(Note: This article was provided by the human resources office.)
Each year, in accordance with the 1989 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, Mount Holyoke must inform the campus community of its policy on drugs and alcohol. By preventing the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol within the College community, the College hopes to create a more healthful environment in addition to complying with federal law.
The Mount Holyoke policy on an alcohol and drug-free environment prohibits the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, dispensation, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs by any member of the faculty, staff, or student body on College property or at any College-sponsored function, on- or off-campus. Any professor, staff member, or student who violates this policy faces disciplinary action up to and including expulsion or dismissal from the College and/or may be required to enroll in a substance abuse counseling and/or treatment program at his or her own expense, as a condition of continuing employment or enrollment at the College. Anyone violating federal, state, or local laws relating to alcohol or drug use also risks fines and imprisonment.
Individuals may obtain information packets, including the complete policy statement and disciplinary sanctions; a summary of local, state, and federal drug enforcement laws; a reference guide on the uses and effects of alcohol and other drugs;
and a resource guide to area facilities offering counseling services. These packets are available from the dean of faculty's office, the health center, the human resources department, and the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Project. Copies are also on reserve at the library. Specific rules and regulations governing alcohol consumption and violations of College policies are outlined in the student handbook, staff handbook, and the handbook of faculty legislation.
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