2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

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 and other premises and vehicles when used by the board for education, research, service or other official functions. Any person violating this proscription shall be subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment. The South Dakota Board of Regents police related to the Drug-Free Workplace Act can be found at: https://public.powerdms.com/SDRegents/documents/1726701 Northern is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. Employees who unlawfully possess, use, distribute, dispense or manufacture alcohol or other drugs while on duty will be disciplined. Any employee who is convicted of a criminal drug statute violation that occurred in the workplace must report that conviction within five days to the Office of Human Resources and the employee’s direct supervisor. NORTHERN PARENTAL OR GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 23

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