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For purposes of this procedure:

1. “Illicit drugs” means any “controlled substances,” as defined at 21 U.S.C. § 802 and listed on Schedules I through V of 21 U.S.C. § 812, as revised from time to time; as defined and listed on Schedules I through VI in Article 5 of Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes, as revised from time to time; and as defined by other federal and state laws and regulations (unless the controlled substance has been prescribed and is being taken as prescribed). Generally these are drugs which have a high potential for abuse and include abut are not limited to marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, and phencyclidine. Also included are other drugs that are illegal under federal, state, or local law; legal drugs that have been obtained illegally or are not being taken as prescribed by a licensed physician; and substances that are not intended for human consumption (such as glue).
2. “Alcohol” means the intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or other low molecular weight alcohols, including methyl and isopropyl alcohol.
3. “College Property” includes the buildings, grounds, parking lots, and other property of the College, or any other location where the business of the College is being performed or carried out, and college vehicles.

Prohibited Conduct

Students of the College are expected to adhere to this Policy as a condition of their enrollment at the College. A student of the College will be subject to disciplinary sanctions, up to and including expulsion, for engaging in any of the following prohibited conduct:

1. Engaging in the unlawful or unauthorized manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, sale, purchase, or use of any illicit drug or alcohol while on the College campus, while at school during his or her school hours, at a College-sponsored event, while engaging in College business, while representing the College away from the College campus, or while participating in College activities;
2. Being under the influence of any illicit drug or alcohol while on the College campus, while at school during his or her school hours, in a College vehicle, while using College equipment, at a College-sponsored event, while engaged in College business, while representing the College away from the College campus, or while participating in College activities (reasonable use of alcohol may be permitted in a business/social setting, provided the student is of legal age);
3. Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, selling, purchasing, or using an illicit drug away from the College campus in a manner that adversely affects the student’s performance, his or her or others’ safety at school, or the College’s regard or reputation in the community;
4. Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, selling, purchasing, or using alcohol away from the College campus in a manner that adversely affects a student’s performance at school or others’ safety at school;
5. Storing an illicit drug or alcohol in a locker, desk or other repository owned by the College or located on the College campus without prior authorization from appropriate College officials, even if the repository is made available for a student’s use, or

Disciplinary Actions

One of the goals of our drug-free workplace policy is to encourage students to voluntarily seek help with alcohol and/or drug problems. If, however, an individual violates the policy, the consequences are serious.

Commission of any of the above violations will result in disciplinary actions by the College against the offending student that are consistent with federal, state, and local law; up to and including suspension or expulsion from school. Any illicit drugs or alcohol found in or on College property will be turned over to the appropriate authorities, and the College will assist in any resulting criminal prosecution. The College reserves the right to refer violators of this Policy to appropriate authorities for prosecution.

Likewise, at its sole discretion and in lieu of or in addition to taking disciplinary action, the College may refer the offending student to a substance abuse professional approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency, for evaluation and possible assistance. The student will be expected to comply with any assistance or rehabilitation program prescribed by the substance abuse professional as a precondition for continued enrollment, as applicable. Participation in any assistance or rehabilitation program will be held at the student’s own expense.

Individual counseling sessions and educational materials will be available in Student Services at all times. The Student Services staff will include in orientation sessions reference to drug policies, drug awareness, and sources of assistance. The Student Services staff will be available to lecture and assist instructional staff with class presentations to help educate students regarding alcohol and other drug use as well as the health risks of drug abuse.