Policy Title:  Alcohol and Controlled Substance Free Campus

Policy Number:  2.18

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Purpose:

Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing its employees and students with a safe and healthy working and learning environment. In compliance with the federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA), the Eastern Wyoming College Board of Trustees prohibits the unlawful manufacture, dispensation, possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance (alcohol and other drug, aka AOD) of any kind and in any amount. These prohibitions cover any individual’s actions that are part of any college activities, including those occurring while on college property or in the conduct of college business away from the campus.

 

Definitions:  Controlled Substance(s): Means a drug or other substance identified under Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)).

 

  • AOD: Alcohol and Other Drug
  • DFSCA: Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

 

In addition, the Board prohibits smoking in all EWC buildings, structures, or vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the college, including covered walkways, temporary enclosed structures, trailers, and tents. Smoking includes, but is not limited to, the carrying or holding of any lit or ignited pipe, cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette, or any other lit or battery-operated smoking equipment or device; or the igniting, inhaling, or exhaling from a pipe, cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette, or any other smoking equipment or device.

 

Eastern Wyoming College will at a minimum be compliant with all federal, and state and local laws and regulations. The Board requires the College to create a procedure and publish biennially a report that demonstrates compliance with the DFSCA. Failure to comply with the law may result in the loss of all federal funds.

 

References:

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226; EDGAR Title 34, Subtitle A Part 84; Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812 (c)); www.dea.gov/drug-information/csa

 

 

Original Adoption Date: 8/13/24

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