Consumer Information -
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Information
In 1988, Congress enacted the Drug-Free Workplace Act. This statute requires that all institutions of higher education receiving any funds from any federal agency certify to that agency that they will maintain a drug-free workplace by taking certain required action. The policy and procedure for CCC&TI, approved by its board of trustees on August 16, 1990, is as follows: Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is committed to maintaining an environment that supports and encourages the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge. All members of the college community - students, faculty, and staff - share in the responsibility of protecting that environment, and all are expected to exemplify high standards of professional and personal conduct. The illegal or abusive use of alcohol/drugs by members of the college community adversely affects this educational environment. Federal and North Carolina laws prohibit the illegal or abusive use of alcohol/drugs. The illegal or abusive use of alcohol/drugs is not compatible with personal welfare and pursuit of academic excellence and will not be tolerated by CCC&TI at any of its locations. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will take formal disciplinary and legal procedures to control the illegal or abusive use of alcohol/drugs. No public consumption of drugs or alcohol will be permitted on campus. Violations will result in prompt disciplinary action, which may result in suspension or dismissal from school.
CCC&TI provides numerous resources to assist students, faculty and staff members who wish to address a problem with substance abuse in addition to CCC&TI’s counseling staff, general information and substance abuse treatment options, health effects, risks and penalties associated with use of illicit drugs and alcohol, see www.cccti.edu/ConsumerInfo/DrugAlcoholResources.htm
