Calumet College of St. Joseph is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment for its faculty, staff and students. For this reason, the College maintains a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace for employees and students.

Standards of Conduct

The following actions are prohibited at the College or while engaged in College related activities:

• Illegal use, sale, transfer, dispensing, distribution, possession, or unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance
• Being under the influence of controlled substances while on the job or on the College’s premises. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, cocaine, crack, PCP, heroin, LSD, amphetamines, hallucinogens, and barbiturates, etc..
• Any such controlled substances found on the College’s premises will be turned over to the Administration and Campus Security and may result in criminal prosecution.
• Violations to this policy will be considered gross misconduct and will result in immediate disciplinary action that includes but not limited to oral counseling, written reprimand, and warning, or termination.
• All faculty, staff, and students must abide by the terms of this policy. Should an employee be convicted of any criminal drug statute violation on the College premises or while conducting College related activities, he/she must notify the Human Resources Department no later than five (5) calendar days after the conviction.
• Except for limited circumstances approved by the President (i.e., services in the Chapel, Board of Trustee meetings, St. Joseph Society, Christmas parties and other specially designated events), the possession and/or use of alcohol on the job or on College’s premises is prohibited. Being under the influence of alcohol on the College’s premises is also prohibited.
• Alcohol possession applies to all open or unsealed containers which contain alcoholic beverages. Such containers are not allowed on the job or on the College’s premises.
• Violators will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

College employees who are suspected of being impaired will not be allowed to continue working or remain in the workplace. Impairment is defined as a condition which:

• Affects the employee’s ability to perform his or her job;
• Endangers the safety of an employee or others;
• May cause equipment or property damage; and
• May otherwise expose the College to a potential liability.

Such impairment when caused by alcohol, drugs, or controlled substance abuse is a violation of this policy. The College reserves the right to make a search of its premises and other owned property if a violation of this policy is suspected. The College also reserves the right to search the property of employees on College premises when there is a reasonable belief that there has been an abuse of a controlled substance or alcohol or a violation of this policy.

Calumet College of St. Joseph is responsible for offering a Drug and Alcohol-Free Awareness Program each year to which all employees and students have access. Topics for this program may include, but are not limited to:

• Drug-free workplace policy,
• Health effects of controlled substances and drug abuse,
• Community resources for employee and student rehabilitation from drugs or controlled substance abuse.

Through the resources of local, state and national efforts, assistance is available for those individuals with alcohol and drug abuse problems. CCSJ offers the following drug and alcohol abuse information, counseling, assistance, and services:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Perspectives, LTD

• Available to all CCSJ employees, both full- and part-time
• Video and phone counseling support
• 24/7 access via phone and online

In addition to the EAP, employees on a CCSJ medical insurance plan have additional resources for treatment of alcohol and drug abuse under health insurance coverage. Employees may contact Human Resources for additional assistance or reach out to one of the local or national resources noted below.

Locally Offered Programs

• • In an emergency: call 9-1-1.
  • Regional Mental Health Centers www.regionalmentalhealth.org
    • Stark Center (East Chicago location) 219-398-7050
    • Strawhun Center (Merrillville location) 219-769-4005
  • 24 Hour Crisis Line 219-769-4005
  • Narcotics Anonymous www.na.org
    • North West Area (Gary location) 219-765-5327
    • South Shore Area (Valparaiso location) 219-793-6262
  • Alcoholics Anonymous of the Hammond Area (219)-844-6695 or www.aanwi.org

National Resources

• National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Help Line 1-800-821-4357
• Alcohol Abuse 24 Hour National Hotline 1-800-950-7226
• Department of Drug Enforcement: Drug Fact Sheets dea.gov/factsheets

Additional Assistance for Students

The Providing Access to Health (PATH) Program is a confidential counseling service provided to students for personal and school concerns which may be interfering with academic performance and/or quality of life. PATH serves as an excellent resource for addressing issues such as substance and alcohol abuse and school conflicts. For more information, contact the PATH Counselor, at (219) 413-3702.

Additional Assistance for Employees

Health insurance coverage is available for treatment of alcohol and drug abuse. Employees should contact their individual health plan representative for information about insurance coverage.

Tips for Preventing Substance Abuse

The use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs is one of the biggest problems facing people today. There are no guarantees that someone you love will not choose to use drugs, but you can influence that decision by:

• Not using drugs yourself
• Providing guidance and clear rules about not using drugs
• Spending time with your loved one sharing the good and the bad times

Use the following tips to help guide thoughts and behaviors about drugs:

1. Talk honestly. Don’t wait to have “the drug talk” with someone. Make discussions about tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs part of your daily conversation. Know the facts about how drugs can harm. Clear up any wrong information, such as “everybody drinks” or “marijuana won’t hurt you.” Be clear about personal rules for and legal implications of the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
2. Really listen. Encourage questions and concerns about tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Do not do all the talking or give long lectures.
3. Help develop self-confidence. Look for all the good things in yourself or someone you care about– and then tell them (or yourself) how proud you are. If you need to correct, criticize the action, not the person. Praise efforts as well as successes.
4. Help develop strong values. Talk about your personal values.
5. Be a good example. Your own habits and thoughts about tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs make an impression. Your actions speak louder than words.
6. Help deal with peer pressure and acceptance. Discuss the importance of being an individual and the meaning of real friendships. You do not have to do something wrong just to feel accepted. Remind yourself that a real friend won’t care if he does not use tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
7. Encourage healthy, creative activities. Look for ways to get involved in athletics, hobbies, school clubs, and other activities that reduce boredom and excess free time. Develop positive friendships and interests. Look for activities that you can do together.
8. Know what to do if someone you love has a drug problem. Realize that no one is immune to drugs. Learn the signs of drug use. Take seriously any concerns you hear from friends, family, or other students about possible drug use. Trust your instincts. If you truly feel that something is wrong, it probably is. If there’s a problem, seek professional help.

Information adapted from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Warning Signs of Drug and/or Alcohol Abuse

Some common behavior changes you may notice if someone you know is abusing drugs and alcohol are:

• Sudden or extreme change in friends, eating habits, sleeping patterns, physical appearance, coordination or school performance
• Hostile or uncooperative attitude
• Secrecy about actions or possessions
• Stealing money or an unexplained need for money
• Medicine containers, despite a lack of illness, or drug paraphernalia in the individual’s room
• An unusual chemical or medicine smell on the individual or in the individual’s room
• Irresponsible behavior, poor judgment and general lack of interest
• Breaking rules or withdrawing from the family

Provided by the Mayo Clinic website

Outlined below is a listing of drugs of abuse and their health risks taken from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration website. Click here for more resources.

HEALTH RISK

Risk of addiction for all substances

Drug Type	Common Name	Health Risks
Alcohol	Booze, beer, wine, coolers, liquor	High blood pressure, higher risk of sexually transmitted diseases & unplanned pregnancy, depression, lowered resistance to disease, insomnia
Cannabis/ Marijuana/ Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)	Grass, reefer, pot, weed	Damage to heart, lungs, brain, lung cancer, increase appetite, decreased motivation, depression, paranoia, impaired memory
Steroids	Anabolic/Andrenogenic (roids, juice)	High blood pressure, liver and kidney damage, acne, artrophy of testes, breast enlargement in men, breast reduction in women, aggressiveness, mood swings
Solvents-Inhalants	Acetone, freons, nitrous oxide	Heart failure, respiratory arrest, liver and brain damage, impaired memory, slurred speech, drunken behavior, slow
Depressants	Alcohol, ludes, barbiturates	Liver damage, convulsions, depression, disorientation, insomnia
Hallucinogens	PCP, LSD, angel dust, mushrooms	Agitation, extreme hyperactivity, reduced eating, flashbacks
Stimulants	Cocaine, crack, amphetamines, diet pills	Headaches, depression; malnutrition, anorexia, strokes, seizures
Narcotics	Smack, codeine, heroine, lords	Respiratory arrest, sleepiness, organ and lung damage, nausea
Tobacco		Lung cancer, emphysema, oral cancer

Indiana and Federal Laws

In addition to the College sanctions, Indiana and Federal laws provide for fines and/or imprisonment for the unlawful possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of drugs or alcohol.  The following information concerns the criminal penalties that can be imposed by state or federal statute for violations related to alcohol or illegal drug possession, use, sale, manufacturing or distribution of which may result in citations, fines or community service. Conviction under state and/or federal laws that prohibit alcohol-related and drug-related conduct can result in fines, confiscation of automobiles and other property, loss of one’s driver’s license, and imprisonment. In addition, licenses to practice in certain professions may be revoked, and many employment opportunities may be barred.

It is impractical to list all the alcohol- and drug-related state and federal crimes and penalties. But all persons should be aware of the following:

• In Indiana any person under 21 who possesses an alcoholic beverage, and any person who provides alcohol to such person, is at risk of arrest.
• Any person who is intoxicated in public risks arrest.
• A person convicted of driving while intoxicated may be punished by fine, be jailed, and lose his or her driver’s license.
• Any selling of alcoholic beverages without a license is illegal.

Possession, use, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances (drugs) illegally can result in arrest and conviction of a drug law violation and:

• Fines up to $10,000 (Indiana);
• Fines up to $10 million for a first offense (federal);
• Imprisonment up to 50 years (Indiana);
• Imprisonment up to life (federal); and
• Confiscation of property.

 

Federal Trafficking Penalties for Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V (except Marijuana)
Schedule	Substance/Quantity	Penalty	Substance/Quantity	Penalty
II	Cocaine 500-4999 grams mixture	First Offense: Not less than 5 yrs. and not more than 40 yrs.  If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than life. Fine of not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not less than 10 yrs. and not more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment.  Fine of not more than $8 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual.	Cocaine 5 kilograms or more mixture	First Offense: Not less than 10 yrs. and not more than life.  If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than life.  Fine of not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not less than 20 yrs., and not more than life.  If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual. 2 or More Prior Offenses: Life imprisonment.  Fine of not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if not an individual.
II	Cocaine Base 28-279 grams mixture		Cocaine Base 280 grams or more mixture
IV	Fentanyl 40-399 grams mixture		Fentanyl 400 grams or more mixture
I	Fentanyl Analogue 10-99 grams mixture		Fentanyl Analogue 100 grams or more mixture
I	Heroin 100-999 grams mixture		Heroin 1 kilogram or more mixture
I	LSD 1-9 grams mixture		LSD 10 grams or more mixture
II	Methamphetamine 5-49 grams pure or 50-499 grams mixture		Methamphetamine 50 grams or more pure or 500 grams or more mixture
II	PCP 10-99 grams pure or 100-999 grams mixture		PCP 100 grams or more pure or 1 kilogram or more mixture

Substance/Quantity	Penalty
Any Amount of Other Schedule I & II Substances	First Offense: Not more than 20 yrs.  If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than Life.  Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 30 yrs.  If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment.  Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if not an individual.
Any Drug Product Containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid
Flunitrazepam (Schedule IV) 1 Gram
Any Amount of Other Schedule III Drugs	First Offense: Not more than 10 yrs.  If death or serious bodily injury, not more than 15 yrs.  Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2.5 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 20 yrs.  If death or serious injury, not more than 30 yrs.  Fine not more than $1 million if an individual, $5 million if not an individual.
Any Amount of All Other Schedule IV Drugs (other than one gram or more of Flunitrazepam)	First Offense: Not more than 5 yrs.  Fine not more than $250,000 if an individual, $1 million if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 10 yrs.  Fine not more than $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than an individual.
Any Amount of All Schedule V Drugs	First Offense: Not more than 1 yr.  Fine not more than $100,000 if an individual, $250,000 if not an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 4 yrs.  Fine not more than $200,000 if an individual, $500,000 if not an individual.

 

Federal Trafficking Penalties for Marijuana, Hashish and Hashish Oil, Schedule I Substances
Marijuana 1,000 kilograms or more marijuana mixture or 1,000 or more marijuana plants	First Offense: Not less than 10 yrs. or more than life. If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs., or more than life. Fine not more than $10 million if an individual, $50 million if other than an individual.   Second Offense: Not less than 20 yrs. or more than life.  If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment.  Fine not more than $20 million if an individual, $75 million if other than an individual.
Marijuana 100 to 999 kilograms marijuana mixture or 100 to 999 marijuana  plants	First Offense: Not less than 5 yrs. or more than 40 yrs.  If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than life.  Fine not more than $5 million if an individual, $25 million if other than an individual.   Second Offense: Not less than 10 yrs. or more than life.  If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment.  Fine not more than $8 million if an individual, $50million if other than an individual.
Marijuana 50 to 99 kilograms marijuana mixture, 50 to 99 marijuana plants	First Offense: Not more than 20 yrs.  If death or serious bodily injury, not less than 20 yrs. or more than life.  Fine $1 million if an individual, $5 million if other than an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 30 yrs.  If death or serious bodily injury, life imprisonment. Fine $2 million if an individual, $10 million if other than an individual.
Hashish More than 10 kilograms
Hashish Oil More than 1 kilogram
Marijuana less than 50 kilograms marijuana (but does not include 50 or more marijuana plants regardless of  weight)1 to 49 marijuana plants	First Offense: Not more than 5 yrs.  Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million if other than an individual. Second Offense: Not more than 10 yrs.  Fine $500,000 if an individual, $2 million if other than individual.
Hashish 10 kilograms or less
Hashish Oil 1 kilogram or less

For more specific information on legal sanctions, you may visit the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website at www.dea.gov.

CCSJ Sanctions (Student Code of Conduct)

Alcohol Use: Use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of alcohol or paraphernalia except as expressly permitted by law on College premises or at College-sponsored events or except when explicitly authorized by CCSJ Policies, Regulations and Procedures is prohibited. Persons having control of and/or in the area in which and when the prohibited beverage is found shall be charged with violating the Student Code of Conduct Code.

Alcohol Use
Level 1 Violations:  May include but not limited to Being in the area in which and when prohibited beverage is found – non-consumption Under the influence – no assistance needed	Level 1 Sanctions:  May include but not limited to Meeting with Providing Access to Health (PATH) Disciplinary conduct warning
Level 2 Violations:  May include but not limited to Consumption in public Consumption in residence halls Possession by a minor Intoxication requiring assistance from College staff Second Level 1 violation	Level 2 Sanctions: May include but not limited to Meeting with Providing Access to Health (PATH) other educational sanction Fine of up to $50 Disciplinary probation Modification of housing assignment/privileges Parental/guardian notification upon the completion of the conduct process
Level 3 Violations:  May include but not limited to Second Level 2 violation Serving to minors Possession of kegs (full or empty) or other common serving containers, or other large quantities of alcohol, for individual or group consumption on campus or at a College sponsored event Driving under the influence (falling under the jurisdiction outlined in the Student Code of Conduct) Intoxication requiring medical assistance Intoxication leading to harm to self or others Intoxication leading to property damage, disruption of the community, or other violations of Calumet College policy	Level 3 Sanctions: May include but not limited to Meeting with Providing Access to Health (PATH) other educational sanction Fine of up to $150 Substance abuse evaluation (student is responsible for any costs associated with the evaluation) Community service of up to 20 hours, with reflection Removal from College housing Disciplinary probation Parental/guardian notification upon the completion of the conduct process Appear before DAAPP Board

Drug Use: Use, possession, distribution or being under the influence of illegal drugs and/or other controlled substances or drug paraphernalia except as expressly permitted by law on College premises or at College-sponsored events is prohibited. Persons having control of and/or in the area in which and when the prohibited substance is found shall be charged with violating the Student Code of Conduct

Drug Use
Level 1 Violations: May include but not limited to Being in the area in which and when prohibited substance/paraphernalia is found – nonuse, non-ownership Under the influence – no assistance needed	Level 1 Sanctions: May include but not limited to Meeting with Providing Access to Health (PATH) Disciplinary conduct warning
Level 2 Violations: May include but not limited to Being in the area in which and when prohibited substance/paraphernalia is found – ownership Use in public Use in residence halls Under the influence requiring assistance from College staff Second Level 1 violation	Level 2 Sanctions: May include but not limited to Meeting with Providing Access to Health (PATH) or other educational sanction Fine of up to $75 and/or up to 15 hours of community service Disciplinary probation Modification of housing assignment/privileges Parental/guardian notification upon the completion of the conduct process
Level 3 Violations: May include but not limited to Second Level 2 violation Possession of drugs or controlled substances with the intent to distribute (falling under the jurisdiction outlined in the SCC) Driving under the influence (falling under the jurisdiction outlined in the SCC) Under the influence requiring medical assistance Under the influence leading to harm to self or others Under the influence leading to property damage, disruption of the community, or other violations of Calumet College policy	Level 3 Sanctions: May include but not limited to Meeting with Providing Access to Health (PATH) other educational sanction Fine of up to $150 Substance abuse evaluation (student is responsible for any costs associated with the evaluation) Community service of up to 20 hours, with reflection Removal from College housing Disciplinary probation Parental/guardian notification upon the completion of the conduct process Appear before DAAPP Board

Amnesty

Calumet College of St. Joseph assures immunity (Amnesty) to students who may have violated the Code of Conduct’s Alcohol or Drug Policy at the same time of an incident. Therefore, no alcohol or drug charges are applied to a student who reports that the complainant was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of a misconduct incident.

The purpose of this clause is to encourage reporting. Complainants or bystanders (witnesses) should not let use of alcohol or drugs be a deterrent to reporting an incident. The College’s primary focus will be on addressing the misconduct violation and not on alcohol/drug violations that may be discovered or disclosed. However, the College may provide referrals to counseling and may require educational options rather than disciplinary sanctions, in such cases.

Employees who violate the College policies and laws will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. For further guidance, students are instructed to see the Student Handbook and employees are instructed to see the Employee Handbook.

In addition to the College sanctions, Indiana and Federal laws provide for fines and/or imprisonment for the unlawful possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of drugs or alcohol. The amount of fines and the length of the imprisonment vary according to the type and amount of the substance involved the offender’s past record for such offenses, and a variety of other factors.

On a biennial basis, Calumet College conducts an internal review of its alcohol and drug program. Calumet College is committed to monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of the policy and program and what changes need to be made. A copy of the biennial report is available upon request by contacting Dionne Jones-Malone at djonesmalone@ccsj.edu.