Drug & Alcohol Abuse Free Policy

  • Policy Type: NA
  • Policy Title: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Free College
  • Procedure Number: 0.0.5
  • Officer Responsible: CEO and Public Safety
  • Related Policies:  0.0.5 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Free College
  • Related Procedures: NA
  • Related Laws: Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988; Federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act; Federal Clery Act of 1998
  • HLC Criterion: NA

Policy Statement

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of, or being impaired by, a controlled substance is prohibited while on all College owned, leased, controlled or operated property, or in the course of any College related activity, program or job performance. For the purpose of this policy, a “controlled substance” is as listed in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined in the associated Federal Regulation, 21 CFR 1308.11 – 1308.15.

In addition, the illegal possession, use or sale of alcoholic beverages, or conduct which is otherwise proscribed by state law, as well as being impaired by alcohol while on College owned, leased, controlled or operated property, or in the course of any College related activity, program or job performance, is also prohibited.

The Chancellor is hereby charged with responsibility for promulgating a procedure to implement requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act, the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, and the Clery Act, and for otherwise ensuring compliance with this policy.

Change Log

  • 04-27-1989  Initial Approval
  • 06-19-2012  Revised 

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