Policies

Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy

In compliance with "THE DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES AMENDMENTS OF 1989" as mandated by section 22 of Public Law 101-226, and the DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT of 1988, Orange County Community College will make the following information available to all its students and employees annually:

I. Standards of Conduct

Employees: As an employee of Orange County Community College, a Unit of the State University of New York, one should be aware of the following policy which must be adhered to as a condition of employment:

The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, dispensation, or distribution of controlled substances at all SUNY Orange work locations is prohibited.
Advance written approval and authorization is required from the President of the College for the consumption of alcohol at faculty functions.
Employees who unlawfully manufacture, distribute, possess, or use a controlled substance will be subject to disciplinary procedures consistent with applicable and collective sanctions outlined in section II, Disciplinary Sanctions.
Employees must notify the Personnel Office of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace, or at a work site, no later than five (5) working days after such a conviction.

Students: In accordance with the Orange County Community College Student Code of Conduct:

The unlawful purchase, manufacture, possession, use, distribution, or consumption of alcohol and other drugs on all SUNY Orange campus sites or college-sponsored events is prohibited.
No alcoholic beverages may be bought, manufactured, possessed, used, distributed, or consumed on campus or elsewhere as part of college activities unless written approval is received in advance by the President of the College.
As of December 1, 1985, the legal minimum age to purchase alcoholic beverages in New York State was changed to 21. Under the law, no person can sell, deliver, or give away any alcoholic beverage to any person under the age of 21. Visitors of all Orange County Community College campus sites are expected to adhere to the Standards of conduct regarding alcohol and other drugs required of SUNY Orange employees and students.

II. Disciplinary Sanctions of the College

Local, state and federal laws stipulate mandatory fines and imprisonment of individuals convicted of possessing, using or distributing illicit drugs or alcohol on campus and at all college sponsored events. Orange County Community College will strictly enforce the Code of Conduct which specifies the disciplinary measures for students who have been found to have possessed, used or distributed drugs or alcohol on college property and at all college sponsored events. The disciplinary measures specified for students in the SUNY Orange Code of Conduct include:

written reprimand from the Vice President for Student Services placed in the student file;
non-academic probation which specifies the terms of continued attendance at the College;
suspension from the College;
dismissal from the College.

Disciplinary measures and sanctions are determined following a hearing by the Board of Inquiry. The finding of the Board will be reported to the President of the College who will make final disposition. The disciplinary measures specified for employees include:

completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program;
sanctions resulting from a hearing pursuant to Section 75 of the New York State Civil Service Law. These sanctions include one of the following: a reprimand, a fine, suspension without pay, demotion, dismissal.

In addition to disciplinary action and College sanctions, students and employees found possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs and alcohol on college property may be referred to local authorities for prosecution.

Human Resources Information:

Phone: (845) 341-4660
Fax: (845) 341-4670
Located in Orange Hall,
115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940
occchr@sunyorange.edu