Policy on Drugs
The purchase, possession, use, sale, or distribution of narcotics or illegal drugs is prohibited. It is the College’s firm belief that the illegal use of drugs is inconsistent with the educational process.
Any person using or dealing in illegal drugs is considered to be conducting an activity which endangers the health and safety of the campus community. Persons who use or traffic in illegal drugs on the Keuka College campus will be adjudicated through the Keuka College Student Code of Conduct and face separation from the Keuka College community and legal action from the civil authorities. Any drug-related paraphernalia found in a student’s room or personal possession is also considered a violation of the Keuka College drug policy and will result in a student conduct hearing and sanctions. In addition, any student present in a residence hall room, or other location while drugs are being used or are present, may be held accountable for a drug policy violation.
Sanctions for violations of the drug policy include but are not limited to: arrest, fines, parental notification, campus or community service hours, mandatory treatment, suspension from activities, residence halls, and/or the College. Under most circumstances, sanctions for a first drug offense will include: arrest, $50 fine, educational course, assessment and/or treatment, community/campus service hours, parental notification, and suspension from activities and/or weekend suspension.
The following outcomes for violations of the drug policy are guidelines; outcomes may vary on a case-by-case basis.
First Violation:
- Drug education requirement (Substance Workshop)
- $50 fine
- Four hours community service*
- Parental notification at discretion of hearing officer
- Disciplinary Probation (equivalent of one semester) at discretion of hearing Officer
- Weekend suspension
- Other sanctions as deemed appropriate by the hearing officer
Drug education requirement (Substance Workshop)
- Drug education requirement (Substance Workshop)
- $75 fine
- Five hours community service*
- Parental notification
- Referral to Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA) for assessment/education and/or treatment at student's own expense. Student must comply with any recommendations made for further assessment or treatment
- Campus suspension from residence halls
- Suspension from the College
- Others sanctions as deemed appropriate
Third Violation:
- Campus suspension from residence halls, assessment and/or treatment, parental notification -- or;
- Suspension from the College, assessment and/or treatment, parental notification -- or
- Expulsion, parental notification
Health Risks Associated With Drugs
Cannabis (marijuana, hashish)
- Confusion and loss of coordination
- Lung disease
- Brain damage
- Damage to reproductive system
Deliriant (aerosol products, lighter fluid, paint thinner, inhalants)
- Neuropathy (muscle weakness)
- Hallucinations
- Brain Damage
- Anemia/Bone Marrow damage
- Overdose can result in coma or death
Depressants (alcohol, tranquilizers, barbiturs)
- Liver Disease
- Hypertension
- Heart disease
- Gastric disorders including cancer
- Brain damage
- Birth defects
- Overdose can result in coma or death
Hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, Mescal)
- Hallucinations (panic may occur)
- Flashbacks
- Birth Defects
- Overdose can result in coma, seizures, or death
Narcotics (heroin, morphine, codeine, opium, etc.)
- Lethargy and Confusion
- Brain Damage Gastric Disorders Birth Defects
- Overdose can result in seizures or death
Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines)
- Sleeplessness Irregular heartbeats Hallucinations Depression
- Lung Disease
- Destruction of nasal membranes
- Overdose can result in coma or death