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The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, (PL101-226) require applicants for federally funded grants and contracts or student loans to implement a “program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students and employees.” Sweet Briar College fully intends to be in compliance with this law. Therefore, this notice sets forth the College policy regarding student drug and alcohol use and the unlawful possession of controlled substances. College policy is as follows:
- Students are expected and required to reside in our community at all times
in appropriate mental and physical condition for pursuing a course of study.
Students shall respect and maintain the campus as a drug-free, healthful, safe,
and secure environment.
- The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or use of alcohol, narcotics,
hallucinogens, depressants, stimulants, marijuana, and other controlled substance
on College premises, at College activities, or while representing the College
off college premises is absolutely prohibited.
Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and/or satisfactory participation in a counseling program, and may result in referral for legal prosecution. College disciplinary proceedings for violations shall fall within the prevision of Article VII of the Constitution of the Student Government Association. Federal, state, and local laws also prohibit the conduct prohibited by this policy. Criminal and/or administrative penalties include suspension or loss of driver’s license, monetary fines and/or imprisonment. Particulars of these various laws are available from a local U.S. Attorney’s office, Commonwealth Attorney’s office, or law enforcement officials.
- The College recognized drug or alcohol dependency as an illness and a major
health problem. The use of illicit drugs or abuse of alcohol poses physical,
mental, and emotional health risks, such a increased risk of cardiac, renal,
and liver dysfunction: pre, peri, and postnatal complications, depression, and
suicide. The College also recognizes drug or alcohol abuse as a potential threat
to the health, safety and security of other person or property. The College
will make the following drug and alcohol services available to student who wish
or need help. These services may be obtained on a voluntary basis or through
referral when performance or behavior suggests a problem.
- Immediate health care can be offered through the College Health Center (381-6140).
If the situation warrants, a referral can be made for long-term care at an in
or outpatient facility.
- The Counseling Center offers free and confidential counseling and referrals
for students dealing with substance abuse problems.
- Students who are placed under observation, hospitalized and/or need medical
assistance due to substance use/abuse will be referred to a counselor for an
assessment.
- Students convicted of any criminal or administrative drug or alcohol offense
shall report the same to the Dean of Co-Curricular Life within five (5) days
after conviction. The College will not disclose any such report of conviction
except as provided by law and this policy.
- Students must abide by the terms of the above policy, as a standard for participation
and completion of a program of study at Sweet Briar College.
- The College will conduct a biennial review of its program to determine its
effectiveness, make changes where necessary, and ensure that sanctions consistently
enforced.
- Federal, state and local law enforcement officials, including the Department
of Safety, will be allowed to investigate and to conduct searches and seizures
to the extent permitted by law.
- Due to the seriousness of the issue this Policy is subject to change at any
time, as the Administration may deem necessary for the protection of person
or property.
Page last updated on:
Thursday, 09-Jun-2005 12:20:57 EDT
Sweet Briar College Department of Safety
http://www.police.sbc.edu