Administrative Guideline 1013

Adopted: January 11, 2011

ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINE TYPE: General Administration

ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINE TITLE: Drug Free Environment

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE: 

I. Statement of Purpose

SCC shall take appropriate action, to the extent possible, to provide an educational and work environment free of drugs and other illegal substances. The manufacture, possession, use and/or distribution of illegal substances is forbidden on any College property or at any College sponsored activity. No employee, student, or visitor may appear on College property if, as a result of the use of drugs or other illegal substances, he/she cannot adequately perform normal functions or if he/she impedes the normal operation of the College. This shall not prohibit proper use of legally prescribed medication.

Violation of this guideline by any student will be addressed as outlined in the Judicial Code of Conduct and Student Rights, and by local law enforcement when deemed necessary.

Compliance with this guideline shall be a condition of employment. Any workplace-related violation shall be reported to Human Resources and addressed per the employee disciplinary procedures. Prior to reinstatement of any employee so convicted, or as a condition of continuing employment, completion of a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program may be required.

Violation of this guideline by a visitor to any College property or sponsored activity will be turned over to local law enforcement.

Educational information on drug abuse shall be made available to employee and students.