Section 3358:11-3-01 - Drug-free school and alcohol prevention policy(A) Purpose. To support and be in compliance with the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988. Owens community college is a drug-free institution. Accordingly, unlawful activities are prohibited, which include but are not limited to: the possession, use, manufacture, distribution and/or dispensation of a controlled substance on college-owned or college-controlled property.(B) Discipline. (1) As referenced in the procedures for rule 3358:11-3-11 of the Administrative Code (student conduct), conduct involving prohibited activities shall be subject to disciplinary or remedial action, which may depend on a variety of factors..(2) Prohibited conduct, includes: (a) The use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of narcotics, or other controlled substances, and/or related paraphernalia except as expressly permitted by law.(b) The use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly permitted by College regulations), public intoxication, or any violation. Alcoholic beverages may not, in any circumstance, be used by, possessed by, or distributed to any person under twenty-one years of age.(3) The college will impose appropriate sanctions on students, up to and including expulsion and referral for prosecution, for violation of this standard of conduct. (C) Application. This rule applies to all campuses, satellite locations and property owned or controlled by the college and includes college vehicles and buses.(D) Drug and alcohol abuse prevention program resources. The college provides drug and alcohol abuse prevention program resources regarding the use of drugs and alcohol and the dangers associated with such use.(1) The college counseling services offers free consultation, assessments, and linkage to community resources for students.(2) Drug awareness and alcohol prevention information is made available to students.(E) The chief student affairs officer or designee will initiate a biennial review of the drug and alcohol prevention program to determine the effectiveness of the drug and alcohol abuse prevention program.(F) Implementation. The chief student affairs officer or designee will implement procedures, guidelines, and forms, which are consistent with the provisions of this rule. Ohio Admin. Code 3358:11-3-01
Effective: 2/12/2021
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3358.08
Rule Amplifies: 3358.08
Prior Effective Dates: 03/07/2002, 08/13/2016, 02/17/2018