Right to Know

RIGHT TO KNOW

Campus Security

SMU-IN-TAOS Fort Burgwin, New Mexico

SMU - MAIN Campus, Dallas (Crime Statistics)
SMU-IN-LEGACY, Plano (Crime Statistics)
SMU-IN-TAOS, New Mexico (Crime Statistics)

Facilities Security

The SMU in Taos campus, Fort Burgwin, is located outside the city limits of Taos. It is situated in the mountains south of town and is surrounded by Carson National Forest. In addition to Fort Burgwin, SMU owns the land across the highway to include the Pot Creek Pueblo and Interpretive Trail.

The Fort is composed of academic/administrative buildings, a library and computer center, recreation areas, hiking trails, a cafeteria and residential facilities called casitas. Students reside in casitas that are not open to the public or visitors. The campus is rugged, heavily forested and consists of gravel and dirt roads. The National Park Service regulates how much exterior lighting may be installed in the area and caution should be taken when walking alone due to rugged terrain and wild animals. The area around Fort Burgwin is sparsely populated and little crime is ever reported.

Most campus buildings and facilities are accessible to members of the campus community, guests and visitors during normal business hours. Access to the buildings after business hours is restricted unless they are sites for specific classes or events.

Visitors to Ft. Burgwin are not allowed into the residential area and are required to stay in the common areas and buildings. Visitors to campus are welcome, but are expected to adhere to all University regulations and policies. Visitors are encouraged to contact the Administrative Offices for information on University regulations. The University reserves the right to restrict the access of any person who does not adhere to University policies and procedures. Any person may be required, upon request by any University official, to present identification while on campus.

Residents are encouraged to report all suspicious people to Fort Burgwin staff.

Maintenance, Grounds and Lighting

University facilities, lighting, and landscaping are maintained so as to reduce hazardous conditions within the limits allowed by Ft. Burgwin’s remote location. Many restrictions are in place due to the fort’s location in a national forest. Malfunctioning lights and other unsafe conditions are reported for repair or correction on a daily basis to the Facilities Office.

Crime Prevention Programs

The SMU Police Department posts an officer at Fort Burgwin when summer classes are in session. The officer lives on campus and is available twenty-four hours a day. The officer patrols campus and responds to calls for service. Additionally, students may talk to the officer about security and crime prevention issues. The Fort falls within the jurisdiction of both the Taos County Sheriff’s Department and the New Mexico State Police.

Crime prevention is a tool utilized to encourage student, faculty and staff to be aware of ways to reduce their chances of becoming victims of crime. While it is impossible to prevent all crime, awareness is the key to preventing the opportunity for crimes to be committed.

Other than one on one contact during the summer months when SMU Police Officers are assigned to Taos, there are no scheduled crime prevention programs offered. Students attending SMU at Taos have the opportunity during the Fall and Spring semester to attend crime prevention programs on the main campus in Dallas, Texas.

The Police Department does offer students, staff and faculty attending the Taos campus to provide anonymous tips through the Silent Witness Program described below:

Silent Witness Program: The SMU Police Department has created an anonymous reporting program called Silent Witness. Students, faculty, staff or any concerned community member may provide information about suspicious or criminal activity and remain anonymous. Students may leave a tip on a voice-mail only phone line by calling 214-SMU-2TIP (768-2847) or via an online form at www.smu.edu/2TIP, which will send an untraceable e-mail directly to the police department. All information received is verified and investigated by the police department. Individuals who utilize this reporting method assist police in protecting their campus while maintaining their anonymity. These reporting formats are not monitored 24 hours a day. For in-progress emergencies, call 911.

Monitoring of Off-Campus Student Activity

When a SMU student is involved in an off-campus incident, SMU police officers may assist with the investigation in cooperation with local, state or federal law enforcement. The Taos County Sheriff’s Office and the New Mexico State Police routinely communicate with the SMU Police Department on any serious incidents occurring in the immediate areas surrounding the Taos campus.

Jurisdiction of the University Police

Law Enforcement Authority of Campus Security Personnel

The SMU Police Department assigns a state-certified Texas Peace Officer at Fort Burgwin when summer classes are in session. The officer lives on campus and is available twenty-four hours a day. The officer patrols campus and responds to all criminal incidents and calls for service.

State Law prohibits SMU Police Officers from performing law enforcement functions on private universities in the state of New Mexico. In the event of a criminal offense or emergency situation, the assigned SMU Police Officer coordinates the investigation through the New Mexico State Police as required.

SMU Police Officers have complete University Judicial Authority and are permitted to refer any student violating local, state or federal laws to the Office of the Dean of Students. Students may also be referred for violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

Municipal Law Enforcement Jurisdiction

In addition to the SMU Police Department (SMU PD) officer on campus, the campus falls under the jurisdiction of both the Taos County Sheriff’s Department and the New Mexico State Police. Taos County EMS will respond for medical emergencies while the Taos Fire Department and National Forest Service firefighters will respond for reports of fire.

Reporting Crime

Procedures for Reporting Crimes and Other Emergencies

All University community members and guests of the University are encouraged to report suspected criminal activity to the police as soon as possible. Fires, health emergencies and all criminal activity should be immediately reported to the Taos County Sheriff’s Office via the 911 system, the on-site officer, the Program Director or the Academic Director. Violations of University policies and procedures by anyone may be reported to other University Officials including the Dean of Student Life Office in Room 302, Hughes-Trigg Student Center (main campus) or by calling 214-768-4563. The department also has an anonymous tips line where community members can leave information without providing their identity. The Hilltop Tips Line is 8-2TIP on campus or 214-SMU-2TIP from cell phones/off campus phone lines.

Reporting Crimes to Other Campus Security Authorities

Who Are Campus Security Authorities?

The Clery Act also mandates that institutions must disclose statistics both for crimes reported to local police agencies and crimes reported to campus security authorities. Campus security authorities include the following:
A member of a campus police department or a campus security department of an institution.
Any individual or individuals who have responsibility for campus security, but who do not constitute a campus police department or a campus security department (e.g., an individual who is responsible for monitoring the entrance into institutional property).
Any individual or organization specified in an institution’s statement of campus security policy as an individual or organization to which students and employees should report criminal offenses.
An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, the following areas:

§ Vice President for Student Affairs

§ Dean of Student Life

§ Director of Residence Life and Student Housing

§ All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches for all areas in the Athletic Department.

§ All Associate Athletic Directors

§ Law School – Associate Dean for Student Affair.

§ Director of SMU-in-Legacy

§ Director of SMU-in-Taos

An official is defined as any person who has the authority and the duty to take action or respond to particular issues on behalf of the institution.

The intent of including non-law enforcement personnel as campus security authorities is to acknowledge that many people, students in particular, are hesitant about reporting crimes to the police, but may be more inclined to report incidents to other campus-affiliated individuals.

Examples of individuals who DO NOT meet the criteria for being campus security authorities include a faculty member who does not have any responsibility for student and campus activity beyond the classroom, clerical staff, custodians and maintenance personnel and cafeteria staff. A pastoral or professional counselor on campus does not have significant responsibility for student and campus activity and are exempt from reporting crimes to the campus police. However, physicians and nurses of the Memorial Health Center who treat a victim of a violent crime that occurred on the campus or a facility, under the control of the university, must disclose the reported crime to the university police. They are not required to release the names of victims/patients.

Responsibilities of Campus Security Authorities

Because of the law’s complex reporting requirements, the most reasonable and effective way to manage the reporting is as follows: If Campus Security Authorities observe any crime listed below, or if any person reveals to a Campus Security Authority, in good faith, that he/she learned of or were the victim of, perpetrator of, or witness to any crime listed below, the Campus Security Authority must immediately notify the SMU Police Department.

Crimes that should be reported are:

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter
Negligent manslaughter
Forcible sex offenses
Non-forcible sex offenses
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
All hate crimes involving bodily injury
All liquor, drug or weapons law violations resulting in an arrest

Definitions of these crimes may be found at http://www.smu.edu/srk/Safety/safetycrimedefs.asp.

Clery Act crimes reported to local municipal police will be included as long as the municipal police agency notifies the SMU Police and the reported crime occurred in an area for which the institution is responsible.

Reporting Crimes Outside of the SMU Jurisdiction

The SMU Police Department makes a good faith effort to stay informed of all criminal activity involving students at off-campus locations. Surrounding municipal agencies, state law enforcement agencies (such as the Taos Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, State Police, National Park Police) and Federal agencies routinely inform campus police about incidents where their officers contact SMU students.

Timely Warnings

CRIME ALERT

In order to keep the SMU community informed about serious crimes and security issues, timely warnings may be issued in the form of a Crime Alert. Crime Alerts are issued on a case-by-case basis in a manner that will provide notification to the campus community about certain reportable criminal incidents that occur on or very near the campus. The institution must also believe the criminal incident poses a continuing threat to the community and the alert will aid in the prevention of similar crimes in the future.

* SMU will not necessarily issue timely warnings for every Clery Act criminal incident that is reported since that specific incident may not pose a continuing threat to the community. Certain Clery Act crimes like motor vehicle theft, for example, occur infrequently on the campus at random locations. Suspect information is often never provided or determined. This is also true of the Plano area. Individuals should exercise due care and caution to avoid being victimized. Check out the crime prevention tips posted by the SMU Police to deter these crimes or attend a crime prevention briefing.

CRIME ALERT (Off Campus)

SMU may post a Crime Alert (Off Campus) for certain Clery Act crimes occurring outside the jurisdiction of the SMUPD, when timely notification is received by the SMU PD and the offense is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to the students and employees of SMU-in-Legacy due to the nature of the crime, and/or proximity to the campus

Even though this action is not required by law, SMU strongly believes in supporting the spirit of the Clery Act by informing the community about certain crimes that are reported in the areas immediately surrounding our campus; yet still outside the normal SMU police patrol area.

When are timely warnings issued?

In accordance with the published guidelines used to interpret 34 CFR 668(e), the decision to issue a timely warning is made on a case-by-case basis in light of all facts surrounding the crime, including factors such as the nature of the crime, the continuing danger to the community, and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts. Neither the Clery Act nor the Department of Education defines "timely". The Department of Education has stated the warning should be issued as soon as the pertinent information is available.

SMU will attempt to issue the warning within 24 hours from the time the offense is reported to the SMU Police. Furthermore, timely warnings may be issued for other offenses not covered by this regulation if a determination is made that the warning will aid in preventing similar offenses from occurring.

How are Timely Warnings Issued?

Timely warnings will be printed on brightly colored posters and distributed around the SMU-in-Legacy campus in all dining areas, academic buildings and administrative buildings. The SMU News and Information office may send out a campus wide email message containing the alert information if deemed necessary. The Daily Campus newspaper will also be asked to print the warning in the next available issue. Timely Warnings will also be published on the SMU Police Department web page.

In extreme cases where there is an imminent and immediate threat to the university community, SMU (Office of Emergency Management) has designed a redundant notification system that employs campus-wide text messages, voice messages, emails, web pages and city sirens that are public address capable. In addition, low-tech solutions include bullhorns, walkie-talkies, and runners delivering messages word of mouth, all with the goal of notifying the campus community, regardless of disaster-related communication failures.

Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information

The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, enacted on October 28, 2000, went into effect October 28, 2002. The law requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice, as required under State law, of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, or is a student.

State law requires persons convicted of or placed on deferred community supervision for certain offenses to register as sexual offenders. Offenders who committed "sexually violent" offenses (most contact offenses) must register for the remainder of their life, even after completing probation or parole. Others (some non-contact offenses) may quit registering ten years after completing their term of supervision.

You can access the sex offender registration files for Texas free of charge through the Texas DPS http://www.txdps.state.tx.us website.

You can access the sex offender registration files for New Mexico free of charge through the http://www.nmsexoffender.dps.state.nm.us/ website.

Sexual Assault Policy

SMU is a community of trust whose very existence depends on adherence to standards of conduct. Student conduct that violates these standards is handled through the University Student Judiciary. Cases of alleged student misconduct involving serious physical or psychological harm are referred to the SMU Student Judiciary Serious Offense Judicial Board. This includes cases involving sexual misconduct and/or sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. (What follows is a summary of policies and procedures on sexual misconduct and sexual assault. Please consult the University Judicial Code section for these policies and procedures in their entirety.)

WHAT CONSTITUTES SEXUAL ASSAULT (New Mexico 30-9-11. Criminal Sexual Penetration)

New Mexico Criminal Statutes states:

Criminal sexual penetration is the unlawful and intentional causing of a person to engage in sexual intercourse, cunnilingus, fellatio or anal intercourse or the causing of penetration, to any extent and with any object, of the genital or anal openings of another, whether or not there is any emission.
Criminal sexual penetration does not include medically indicated procedures.
Criminal sexual penetration in the first degree consists of all sexual penetration perpetrated:

1. on a child under thirteen years of age; or

2. by the use of force or coercion that results in great bodily or great mental anguish to the victim.

Whoever commits criminal sexual penetration in the first degree is guilty of a first degree felony.

Criminal sexual penetration in the second degree consists of all criminal sexual penetration perpetrated:

1. on a child thirteen to eighteen years of age when the perpetrator is in a position of authority over the child and uses this authority to coerce the child to submit;

2. on an inmate confined in a correctional facility or jail when the perpetrator is in a position of authority over the inmate;

3. by the use of force or coercion that results in personal injury to the victim;

4. by the use of force or coercion when the perpetrator is aided or abetted by one or more persons;

5. in the commission of any other felony; or

6. when the perpetrator is armed with a deadly weapon.

Whoever commits criminal sexual penetration in the second degree, is guilty of a second degree felony. Whoever commits criminal sexual penetration in the second degree when the victim is a child who is thirteen to eighteen years of age is guilty of a second degree felony for a sexual offense against a child and, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978, shall be sentenced to a minimum term of imprisonment of three years, which shall not be suspended or deferred. The imposition of a minimum, mandatory term of imprisonment pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall not be interpreted to preclude the imposition of sentencing enhancements pursuant to the provisions of Sections 31-18-17, 31-18-25 and 31-18-26.

Criminal sexual penetration in the third degree consists of all criminal sexual penetration perpetrated through the use of force or coercion.

Who ever commits criminal sexual penetration in the third degree is guilty of a third degree felony. Whoever commits criminal sexual penetration in the third degree when the victim is a child who is thirteen to eighteen years of age is guilty of a third degree felony for a sexual offense against a child.

Criminal sexual penetration in the fourth degree consists of all criminal sexual penetration:

1. not defined in Subsections C through E of this section perpetrated on a child thirteen to sixteen years of age when the perpetrator is at least eighteen years of age and is at least four years older than the child and not the spouse of that child; or

2. perpetrated on a child thirteen to eighteen years of age when the perpetrator, who is a licensed school employee, an unlicensed school employee, a school contract employee, a school health service provider or a school volunteer, and who is at least eighteen years of age and is at least four years older than the child and not the spouse of that child, learns while performing services in or for a school that the child is a student in a school.

Whoever commits criminal sexual penetration in the fourth degree is guilty of a fourth degree felony.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS

The Coordinator of Psychological Services for Women will conduct educational programs on sexual assault for students through the Wellness Program, the Orientation Week Program, the Extended Orientation Program (EOP) in the residence halls, and seminars for specific groups as requested. In addition, confidential, ongoing counseling for student survivors of sexual assault is available with the Coordinator of Psychological Services for Women and can be arranged through the Counseling and Testing Center. Confidential, ongoing counseling for faculty and staff survivors of sexual assault is available through the Counseling and Testing Center on a fee basis.

Women's Center: The Women's Center of Southern Methodist University empowers women and men on campus through educational programming and leadership opportunities designed to increase awareness of gender equity issues. Through advocacy, information, and referral services, the Women's Center provides a safe haven for students struggling with issues of injustice and oppression. The Women's Center annually sponsors a Women's Symposium. The Center also unites with other community and campus partners on violence prevention, which includes sexual assault.

The Women's Center is located at 3116 Fondren Drive (@ the intersection of Airline & Fondren).
Hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Extended hours and weekends are available by reservation only.
Call 214-768-4792 or fax 214-768-3475 to schedule.

Victims may also contact the local New Mexico Rape Crisis Center for support.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report sexual assaults to the SMU Police, as well as the New Mexico State Police, whether the assault occurs on or off campus, no matter who the alleged assailant is. Students may report sexual assaults to SMU Police Officer assigned to Fort Burgwin, the Dean of Student Life Office, any University official, or the SMU Women’s Center. Reporting a sexual assault to University officials or a pastoral counselor does not automatically initiate a criminal investigation. It is important for persons who have been sexually assaulted to contact the police who will arrange for immediate medical attention and initiate a criminal investigation. The Coordinator of Psychological Services for Women is available to accompany students who have been sexually assaulted to the hospital and for counseling, if desired. A medical examination called a "Rape Kit Exam," conducted by an area hospital, will help preserve important evidence of the sexual assault if the person who has been sexually assaulted decides later to prosecute.

Remember-If you have been sexually assaulted:

Call 911 on campus.
Contact the SMU Police for assistance and liasion with the Taos County Sheriff's Office at 214-768-3388.
DO NOT shower, bathe, or douche.
Have a trusted friend take you to the local hospital. A nurse or doctor will perform a rape kit examinations. Take the clothes in which you were assaulted with you to the hospital.
Call the Coordinator of Psychological Services for Women at 214-768-4795. She will meet you at Parkland Hospital.
Obtain counseling services through the SMU Counseling and Testing Center at 214-768-2211 or call 214-768-4796 for a community referral.
Remember it is not your fault. You will recover.

(Some information obtained from the Women's Center website.)

HOW TO FILE A SEXUAL ASSAULT COMPLAINT

In order to file criminal charges, the complainant should contact the SMU Police Officer assigned to the SMU at Taos campus, who will coordinate the investigation with the New Mexico State Police. The complainant may also report the sexual assault to Administrative personnel by calling (505)-758-8322.

If the complainant elects not to file criminal charges, but still wishes to proceed with formal administrative charges, an investigation is conducted. The case is referred to the SMU Serious Offense Judicial Board, a group specially trained to hear serious offense cases.

This board is composed of six members (three students, one faculty member, one staff member, and one non-voting SMU Law School faculty member, who serves as chair). A hearing is held following the procedures outlined in The University Judicial Code, Section V, Serious Offenses - Student Judicial Procedures.

Such procedures include opportunities for both the complainant and the accused: to attend the hearing and present evidence on their own behalf; to challenge any member of the Serious Offense Judicial Board on grounds of prejudice; to have their parents and one support person from the SMU community attend; to present either in writing or in person the testimony of witnesses; to cross-examine witnesses; to request to have her/his living arrangements (if living in campus housing) modified pending the outcome of the student judicial proceedings if the accused is living near the complainant; and not to have his or her sexual history discussed during the hearing. However, evidence of a recent sexual relationship between the accused and the complainant may be considered if the accused asserts consent as a defense.

In addition, the accused has the right to appeal the decision of the Serious Offense Judicial Board to the University Judicial Council. Students found responsible for sexual misconduct or sexual assault face sanctions imposed by the student judiciary ranging from judicial reprimand to expulsion.

Drug Policy

Every SMU student shall be responsible for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding controlled substances including, but not limited to, their use, sale, distribution, possession, or manufacture. Violations of any local, state, or federal law regarding controlled substances may subject the person to disciplinary proceedings in the University Judicial System without regard to any proceedings in local, state, or federal courts.

When the standards of conduct regarding illicit drugs are violated, sanctions may be imposed by the judicial system. Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, a fine, assignment to community service, notification of parents, suspension, time-frame suspension, or expulsion.

Sanctions upon conviction in the criminal court system for possession, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances range from fines and probation to imprisonment. Amounts of fines, terms of probation, or years of imprisonment generally are contingent upon the circumstances and amounts of drugs in possession, sale, distribution, or manufacture.

University Education Programs

The Southern Methodist University Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Education and Intervention Program philosophy is rooted on the premise that problems associated with the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs transcend individual responsibility. We believe that the community in which it occurs shares in the responsibility for its prevalence to the extent it accepts, condones and enables individual and group behavior that is supportive of the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. An extension of this philosophy is the firm belief that communities have the responsibility to take ownership of the problem, identify effective responses and institutionalize these responses. It is within this philosophical framework that we developed the program at SMU.

Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention

Memorial Health Center, 2nd Floor
6211 Bishop Boulevard
P.O. Box 750195
Dallas, Texas 75275-0195
ph. 214-768-4021

The Memorial Health Center is located at 6211 Bishop Blvd on the SMU Campus, just to the north of the Meadows School of the Arts and south of the Umphrey-Lee Center.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday

The Center offers several Substance Abuse Education Classes to include AlcoholEdu for College, E-Toke, Marijuana 101 (online), 'Because I Care' and other on campus and off campus (state-certified) classes. The university has created a Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention, as well as supporting a peer-education program called BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students). A 'Live Responsibly" campaign was started in 2007 establishing a dedicated website for information related to alcohol and drug abuse, as well as other emergency and medical resources.

For more information regarding the Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Preventions and related programming, visit http://www.smu.edu/healthcenter/alcoholeducation.

Additional information regarding Drug Free Schools and Campus Act/Penalties for Drug and Alcohol Offenses can be found at:

Drug Free Schools and Campus Act: http://www.smu.edu/healthcenter/alcoholeducation/adp_drugfreeinfo.asp

Penalties for Drug and Alcohol Offenses: http://www.smu.edu/healthcenter/alcoholeducation/adp_drugfreedetails.asp

Alcohol Policy

The University is dedicated to providing a healthy, safe, comfortable, and productive environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. All members of the University community are expected to maintain self-control. Conduct should be consistent with ideals of academic excellence, health, and responsible social behavior, including recognition of the rights of others. In recognition of the University being owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, community members are urged to adhere to the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church, which states:

We affirm our long-standing support of abstinence from alcohol as a faithful witness to God’s liberating and redeeming love for persons Since the use of alcohol and illegal drugs is a major factor in crime, disease, death, and family dysfunction, we support educational programs encouraging abstinence from such use. (The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, para.66j).

It is also recognized that Southern Methodist University is a community of free and open inquiry in which adults are encouraged to make responsible decisions in their lives, including abstinence from or careful use of alcohol. The University recognizes the freedom of conscience that determines such issues, but cautions that such freedom does not imply license to violate the law or university policy.

New Mexico State Law

All members of the University community should at all times be cognizant of and comply with state and local liquor laws. It is unlawful in the state of New Mexico for any person under the age of 21 to possess, purchase, or consume alcoholic beverages, except when with either a parent or adult spouse. Possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited on University property except where expressly permitted. Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by minors, regardless of location, is a violation of this policy. Providing of alcoholic beverages to minors other than where the law provides is also prohibited. A violation of this policy subjects the offender(s) to the possibility of University disciplinary process and/or action by law enforcement authorities.

Possession and Consumption

The University prohibits the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on any campus facility, with the exception of adult individual residential rooms and during certain special events such as official University receptions and in specified areas on home football game days. For both exceptions, those individuals possessing and consuming the alcoholic beverages must be 21 years of age or older. Kegs and other similar containers - including, but not limited to, 1/2 kegs, party balls or pony kegs - are not permitted anywhere on campus. Various functions sponsored by the Office of Development will continue to operate under special policies.

University Education Programs

Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention

Memorial Health Center, 2nd Floor
6211 Bishop Boulevard
P.O. Box 750195
Dallas, Texas 75275-0195
ph. 214-768-4021

The Memorial Health Center is located at 6211 Bishop Blvd on the SMU Campus, just to the north of the Meadows School of the Arts and south of the Umphrey-Lee Center.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday

For more information regarding the Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Preventions and related programming, visit http://www.smu.edu/healthcenter/alcoholeducation.

Additional information regarding Drug Free Schools and Campus Act/Penalties for Drug and Alcohol Offenses can be found at:

Drug Free Schools and Campus Act: http://www.smu.edu/healthcenter/alcoholeducation/adp_drugfreeinfo.asp

Penalties for Drug and Alcohol Offenses: http://www.smu.edu/healthcenter/alcoholeducation/adp_drugfreedetails.asp

HELPFUL NUMBERS:

Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency - 911

New Mexico State Police Non-Emergency 505/758-8878

SMU at Taos Administrative Offices 505/758-8322

SMU at Taos After Hours Contact 505/751-4112

SMU Police Non Emergency-Main Campus 214/768-3333

SMU Police Administration-Main Campus 214/768-1582

Police Operations-Main Campus 214/768-1580

Dean of Student Life 214/768-4560

Judicial Officer 214/768-4562

SMU Women’s’ Center 214/768-4792

SMU Counseling and Testing 214/768-2211

SMU Health Center 214/768-4021