Live Responsibly: SMU Response to Texas Monthly

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Jan. 23, 2009

SMU Response To Texas Monthly

The death of Jacob Stiles in 2006 was a tragic loss for our University family. It remains uppermost in our minds as we continue prevention programs and enforcement policies regarding drug and alcohol abuse, a challenge on college campuses nationwide.

SMU disputes many of the assumptions and allegations contained in a February 2009 article in Texas Monthly magazine. In addition, the article did not include SMU’s many prevention efforts or new initiatives resulting from the Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention, even though that information was shared with the author. As we explained to him, the investigation is ongoing, and we will not jeopardize its progress by engaging in speculation or revealing premature information on fact-finding efforts.

Our priority is to move forward in a responsible manner, and we had hoped for a more balanced article.

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Live Responsibly Home For Students For Parents Ask the Experts Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Prescription Drug Abuse Counseling & Psychiatric Services Recognizing Students In Distress Important Phone Numbers Substance Abuse Resources How You Can Help Releasing Your Records Contact Us	Jan. 23, 2009 SMU Response To Texas Monthly The death of Jacob Stiles in 2006 was a tragic loss for our University family. It remains uppermost in our minds as we continue prevention programs and enforcement policies regarding drug and alcohol abuse, a challenge on college campuses nationwide. SMU disputes many of the assumptions and allegations contained in a February 2009 article in Texas Monthly magazine. In addition, the article did not include SMU’s many prevention efforts or new initiatives resulting from the Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention, even though that information was shared with the author. As we explained to him, the investigation is ongoing, and we will not jeopardize its progress by engaging in speculation or revealing premature information on fact-finding efforts. Our priority is to move forward in a responsible manner, and we had hoped for a more balanced article. # # #