In view of the fact that cases involving the possession and use of illegal drugs and/or narcotics are state and federal offenses, such cases will be handled by the Alcohol and Drug Board. The University cooperates with the Federal and State authorities when it is desirable and/or necessary to do so. If one of the committee members cannot be present, the committee will proceed with the case. If two of the members cannot be present, the meeting will be rescheduled.
- Possession of stimulant, depressant, narcotic or hallucinogenic drugs, drug paraphernalia and other agents having potential for abuse, and/or potential for health risks, except on physician’s or dentist’s prescription, violates the State and Federal laws and is prohibited. Also, abuse of over-the-counter drugs is considered to be a health risk and is, therefore, not permitted. The use, selling, bartering, exchanging, and giving away such drugs to any person not intended to possess them is also illegal and prohibited.
- Any student who becomes aware of a violation of the Alcohol and Drug Policy should notify the Campus Life Office.
- The use of illegal drugs and abuse of over-the-counter drugs poses significant health risks to students, such as severe mental and physical incapacitation or even death. These are issues of primary concern to the University. Educational programs concerning the risks of drugs will be offered on campus throughout the year. Assistance with any problem related to use of drugs is available through the counseling service. This service is confidential.
- All cases of students who are convicted of a violation of federal or state drug laws will be reviewed by University authorities.