Code of Campus Affairs & Regulations - Kankakee Community ...

Sexual misconduct policy
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, KCC has
adopted a policy concerning forcible and non-forcible sex offenses.
The policy, available in the Student Services Department, specifies
prohibited conduct, disciplinary action and awareness programs.
SEX OFFENDER POLICY STATEMENT – In accordance with the
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2002, it is the policy
of KCC to track convicted sex offenders enrolled in classes or
employed at the college, and communicate as necessary to the
college community. It may be necessary to place certain restrictions
on these individuals in terms of their use and/or utilization
of college facilities and resources. All registered sex offenders must
meet with the coordinator of public safety and campus operations
each semester/term of enrollment. Arrangements can be made by
phone at 815-802-8195.
Drug and alcohol-free learning
and working environment policy
Standards of Conduct
In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities
Act Amendment of 1989 (PL 101-226), Kankakee Community
College reiterates its position and sanctions concerning drug
abuse as found in PL 100-690, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of
1988. KCC has adopted the following policy toward the goals
of helping to prevent alcohol and drug abuse while providing
a healthy working and learning environment for all college
constituencies.
1. Prohibited conduct:
The use, sale, distribution, manufacture, or possession of
a controlled substance by college employees or students is
prohibited in campus buildings, on campus grounds, or at
any college-sponsored activity. The use of alcohol within
the workplace, including meal periods and breaks, is absolutely
prohibited except when authorized by the college for
approved college functions. Penalties for student violators may
include dismissal and/or termination of financial aid.
2. Employee notice of conviction:
As a condition of employment, KCC employees are required
to comply fully with this policy, to include agreeing to notify
the employer, no later than five (5) days after each conviction,
of any criminal drug conviction resulting from a violation occurring
at the workplace.
KCC will notify any federal contracting agency within 10 (ten)
days of having received notice that an employee who is engaged
in the performance of such contract has had a criminal drug
statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace.
Within 30 (thirty) days of receiving notice of a conviction for a
drug-related offense in the workplace, the convicted employee:
(a) is subject to appropriate disciplinary action by the employer,
which may include termination; and
(b) may be required to participate in an approved drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program.
3. Student violations and discipline:
Students convicted of drug use, possession, or delivery of
controlled substances risk losing student financial aid for one
year or longer. Other penalties for drug and/or alcohol abuse
are detailed in the KCC Code of Conduct, section 16.0 in the
Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations in this college catalog.
4. Rights of due process:
Rights of due process for employees and/or students are
addressed in the student Discipline Procedures and the college’s
Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook.
5. Policy review:
This policy and the program of implementation will be reviewed
biennially. The policy is subject to change without notice,
however, as federal regulations or court orders require.
6. Dissemination of policy and rules:
(a) Copies of the college’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Learning and
Working Environment Policy are available to all students
and employees.
(b) Failure of an employee or student to receive a copy of the
Drug and Alcohol-Free Learning and Working Environment
Policy will not constitute a defense for violations of
the college’s policy and rules.
7. Drug awareness program:
The college will institute and maintain a drug awareness program
to inform employees and students about:
(a) the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse;
(b) the college’s policy of maintaining a drug and alcohol-free
learning and working environment;
(c) any available drug counseling rehabilitation and student
or employee assistance programs; and
(d) the penalties that may be imposed on employees and
students for drug abuse and alcohol violations.
The college’s policy/program administrator is the dean of student
development, Room L20F, or his/her designee.
8. Legal sanctions:
Some drug/alcohol offenses are misdemeanors while others are
felonies. In either case, the sentence may include imprisonment.
Convictions for the unauthorized manufacture, delivery, trafficking
and possession of a controlled substance range from
a Class I felony to a Class X felony. The penalties depend on
the type of substance, amount, number of previous offenses
and the age of the person. Penalties range from probation or
imprisonment and up to $500,000 in fines.
Convictions for the manufacture, possession or delivery of cannabis
range from a Class III misdemeanor to a Class III felony.
The penalties associated with cannabis depend on the amount,
number of previous offenses, and the age of the person and range
from probation or imprisonment with fines up to $100,000.
The Illinois Revised Statutes – Chapter 625 Article V; and
Chapter 720 Acts 550, 570, 600 and 690 specifically identify
each crime and the corresponding penalty. Copies are available
from area law enforcement agencies, the KCC Learning
Resource Center and online at http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/
ilcs/ilcs.asp/. The Illinois statutes are consistent with federal law,
and local law is subject to state law.
ENVIRONMENT POLICY
It is the policy of the Kankakee Community College board of trustees
that it shall conform fully with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act
of 1988, Public Law 100-690, Section 5151, et seq. and the Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (PL101-226). By
establishing these policies, the college seeks to improve the environment
by reducing and eliminating substance abuse in the schools and
in the workplace. The president of the college is directed to establish
and administer appropriate rules to implement this policy.
180 Kankakee Community College • 2012-13 catalog