HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE AND
PREVENTION PROGRAM
Policy and
Program Statement -- The College is committed to providing
a drug-free, healthful, safe, and secure workplace and environment, and has
implemented a drug and alcohol abuse, prevention, and assistance program.
The College will annually notify employees and students that the
unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on
College property, or as any part of College activity, is prohibited.
Illicit
Drugs Prohibited -- The unlawful possession, use, and
distribution of illicit drugs on College property, or as any part of College
activity, is prohibited.
Alcoholic Beverage Service -- Alcoholic beverages may be served at scheduled events at Highline
Community College provided all Washington laws and Highline Community College
administrative procedures, guidelines, and regulations are met.
Criminal
Penalties -- A student or employee's violation of
this prohibition may result in arrest and conviction under applicable criminal
laws of the United States, the State of Washington, or local
municipalities. Conviction may result
in legal penalties.
Sanctions
imposed by College -- Students and employees who violate the College's policy against illicit
drugs and alcohol are subject to sanctions imposed by the College which are
consistent with local, state, and federal law and regulations. Such sanctions may include, but are not
limited to, the offender's completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program,
expulsion from the College or termination of College employment, and referral
to other authorities for prosecution.
Disciplinary action against employees or students will be initiated in
accord with the Washington Administrative Code, applicable contract provisions,
and College policy.
Health Risks -- The following nonexclusive list of health risks have been identified
with the use and abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol: memory loss; depression; fetal alcohol syndrome; problem
pregnancy; sclerosis; circulatory problems; insomnia; heart failure;
respiratory arrest; cardiac arrest; seizures; coma; anxiety; paranoia;
irritability; fatigue; mental illness; death.
Available
Assistance Treatment Programs --
The College recognizes drug and alcohol dependency and/or the abuse of drugs and alcohol to be a major health problem, as well as a safety and security problem. Many resources are available to students seeking assistance with such problems. The College counseling center and the Human Resources Office can provide referrals.
Employees may take advantage of these services as well as the Washington State Employee Assistance Program and their health insurance plan, if appropriate. The Employee Assistance Program
(EAP), available statewide to all state employees, has offices in Seattle, Olympia and Spokane. The Seattle number is 206-281-6315. More information on EAP and the phone numbers and locations of other offices can be found through the EAP web site at
http://www.dop.wa.gov/Employees/EmployeeAssistanceProgram/ContactEAP.htm
ORIGINAL SIGNED ON OCTOBER 10, 2002
Michael
J. Allan, Chair
Highline
Community College
Board
of Trustees
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APPROVED
BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER 10, 2002