4120 Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Procedure

Policy:

Policy Name:  Drug & Alcohol Free Campus

Policy Number: 4120 

Applicable Code/Law: Drug-Free Workplace Act (1988), Title IV-21st Century Schools, Part A, Public Law 110-315 (2008) 

This procedure applies to employees engaged in College work on College owned or controlled property or while conducting College business regardless of location. 

The College maintains and implements a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program consistent with federal requirements under the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and 34 CFR Part 86, including annual distribution of prevention information to employees and students and periodic review of program effectiveness.  

Employees and students are provided annual notifications that include prevention education, available treatment resources, applicable laws, and institutional processes. These actions support continued eligibility for federal funding and financial aid programs.  

Incidents may be referred to local, state, or federal law enforcement when appropriate. 

If an individual observes or reasonably believes that an employee, contractor, student, visitor, or volunteer may be impaired or unable to safely perform work or participate in College activities, the concern must be reported immediately to the appropriate office (Human Resources for employees, Student Affairs for students, and Safety and Security for all others). Managers and supervisors, in coordination with Human Resources as appropriate, respond by documenting specific, objective, and observable behaviors that indicate a potential safety or performance concern and taking necessary steps to ensure workplace safety, including removal from the work environment when warranted. When reasonable suspicion exists, the College may require the employee to complete testing at an approved off-site location.  

Determinations of reasonable suspicion must be based on observable behaviors and not on assumptions, stereotypes, or bias, including those related to disability, medical conditions, or neurodiversity. Indicators may include, but are not limited to, odor of alcohol, slurred speech, impaired coordination, or disorientation, and must be evaluated in context. 

The College maintains practices that remove individuals from the workplace when impairment creates a safety risk, consistent with Washington Administrative Code requirements prohibiting alcohol or narcotics in the workplace and prohibiting employees from being under the influence while working.  

Employees must report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on College-controlled property or while conducting College business. Reports must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources. The Office of Human Resources will determine whether the reported conviction is connected to a federally funded or contracted program and, when required, notify the appropriate federal agency within ten (10) days. 

Students must report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on College-controlled property or while conducting College business. Reports must be submitted to the Student Conduct Officer within five (5) days. 

Alcohol use on College property or at College-sponsored activities requires prior authorization from the President or designee and should be in compliance with other relevant college policies.https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=296-800-11025 

Employees who may need assistance with drug- or alcohol-related concerns are encouraged to use available support resources, including the Employee Assistance Program and applicable medical or behavioral health benefits. 

Approved:

Reviewed and Approved by the Executive Team: 07/07/2026