Gila Community College District Policy
Gila Community College (College) adheres to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public law 101-226, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to controlled substances, including alcohol. No person shall manufacture, distribute, dispense, be under the influence of, purchase, possess, use, or attempt to purchase or obtain, sell, or transfer any controlled substance, dangerous drug, narcotic, precursor chemical, drug paraphernalia, or alcohol in any premises owned and/or leased/rented by the district for approved educational purposes or in any vehicle either owned or approved for use by an employee or student.
Neither students nor employees shall possess or use tobacco products, including, but not limited to cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, other nicotine products, or any “vaping” devices on or in any premises owned and/or leased/rented by the district for approved educational purposes or in any vehicle either owned or approved for use by an employee or student.
Employees and/or students who do not adhere to college policy are subject to college disciplinary action and possible federal and state legal prosecution. College disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion for student offenders. Employees who fail to follow College policy many be subject to termination of employment. Any individual who fails to follow College policy may face legal consequences include possible arrest, imprisonment or fine as defined by Arizona state and/or federal laws.
View Policy 5100: Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Free Workplace and View Policy 6002: Student Code of Conduct for additional information.
Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention Program
Gila Community College strives to reduce illegal and high-risk use of alcohol and other drugs and related consequences and have the following policies and resources in place:
- Counseling services provide individual sessions on the topic of Substance Abuse. If deemed necessary, counselors will provide referral services to community-based agencies.
- All events on campus are alcohol-free events whether sponsored through the college or through an external entity.
- Alcohol and substance abuse education, prevention, and treatment services materials is available to students and employees in the library and in common areas on campus
- Administration, faculty, and staff receive training each year to recognize the signs of a potential alcohol and/or drug problem and solutions to deal with such concerns.
- Faculty and Staff have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of their health insurance benefit package. The EAP provides assistance with any personal concerns, including alcohol or substance abuse treatment.
Campus community members who may have an alcohol or drug problem can also receive assistance by calling:
- Alcoholics Anonymous 1-877-511-2427
- Narcotics Anonymous 1-844-991-2962
- Al-Anon at 1-800-356-9996
- American Council on Alcoholism at 1-800-527-5344
- National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline at 1/800-662-4357
- DRUGHELP at 1-800-378-4435