Butler Community College 2009-2010
Drug & Alcohol Policy

At Butler Community College, no one may use, possess or consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs in or on college property. Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol is considered disruptive to the operation of the college, class or activity, and may be subject to disciplinary action.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR DRUG & ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

Medical Amnesty for Drug or Alcohol –Related Emergencies
Students who report themselves or another student who is in a drug or alcohol related emergency, or state of intoxication, to Residence Hall staff, Security, or other college official, each will be granted amnesty to these fines and sanctions, as this may save a life. They will be required to report to the counselor.

Alcohol Violation Fines/Sanctions

First Offense - $50.00 Fine and/or Community Service
Mandatory parental notification.
*Sessions with counselor and possible referral to Drug/Alcohol class

Second Offense - $50.00 Fine AND Community Service
Mandatory parental notification
*Sessions with counselor
* Mandatory Drug/Alcohol class

Third Offense - Removal from Residence Hall and/or expulsion from college

Display of empty alcoholic beverage containers and/or wrappers is prohibited.
Display of empty alcoholic beverages and/or wrappers or such containers which includes empty beer bottles, cans, and hard liquor bottles, shot or any other alcohol glasses or alcohol covers such as Crown Royal anywhere in the residence hall will result in the following sanction:

First Offense - Container and /or wrappers removed from Residence Hall.

Second Offense - Container and /or wrappers removed from Residence Hall.
Referred to Dean of Student Life
Drug Violation Fines/Sanctions

First Offense - $100.00 Fine
Mandatory parental notification
Placed on probationary status
Twenty hours community service
*Sessions with counselor
*Mandatory Drug/Alcohol class

Second Offense - Dismissed from the Residence Halls
Expulsion from college

Possession with intent to sell will result in immediate expulsion from college.

*Missed Drug/Alcohol classes or appointments with counselor (not excused) will result in a fine and/or community service.