Standards of ConductAlcohol and Drug Information

Employee Sanctions

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance by employees on College premises, or while conducting College business off College premises, is absolutely prohibited.

Violations of this prohibition by employees may result in the application of sanctions, including possible required participation in an approved chemical dependency assistance or rehabilitation program, and disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment under applicable regulations, College policies, statues, employment contracts, or collective bargaining agreements. For more information about the Employees Assistance Program click HERE.

Student Sanctions

Underage students confronted by the institution for the consumption of alcohol or other drugs will face disciplinary sanctions ranging from fines; alcohol education; disciplinary censure; academic probation; letters to parents, advisor, and coaches; chemical dependency assessment; CHOICES, FOUNDATIONS, and PATHWAYS. Sanctions resulting from alcohol violations are cumulative over the course of a student’s enrollment. Students hosting non-Gustavus guests are responsible for ensuring their guests’ compliance with all College policies.

Students whose use of alcohol or drugs results in harm, or the threat of harm to themselves or others, or to property, regardless of the location of the incident, may face disciplinary action by the College up to and including expulsion.