A student is subject to discipline for prohibited conduct that occurs while participating in off-campus activities sponsored by a component institution including field trips, internships, rotations or clinical assignments. A student who receives suspension as a disciplinary measure is subject to further disciplinary action for prohibited conduct that takes place on campus during the period of suspension. Since many illicit drugs are manufactured and sold illegally, their contact varies and may contain especially harmful ingredients or amounts. Despite the type of drug or alcohol used, a perceived need for the continued use is likely to follow, resulting in dependence. The acquisition of these substances becomes the privacy focus of the drug-dependent individual and often results in reduced job performance, and jeopardizes family and other interpersonal relationships.
Criminal behavior is frequently the means for financing a drug habit.
Drug and alcohol abuse counseling and referral are available to employees, students and their families.