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The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (the “Acts”) require colleges to publish their policies regarding the possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students or employees on campus. Southside Virginia Community College’s policies regarding these matters are published annually in our student and employee handbooks. You may view the entire report at https://southside.edu/policies.
Alcohol Policy
In Virginia, people under 21 years of age may not possess, buy or use alcoholic beverages of any kind. The research in higher education demonstrates that alcohol can have negative impacts on students’ academic study environment and can increase incidents of vandalism, violence and sexual assaults on college and university campuses. Therefore, the possession, use or distribution of alcoholic beverages (or powdered or crystalline alcohol) on campus is not permitted. Students who violate the College substance abuse policy or local, state or federal laws regarding alcoholic beverages, including underage possession, and any student found behaving in an inappropriate, rowdy, destructive or unsafe manner on campus while under the influence of alcohol will be found in violation of the College’s alcohol policy and subject to College disciplinary action, criminal prosecution, fine and/or imprisonment.
The College expects students to use good decision making with alcohol use and not engage in behavior that will negatively impact his or her educational and personal goals. Any student found behaving in an inappropriate, rowdy, destructive or unsafe manner on campus while under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be found in violation of the College’s substance abuse policy.
Situations where alcohol is found on campus (or evidence indicating on-campus use of alcohol) will constitute a violation of the College’s substance abuse policy. Additionally, alcohol or alcohol containers found under circumstances that implicate a student’s possession or use of alcohol on campus will constitute a violation of the College’s substance abuse policy.
Substance Abuse Policy
Southside Virginia Community College is committed to providing a drug-free environment on campus. As such, drug canine assisted searches may occur on and throughout the campuses from time to time to maintain a drug free environment. In compliance with this commitment, the possession, selling, usage, manufacture, give away, or other distribution of illegal or controlled substances are prohibited by students or employees. This policy is binding while on campus, attending a college sponsored off-campus class or event, or while serving as a representative of the college at off-campus meetings. In addition to criminal penalties, violation of school policies may result in disciplinary action by the college, including suspension or dismissal. Procedures for disciplinary action are found outlined in the Student Conduct Policy & Disciplinary Procedures. Those students, employees, and community members who are seeking help with an alcohol or substance abuse problem should seek further assistance with the college’s Student Success Team, the local Health Department, or other community agencies.
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