breast tissure further away from her nose.
My nearly 8 week old DS absolutely drains me too!! My breast can go from rock hard to soft in 5 minutes. His position at the breast changes when it goes soft, it almost looks like he's sucking the top of my breast into his mouth but the HV said it's completely normal.
In the past I have never offered both breasts unless after 30 minutes he's still faffing around with the first one. I've only ever had to do this twice.
Hello everyone,
Just thought I'd report back. Things seem to be getting so much easier, I am still no bfeeding pro but I am managing so much better, even though I have this problem of my boobs being really full and then seemingly deflating like Writerwannabe83 says, in five minutes! (I do the same thing, only offer the second breast if he has faffed and becomes frustrated with the first!)
I think I have to realise that I will never be 'hands free' because my breasts are just too big for that but things are definitely improving. I suppose I just have to have faith in my LO and his latch, he's learning as much as I am!
I would try and see someone to look at your latch and see if they can offer suggestions.
Holding your breast could mean you apply pressure to you milk ducts and block them during feeding which could lead to blocked ducts or mastitis.
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