This section provides an overview of the College s policy regarding students and employees use of drugs and alcohol. For additional information, students should refer to The Navigator or contact the Student Development Office, and employees should contact the Human Resources Office. Amend ments of 1989 require an institution of higher education to certify to the U.S. Department of Education that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees and students in order to remain eligible for federal financial assistance of any kind. Palm Beach Atlantic College acknowledges the problem of substance abuse in our society and perceives this problem as a serious threat to employees and students. It is the College s further intent to comply in every respect with the Drug- Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989.
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The College is opposed to the use of controlled sub stances, including but not limited to hallucinogenic drugs, amphet amines, barbiturates, cocaine and its derivatives, narcotics, and any others controlled by legal authorities. The term substance abuse, as used in this policy, also refers to the consumption of alcohol in such quantities that an employee or student is unable to perform work in a safe and productive manner. The use or distribution of alcohol by students or employees on college-owned property or as part of Palm Beach Atlantic College activities is prohibited. The College expects all employees to report to work free of the influence of controlled substances and, at all times during the performance of their duties, to refrain from use of controlled substances, and to obey related laws established and enforced by legal authorities. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.