Under the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act Amendments of 1989, Antioch University New England students and employees are prohibited from the unlawful manufacture, possession, distribution, dispensation, or use of a controlled substance, as a condition of their enrollment or employment at Antioch. A controlled substance is defined as a drug that cannot be purchased ‘over the counter’.
Any student or employee convicted under a criminal drug statute for conduct at Antioch University New England is required to report this to the University Office of Human Resources within five days of the conviction, and may be subject to the following:
- Required participation in a drug rehabilitation program approved by Antioch
- Suspension from employment or enrollment until satisfactory progress has been made in a drug rehabilitation program
- Immediate dismissal from employment or enrollment
The sale, use or possession of alcoholic beverages by students on the campus of Antioch University New England is strictly prohibited.
Information covering the health risks of drug and alcohol abuse, and an overview of the legal sanctions applicable under local, state, and federal law is made available to all students. Information concerning drug and alcohol counseling, treatment and rehabilitation is available in the Antioch University New England Office of Human Resources.
A complete policy statement regarding the sale and use of illegal drugs is distributed to all employees and students each year.
