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Policy N6 
Policy Name: Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
Responsibility for Maintenance: Student Development, Campus Safety and Security

Date of most recent changes: April 16, 2012

I. Policy Statement  

The abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs are not only harmful to the user but to an educational environment. OCC is committed to creating an atmosphere which supports the academic success and health of our students.

II. Reason for Policy  

This policy shall govern the conduct of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the campus including vendors and contractors. This policy shall also apply to conduct at College sponsored events held at off campus locations including but not limited to campus activities, school sponsored trips, school sponsored study abroad programs and school sponsored social events. The Student Conduct and Disciplinary Policy N5 specifically prohibit the use of illicit drugs and this policy is available on the OCC Student website.   

III. Applicability of the Policy  

All members of the College community should be familiar with this policy. 

IV. Related Documents  

• Onondaga Community College Policy N5 Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
• Onondaga Community College Student Handbook
• Onondaga Community College Employee Handbook
• Onondaga Community College The Keys to Residence Life  
• New York State Penal Law, Article 220, 221 

V. Contacts  

VI. Definitions 

VII. Procedures   

Alcohol is prohibited on campus except in the case of approved events where the sale and service of alcohol is being conducted by the College and/or an affiliated organization in accordance with State Law.

Prohibited Behaviors Involving Alcohol:

1. Use, sale/distribution of, or possession of alcohol outside of approved events where the sale and service of alcohol is being conducted by the College and/or an affiliated organization in accordance with State Law.
2. Use, display, or possession of any paraphernalia associated with alcohol.
3. Use of alcohol that leads to impairment which causes disorderly, destructive, or violent behavior to self or community.
4. Consumption, being under the influence of, display, sale/distribution, or possession of alcohol under the legal age of 21.
5. Forcing/inducing another individual or participating in an effort to force/induce another individual to ingest alcohol for any reason.
6. Obtaining or providing alcohol to a person who is not of legal age to consume or possess alcohol.
7. The use, display, or possession of any paraphernalia that is associated with alcohol, or is used or altered to be used for the purpose of consuming alcohol.

Prohibited Behaviors Involving Unlawful Drugs, Controlled Substances, and other Synthetic Materials

1. Use, display, or possession of any paraphernalia associated with unlawful drugs and/or controlled substances, or is used or altered to be used for the consumption of unlawful drugs and/or controlled substances and or synthetic materials. 
2. Consumption, being under the influence of, display, sale/distribution, or possession of any unlawful drugs and/or controlled substances and/or synthetic materials.
3. Possession, consumption, being under the influence of, or distribution of “look alike drugs” or synthetic materials that are either not intended for human consumption or used to elicit effects similar to an illegal drug or a substance or drug being used for an unintended purpose (i.e. synthetic cannabis, herbal incense, herbal smoking blends, Whip-it and other similar products).
4. Forcing/inducing another individual or participating in an effort to force/induce another individual to ingest drugs, “look-alike drugs,” synthetic materials, or other substances for any reason.

The OCC Student Conduct and Disciplinary Policy N5 specifically prohibit the use, possession, consumption, transfer, being under the influence of or in the presence of illicit drugs and alcohol. These regulations are available online on the OCC Student website.   In addition, there are mandatory sanctions for violations of the Alcohol and Drug Policies, which are also available on the OCC Student website. 

Statement on Self-Reporting and Bystander Intervention (Good Samaritan)  

Onondaga Community College students are expected to be aware of their health and safety and to be active bystanders who help fellow students when their health and safety is in danger. When a person’s health or safety is threatened due to consumption of alcohol, unlawful drugs, controlled substances and/or other synthetic materials immediate actions should be taken. This could include alerting medical personnel, Campus Safety, or an appropriate college official.

In all cases, the incident will be documented. When determining the appropriate response in the conduct process, the Office of Judicial Affairs will consider actions taken by any student who seeks assistance on their own behalf or the behalf of another student experiencing a medical emergency related to consumption of alcohol, unlawful drugs, controlled substances and/or other synthetic materials. In some cases disciplinary sanctions may be reduced. This practice does not preclude action by Campus Safety or other legal authorities. 

VIII. Forms/Online Processes 

Not applicable

Approved by the Board of Trustees June 1, 2010

Updated and approve by the President April 16, 2012