Disciplinary and Legal Sanctions
The Shasta College policies prohibiting the unlawful possession, use, distribution, or manufacture of illicit drugs and/or alcohol on its campuses and at student events protects and supports the students, employees and visitors of the College.
Shasta College Procedures
The college maintains close ties with area service agencies and will provide information for referral and counseling to employees and students with chemical dependencies. Referrals and access to treatment programs may be obtained by calling local county drug and alcohol program offices. Those found in violation of District policy will be subject to disciplinary action (consistent with local, state, or federal law) which may include referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program, suspension, demotion, expulsion, or dismissal.
Legal System
Violations of controlled substance or alcohol laws may be infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. The legal system uses at least the following five sanctions:
- Diversion to Treatment
- Citation to the District Attorney’s Office
- Probation
- County Jail
- State or Federal Prison
The people of California have included drug abuse within the California health and safety code and not the penal code. Shasta College interprets from this that the people of California see drug abuse as a health problem more than a criminal problem. It is our intent to devise policies and programs that incorporate this very important distinction.
Annual Security Report
Shasta College’s Campus Safety Department (Campus Safety) is committed to providing the College with a safe environment conducive to the goals of education and research. As part of this commitment, and in accordance with the Jeanne Campus Safety Act, Campus Safety produces an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information for each of the College’s campuses related to campus safety and security, crime prevention, on-campus housing fire statistics and safety, emergency response, disciplinary action, campus and community resources, and alcohol and drug policies. In partnership with the community, Campus Safety works to prevent crime and solve problems that affect students and employees. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report can be found on the Shasta College website via the following link: www.shastacollege.edu/ASFSR.