In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the South Dakota Board of Regents strictly prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol, marijuana or controlled substances by its students or employees while on property controlled by the Board. Northern State University’s campus is an “alcohol and drug free” zone and only under certain circumstances is the consumption of alcohol permitted. The manufacture, sale, possession or distribution of any controlled substances is illegal under both state and federal laws. Such laws are strictly enforced by local law enforcement agencies. Violators are subject to disciplinary action within the university and/or criminal prosecution. It is unlawful to sell, furnish, or provide alcohol to a person under the age of 21 in the State of South Dakota. The possession of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age in a public place or a place open to the public is illegal. It is also a violation of Northern policy for anyone to consume or possess alcohol in any public or private area of campus without prior university approval. Organizations or groups found in violation of alcohol and other substance policies or state or federal laws may be subject to university sanctions. Additionally, possession of empty alcohol beverage containers and drug paraphernalia is also prohibited. No student organization, club, or residence hall may sponsor any student-related activity at which alcoholic beverages are to be consumed, or at which consumption is stated, encouraged, or implied. Violations of alcohol/other drug policies and regulations shall be responded to in accordance with the seriousness and frequency of the violation. A student’s alcohol and other drug violations accumulate during his/her entire career at Northern other public higher education institutions governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents. 1. The first alcohol offense will result in the student’s mandatory attendance and completion with the recommendations of Insight Level I Insight Class at the student’s expense and a student conduct warning. 2. The second alcohol offense will result in the student’s mandatory attendance of Insight Level 2 or and compliance with the recommendations of the Advanced Insight Program at the student’s expense. The student may also be placed on student conduct probation. 3. The third offense can result in “Interactive Journaling” and is administered through 6 individual sessions with a certified trainer. Students are generally assigned to this class after a second offense and must complete Insight Level 2 prior. The student may be on continued conduct probation and will complete the program at the student’s expense. NORTHERN EMPLOYEE DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY-DRUG FREE WORKPLACE In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the South Dakota Board of Regents strictly prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances by board employees and agents while on duty or while in any workplace controlled by the board. The workplace shall include premises and vehicles owned and controlled by the board Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 22
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