Health and Disability Regulations – Substance Free

Drug-Free Campus

St. Charles Community College is a drug-free institution and operates within the guidelines as set forth in the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

SCC prohibits the unlawful manufacture, possession, use or distribution of drugs on the campus, college sites, client sites or at any college-sponsored event. The possession, use or distribution of alcoholic beverages on campus, college sites, client sites, instructional activities and at college-sponsored events is prohibited unless specifically approved by the president.

See SCC board policy 414 Drug-Free Environment for Students for additional information.

Tobacco-Free Campus

The college is committed to providing an environment that is safe and healthy. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on all college property and in all college vehicles. Signage is clearly posted on the perimeter of the property, at all entrances and other prominent places. Students who repeatedly violate the policy may be referred to the dean of students, and may be disciplined under the student code of conduct as appropriate. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, E-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. 
See board policy 400/482.1 Prohibition Of Tobacco.