Equal Opportunity Policy Nicholls State University assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status and veterans' status in the admission to, participation or employment in any of the programs and activities operated by the University. NSU Policy Regarding the Use and Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs Nicholls State University strives to create an environment which promotes and reinforces healthy, responsible living, within the context of its educational mission. To this end, and because of the risks to the health and safety of the individual and community, the University is opposed to the use and abuse of alcohol and any other drug for any purpose other than legitimate use. The University is committed to upholding all local, state, and federal laws concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and will support efforts in the campus community to confront violations of these laws. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to take full responsibility for their own choices and behavior.
Abstinence is encouraged and respected in all circumstances.
Activities and functions without the consumption of alcohol are to be promoted. The University permits the consumption of alcohol on campus by persons of legal age and has published specific regulations to this effect. Heavy consumption of alcohol and all drugs is to be discouraged. Assistance for alcohol and drug abusers is to be provided through education, counseling, and referral. In conjunction with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, all employees are notified that the illegal use, possession, dispensation, distribution, manufacture or sale of controlled substances is prohibited when on official state business, whether on duty or on call for duty, on or off the work site.