Student Handbook - Gateway Technical College

Drug-free Environment
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Any student who engages in an activity, on District premises or at a District-sponsored
event, that constitutes a violation of State of Wisconsin Uniform Controlled
Substances Act shall be subject to nonacademic misconduct disciplinary sanctions.
In determining the appropriate sanction, the College president, or designee, shall
consider those penalties, including suspension and expulsion, that will contribute
most effectively to maintaining a College environment free from controlled substances.
In keeping with local, state, and federal laws, Gateway Technical College prohibits
the pos session, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students while on College
property or when involved in any College sponsored activity. If a student has a
drug or alcohol problem, we highly recommend that they seek assistance from the
Student Services office.
Tobacco-free Environment
Gateway Technical College supports the concept of wellness, the U.S. Surgeon General’s
mandate for a smoke-free America and the spirit of Wisconsin’s Clean Indoor
Air Act. Gateway has taken positive steps to provide a healthier environment for
students, employees, and visitors.
Smoking and tobacco use is prohibited in all buildings and on grounds, sidewalks,
streets, parking lots, and structures owned or leased by Gateway Technical College.
Persons who violate this policy will be fined $10 for each violation.
Conceal Carry
In an effort to provide a safe learning and working environment, Gateway Technical
College has initiated a policy prohibiting anyone from bringing a weapon inside any
college building. Gateway bans all weapons inside college facilities which includes
– but is not limited to – such items as knives and firearms.
Persons storing weapons within their own vehicles parked on college owned, leased,
or operated lots or grounds must:
• Conceal the weapon from open view of persons moving in or around the vehicle.
• If a firearm, unload the weapon.
• If a firearm, store the weapon in a secured (locked) case or install a locked trigger
guard.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity – Policy H-110
The Gateway Technical College District will be fair and impartial in all its relations
with its students, employees, and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status,
parental status, pregnancy, family or medical leave, disability, age, gender, sexual
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