It is the policy of Kankakee Community College to provide a drug and alcohol free environment and work place as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §701, et seq.) and Section 1213 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) as amended by the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. §7101, et seq.).
KCC prohibits students and employees from possessing, using, distributing, dispensing and manufacturing illicit drugs and alcohol on its property. Any students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the institution. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination from the institution.
The KCC Board of Trustees may make exceptions to this policy to allow alcohol service at events hosted by the college or the KCC Foundation. Recommendation for such exceptions will be presented to the Board annually for approval. Alcohol expenses will be paid only from KCC Foundation funds or sponsor donations.
This policy is pursuant to Section 5/6-15 of the Liquor Control Act.