Drug-Free Workplace Policy
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The College's Drug-free Workplace Policy and Drug-free Awareness Program is designed to enhance the physical health of our employees and students and to provide a safe workplace. All employees and students are expected to be in suitable mental and physical condition while at work or in a learning environment, and to perform their jobs in a satisfactory fashion. In accordance with this policy, when the use of controlled substances interferes with an employee's or student's responsibilities, appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination or expulsion, will be taken.
Colby Community College values the dignity of every individual and is committed to maintaining an educational setting which will provide each student and employee with optimum opportunities for reaching his or her potential. This commitment is incorporated in the institutional philosophy and goals, which specify the paramount importance of each student's welfare. Employees are expected to be enthusiastic, dynamic people: aggressive, positive and resourceful in their classroom instruction and adjunct services. They are to demonstrate a caring environment for each student, providing not only the highest quality in course and program content, but also the human services and personal concern necessary for students to succeed and excel in their educational endeavors. Students and employees are to be regarded with dignity and respect for their capabilities, potential and contributions to the college and the world community. Colby Community College does not permit or condone the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any individual under the age of 21. All laws, local, state, and federal, concerning the possession or use of illegal drugs by any student, faculty or staff member will be strictly enforced on the campus and at any event sponsored by the College. The 3.2 beer law which went into effect on July 1, 1985 makes it illegal for persons younger than 21 to buy and consume 3.2 beer. The College's policy reflects compliance with this law and its stance on the issue of alcohol. The specific points of the policy are:
Students and employees are reminded that local, state, and federal laws provide for a variety of legal sanctions and penalties for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. These sanctions include, but are not limited to, incarceration and monetary fines.
The Federal Controlled Substances Act provides penalties of up to 15 years of imprisonment and fines of up to $25,000 for unlawful distribution or possession with intent to distribute narcotics. For unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a person is subject to up to one year of imprisonment and fines up to $5,000. Any person who unlawfully distributes a controlled substance to a person under twenty?one years of age may be punished by up to twice the term of imprisonment and fine otherwise authorized by law.
Kansas law provides that any person who violates the criminal statutes on controlled substances by possessing, offering for sale, distributing or manufacturing opiates and narcotics, such as cocaine and heroin, shall be guilty of a Class C felony. For a conviction of a Class C felony, the court may sentence a person to a term of imprisonment of a minimum of three to five years, a maximum of 10 to 20 years, and a fine of up to $15,000. Unlawful possession of a depressant, stimulant or hallucinogenic drug is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, with a penalty of up to a year in jail and a fine of $2,500. Depressants include barbiturates, Valium, and barbital. Hallucinogens include LSD, marijuana, and psilocybin. State law classifies amphetamines and methamphetamines as stimulants.
Article 7 of the Kansas Liquor Control Act provides for punishments of up to six months imprisonment and fines of up to $1,000 for violation of the statutes relating to the possession and distribution of alcohol.
Further information on these local, state, and federal ordinances and statutes will be maintained in the Office of Student Services and will be available to students and employees. Students and employees are encouraged to obtain copies of the information.
All student violations of policy will be handled on an individual basis affording each student the right to due process. Procedures of this process are described in the Student Handbook. Sanctions which may be imposed include: reprimand, probation, suspension, or expulsion.
It is the College's belief that all disciplinary sanctions should provide the opportunity for personal growth; to that end counseling and referral for individual assessment may be included as a condition of any sanction. Referral Sources On Campus
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Campus Security-460-5508
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