Tobacco Free Campus { 7 / 17 / 17 }
Williamson is a tobacco-free campus . This includes vaporizers and e-cigarettes . Students caught smoking on campus or in possession of tobacco products are subject to disciplinary action based on the specific circumstances .
Drug-Free College { 7 / 20 / 18 }
Williamson College of the Trades complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug- Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 .
Williamson College of the Trades Alcohol and Drug Policy { 6 / 10 / 22 }
Williamson College teaches safety-sensitive trade programs . To ensure a safe and healthy educational environment for all students , faculty , and staff members , the college maintains an alcohol and drugfree campus . The health and legal risks associated with alcohol or drug use are outlined within the Student Handbook , and our college website in compliance with federal law . Counseling and support services are available for any student who seeks it . This policy is consistent with industry standards ( which have drug- free policies in the workplace ) and is recommended by industry .
Statement of Zero Tolerance – Alcohol Use Williamson College of the Trades complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug- Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 . In order to promote its fundamental mission safely , the college has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for consumption , distribution , or possession of alcohol by any student regardless of age , on campus or while attending any school sponsored event . Students under the influence of alcohol on campus , or while attending any school sponsored event , are considered to be in violation of this policy . Students violating this policy will face disciplinary sanctions up to and including dismissal .
Students 21 years of age and older , in alignment with federal and state law , may consume alcohol off-campus . However , the college reserves to right to assign disciplinary sanctions , up to and including dismissal for violations of local , state , or federal laws associated with the use or distribution of alcohol ( e . g ., driving under the influence , public intoxication , providing alcohol to an underaged individual , etc .).
The consumption , possession , or distribution of alcohol by an underaged student is a violation of state and federal law . Students violating this policy off-campus will face disciplinary sanctions up to and including dismissal . Alternative sanctions may include disciplinary probation and restrictions , attendance in an alcohol rehabilitation program , and periodic testing .
Alcohol Testing Policy The college reserves the right to require an alcohol test from a student where there is a reasonable suspicion that the college ’ s zero tolerance policy has been violated . Failure to submit to an alcohol test is a violation of the college ’ s disciplinary policy and may result in dismissal . A breathalyzer test is typically used by the college with a reading of . 02 or higher considered as proof of alcohol use . Students who are selected will be tested immediately or as soon as possible following notification . A student who admits to alcohol use after being informed of the test will still be tested . Any attempt by the student to tamper with or invalidate a testing sample will be considered a failed test .
Statement of Zero Tolerance – Illegal Drug Use Williamson College of the Trades complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug- Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 . In order to promote its fundamental mission safely , the college has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for the use , possession , distribution , or manufacture of illicit or illegal drugs . The college will not tolerate any use , possession , distribution , or manufacture of illicit or illegal drugs by any student on campus , off campus , or while attending any school sponsored event . Students violating this policy will face disciplinary sanctions up to and including
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