Sexual misconduct policy In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> Security Policy and <strong>Campus</strong> Crime Statistics Act, KCC has adopted a policy concerning forcible and non-forcible sex <strong>of</strong>fenses. The policy, available in the Student Services Department, specifies prohibited conduct, disciplinary action and awareness programs. SEX OFFENDER POLICY STATEMENT – In accordance with the <strong>Campus</strong> Sex Crimes Prevention Act <strong>of</strong> 2002, it is the policy <strong>of</strong> KCC to track convicted sex <strong>of</strong>fenders 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 <strong>of</strong> their use and/or utilization <strong>of</strong> college facilities and resources. All registered sex <strong>of</strong>fenders must meet with the coordinator <strong>of</strong> public safety and campus operations each semester/term <strong>of</strong> enrollment. Arrangements can be made by phone at 815-802-8195. Drug and alcohol-free learning and working environment policy Standards <strong>of</strong> Conduct In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment <strong>of</strong> 1989 (PL 101-226), <strong>Kankakee</strong> <strong>Community</strong> College reiterates its position and sanctions concerning drug abuse as found in PL 100-690, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act <strong>of</strong> 1988. KCC has adopted the following policy toward the goals <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> a controlled substance by college employees or students is prohibited in campus buildings, on campus grounds, or at any college-sponsored activity. The use <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> financial aid. 2. Employee notice <strong>of</strong> conviction: As a condition <strong>of</strong> 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, <strong>of</strong> any criminal drug conviction resulting from a violation occurring at the workplace. KCC will notify any federal contracting agency within 10 (ten) days <strong>of</strong> having received notice that an employee who is engaged in the performance <strong>of</strong> such contract has had a criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace. Within 30 (thirty) days <strong>of</strong> receiving notice <strong>of</strong> a conviction for a drug-related <strong>of</strong>fense 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 <strong>of</strong> drug use, possession, or delivery <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> Conduct, section 16.0 in the <strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Campus</strong> <strong>Affairs</strong> and <strong>Regulations</strong> in this college catalog. 4. Rights <strong>of</strong> due process: Rights <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> implementation will be reviewed biennially. The policy is subject to change without notice, however, as federal regulations or court orders require. 6. Dissemination <strong>of</strong> policy and rules: (a) Copies <strong>of</strong> the college’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Learning and Working Environment Policy are available to all students and employees. (b) Failure <strong>of</strong> an employee or student to receive a copy <strong>of</strong> the Drug and Alcohol-Free Learning and Working Environment Policy will not constitute a defense for violations <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> drug and alcohol abuse; (b) the college’s policy <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> student development, Room L20F, or his/her designee. 8. Legal sanctions: Some drug/alcohol <strong>of</strong>fenses are misdemeanors while others are felonies. In either case, the sentence may include imprisonment. Convictions for the unauthorized manufacture, delivery, trafficking and possession <strong>of</strong> a controlled substance range from a Class I felony to a Class X felony. The penalties depend on the type <strong>of</strong> substance, amount, number <strong>of</strong> previous <strong>of</strong>fenses and the age <strong>of</strong> the person. Penalties range from probation or imprisonment and up to $500,000 in fines. Convictions for the manufacture, possession or delivery <strong>of</strong> cannabis range from a Class III misdemeanor to a Class III felony. The penalties associated with cannabis depend on the amount, number <strong>of</strong> previous <strong>of</strong>fenses, and the age <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Kankakee</strong> <strong>Community</strong> College board <strong>of</strong> trustees that it shall conform fully with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act <strong>of</strong> 1988, Public Law 100-690, Section 5151, et seq. and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> the college is directed to establish and administer appropriate rules to implement this policy. 180 <strong>Kankakee</strong> <strong>Community</strong> College • 2012-13 catalog
KCC Personnnel Faculty/Administrators ...182 Whom to See for What ...186 Glossary <strong>of</strong> Terms. ......188 Index. ...............190 2012-13 catalog • www.kcc.edu 181