In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, the administration of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College certifies that the College supports the fight against unlawful drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College certifies that it has adopted and implemented an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) program to help prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on the institution’s premises and as part of any of its activities.

Through published and circulated statements, and the AOD program, the College notifies employees and students that compliance with these Acts is required and unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on the institution’s premises and action will be taken against employees and students for violation of such provisions. The College also certifies that it will continue to make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug and alcohol-free environment.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program will contain:

• Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on College property or as part of any of its activities.
• A description of the legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law for the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
• A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol.
• A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or reentry programs that are available to students and employees.
• A clear statement that the College will impose disciplinary sanctions on students and employees and a description of those sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution, for violations of the standards of conduct.
• A description of the alcohol and drug education programs provided by the College.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (PDF)