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POL 04.25.01 - Drug and Alcohol Policy | The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
UNCP Home About UNC Pembroke Administration Policies and Regulations Official Policies POL 04.25.01 - Drug and Alcohol Policy
First Issued: 1988.
Revised: August 21, 2012.
Last Revised: December 14, 2012.
N.C. General Statute §18B-302 - Sale To or Purchase By Underage Persons
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Policies - Discipline, Appeals and Grievances
N.C. General Statute §90-88 - Controlled Substances Act
N.C. General Statute §90-89 - Schedule I, Controlled Substances
N.C. General Statute §90-90 - Schedule II
N.C. General Statute §90-91 - Schedule III
N.C. General Statute §90-94 - Schedule VI
N.C. General Statute §14-35 - Hazing; Definition and Punishment
20 US Code §1092 (f) - Institutional and Financial Assistance Information for Students
1.2 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (the “university” or “UNCP”) is dedicated to providing a work, study, and recreational environment that does not include illegal drugs, abuse of prescription medications, or excessive use of alcohol. All students, staff, faculty, and guests are viewed by the university as individually responsible and legally accountable for their actions. The illegal possession, sale or use of drugs, including alcohol, adversely affects the academic community. Toward that end, the university notifies in writing, the parents of students under the age of 21 of such offenses.
1.3 In addition, students should be aware that the UNCP Student Code of Conduct extends to any student whose conduct on or off campus becomes unsatisfactory and is determined to have a detrimental impact on the mission of the university. Students whose behavior off campus requires the involvement of law enforcement or other authorities may be subject to appropriate judicial sanctions from the university. This behavior includes being intoxicated in public, displaying alcohol, driving under the influence, or illegally possessing or using alcohol, or providing alcohol to students under the legal age. Manufacturing, selling, using, or possessing narcotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana, sedatives, tranquilizers, hallucinogens, and/or other known drugs, and/or chemicals is included in this code, as is buying, selling, possessing, or using any kind of drug paraphernalia or counterfeit drugs.
2.2 Committee on Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
2.2.1 The CSAP is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary team of campus and community professionals as well as students that provides informed guidance and advises the university community with coordinated drug-related education, prevention, and intervention services. The term “drugs” includes both legal drugs (i.e., alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nicotine, caffeine, etc.) and illegal drugs as covered by the Controlled Substance Act. CSAP defines itself as an advisory board for the prevention, intervention, and education policies and activities concerning the use and/or abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. A staff member of the Counseling and Testing Center serves as chairperson of CSAP. CSAP activities encourage individuals to:
2.3.1. Division of Student Affairs provides the following:
2.3.1.a. annual notification to all enrolled students of the consequences of drug use and/or abuse;
2.3.1.f. Living/Learning programs in the residence halls;
2.3.1.g. observance of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week;
2.3.1.l. support groups and drug awareness workshops;
2.3.1.m. drug education and assessment for student violators of this drug policy; and
2.3.1.n. a biennial review of the drug and alcohol prevention program to:
2.3.2.c. academic credit courses in wellness and fitness; and
2.3.2.d. a wellness committee to promote healthy choices.
2.3.3 Division of Business Affairs provides the following:
3.1 Individuals who suspect they may have a drug or alcohol problem are encouraged to seek help through the CTC or EAP before the problem affects their academic performance, work performance, or conduct. Anyone reporting to class/work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs or using alcohol or illegal drugs on the job may be suspended or dismissed without warning. In addition to disciplinary action by the university, violation of the university’s drug-free policy may be cause for criminal prosecution by government or law enforcement agencies.
3.2 The illegal possession, sale, or use of drugs, including alcohol, will not be tolerated at the university. Violation will result in sanctions which may include dismissal from employment and the termination of student status (suspension or expulsion). The university may impose sanctions if it is proven by a preponderance of evidence that a violation has occurred. Students, faculty and staff are subject to federal, state, and local laws as well as university rules and regulations. Members of the university community are not entitled to greater immunities or privileges before the law than those enjoyed by other citizens generally. Although the university reserves the right to impose more severe sanctions for any violation of its Drug and Alcohol Policy as circumstances may warrant, the minimum penalties that may be imposed for particular offenses are set out herein below.
3.3 Alcohol Possession and/or Consumption Regulations for UNCP Students and Employees.
3.3.3 Students aged 21 years and older are permitted to possess and consume alcohol while tailgating in designated areas or parking lots prior to UNCP football games.
3.3.4 Student possession and/or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited at any location except as indicated in section 3.3.2 and 3.3.3 of this drug policy.
3.3.7 In an effort to create sanctions for the violations to the university alcohol and drug policy that reflect UNCP’s commitment to reduce underage and high-risk drinking and adherence to N.C. General Statute §18B-302, the following will be enforced on a case-by-case basis. Minimum sanctions against students for underage consumption or possession/public display of alcohol:
3.3.8.a. 1st Offense. Offenders will participate in a drug education and/or counseling program at their cost (currently $100.00);
3.3.8.b. 2nd Offense. Offenders will participate in additional drug counseling and assessment and follow all counseling recommendations. Offenders will pay the fee for this program (currently $100.00) and be placed on conduct probation for a term to be determined by the judicial process; and
3.3.9 It is against the law for anyone to sell or give any alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one (21) years of age or to aid or abet such a person in selling, purchasing, or possessing any alcoholic beverage. Any person under 21years old who aids or abets an underage person in violating this law may be fined $500, imprisoned for 6 months, or both. Any person 21 years or older who aids or abets an underage person to violate this law may be fined $2000, imprisoned for 2 years, or both (General Statute §18B-302). It is the policy of the university to cooperate with local law enforcement who may be investigating incidents where violations of this law have been committed on and off campus. Minimum sanctions for students over 21 who provide alcohol to minors:
3.3.9.a. Offenders will participate in a drug education and/or counseling program at their cost (currently $100.00). This program will focus on alcohol laws, responsible service practices, and social host liability laws;
3.4 Social Host Liability Law
3.4.1 In addition to the substantial criminal penalties for furnishing alcohol to an underage person and/or helping an underage person obtain alcohol, individuals and student groups serving alcohol to friends or guests should be aware that if:
3.4.1.b. the server knew that person would shortly thereafter drive an automobile, a jury could conclude some injury could result from the negligent conduct.
3.4.2 This means that, if someone is injured by a drunk driver and sues the person(s) who served the driver alcohol, a jury might find that the server(s) were partly responsible for the injuries and order the server(s) to pay substantial damages to the injured person or his/her estate. Significant personal consequences could result to the host or provider of the alcohol. The above information is not intended as legal advice. If uncertain about this issue, contact a private attorney.
3.5 Excessive and/or Harmful Use of Alcohol
3.5.1 Substance abuse, especially alcohol abuse, is a significant problem on university campuses. The university strives to create a healthy academic and social environment that states high-risk or underage drinking will not be tolerated. Excessive and/or harmful use of alcohol is any abuse of alcoholic beverages, as determined on a case-by-case basis by the director of student conduct. Examples of excessive and/or harmful use of alcohol include, but are not limited to:
3.6.2 For a first offense involving the illegal possession or use of any controlled substance identified in Schedule I, N.C. General Statute §90-89, or Schedule II, N.C. General Statute §90-90, (including, but not limited to, heroin, mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide, opium, cocaine, amphetamine, methaqualone), the minimum penalty shall be suspension from enrollment and from employment for a period of at least one semester or its equivalent. Employees subject to the State Personnel Act are governed by regulations of the State Personnel Commission. Minimum penalties for this offense exceeds the maximum period of suspension without pay that is permitted by the State Personnel Commission regulations, so the penalty for a first offense for employees subject to the State Personnel Act is discharge from employment.
3.6.3 Students who receive an offense involving the illegal possession or use of any controlled substance identified in Schedules III through VI, N.C. General Statutes §90-91 through 90-94, (including, but not limited to, marijuana, rohypnol, phenobarbital, codeine) and/or the possession of drug paraphernalia, the minimum penalty shall be:
3.6.7 Penalties for employees who violate any applicable laws or university policies regarding illegal possession or use of any controlled substance identified in Schedules III through VI, N.C. General Statutes §90-91 through 90-94, (including, but not limited to, marijuana, rohypnol, phenobarbital, codeine) and/or the possession of drug paraphernalia will be determined on a case-by-case basis and will cover the entire range of penalties available to the university as an employer, including but not limited to, probation, suspension, and discharge from employment. If an unexpired balance of the prescribed period of probation for an employee subject to the State Personnel Act exceeds the maximum period of suspension without pay permitted by the State Personnel Commission regulations, that employee shall be discharged.
3.7 Trafficking in Illegal Drugs for UNCP Students, Staff, and Faculty
3.7.1 For the illegal manufacture, sale or delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture, sale or deliver, any controlled substance identified in Schedule I, N.C. General Statutes §90-89 or Schedule II, N.C. General Statutes §90-90 (including, but not limited to, heroin, mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide, opium, cocaine, amphetamine, methaqualone), any student shall be expelled and any employee shall be terminated.
3.7.2 For a first offense involving the illegal manufacture, sale or delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture, sale or deliver, any controlled substance identified in Schedules III through VI, N.C. General Statutes §90-91 through 90-94, (including, but not limited to, marijuana, rohypnol, phenobarbital, codeine), the minimum penalty shall be suspension from enrollment or employment for a period of at least one semester or its equivalent. Employees subject to the State Personnel Act are governed by regulations of the State Personnel Commission. Minimum penalties for this first offense exceed the maximum period of suspension without pay that is permitted by the State Personnel Commission regulations; so, the penalty for a first offense for employees subject to the State Personnel Act is discharge from employment.
3.9 Hazing for UNCP Students and Student Groups
3.9.1 The N. C. General Statute §14-35 defines hazing as follows: “to subject another student to physical injury as part of an initiation, or as a prerequisite to membership, into any organized school group.”
3.10 Suspension Pending Final Disposition
3.10.1 A student, faculty member, administrator, or other employee charged with a violation of this policy may be suspended from enrollment and employment before initiation or completion of regular disciplinary proceedings if, assuming the truth of the charges, the chancellor or his/her designee concludes that the person’s continued presence would constitute a clear and immediate danger to the health or welfare of any member of the university community. When a suspension is imposed, an appropriate hearing of the charges against the person suspended shall be held as promptly as possible.
3.11 Process for Imposition of Penalties
3.11.1 Students, faculty, and staff are subject to all local, state, and federal laws relating to drug use and possession. Action on the part of the university is based upon its right to carry out its appropriate mission and is not designed to be merely punitive. University action is not dependent upon and does not preclude criminal or civil action in the courts.
3.12 Policy Implementation and Reporting
3.12.1 All drug and alcohol violations on the UNCP campus are reported via the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act [20 US Code 1092 (f)] (CACSA), required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The report is compiled in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, The Handbook for Campus Crime Reporting, Washington, DC, 2005, and is completed by Campus Police.