It is the policy of Alcorn State University to maintain a drug-free workplace, workforce, and campus consistent with Federal laws as set forth in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Department of Defense Drug-Free Workforce Rule of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

Consequently, all employees–faculty, staff (part-time/full-time), and students are absolutely prohibited from the unlawful possession, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, sale, use, or in any way involve themselves with controlled substances and alcohol on University property or as part of any University activity. For the purpose of this policy, the term “Controlled Substances” means those defined in Schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act [21 U.S.C. 812] and as further defined by regulation 21 CFR 1300.11 through 1300.15.

or student(s) found in violation of the aforementioned policy while on the University’s campus, or while engaged in official University business off campus, shall be required to undergo mandatory assessment for drug abuse. The University reserves the right to prescribe the nature and type of corrective action to be imposed on faculty, staff or students found in violation of the Drug-Free Workplace and Drug-Free Campus Policy. Such corrective action may include: 1) issuance of warning, 2) referral for treatment, 3) suspension, 4) termination, 5) expulsion, and/or 6) civil prosecution.

Notification of Conviction

It is the policy of Alcorn State University that any faculty or staff member convicted of a controlled substance violation at the workplace is required to notify his or her supervisor or the University President within five (5) work days of such conviction. Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in disciplinary action which may include suspension pending further investigation. It is the policy of the University to comply with Federal law which requires that the University notify the applicable Federal Agencies within ten (10) days after the University has received notification of a controlled substance conviction of any faculty or staff member whose position is federally funded.

It is the expectation of Alcorn State University that all students receiving a Pell Grant will comply with the specific Anti-Drug Abuse Act Certification requirements of the U. S. Department of Education. The requirements are that any student convicted of a drug-related offense, while on Pell Grant, will report the conviction in writing to the U. S. Department of Education within ten (10) days after the conviction.