Pikeville College seeks to encourage and
sustain an academic environment that respects individual freedoms and promotes
the health, safety, and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
These participants are expected to know and follow the applicable laws and all
College rules and regulations. Each person is responsible for his/her own
behavior.
Pikeville College complies with the Drug-Free
School Communities Act of 1989. This act requires that
Pikeville College certify it has adopted and
implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution
of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees in order to remain
eligible for federal financial assistance, as set forth in local, state, and
federal laws, and the rules and regulations of the College.
Pikeville College prohibits the unlawful
possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and
employees in buildings, facilities, grounds, or other property owned and /or
controlled by the College or as part of College activities. Alcohol is not
permitted on campus. Students who are convicted of an offense involving the
sale or possession of a controlled substance may become ineligible for federal
student aid.
For
the College’s complete drug and alcohol policy regarding the
Drug-Free School and Communities Act, you
may submit a request to the Department of Safety and Security or the Department
of Student Services. Student Services and the Department of Safety and Security
conduct drug and alcohol abuse education programs each semester.
