Biennial Review
of the
Lane College Alcohol and Other Drugs Program
2010 and 2011
The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) require an institution of higher education (IHE) such as Lane College to certify it has adopted and implemented programs to prevent the abuse of alcohol and use or distribution of illicit drugs both by Lane students and employees both on its premises and as a part of any of its activities. At a minimum each IHE must annually distribute the following in writing to all students and employees:
• Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use or
distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees;
• A description of the legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law for the
unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;
• A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or
re-entry programs that are available to employees or students;
• A clear statement that the institution will impose 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.
The law further requires that the institution conduct a biennial review of its program with the following objectives:
· Determine that the effectiveness of the policy and implementing changes to the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) program if they are needed; and,
· Ensure that the sanctions developed are enforced consistently.
The biennial review must also include a determination as to:
· the number of drug- and alcohol-related violations and fatalities occurring on the campus or as part of their activities that are reported to campus officials; and,
· the number and type of sanctions the IHEs impose on students or employees as a result of such violations or fatalities.
Lane College acknowledges its legal obligation to conduct a biennial review of compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and authorized an administrative review to be conducted to determine if the College fulfills the requirements of the aforementioned Federal regulations.
Lane President Wesley Cornelious McClure formed a committee to conduct the review process and determine whether or not the College is in compliance with the requirements of Part 86. The members of the review committee were:
• Dr. Shirley Friar, Special Consultant to the President
• Mrs. Sherrill Scott, Vice President for Student Affairs
• Ms. Sharron Burnett, Executive Vice President
• Mrs. Alecia Moore, College Nurse
• Mrs. Fisher Smith, Director of Wellness Program
• Mrs. April Smith, College Counselor
• Atty. Richard Hulon Donnell, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
The following campus units provided information for this report:
• Office of Student Affairs
• Security Services
• Residential Services
• Office of the President
• Intercollegiate Athletics
• Pan-Hellenic Council
• Student Government Association
• City of Jackson Police Department
• Madison County Sheriff’s Department
• Lane College Wellness Program
The intention of this document is to meet the legal requirements of conducting a biennial review related to alcohol and drug prevention on Lane’s campus for the years 2010 and 2011.
Materials Reviewed
The following materials and programs were examined for the biennial review:
· The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (EDGAR Part 86), A Guide for University and Campus Regulations prepared by the Higher Education Center
· Lane College Alcohol and Other Drug Policy documents distributed to all faculty, students and staff
· State of Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Laws
· City of Jackson, Tennessee Ordinances
· State of Tennessee Drug Laws
· Federal Drug Laws
· Jackson Police Department public drug and alcohol arrest reports
· Lane College Daily Crime Activity Log (Appendix A)
· Office of Post-Secondary (OPE) Campus Safety and Security Statistics website database
· Lane College Wellness Program Publications on Alcohol and Drugs
· Lane College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Drug Testing Program
· Lane College Catalog
· Lane College Student Handbook
· Lane College Staff Handbook
· Lane College Wellness Program End-of-Year Summary Report
· Lane College Board of Trustees Reports
Drug and Alcohol –Related Violations and Fatalities (2010 and 2011)
LANE COLLEGE DAILY CRIME ACTIVITY LOG
2010 AND 2011
DATE / TIME / GENERALLOCATION / WHAT HAPPENED? / DISPOSITION
2/11/2010 / 4:00 p.m. / Graves / 35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation / Suspension-One Semester
2/12/2010 / 12:00 p.m. / Hamlett / 35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation / Suspension-One Semester
2/12/2010 / 4:00 p.m. / Graves / 35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation / Suspension-One Semester
2/13/2010 / 11:00 p.m. / Campus Center / 90G – Liquor Law Violation / Probation-One Semester
2/16/2010 / 5:00 p.m. / Stone Hall / 35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation / Suspension-One Semester
8/26/2010 / 9:00 p.m. / Parking Lot / 90C – Disorderly Conduct* / Probation-One Semester
9/2/2010 / 3:00 p.m. / J.K. Daniels / 35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation* / Suspension-One Semester
9/9/2010 / 10:00 p.m. / Johnson House / 90C – Disorderly Conduct* / Probation-One Semester
9/10/2010 / 4:00 p.m. / Hamlett Hall / 35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation* / Suspension-One Semester
9/11/2010 / 9:00 p.m. / Parking Lot / 35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation* / Suspension-One Semester
10/12/2010 / 1:00 p.m. / Parking Lot / 35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation* / Probation-One Semester
10/14/2010
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12/4/2010 / 12:00 p.m.
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10:00 p.m. / Graves Hall
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Parking Lot / 90G – Liquor Law Violation*
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35A – Drug/Narcotic Violation* / Probation-One Semester
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Suspension-One Semester
DATE / TIME / GENERAL
LOCATION / WHAT HAPPENED? / DISPOSITION
2/19/2011 / 1:00 p.m. / Parking Lot / 35A – Drug/Narcotics Violation* / Dismissed
2/25/2011 / 4:00 p.m. / Graves Hall / 90G – Liquor Law Violation* / Probation-One Semester
2/28/2011 / 12:44 a.m. / Cleaves Hall / 90C – Disorderly Conduct / Probation-One Semester
9/15/2011 / 12:00 p.m. / J.K. Daniels / 35A – Drugs/Narcotics Violation / Suspension-One Semester
10/4/2011 / 3:00 p.m. / Front of Graves Hall / 35A – Drugs/Narcotics Violation* / Suspension-One Semester
10/5/2011 / 12:30 p.m. / Dragon’s Den / 35A – Drugs/Narcotics Violation* / Suspension-One Semester
10/18/2011 / 12:00 p.m. / Smith Hall / 35A – Drugs/Narcotics Violation* / Suspension-One Semester
11/4/2011 / 8:45 p.m. / Alumni Hall / 35A – Drugs/Narcotics Violation* / Suspension-One Semester
11/16/2011 / 4:00 p.m. / Jennie E. Lane / 90G – Liquor Law Violation* / Probation-One Semester
12/09/2011 / 7:10 a.m. / Harper Hall / 35A – Drugs/Narcotics Violation* / Suspension-One Semester
Total number of drug and alcohol-related fatalities (2010) - 0
Total number of drug and alcohol-related violations (2011) - 10
Total number of drug and alcohol-related fatalities (2011) - 0
Total number and types of sanctions imposed on students and employees (2010)
· Cases Dismissed - 0
· Community Service and Probation - 5
· Suspension - 8
· Expulsion - 0
· Termination - 0
Total number and types of sanctions imposed on students or employees (2011)
· Cases Dismissed - 1
· Community Service and Probation - 3
· Suspension - 6
· Expulsion - 0
· Termination - 0
Findings
The appointed review committee conducted an extensive and comprehensive study of the alcohol and drug policy, related programs, services and enforcement practices for the years 2010 and 2011. The findings of the committee are that Lane College has distributed in writing to all students and employees:
• Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use or
distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees;
• A description of the legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law for the
unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;
• A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or
re-entry programs that are available to employees or 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.
Furthermore, based on its review, the committee has determined that Lane College:
· Has an effective AOD policy; and,
· Consistently enforces the sanctions that have been developed to address any violation of policy and/or standards of acceptable behavior related to AOD abuse.
Certification
Based upon the review of the College’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy, Lane College certifies that it has developed and implemented a comprehensive approach to adopted and implemented programs to address, and subsequently prevent, the abuse of alcohol and use or distribution of illicit drugs by Lane students and employees on its premises and as a part of any of its activities. The College will continue to develop, evaluate, assess, and pursue the best practices for its campus to create a safe and healthy environment for our students that is conducive to learning.