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Mott Community College
is committed to providing a campus environment free of the abuse and illegal
use of alcohol and other drugs. In addition, MCC is required by the Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 to adopt and implement a
program to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by
students and employees.
Standards Of Conduct At MCC
The possession or distribution of elicit drugs and/or the unlawful use of alcohol
by students on MCC property or as part of a college activity is specifically
prohibited by MCC policies.
Legal Sanctions
There are legal sanctions under state and federal law for the unlawful possession,
use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. A violation under state law
may result in a misdemeanor or felony conviction, depending on the nature of
the offense, punishable by imprisonment, payment of fines, confiscation of real
and personal property, or a combination of the three.
Drug And Alcohol Prevention, Counseling
And Rehabilitation, And Reentry Programs
The College Health Services Office coordinates a seminar on substance abuse prevention
for all students and staff. For more information about the seminars, call (810)
762-0333. MCC encourages students with alcohol or other drug dependency problems
to use the services of Counseling and Student Development or to seek assistance
from a community agency that provides substance abuse services. Counseling staff
will assist with referrals to appropriate agencies. For more information or to
schedule an appointment, call (810) 762-0111.
Health Risks Health (and other) risks associated with the use of alcohol and
other drugs include, but are not limited to: impaired academic or work performance;
lost potential; absenteeism from class or work; financial problems; doing things
one later regrets; conflicts with co-workers, families, friends, and others;
unusual or inappropriate risk-taking which may result in physical or emotional
injury, or death; blackouts; hangovers; long-term health problems including cirrhosis
of the liver, organic brain damage, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
MCC Sanctions
MCC will impose sanctions
for violation of policies and procedures consistent
with state and federal law and with applicable Student
Code of Conduct provisions and college policies.
Violations will result in disciplinary action, up
to and including dismissal from college, and referral
for prosecution. Sanctions imposed will depend upon
the severity and frequency of the violation. In addition
to, or in lieu of, discipline, violators may be required
to complete an appropriate rehabilitation program.
Substance abuse assessment and referral services
are provided by HelpNet 1800 230-0151. They are
located at 1164 Robert T. Longway BLVD, Flint MI |
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