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Alcohol, Drugs, and Pregnancy
Notification to Students from Dean of Students
Dear Fort Scott Community College Student,
U.S. Department of Education regulations require this ANNUAL NOTIFICATION to all students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review this important material.
Standards of Conduct
Fort Scott Community College supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. No alcoholic or cereal malt beverages and/or illegal drugs shall be allowed on the campus or at school-sponsored functions. Smoking and smokeless tobacco are not permitted in college facilities nor in college vehicles. Students and employees are expected to abide by all applicable alcohol and drug laws, and to abstain from use of alcohol and illegal drugs while on campus and during school-sponsored activities, unless its use is in accordance with Board Policy “Exemption from Alcoholic Beverage Policy”.
Applicable Legal Sanctions
Local, state, and federal laws relate to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. These laws govern such issues as: public drunkenness; purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of alcohol by a minor; selling or furnishing alcohol to minors; manufacturing, selling, or carrying a false ID; driving under the influence; and, illegal trafficking and possession of controlled substances. Penalties for violation of alcohol and drug laws can include fines, court costs, diversion costs, treatment costs, community service, loss of driver’s license, and jail time. Health Risks Associated with the Abuse of Alcohol or Use of Illicit Drugs. The consumption of alcohol and drugs of any level may have serious risks, such as altered mood (anxiety, apathy, paranoia, psychosis); altered behavior (impaired coordination); sleep disorders, addiction, altered breathing and heart rate; communication of infectious disease; distorted senses; unconsciousness leading to coma; and permanent damage to the liver, heart and central nervous system leading to death.
Drug and Alcohol Programs
All students are eligible for basic assessment and/or referral by the Dean of Students, The Director of Student Life, or the Head Athletic Trainer. These individuals can be contacted at the following numbers:
VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students
ext. 3500 vanessap@fortscott.edu or (620) 719-6943
Director of Student Life, ext. 3526 alyssam@fortscott.edu
Head Athletic Trainer, ext. 7050 cierrab@fortscott.edu
Disciplinary Sanctions
Fort Scott Community College will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees for violations of these standards of conduct. Sanctions may include fines, suspension, counseling, verbal warning, Performance Improvement Plan, expulsion or termination of employment as provided in the Student Code of Conduct or the Employee Conduct and Discipline procedures, and may include referral for prosecution.
Confidentiality, Questions or Comments
All information received by Fort Scott Community College through the drug-free program is confidential. Access to this information is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and College policies. Any questions or comments regarding this notification may be directed to Vanessa Poyner, VP of Student Affairs vanessap@fortscott.edu (620) 223-2700 ext. 3500.
To obtain a hard copy of the FSCC Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Procedure please contact Vanessa Poyner.
Respectfully,
Vanessa Poyner, VP of Student Affairs
Notification to FSCC Employees
Dear Fort Scott Community College Employees,
U.S. Department of Education regulations require this ANNUAL NOTIFICATION to all students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review this important material.
Standards of Conduct
FSCC supports and endorses the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989. No alcoholic or cereal malt beverages and/or illegal drugs shall be allowed on the campus or at school-sponsored functions. Smoking and smokeless tobacco are not permitted in college facilities nor in college vehicles. Students and employees are expected to abide by all applicable alcohol and drug laws, and to abstain from use of alcohol and illegal drugs while on campus and during school-sponsored activities, unless its use is in accordance with the Exemption from Alcoholic Beverage Policy as stated in the Fort Scott Community College Board Policy.
Applicable Legal Sanctions
Local, state, and federal laws relate to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. These laws govern such issues as: public drunkenness; purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of alcohol by a minor; selling or furnishing alcohol to minors; manufacturing, selling, or carrying a false ID; driving under the influence; and, illegal trafficking and possession of controlled substances. Penalties for violation of alcohol and drug laws can include fines, court costs, diversion costs, treatment costs, community service, loss of driver’s license, and jail time.
Health Risks Associated with the Abuse of Alcohol or Use of Illicit Drugs
The consumption of alcohol and drugs of any level may have serious risks, such as altered mood (anxiety, apathy, paranoia, psychosis); altered behavior (impaired coordination); sleep disorders, addiction, altered breathing and heart rate; communication of infectious disease; distorted senses; unconsciousness leading to coma; and permanent damage to the liver, heart and central nervous system leading to death.
Drug and Alcohol Programs
All students are eligible for basic assessment and/or referral by the Dean of Students, The Director of Student Life, or the Head Athletic Trainer. These individuals can be contacted at the following numbers:
Dean of Students, ext. 3500 vanessap@fortscott.edu or (620) 719-6943
Director of Student Life, ext. 3526 alyssam@fortscott.edu
Head Athletic Trainer, ext. 7050 conorc@fortscott.edu
Employees who choose to contact the Director of Human Resources regarding substance-related issues are eligible for consultation and referral. Referral to other treatment providers can be found at 800-662-HELP, or at http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov.
Disciplinary Sanctions
Fort Scott Community College may impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees for violations of these standards of conduct. Sanctions will include fines, suspension, counseling, verbal warning, Performance Improvement Plan, expulsion or termination of employment as provided in the Student Code of Conduct or the Employee Conduct and Discipline procedures, and may include referral for prosecution.
Confidentiality, Questions or Comments
All information received by Fort Scott Community College through the drug-free program is confidential. Access to this information is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and College policies. Any questions or comments regarding this notification may be directed to Juley McDaniel, Director of Human Resources, at ext. 5201or at juleym@fortscott.edu. For additional information, please see Board Policy 2013.pdf. To obtain a hard copy, contact juleym@fortscott.edu.
Respectfully,
Juley McDaniel, Director of Human Resources
FSCC Biennial Review
National Drug & Alcohol Treatment Referral Service:
Dial 1-800-662-HELP for Treatment Locator
Website: http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Narcotics Anonymous: http://www.na.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous: http://www.aa.org/
Annual Safety Report
Emergency Action Plan
Registered Sex Offender Notification
Missing Persons Procedure
Fort Scott Community College believes every effort should be taken to provide a safe environment for a student’s study and recreational pursuits. Safety and security is, however, a shared responsibility. No plan or procedure is effective unless the entire campus community strives to recognize the importance. The following missing student notification procedure has been established in response to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, which mandates that all institutions with Residential Housing must have a plan in place.
A student may be considered to be a “missing person” when he/she is reported as missing by another individual and/or when there is suspicion the missing person is absent from campus due to a health or safety issue such as a victim of a crime, an abusive relationship, expressed distressful comments such as suicidal comments, etc.
All reports of missing students shall be directed to the office of the Dean of Students. When a student is reported missing, Student Services staff will initiate an investigation and proceed in the following manner:
Vehicle registration information such as automobile make, model, and tag number, etc.
Verify student is not in assigned resident hall room, in their scheduled academic class and/or at their scheduled activity (i.e. activity/athletic practice, game, performance).
If the student has registered a vehicle on campus, check all parking lots to determine if vehicle is on campus.
If the student has listed a cell phone number on the enrollment form, call and send a text message to the phone number.
Contact Activity Sponsor and/or Athletic Coach, if applicable, to identify last contact with student.
Contact roommate in addition to individuals in the suite and quad to determine the last sighting of the student.
If the individual has a student email account, send an email.
Email and/or phone the student’s instructors to pinpoint the last class period the student attended.
Check social networking sites such as Facebook/Instagram to identify the student’s last log in status time.
Conduct a quick, but thorough, search of all resident hall rooms.
Resident Hall contracts specifically state FSCC may notify parent or guardian in case of an emergency or in a situation which is deemed to be a potential risk to a student’s health or safety. Phone parent/guardian to identify their last contact.
Notify the City of Fort Scott Police Department if the above actions are not successful in locating the student. FSCC may disclose the following information, in response to a law enforcement request, for the purpose of identifying or locating a missing person, material witness, fugitive or suspect:
- Name and Address
- Date and place of birth
- Social Security Number
- A description of distinguishing physical character tics such as height, weight, gender, race, hair and eye color, scars, tattoos, etc.