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DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT – STUDENT NOTIFICATION
GENERAL POLICY
The University prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol
by employees and students. The University complies with all local, state and federal regulations
pertaining to alcohol and illicit drugs. In addition, the University complies with the regulations
of both the Drug Free Work Place Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
Amendments of 1989.
COMMUNICATIONS
As required by the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act annually the University will provide
a written statement to employees and students covering: a) standards of conduct concerning
drugs and alcohol; b) federal, state and local legal sanctions governing the unlawful possession
or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol; c) health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs
and the abuse of alcohol; d) a description of counseling and treatment programs available for
alcohol and drug abuse; and e) University disciplinary sanctions imposed for unlawful
possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
The University prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and the
unauthorized or illegal possession, use, or distribution of alcohol on University property or as
any part of a University-sponsored activity.
DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
The University enforces this policy in a consistent manner and in accordance with local, state and federal
laws. Possibly disciplinary actions include warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, termination of
employment, and requirement of satisfactory participation in a substance abuse treatment, counseling or
education program as a condition of reinstatement or continued employment. Actual disciplinary action
will be imposed based upon a review of the circumstances of the case.
The following examples illustrate the range of sanctions for particular violations of the standards of
conduct:
1. Unauthorized possession of an illicit drug in an amount implying intent to distribute:
First Offense: Written warning
Second Offense: Suspension up to two weeks
Third Offense: Suspension, expulsion or termination
2. Unauthorized use of an illicit drug:
First Offense: Entrance into and satisfactory completion of an
assessment and treatment plan approved by the University. Failure to enter into and to satisfactorily
complete the program will result in suspension, expulsion or termination.
Second Offense: Suspension
Third Offense: Expulsion or termination
3. Unauthorized distribution of illicit drugs or possession with intent to distribute: