Course Catalog (2009-2010)
2009-2010 Course Catalog: Appendix O
Appendix O
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Policy
As a part of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, campuses are asked to provide students and employees with information on campus rules and regulations pertaining to alcohol and other drugs, the health and social effects, legal sanctions and counseling and treatment programs available.
Standards of Conduct — The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and illegal drugs is prohibited; a violation of any such prohibition will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or expulsion of students.
The TMCC president has the authority to designate the time and place for special events where alcoholic beverages may be served on the TMCC campus to persons 21-years-old or over. Except as provided above, the storage, possession or use of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on TMCC-owned or supervised property.
Any student or employee who exhibits offensive behavior on TMCC-owned or supervised property while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs shall be subject to disciplinary action (NSHE Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 20).
Legal Sanctions — Any act prohibited by local, state or federal law which occurs on TMCC premises or at a TMCC-sponsored function on or off such premises shall constitute cause for discipline which, for students, can include a warning, reprimand, restitution, probation, suspension or expulsion. Sanctions against employees can include any of the above in addition to termination of employment.
It is the policy of the State of Nevada, with respect to employees of state agencies, that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance in the workplace is prohibited. Any employee who violates this policy is subject to disciplinary action which may include termination of employment. The specifics of the policy are addressed in Chapter 453 of the Revised Statutes of Nevada, Nevada Administrative Code 284.650.
Federal penalties for trafficking in methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, PCP, LSD, fentanyl, marijuana and hashish include imprisonment for five years to life and fines of up to $8 million. Federal penalties for illegal possession of a controlled substance include imprisonment for one year to 20 years and fines of up to $250,000.
See "Health Risks Associated with Drug Abuse" and "Drug Abuse Services and Programs" on page F-19.