STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

THE COLLEGE HAS THE OBLIGATION to determine the standards of conduct appropriate for those who become members of its student body. These standards apply to all and will be administered by the President and/or his designee who may take disciplinary action deemed appropriate for the violation committed. Students, who have rights and privileges as citizens, must keep in mind that admission to the College is a privileged status and involves special additional obligations to the college community. It also presumes that students, as members of the academic community, understand that due regard for law and the rights of others are always involved in the realm of liberty.

Student conduct, on or off campus, prejudicial to the best interest of the College may be considered cause for disciplinary action or dismissal. The rules of conduct specified below are not all-inclusive but are emphasized as being among those necessary for the security and well-being of students attending Eastern Arizona College and are among the circumstances which may lead to disciplinary action and possible dismissal.

Conviction of a crime or continued misconduct of any type that is an infraction of the established laws of the town, county, state or nation.
Possessing or using intoxicating liquors, narcotics or other illegal drugs.
Stealing or in possession of stolen articles.
Malicious destruction of property.
Endangering or threatening the life or physical safety of others or self.
Possession/use of any projectile weapon on campus.
Failure to meet financial obligations to the College.

Student Code of Conduct violations that may include sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, or stalking are considered to be Title IX infractions and will be referred to the Title IX Coordinator for review as outlined in the Graham County Community College District’s (GCCCD) Regulation 2075.01 “Procedures for Alleged Violations of the Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulations.” Eastern Arizona College Title IX Policy and Regulation Statement.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE– NON-ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Students aggrieved by College actions of a non-academic nature shall have the opportunity for appeal. When a complaint about a non-academic action arises, with the exception of sexual harassment, the student shall subscribe to the following procedure to render the complaint legitimate. Complaints of sexual harassment should follow the procedure set forth in GCCCD Policy 2075.01 - Procedures for Alleged Violations of the Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulations.

The student’s right for grievance shall be forfeited if the complaint is not addressed through the Official Review Process-Non-Academic Standards. The Official Review Process – Non-Academic Standards may not be applicable when services are delivered under the provisions of a negotiated contract. The appeal process does not suspend any actions which are being grieved.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Days: Calendar days exclusive of weekends, semester breaks, and official holidays as identified in the current EAC academic catalog.

Complainant: Student alleging complaint.

Official: College official(s) responsible for the program or action for which the student complainant has a grievance.

Student Affairs Officer: Dean of Students or authorized designee selected by the College President for oversight of student affairs.

Judiciary Committee: The Judiciary Committee serves as an appeals committee for student grievances involving non-academic standards. The Committee is also charged with responsibility to advise the College President on policies, standards, rules and regulations for non-academic standards that are applied in the grievance process.

Non-Academic Standards: All institutional actions exclusive of academic standards and discrimination as defined by federal or state laws.

OFFICIAL REVIEW PROCESS

When a complaint related to a non-academic action is alleged by a student, with the exception of sexual harassment, the student shall subscribe to the following procedure to render complaint legitimate. Complaints of sexual harassment should follow the procedure set forth in GCCCD Policy 2075.01 - Procedures for Alleged Violations of the Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulations.

Step 1. The Complainant shall seek out, within five (5) days of the action, the Official so both parties may be afforded an opportunity to clarify facts and reach a mutually acceptable grievance resolution.

Step 2. If Complainant satisfaction is not achieved in Step 1, the Complainant shall provide a written request identifying the problem and request a meeting with the Dean of Students or designee within five (5) days after receiving a recommended solution as provided in Step I. Within five (5) days of receipt of the request, the Dean of Students or designee shall arrange for a meeting with the Complainant and attempt to mediate an acceptable resolution.

Step 3. If Complainant satisfaction is not achieved in Step 2, the Complainant shall provide a written request for a hearing by the Judiciary Committee. The request shall articulate the complaint and shall be delivered to the Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee and Dean of Students or designee within five (5) days after receiving a recommended resolution as provided in Step 2. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the request for a hearing, but not less than three (3) days of receipt of the request, the Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee shall arrange for a hearing. The Complainant, the Dean of Students or designee, and the Official shall be in attendance at the hearing. Within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee shall set forth a written document addressing findings of fact and the decision reached by the Committee. Copies shall be addressed to the Complainant, the Dean of Students or designee, the Official and the College President. Decisions made by the Judiciary Committee are binding.

DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENTS

Distance Learning Grievance Process (Regulation 5810.03)

If a resolution is not reached through the official grievance review process, distance education students who are still aggrieved may file a complaint or provide feedback to the following agency:

Distance Education students outside of Arizona, after completion of EAC’s internal complaint process, may appeal State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) related complaints to the Arizona Community College Coordinating Council (AC4). (https://azsara.arizona.edu/) The Arizona State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (AZ SARA) Council has jurisdiction over AZ SARA approved institutions regarding noninstructional complaints for distance education students. Upon completion of EAC’s and AC4’s complaint process, a student may register a complaint with the Arizona SARA Council. Visit the AZ SARA Complaint Process website for more information: https://azsara.arizona.edu/complaints.

HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION

Residents of all states may submit complaints to:
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411
1-800-621-7440

TITLE IX POLICY AND REGULATION

As a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, Eastern Arizona College is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that all of its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender. Sex includes: sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX and by College policy 2075.01 and regulation. For Procedures for Alleged Violations of Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulations, refer to https://eac.edu/about/title-ix/

GENERAL COLLEGE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE ILLEGAL USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on College property or as part of any of the College’s activities. For purposes of this regulation a controlled substance shall include any of the following:
b. An illegal drug
c. A legal drug used in excess of medically prescribed dosage
d. An alcoholic beverage
e. Any other mind-altering substance, or any substance used in excess of medically prescribed dosage
f. Marijuana, even when employed for medical use
The conviction for the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance on College property or as part of any of its activities shall result in one or more of the following conditions as considered appropriate by the Dean of Students or the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.
c. Suspension or termination of enrollment with the College; or
d. Requirement for the student to participate satisfactorily in a substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; and/or
e. Other enrollment restrictions or stipulations as deemed in the best interest of the College and the student.

Students will receive at least once each year information provided by the College detailing the College’s drug-free policy.

The College will conduct a biennial review of its “Program to Prevent Illicit Use of Drugs and Abuse of Alcohol by Employees and Students” to determine its effectiveness, implement needed changes, and ensure that disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.

Note: Federal law allows notification of parents or guardians when there is a violation of this policy or a student exhibits a pattern of illegal substance use.

INTERFERENCE WITH OR DISRUPTION OF EDUCATION

Eastern Arizona College is dedicated to the concept of providing education to all those who can benefit therefrom. The College has a responsibility to maintain public order so that individual rights to benefit from its programs and facilities will not be impaired.

A person commits interference with or disruption of education at Eastern Arizona College by doing any of the following:

For the purpose of causing, or in reckless disregard of causing, interference with or disruption of Eastern Arizona College, threatening to cause physical injury to any employee of Eastern Arizona College or any person attending Eastern Arizona College.
Knowingly going on or remaining on the property of Eastern Arizona College for the purpose of interfering with or disrupting the lawful use of the property or in any manner as to deny or interfere with the lawful use of the property by others.
Knowingly refusing to obey a lawful order given pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2911 (C).
Bringing onto campus, or possessing on campus any: (a) deadly weapon, (b) firearm (loaded or unloaded), (c) explosive, (d) nunchaku, (e) breakable container containing flammable liquid with a flash point of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or less and has a wick or similar device capable of being ignited, or (f) any combination of parts or materials designed and intended for use in making or converting a device into any item set forth in subdivisions (c) or (e) of this paragraph. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to Police Officers, certified and commissioned in the State of Arizona, or to weapons, and/or chemicals possessed and used as part of a course of instruction at Eastern Arizona College, or for weapons used for lawful exhibition or demonstration approved by the College President or designee.

For purposes of this policy, “interference with or disruption of” includes causing an employee of Eastern Arizona College to take any action to protect Eastern Arizona College or the employees, students or property of Eastern Arizona College.

Campus Police shall have the primary charge to maintain public order and the peaceful conduct of education upon all College property, assisted, when appropriate, by local law enforcement personnel.

Penalties for interference with or disruption of education upon College property shall include all appropriate legal remedies including, but not limited to: (a) the criminal penalties specified by A.R.S. § 13-2911, (b) the offender being required to leave College property, and (c) in the case of a student, faculty member or other staff violator, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate disciplinary action. In addition, any deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, or explosive that is used, displayed or possessed by a person in violation of this policy shall be forfeited or otherwise disposed in accord with A.R.S. § 13-2911 (D).

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic integrity is a vital part of the culture of all successful institutions of higher learning. The value of the degrees, certificates, and coursework offered by Eastern Arizona College greatly depends on its reputation as an institution dedicated to academic honesty. This Academic Integrity Policy provides guidance in helping students and faculty understand the meaning and importance of academic integrity; defines academic dishonesty; and outlines the procedures for handling infractions of academic integrity. Each member of the EAC community is charged with honoring and upholding the policies and procedures governing academic integrity as set forth below.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

As used in this policy:
Academic Affairs Officer is the campus official designated by the College President for oversight of academic affairs.

Academic evaluation refers to any assignment, project, test, essay, quiz, performance, or other task or instrument by which students demonstrate mastery of course content, thus earning credit toward a class grade.

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility associated with study, learning, and scholarship.

Academic misconduct means any act contrary to Academic Integrity, such as cheating, plagiarism, and earning grades dishonestly.

Academic standards are the rules and principles by which grades, student conduct, professional educator conduct, and class materials are evaluated.

Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee serves as the appeals committee for grievances concerning academic standards; compiles and considers reports on the nature and frequency of academic misconduct; hears charges and evidence of repeated or particularly serious academic misconduct; and imposes sanctions when such types of academic misconduct is determined to have occurred.

College means any and all Graham County Community College District (GCCCD) locations to which Eastern Arizona College delivers instructional services to students enrolled for credit.

Dean is the administrator who, under the direction of the Chief Academic Officer, supervises several academic divisions and other specified college areas.

District refers to the Graham County Community College District.

Plagiarism is the use of another person’s words, materials, work, and ideas, and adoption of an actual document, including a document available electronically, without properly acknowledging and documenting the source.

Professional educator is employed by the College as the instructor of record, contributing/substitute instructor of record, proctor, GCCCD staff, or employee responsible for delivering instructional services and or resources to students.

Restricted course materials are materials that are kept within the control of a professional educator to be delivered to enrolled students in a controlled manner. Restricting access to materials such as examinations, quizzes, and various assignments allows professional educators to control the resources available to students completing such evaluations, thus providing a uniform assessment of the knowledge and abilities that a student has obtained through his or her coursework. Examinations, quizzes, and assignments that are deliberately made available to the public by the professional educator of a course and without limitations are not restricted course materials.

Student means a person who is registered in a College course.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Students are responsible for understanding the College’s Academic Integrity Policy as well as the sanctions that may be imposed as a result of academic misconduct. Students are also responsible for understanding their appeal rights associated with findings of any policy violation. If the expectations and limitations of an assignment or assessment are unclear, students are expected to ask for clarification.

Students shall practice the provisions of the Academic Integrity Policy and uphold integrity in their academic pursuits.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Students at Eastern Arizona College are expected to:

Conduct themselves in accordance with principles of academic integrity
Behave so as to foster an atmosphere of honesty and fairness
Avoid plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct
Give truthful information to any College professional educator or to any other College employee regarding issues concerning academic integrity or academic misconduct, or suspected academic misconduct
Not alter, misuse, or forge any College document, record, or instrument of identification.

Students are not excused from these provisions because of any failure or inability on the part of the professional educator to prevent other instances of academic misconduct.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Academic misconduct includes any act that improperly affects the evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement, or any act designed to deceive a professional educator. This definition applies whether the student’s act of misconduct affects his or her own work or the work of other students. Specific infractions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cheating on Examinations: Cheating includes the use of crib sheets, “cheat sheets,” or discarded computer programs; aid from other persons; copying from another student’s work; and soliciting and giving or receiving unauthorized aid orally, electronically, or in writing. The student will not consult books, notes, calculators, or other materials of any kind during an examination or assignment without the express permission of the instructor. If calculators, spellers, or other electronic devices are permitted to be used during an examination or assignment, no information may be programmed into or retrieved from the device other than that expressly permitted by the instructor. Students in online or hybrid courses are responsible for maintaining the security of course materials and are forbidden to share examination materials and other restricted course materials with anyone. Any act that compromises the security, validity, or effectiveness of an academic evaluation, whether it is a regular assignment, a quiz, an examination, or an evaluation of another sort, is academic misconduct.
Inappropriate Collaboration: Permission from an instructor for students to “work together” on homework, an assignment, or paper is not permission for one student to present another student’s work as his or her own. Unless the professional educator specifies otherwise, all work submitted for a grade or credit toward completion of a course will be the product of the student’s own understanding, expressed in the student’s own words, calculations, computer code, etc. One form of inappropriate collaboration involves having another person significantly alter either the content or grammar of the student’s written work. A student may seek feedback from another student or individual concerning a document’s content, grammar, and spelling, but to avoid this type of inappropriate collaboration, the student must fix problems himself or herself.
Collusion: Collusion is the act of assisting others in their ventures of academic misconduct. Collusion includes but is not limited to providing advance copies of examinations and other restricted course materials; providing essays or other written assignments to others; acting as a “ghost writer” and significantly contributing to the written work of another without making your contributions known to the instructor and acquiring permission for such contributions; posing as another person in order to complete course work, examinations, or other academic work on that person’s behalf; working to conceal the academic misconduct of another student.
Submitting the Same Assignment for Different Classes: Submitting the same assignment for a second class violates the assumption that every assignment advances a student’s learning and growth. Unless instructors of both classes involved expressly allow it, submitting an assignment already submitted for another class is a breach of academic integrity.
Intentional Misrepresentation: Misrepresentation occurs when a student claims that source materials contain information or phrasing that they do not. In addition, misrepresentation occurs when a student omits or inserts words, changes words, misquotes, or takes correctly quoted phrases out of context. If this is done with the intent to deceive a professional educator in any academic evaluation, the student has committed a breach of academic integrity.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism means presenting someone else’s ideas or words, including that produced by Artificial Intelligence, as one’s own. Plagiarism may involve some degree of intent or may be the result of carelessness or ignorance of acceptable forms for citation. Not knowing how or when to cite a source does not excuse an act of plagiarism. Each of the four kinds of plagiarism below is a breach of academic integrity.
• Copying without citation, the most serious form of plagiarism, involves copying part or all of a paper from the Internet, from a book or magazine, or from another source without indicating that the work is someone else’s. To avoid this form of plagiarism, quoted material must be placed in quotation marks and one of the standard forms of documentation (APA, MLA, etc.) must be used to indicate where the material came from.
• Copying from an external source and citing the source but failing to show (by the use of quotation marks, for example) that the material is a direct quotation is another form of plagiarism. Simply documenting the source does not indicate that the words themselves are someone else’s. Avoiding this form of plagiarism involves putting all quoted material in quotation marks or using the format designated by APA, MLA, etc. to indicate quoted material.
• Incorrect paraphrasing is another form of plagiarism. Paraphrasing involves putting a lengthy phrase, sentence, or group of sentences written by another into one’s own words, thereby making it significantly different from the original. Changing a few words, or rearranging words, is not proper paraphrasing, and though the source is cited (as is always required with paraphrased material), wording remains substantially that of another and cannot rightfully be represented as original. Avoiding this form of plagiarism involves either making the material a direct quote by using quotation marks and citing the source, or paraphrasing properly by substantially changing the original to new words; again, making sure to cite the source.
• Presenting arguments, lines of reasoning, or facts learned from someone else without citing the source, even if the material is paraphrased, is another form of plagiarism. The source must be properly cited.
Improper Influence: Attempting to influence a grade or to receive any other academic benefit not earned through the normal exercise of academic effort by offering anything of value, including the performance of services, to a professional educator, College employee, other College student, or any other person, is academic misconduct.

PROCEDURES, SANCTIONS AND APPEALS FOR ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

The Professional Educator
The College respects and accepts the professional educator’s qualifications and rights to determine academic standards. The professional educator is accountable for establishing and maintaining appropriate academic standards for coursework and for informing students of any special rules or practices for a particular class.

When a professional educator becomes aware of a possible violation of academic integrity by one of his or her students, a confidential conference between the professional educator and the student should be held to discuss the perceived violation and its consequences. If, following the conversation, the professional educator is satisfied that a violation has occurred, he or she may determine that one or more of the following consequences are appropriate and impose such penalty:

Issuing a verbal or written reprimand
Requiring that the academic project or examination in question be repeated
Assigning the academic project or examination in question a reduced grade
Requiring that the academic project or examination in question be repeated for a reduced grade
Assigning the academic project or examination in question a failing grade
Assigning a reduced grade in the course
Assigning a failing grade in the course
Initiating the student’s involuntary withdrawal from the course

The professional educator will resolve most violations in the above manner.

The professional educator will report each violation and its disposition to the Academic Dean within five business days of the occurrence, who in turn will report it to the Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee. If the professional educator feels that the violation in question was especially serious or repeated, he or she may recommend that additional penalties be imposed.

The Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee
The Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee will be notified of all acts of academic misconduct. Such reports will be noted in the agenda and minutes of committee meetings. The committee may report the incidence and nature of these violations to the faculty and administration at appropriate intervals.

When, in the opinion of the committee, evidence of repeated or especially serious offenses exists, or upon the recommendation of the professional educator involved, the Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee will consider the case and may decide to impose one or more of the following additional penalties against a violator:

Placing a written reprimand in the student’s permanent file
Restricting the student’s access to certain college resources
Requiring the student to complete an academic integrity education program
Placing the student on academic probation

If the Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee concludes that the violation is so serious as to possibly warrant the student’s exclusion from extracurricular college activities, or suspension or dismissal from the College, it will make that recommendation to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

The Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
The Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs will resolve the most serious acts of academic misconduct. Only the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs has authority to suspend or expel a student from the College for academic misconduct.

After receiving recommendation from the Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee that a violation of academic integrity may warrant the student’s dismissal from the college, the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs will consider the evidence and render a decision which shall be binding, subject only to student appeals as otherwise provided.
The Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs may impose additional penalties against a violator, which may include:

Censure and exclusion from extracurricular college activities, including student government, athletics, performances, or other activities of the college community
Suspension for a specified period of time
Expulsion from the College without expectation of readmission

A Student’s Right to Appeal
A student may appeal any decision to impose discipline as a result of academic misconduct through the established Grievance Procedure and Official Review Process for Academic Standards (GCCCD 5810.02). The Official Review Process is as follows:

Step I. The Complainant shall seek out, within five (5) days of the action, the Professional Educator so both parties may be afforded an opportunity to clarify facts and to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Step 2. If complainant satisfaction is not achieved in Step I, the Complainant shall provide a written request for a meeting to the Academic Dean responsible for oversight of the standards employed by the Professional Educator. Within five (5) days of receipt of the request the Academic Dean shall arrange for a meeting to include the following individuals: the Academic Dean, the Professional Educator, and the Complainant. The Academic Dean shall attempt to mediate an acceptable solution.

Step 3. If Complainant satisfaction is not achieved in Step II, the Complainant shall provide a written request for a hearing by the Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee. The request shall articulate the complaint and shall be delivered to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs within five (5) days after receiving a recommended solution as provided in Step II then forwarded to Chair of the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee for review. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the request, but not less than three (3) days of receipt of request, the Chairperson of the Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee shall arrange for a hearing. The Complainant, the Professional Educator and the Academic Dean shall be in attendance at the hearing. Within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Chairperson of the Admissions and Academic Standards Appeals Committee shall set forth a written document addressing finding of fact and the decision reached by the Committee. Copies shall be addressed to the Complainant, the Professional Educator, the Academic Dean, and the College President. Decisions made by the Admissions and Academic Standards Appeal Committee are binding.

PROGRAM TO PREVENT ILLICIT USE OF DRUGS AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL BY EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS

I. Introduction and Purpose
The adoption by Congress of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) requires federal contractors and grantees to certify that they will provide a drug-free school. As a recipient of federal grants, the District must adopt a program toward accomplishing this goal. While federal legislation has been the impetus for creation of the program, the District recognizes that substance abuse is a problem of national proportions that also affects Eastern Arizona College. Based upon that concern, it is intended that this program for prevention of alcohol and drug abuse on our campuses will go beyond the strict dictates of the law and will serve as a comprehensive educational and resource tool.

Arizona voters recently approved the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (Proposition 203), which has legalized the use and possession of medical marijuana by certain individuals. The Act does not allow any person to use or possess marijuana in public. Additionally, it does not require employers to allow any employee to use or possess marijuana at work, nor to be under the influence of marijuana at work. Accordingly, the College will continue to prohibit the use and possession of all controlled substances (including marijuana) by students and employees on College property, and will continue to prohibit employees from working while under the influence of marijuana.

To this end the Graham County Community College District Governing Board has developed policies to:

Ensure that the Eastern Arizona College working and learning environment for students, employees and the public is safe, orderly and free of illegal activity.
Comply with the Drug Free School and Communities Act of 1989 (PL 101-26), the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (PL 100-690, Title IV, Subtitle D) and other relevant substance abuse laws.
Provide students with access to appropriate treatment and rehabilitation assistance for problems associated with substance use or abuse.

REF: GCCCD Policy #4710 and Regulation #4710.01 which specify for employees the standards of conduct and consequences of violation, and Regulation #5800.02 which specifies for students the standards of conduct and consequences of violation in relation to drug and alcohol use.

II. Standards of Conduct
The above referenced policies spelled out in detail in the Eastern Arizona College General Catalog, state clearly that:

The manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance by any person on District property or as part of any of the District’s activities is prohibited.
A “controlled substance” is defined as an illegal drug, a legal drug used in excess of recommended dosage, an alcoholic beverage and/or any other mind altering substance. Marijuana, even when employed for a medical use, is considered to be a “controlled substance” under this Section.
Employees are prohibited from ingesting any controlled substance at work and from being at work while under the influence of any controlled substance. For the purpose of this Section, the College will not consider an employee who is a “registered qualifying patient” within the meaning of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act to be under the influence of marijuana solely because of the presence of marijuana metabolites.

III. Sanctions for Violation of Standards of Conduct
Disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to:

Termination of Enrollment/Employment within the District,
Requirement to participate satisfactorily in a substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program, or
Other enrollment/employment restrictions or stipulations, or combination of enrollment/employment restrictions or stipulations.

IV. Legal Consequences of Alcohol Abuse & Illicit Drugs Use

Laws Governing Alcohol
The State of Arizona sets twenty-one as the “legal drinking age.” An underage person who buys, receives, possesses or consumes alcoholic beverages is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be subject to a fine and imprisonment for up to six months. The Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways prohibits driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (DUI). Drivers charged with DUI who refuse to be tested face suspension of their licenses or permits to drive for 12 months. A driver whose test results show a blood or breath alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more will have his/her license or permit to drive suspended or denied for not less than 90 consecutive days. The punishment for DUI ranges from not less than 10 days in jail and a fine of not less than $250 for a first offense to a minimum of 90 days in jail and revocation of the driver’s license for one year upon a second offense.
Laws Governing the Use of Drugs
Federal Laws: The Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act prohibits the possession, sale and trafficking of controlled substances. The Omnibus Drug Act of 1988 allows the following penalties for conviction of possession of illegal drugs: civil fines up to $10,000; forfeiture of cars, boats, or planes conveying the substance; loss of public housing; the loss of all federal benefits including student loans and grants.
Arizona Laws:
a. Title Thirteen, Chapter 34 of the Arizona Revised Statutes lists drug offenses and their penalties. Following is a list of drugs which are frequently misused with a description of the potential penalties attached to a conviction.
i. Marijuana: First offense for possession or use of marijuana in an amount of less than two pounds constitutes a Class 6 felony and carries a possible prison term of 1.5 years and related fines. The sale of marijuana in an amount of less than two pounds carries a prison sentence of .5-1.5 years and related fines.
ii. LSD: Possession, use and sale of LSD are class 4 felonies carrying sentences from 1.5-3 years and related fines.
iii. Heroin and Cocaine: Use and sale of heroin and cocaine are class 2 felonies carrying sentences from 4-10 years and related fines.

Title 36, Chapters 28.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes codifies the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, which protects certain individuals from prosecution for the medical use of marijuana. Among other things, the Act:

Does not authorize any person to smoke marijuana in any public place.
Does not require an employer to allow any employee to use, possess, or be under the influence of marijuana at work or during work hours.
Does not require any person or establishment in lawful possession of property to allow a guest, client, customer or other visitor to use marijuana on or in that property.
Does not authorize any person to undertake any task under the influence of marijuana that would constitute negligence or professional malpractice.

V. Health Risks Associated with the Use of Illicit Drugs and the Abuse of Alcohol

Illicit Drug Use: Controlled substances subject to illicit use are divided into several broad categories:
• Narcotics (Morphine, Opium, Heroin) are highly addictive. The effects of their use generally leads to feelings of euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, and nausea. Overdose is characterized by slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and possible death.
• Depressants (Barbiturates, Chloral Hydrate, Quaalude) are moderately to highly addictive. Effects include slurred speech, disorientation, and drunken behavior without the odor of alcohol. Overdose results in shallow respiration, clammy skin, dilated pupils, weak and rapid pulse, coma, and possible death.
• Stimulants (Cocaine, Amphetamine) are not known to be physically addictive but create a high psychological dependence. Effects of use are increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia, and loss of appetite. An overdose can lead to agitation, increase in body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, and possible death.
• Hallucinogens (LSD, Mescaline and Peyote, TCP) are not known to be addictive. The effects of use include illusions and hallucinations, and poor perception of time and distance. Overdose causes longer, more intense “trip episodes,” psychosis, and possible death.
• Cannabis (Marijuana, Hashish) is moderately psychologically addictive. Effects include euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, and disoriented behavior. Overdose results in extreme fatigue, paranoia and possible psychosis
Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol cause marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.

Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver.

Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other youngsters of becoming alcoholics.

VI. Drug or Alcohol Counseling, Treatment, Rehabilitation or Re-entry Programs That are Available to Employees or Students
Eastern Arizona College does not provide direct drug or alcohol counseling, treatment or rehabilitation services. Students or employees with concerns related to the use/abuse of drugs or alcohol are encouraged to meet with a member of the Academic Advising staff on the Thatcher Campus for confidential consultation and referral. Academic Advising staff are located in the Student Services Building on Stadium Avenue on the Thatcher Campus. Appointments can be made by calling (928) 428-8253. Arizona State Prison inmates are encouraged to contact the Program Supervisor at their institutions. Inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution (Swift Trail) should contact the FCI Psychology Department.

Direct contact with organizations or individuals providing drug or alcohol counseling, treatment or rehabilitation services can be made by students or employees depending on location:

Graham County, Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services (SEABHS), Safford: (928) 428-4550
Greenlee County, Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services (SEABHS), Clifton: (928) 865-4531

VII. Confidentiality
This Program is not intended to create obligations or restrictions that may interfere with the confidential nature of counseling, clinical or therapeutic relationships. Confidentiality will be maintained in accordance with state and federal laws, including the Arizonans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For tuition purposes, your residence is determined according to statutory law (A.R.S. §15-1801 et seq.).