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Alcohol and Drug Information,
Violations and Sanctions
Hood College complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989, Campus Law 101-226. This law requires that, as a condition for receiving federal funds, Hood College must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use and/or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.
In accordance with the mandates of federal, state, and local legislation, the manufacture, distribution, possession or use of illicit drugs, and the unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol on Hood College property—or as part of any of its activities—is prohibited.
Substance abuse is one of our primary concerns relative to the health and welfare of members of the Hood College community and we hope the following information is helpful to all who need assistance. All members of the academic community—students, faculty and staff—share the responsibility for protecting the Hood College environment and all are expected to exemplify high standards of professional and personal conduct. The illegal or abusive use of drugs or alcohol by members of the Hood College community adversely affects the educational environment. Hood College is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is free of illegal drug use and alcohol abuse.
Hood College utilizes educational strategies as its major approach to this problem. Everyone should be aware, however, that any member of the College community who uses illegal drugs or abuses any drug, including alcohol, may be subject to prosecution and punishment by the civil authorities and to disciplinary proceedings by the College.
Individuals who are using drugs should stop. This policy does NOT punish people who seek rehabilitation. All information provided by people who voluntarily avail themselves of drug or alcohol counseling or rehabilitation services will be confidential. It will NOT be used against the individual.
For Faculty and Staff
The EAP (Employee Assistance Program) includes confidential counseling and referral services available to all employees who seek assistance in resolving problems such as alcohol or drug abuse. Drug and alcohol counseling are only a portion of the services provided. For further information, contact Human Resources at ext. 3592.Students, faculty and staff are responsible, as citizens, for knowing about and complying with the provisions of federal, state and local laws regarding illegal substances. The criminal penalties for certain drug-related offenses may involve any number of court ordered sanctions up to and including incarceration. Any member of the College community who violates the law may be subject both to prosecution and punishment by the civil authorities, and also to disciplinary proceedings by the College.
The College will initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student, faculty or staff member when the alleged conduct is deemed a violation of College policies and procedures. Sanctions may include education, counseling, dismissal from College housing and/or up to automatic dismissal from the College.
As provided by federal law and regulations, employees participating in a grant-supported activity, who are convicted of a criminal drug offense involving a violation in the workplace, must notify the College within five (5) days after such conviction and are subject to appropriate action by the College. The action may require participation in an approved rehabilitation program or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Students enrolling at Hood under Title IV eligibility are also required to report drug convictions to the College and must understand that they will lose Title IV eligibility due to a drug conviction. Questions concerning Hood College’s alcohol and drug policy and its provisions should be directed to:
- Wellness Center ext. 3439
- Office of Dean of Student ext. 3573
- Department of Human Resources ext. 3592
- Office of the Associate Dean of Students ext. 3577