I. Policy Goal

California State University, Dominguez Hills has a responsibility to maintain an educational environment conducive to academic achievement. The prohibition of illicit drugs helps to assure students, faculty and staff that the University is exercising this responsibility.

II. Policy Statement

The unlawful manufacture, distribution (by either sale or gift), dispensing, possession or use of alcohol or a controlled substance is prohibited anywhere on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills. Actions that will be taken against those who violate this prohibition are delineated elsewhere in this policy.

For the purpose of this policy the term controlled substance has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) and includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, cocaine derivatives, heroin, "crack," amphetamines, barbiturates, LSD, PCP, and substances typically known as "designer drugs" such as "ecstasy" or "eve." Possession of paraphernalia associated with the illegal use, possession, or manufacture of a control substance is also prohibited. The illicit use of alcohol is also included in this policy.

III. Authority

The President has designated the Vice President for Student Affairs to act in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of this policy with regard to students; the Vice President, Academic Affairs to act in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of this policy with regard to faculty; and the Vice President for Administration to act in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of this policy for all other employees. In all cases of alleged violations of this policy the Chief, State University Police will be contacted.

IV. Disciplinary Actions and Penalties

Disciplinary action imposed by the University will not be in lieu of penalty, fines or imprisonment imposed through the legal system.

Disciplinary action for students, which may include penalties up to and including expulsion, will comply with procedures established in Executive Order 628 and outlined in the Students’ Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities.

For employees, appropriate personnel action will be taken within 30 days, and may include penalties up to and including termination. Disciplinary action for employees will be conducted in accordance with current collective bargaining agreements and HEERA procedures.

                    V. Dissemination

Under this policy, there will be an annual distribution of the following information to each student and employee:

A. A statement of standards of conduct that clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students and employees on CSUDH property.

B. A description off the applicable legal sanctions under local, State, and Federal law for unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;

C. A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol;

D. A description of drug and alcohol counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs available to students and employees;

E. A clear statement that this institution will impose sanctions on students and employees and a description of these sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution for violations of the standards of conduct.

All new employees will be notified of this policy at the time of employment as well as annually.

VI. Evaluation

                   A biennial review of this policy and related programs will be conducted to:

A. Determine its effectiveness and implement changes to programs if they are needed; and

B.  Ensure that the policy and its disciplinary processes and sanctions required by paragraph IV are consistently enforced.

 

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