Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act

Cascadia Community College complies with the reporting requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of Amendments of 1989 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act of 1998.
 

In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act (EDGAR 34 CFR, Part 86), Cascadia annually distributes the following information to students and staff:

• Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on school property or as part of school activities
• Cascadia’s Student Code of Conduct Washington Administrative Code WAC 132Z-115-090, (10) prohibits students from “The possession, use, sale, or distribution of any alcoholic beverage or illegal drug on the college campus; or while attending a college-sponsored event on non-college property”
• Administrative Procedure 6.3.110.08 prohibits employees from manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or using a controlled substance
• Cascadia maintains a referral list of agencies and individuals providing support services to students struggling with drug and/or alcohol use/abuse. Such referrals can be accessed by contacting the Kodiak Corner front counter at (425) 352-8860.
• A description of the applicable legal sanctions and disciplinary actions
• Cascadia’s Student Code of Conduct (WAC 132Z-115-070) states that “Students may be accountable both to civil authorities and to the college for acts that constitute violations of law and of this code. Disciplinary action at the college will normally proceed during the pendency of criminal proceedings and will not be subject to challenge on the ground that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced.” Aside from any criminal proceedings, the college may impose sanctions ranging from a verbal warning to dismissal, as outlined in WAC 132Z-115-120, (4).
• Administrative procedure 6.3.110.08 outlines the sanctions for employees found to have violated provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act. The policy reads, “Violation of this policy will be reason for disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, or for mandatory evaluation treatment for substance abuse.”
• A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation/re-entry programs
• Administrative procedure 6.3.110.08 states that “Cascadia Community College recognizes drug use and/or dependency to be a health, safety, and security problem,” and offers employees assistance through the State Employee Advisory Services and/or employee medical insurance plans