"Sexual assault" is defined as the non-consensual or forced contact or activity of a sexual nature accomplished by one person without the meaningful consent of the other.  In addition to the verbal or nonverbal indications of lack of consent, acts using force, threats, intimidation or advantage gained by the offended student’s mental or physical incapacity or impairment (including intoxication*) of which the offending student was aware or should have been aware will be regarded as nonconsensual.  A lack or response will not constitute meaningful consent.

*It must be noted that the use of alcohol will not be accepted as an excuse.  In fact, it can be cause to find increased responsibility for violation of this policy.