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Policy: Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Policy

Responsible Unit: Student Affairs
Category: General	Office of Origin: Student Success	Policy Contact by Title: Director of Wellness and Engagement
Created Date: 8.24.15	Effective Date: 9.28.15	Revised Date(s): 4.22.2020
Compliance: Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, Higher Education Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
Scope: All College students, employees, and student organizations who conduct activities on and off campus.
Approving Body (ies) and Date(s): TCC President 8.10.2020

The following outlines the College‘s policy regarding not only unlawful drug use, but also situations involving students who are under the influence and/or in possession of controlled substances, in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989.

1.    The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences (TCC) seeks to provide an environment in which students may experience intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and personal growth. The development of the capacity to make informed decisions about drugs, including responsible choices about the consumption of alcohol, is a significant component of personal growth. The responsibility for making informed choices regarding drugs and the use of alcohol rests with everyone in the College. Adhering to this policy is critical to the success TCC comprehensive drug and alcohol efforts and college mission statement.

2.    Drug and alcohol education supports all members of the College program to make informed and responsible decisions about drugs and alcohol. Education has two (2) primary components: first, to provide education for all students and personnel of the College community regarding the academic, social, legal, and health-related effects of drug and alcohol use and misuse; second, to provide access and referral for the assessment of and treatment for individuals with drug and alcohol-related problems. It is assumed that our commitment to providing education in addition to health counseling and ongoing support services will be matched by responsible behavior with respect to alcohol and other drugs.

3. TCC prohibits the illegal use, possession, sale, manufacture, or distribution of drugs and alcohol on the school’s property or as part of any of the school’s activities. In addition, the misuse of substances that present physical or psychological hazards to individuals is prohibited.

4.    Alcohol use and illegal drug use is prohibited on the TCC campus. This includes the use of prescription drugs for purposes other than prescribed, and use of prescription drugs prescribed for someone else. TCC supports the full enforcement of federal, state, and local legal sanctions described in this policy and support documents.

5.    If a student is found in violation of these Drug and Alcohol Policies, sanctions will be determined by college administration. These could include but are not limited to: written warning, parental notification, educational sanction (a required activity that engages the student in a positive learning experience), limitations on activities, restitution, probation, suspension, or dismissal from the College.

6. Please see TCC Department of Nursing Program Handbook for policies related to drug and alcohol use in the clinical setting under the Student Conduct While Providing Nursing Care document and related to obtaining a nursing license.