Davis Technical College is committed to preventing alcohol and other drug abuse on campus. Abuse, misuse, possession, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages or other drugs is expressly forbidden on campus.
It is the intent of these policies and procedures:
Sanctions for employees, which may be imposed by the institution, include, but are not limited to, the following: oral reprimand or warning, written reprimand or warning, required or recommended counseling or rehabilitation, termination and referral for prosecution. For more detailed information on staff sanctions and procedures, see the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. This is also available through the Human Resources office.
Sanctions for students, which may be imposed by the institution, may include disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from school and referral for prosecution. For additional information on student sanctions and procedures, see the Student Code of Conduct.
**Under some circumstances is classified as a misdemeanor
Penalties are based on type of drug and quantity involved in the violation. Penalties increase if death or injury occurs as a result of a violation and/or previous offenses have occurred. For more detailed information, contact the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Center on campus (613-5377).
Utah laws are not based on the amount of the drug except for marijuana. Penalties for illicit drug use are governed by federal laws and penalties and the State of Utah will enforce them to their fullest extent as provided by federal law.
You can find additional information online for Utah drug laws and Utah alcohol laws.
For detailed information on the effects of various types of alcohol and drugs on health and wellness, please refer to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
All reported drug and alcohol related incidents reported on campus are reviewed by the Safety Committee at its quarterly meetings. Response plans are formulated and executed as necessary.
Thank you to CEU for originating the information on the page.
Substance Abuse Prevention:
Substance Abuse Prevention: Davis Technical College supports a drug and alcohol-free environment.