The Institution is committed to providing a safe, secure, and drug-free learning and working environment in compliance with federal and state law.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
It is the policy of the Institution to maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free environment on all Institution premises and at all Institution-sponsored activities. Employees and students are expected to abide by the Institution’s Drug-Free Workplace and Drug & Alcohol policies, which prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of controlled substances, alcohol, or any other substance that creates impairment on campus or during any Institution-related activity.
Employees and students are also prohibited from:
- Reporting to class, work, clinicals, externship, or any Institution activity while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or any other substance that creates impairment or hinders the ability to perform student duties and responsibilities; and
- Possessing or using marijuana on campus or during Institution-related activities, regardless of any state medical marijuana authorization.
Marijuana remains illegal under federal law, and the Institution enforces this policy consistent with federal requirements.
A description of applicable legal sanctions for unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol under federal, state, and local law is included in the Institution’s Annual Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention disclosure. Resources for drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation are also available through the Institution’s student and employee support services.
Violations of the Institution’s drug and alcohol policies may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal (students) or termination (employees), and may also result in referral to appropriate law enforcement authorities where warranted.
Reporting and Campus Safety
It is the policy of the Institution that any criminal act of any nature occurring on campus should be reported promptly. Individuals are encouraged to report criminal activity to institutional officials and to local law enforcement, as appropriate.
Information regarding campus security, crime reporting procedures, and crime statistics is provided in the Institution’s Campus Security Report and Emergency Planning and Procedures, which is available online and distributed annually in compliance with the Clery Act. This section of the catalog does not duplicate that content but serves as a companion resource addressing drug and alcohol expectations and conduct.
Firearms and Weapons
Weapons, including but not limited to firearms, explosives, knives, clubs, brass knuckles, or other weapons are strictly prohibited on campus or at any Institution-sponsored activity, except as expressly authorized by law. Possession of a prohibited weapon may result in removal from campus and disciplinary action up to and including dismissal (students) or termination (employees), and may also result in referral to law enforcement.