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Drug & Alcohol Abuse Free Policy

  • Policy Type: Administrative Policy
  • Department(s) Responsible: Public Safety
  • Policy Owner: Public Safety
  • Next Review Date: 2027

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, illegal drug possession, the 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 and/or designee to 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 
  • 2021  Revised
  • 2023  Reviewed w/no changes
  • 10-22-2025  Reviewed w/no changes
  • 12-15-2025  Adopted by Executive Council (formerly BOT policy #0.0.5)

 

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