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controlled substances can range from up to four years imprisonment and up to $20,000 in fines for each offense. Under federal laws, possession of illegal drugs may result in sanctions of not less than five years and up to life imprisonment. RETURN -TO -SCHOOL AGREEMENTS Following a violation of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy, a student may be offered an opportunity to participate in appropriate counseling. In such cases, the student must sign and abide by the terms set forth in a Return - to -School Agreement (RTS) and clearance from the counseling professional as a condition of continued education. ASSISTANCE InterCoast Colleges recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse and addiction are treatable illnesses. We also realize that early intervention and support improve the success of rehabilitation. To support our employees, our drug -free workplace policy: • Encourages students to seek help if they are concerned that they or their family members may have a drug and/or alcohol problem. • Encourages students to utilize the services of qualified professionals in the community to assess the seriousness of suspected drug or alcohol problems and identify appropriate sources of help. • Ensures the availability of a current list of qualified community professionals. The ultimate financial responsibility for recommended treatment belongs to the student. CONFIDENTIALITY All information received by the organization through the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy is confidential communication. Access to this information is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know in compliance with relevant laws and management policies. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY A safe and productive drug -free workplace is achieved through cooperation and shared responsibility. Both employees and studentshave important roles to play. All employees and students are required to not report to work/school or be subject to duty while theirability to perform job duties is impaired due to on- or off -duty use of alcohol or other drugs. In addition, students are encouraged to: • Report dangerous behavior to the Campus President.Itisthe Campus President's responsibility to: • Inform students of the drug -free workplace policy. • Observe student performance. • Investigate reports of dangerous practices. • Document negative changes and problems in performance. • Counsel students as to expected performance improvement. • Clearly state consequences of policy violations. COMMUNICATION Communicating our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy to employees and students is critical to our success. To ensure allstudents are aware of their role in supporting our Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Policy: • All students will receive a written copy of the policy in the student catalog. • All students will review the policy in the admissions process. • The policy will be reviewed in orientation sessions with new students. • All students will receive an update of the policy. • Student education about the dangers of alcohol and drug use and the availability of help will be provided to all students. • Every staff and faculty member will receive training to help him/her recognize and manage students with alcohol and other drug problems. POLICY REVIEW AND EFFECTIVENESS In an effort to maintain biennial review materials effectively, InterCoast Colleges will keep such materials at a centralized location viathe Corporate Administrative Office. Materials may include, but not limited to, departmental trainings on alcohol and drugeducation, annual notifications, biennial policies review and updates, and employee/student disciplinary sanctions. InterCoast Colleges School Catalog 44 1 Page