Possession of Alcohol or Illicit Drugs | Spalding University Student Handbook

Possession of Alcohol or Illicit Drugs

Possession as used in this Handbook is defined as having actual knowledge of a substance or property or being in such close proximity to the substance or property that it is a reasonable presumption that one had knowledge of the substance or property. For example, 1) those in a room where a controlled or prohibited substance is present would be presumed to be in possession of the substance absent compelling evidence to the contrary or 2) a bong found on a desk during a health and safety inspection would be presumed to be the possession of the student to whom the desk belongs absent compelling evidence to the contrary.

Any student found with illicit drugs on campus shall be reported the Louisville Metro Police Department. Alcohol is not permitted on campus without the express written permission of the University Counsel, the Vice President who oversees Development or Alumni Affairs, or the President of the University. Alcohol is not permitted in the Residence Hall under any circumstances.

A student who abuses alcohol or other drugs while off campus may be subject to disciplinary action as if the violations occurred on campus. Students who arrive on campus impaired by alcohol or illicit drugs may be subject to disciplinary action.

Student Organizations are not permitted to serve alcohol under any circumstances. If one person attending a student organized event is found with alcohol or drugs the individual will be removed from the event. If a second person is found with alcohol or drugs the individual will be removed, and Campus Safety will have the discretion to shut down the event. If any member of the Student Organization knew or had reason to know that the alcohol policy would be violated, the Dean of Student Life will have the discretion to disband the organization or to discipline the students involved for violations of this code of conduct. See Volume II, Subsection 2.2.1 of the University Policy Manual for additional information regarding drug and alcohol use on campus.

7.2.1.2.10.1 Parental Notification Policy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits an institution of higher education to disclose to parents or legal guardians the results of disciplinary hearings and actions if the student is less than 21 years of age and responsible for violating campus rules regarding the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance. Parents or guardians of students under the age of 21 will be notified of all violations of University drug and alcohol policies.

7.2.1.2.10.2 Eligibility for Financial Aid

Students found in violation of the alcohol and drug laws jeopardize their ability to receive federal financial aid, Spalding University scholarships and Kentucky Scholarships for which they might otherwise be eligible.

7.2.1.2.10.3 Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs in the workplace and provides for sanctions against faculty, staff, and the student employees, permanent or temporary, who violate the policy (see Volume II, paragraph 2.2.1.2 of the University Policy Manual for a copy of the University’s Drug-Free Workplace Act Policy). Pursuant to federal law, the policy also requires grant or contract employees to notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after the conviction. Any student employee who violates the drug-free workplace policy is subject to prosecution and punishment by civil authorities, as well as to disciplinary procedures by the University and may also be terminated from the student’s position of employment by the supervising department.