Northeast Community College standards of conduct clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and the possession, use or sale of alcohol by students and employees on its property or as part of any of its officially recognized activities.* The laws of the State of Nebraska pertaining to the possession and use of illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages on public property shall be followed. Specifically, this means that it is a violation of the drug and alcohol policy for students or employees to purchase, manufacture, possess, consume, or sell such items on the campus.

Student and employee violations of the standards as stated in the above paragraph shall result in any one of a combination of the following disciplinary sanctions:

• Warning
• Disciplinary probation
• Suspension/termination
• Referral to an appropriate drug/alcohol treatment program
• Referral to law enforcement agencies
• Any other action considered necessary by college officials.

Definitions and accompanying procedures of these sanctions pertaining to students can be found in the Student Code of Conduct/Policies and Procedures pertaining to employees are included in the General Staff Handbook and Instructional Services Handbook. The Vice President of Student Services should be notified of any violations by students. The Director of Human Resources should be notified of any violations by faculty and staff.

Students and employees accused of violating the drug/ alcohol policy as established shall have the right to:

1. a hearing before the Grievance Committee, and
2. access to appeals as defined within the college policies and procedures.

*Northeast Community College Area Board of Governors policies: Codes: 2074, 2076, and 5051.

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