Policies and Procedures
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Federal Trafficking Penalties
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
It is the policy of Johnston Community College that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or alcohol is prohibited while in the workplace, on college premises, or as a part of any college-sponsored activity. Any employee or student violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion and referral for prosecution.
The specifics of this policy are as follows:
- Johnston Community College does not differentiate between drug users, drug pushers, or sellers. Any employee or student who possesses, uses, sells, gives, or in any way transfers a controlled substance to another person, or manufactures a controlled substance while in the workplace, on college premises, or as part of any college sponsored activity, will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion and referral for prosecution.
- The term "controlled substance" means any drug listed in 21 CFR Part 1308 and other federal regulations, as well as those listed in Article V, Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Generally, these are drugs having a high potential for abuse. Such drugs include, but are not limited to heroine, marijuana, cocaine, PCP, and crack. They also include "legal drugs" which are not prescribed by a licensed physician.
- If any employee or student is convicted of violating any criminal drug statue while in the workplace, on college premises, or as part of any college sponsored activity, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion. Alternatively the College may require the employee or student to successfully finish a drug abuse program sponsored by an approved private or governmental institution as precondition for continued employment or enrollment at the college.
- Each employee or student is required to inform the College in writing within five days after he or she is convicted for violation of any federal, state, or local criminal drug statute where such violation occurred while in the workplace, on college premises, or as part of any college sponsored activity. A conviction means a finding of guilty (including a plea of nolo contendere) or the imposition of a sentence by a judge or jury in any federal or state court.
- Convictions of employees working under federal grants for violating drug laws in the workplace, on college premises, or as part of any college sponsored activity, shall be reported to the appropriate federal agency. The compliance officer must notify the U.S. government agency, with which the grant was made, within 10 days after receiving notice from the employee or otherwise receives actual notice of a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace. The College shall take appropriate disciplinary action within 30 calendar days from receipt of notice. As a condition of further employment on any federal government grant, the law requires all employees to abide by the policy.
- Any employee or student who unlawfully possesses, uses, sells, or transfers alcoholic beverages to another person while in the workplace, on college premises, or as part of any college sponsored activity, will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion and referral for prosecution.
- If an employee or student is convicted of violating any alcoholic beverage control statute while in the workplace, on college premises, or as part of any college sponsored activity, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion. Alternatively, the college may require the employee or student to successfully finish a drug abuse program sponsored by an approved private or governmental institution as precondition for continued employment or enrollment at the college.
- The term alcoholic beverage includes beer, wine, whiskey, and any other beverage listed in Chapter 18B of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
- Each employee or student is required to inform the college, in writing, within five days after he or she is convicted of any alcoholic beverage control statute where such violation occurred while in the workplace, on college premises, or as part of any college sponsored activity.
Students employed under the College Work-Study Program are considered to be employees of the College, if the work is performed for the college in which the student is enrolled. For work performed for a federal, state, local public agency, a private nonprofit or a private for profit agency, students are considered to be employees of the College unless the agreement between the College and the organization specifies that the organization is considered to be the employer.
JCC is a member of The Network: Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues.
Related Links
- NC Alcohol Laws
- Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Federal Trafficking Penalties
- Drugs of Abuse/Uses and Effects
Educational Rights and Privacy
Johnston Community College recognizes the rights and privacies afforded each student under Public Law 93-380, entitled the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and is in compliance with the provisions of the Act.
The statute governs access to records maintained by educational institutions and the release of such records. In brief, the statute requires:
- That the College must provide student access to official records directly related to the student and an opportunity for a hearing to challenge such records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate;
- That the College must obtain the written consent of the student before releasing personal identifiable data about the student from records.
The student's record may not be revealed to any party without written consent from the student except in the following cases:
- Faculty members of administrators at Johnston Community College may have access to a student's academic record if they can demonstrate justification.
- Release of student information to local, state, or investigative/law enforcement agencies will be permitted only to those designated by law.
- A duly authorized representative of the College may release student information which is specifically requested to lawyers for the plaintiff and defendant upon subpoena issued by proper court authorities.
- Names and academic records of those students who graduated the previous spring may be forwarded to their respective high schools for statistical purposes.
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, certain directory information may be released for currently enrolled students. This directory information will only be released exercising extreme caution, so as not to cause harm to our students. If students wish not to have this information released, they must make the request in writing each academic year. This request must be filed with the Office of the Registrar.
Further information concerning student records and institutional policies for the implementation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is available in the Student Services Office.
Minors on Campus
College policy does not allow minors to be left unattended in vehicles or on campus, or brought to class. Although minors may accompany parents or guardians to the campus during registration and other appropriate times, minors are not allowed on campus unattended while parents are attending class. The practice of bringing minors to class is a potential disruption for others and places the College in a position of liability.
Students bringing minors to class, the Learning Resource Center, or during any inappropriate time will be asked to leave.
Student Records
Upon receipt of the application for admission from a prospective student, a student record file is established by the Admissions Office. It is the policy of the College that this student record file shall be used throughout the student's enrollment to collect and maintain pertinent basic data relative to the individual's admission and academic progress.
The contents of the student record file are as follows:
- application for admission
- transcripts of the student's previous educational records
- placement test results
- summaries of admissions and academic progress interviews
- medical history records
- residency questionnaire
- correspondence related to admission and academic progress
The contents of the student record file are the property of Johnston Community College and are maintained in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
Student Right to Know Act
The Student Right to Know Act requires Johnston Community College to disclose information about completion, graduation and transfer rates to current and prospective students and the public. This information is provided to the students and prospective students in the student handbook, mailings to students, and through other publications.
Student Use of Mobile Phones or Pagers
Students are not allowed to bring mobile phones or pagers to class unless they are employed by, or serve as a volunteer for an emergency type organization requiring this type equipment. In no circumstance should the phones or pagers be turned on in class without prior approval of the instructor.
Transcripts
- Upon written request of the student, an official transcript of a student's educational record will be provided by the Registrar's Office to the student or to other institutions, individuals, firms, or agencies.
- There is no charge for the first transcript. Additional transcripts are $1 each.
- A 24-hour notice is required for preparation of transcripts.
- Transcripts are not released until all financial obligations to the College have been paid in full and the student's account is cleared with the Business Office.
You may print out the Request for Transcript of Educational Records (PDF: 5KB/1 page) form to submit your request. This form requires Acrobat® Reader™.
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