I. Definitions

A. Substances referred to under this policy include all illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, and misused legal drugs (both prescription and over-the-counter).

B. Illegal drugs refers to the illegal manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances listed in the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act.

II. Rule

The purpose of the Drug-Free College Policy is to maintain a safe and productive teaching and learning environment and to be in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989.

III. Policy

All employees are expected to perform their duties and students to attend classes, labs, and College activities unhindered by the substances defined above. The College will establish a drug-free awareness program for employees and students, and employees and students are expected to work together to maintain a teaching and learning environment free of illegal drugs.
   

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs presents a hazard to students, employees, and property and is not permitted at any property in use by the College. The distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited on any property in use by the College, at any official function sponsored by the College, and at any course conducted by the College, except by special written permission of the President of the College. Any employee or student convicted of a criminal drug offense in or on properties controlled and/or owned by the College or while conducting College business is required to notify his or her supervisor or the Associate Vice President for Student Services, respectively, within five days of the conviction.

Any employee who violates this policy is subject to personnel actions. These actions may include, but are not limited to, reprimand, participation in a treatment program, suspension, and/or termination. Each supervisor is responsible for implementing the Drug-Free College Policy as it relates to employees.

Any student who violates this policy is subject to disciplinary action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, dismissal from College classes, programs, and activities (disciplinary suspension and expulsion). The Associate Vice President for Student Services is responsible for implementing the Drug-Free College Policy as it relates to students.