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Drug Free & Tobacco Use Policy

Culver-Stockton College supports and complies with the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226).

Alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted on college property, including vehicles, which are subject to search.

The college expects faculty, staff and students to meet appropriate standards of performance, to observe basic rules of good conduct and to comply with college policies and procedures. In the discharge of its responsibilities as an employer and institution of higher education, Culver-Stockton College aggressively promotes and requires a drug-free workplace among its faculty, staff and students. The unlawful use, possession, sale, manufacture or solicitation of illegal drugs are prohibited by college policy.

In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, all college employees and students must, as a condition of employment and/or enrollment (i) abide by the college’s policy on controlled substances and (ii) inform the college within five days after any conviction of a drug or alcohol statute.

Each employee or student convicted for felony and/or misdemeanor drug violations of a criminal drug statute will be subject to strong disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment and/or enrollment. Likewise, referral for prosecution by the proper authorities will be made by Culver-Stockton College where violations of local, state and federal standards of conduct have occurred.

The health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol are well documented, but more specific information can be obtained from the dean of student life or the counseling services office. In addition, anyone desiring information about drug and alcohol counseling, treatment or rehabilitation programs that are available to students and employees should contact the dean of student life or the counseling services office.

This policy shall be communicated to faculty/staff members and students on an annual basis through inclusion in the faculty, staff and student handbooks, respectively.

Tobacco Policy
Tobacco-Free Environment

1. Definition. The college bans the use of all tobacco products in all student residence halls (including Greek houses), nonresidential buildings, spectator seating in outdoor athletic facilities and college-owned vehicles.
   
   
2. Scope. This policy applies to all students, staff, faculty, visitors, vendors and guests equally. Signs noting college policy will be displayed in all buildings. The college also will place containers at all entrances to buildings and other structures so that tobacco-product users can discard those products before entering any building.
   
   
3. Education. The college’s Alcohol and Drug Prevention Team (ADAPT) will have the responsibility of providing the college community with educational information regarding the use of tobacco products.
   
   
4. Sale of Tobacco Products. Tobacco products will not be sold on campus.
   
   
5. Penalties. For employees, the determination and administration of penalties due to any violation of the tobacco policy will be at the discretion of the supervisor and will be administered like any other deficiency of work expectations. Students are subject to the guidelines presented in this student handbook. If visitors and vendors refuse to comply, they may be asked to leave the premises.

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