Drug and Alcohol Policy: Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment. In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and the Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 1987, the school is providing you with this notice.
- Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in all academic, administrative, and public areas of the Divinity School buildings and grounds except when served by a trained server employed by a caterer for special events.
- The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol is prohibited. Such activities violate the school’s standards of conduct and may subject the violator to disciplinary action.
Violators of these policies risk disciplinary actions up to and including expulsion or termination from the Divinity School and referral for prosecution by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Federal, state, and local laws make illegal use of alcohol and drugs serious crimes. Conviction can lead to fines, imprisonment, assigned community service, and permanent criminal records.
Federal regulations require that as a condition of employment, employees will notify the institution of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.
Drug and alcohol abuse prevention, counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs:
Please note that alcohol and drug abuse interferes with a person’s physical and emotional health and social functioning. If you think you have a substance or alcohol abuse problem, you may contact a Student Services Representative. Referrals and names of local drug and alcohol treatment programs are available with confidentiality assured for all inquiries.
The drug abuse statutes for New York State can be found at:
Dangers of Addiction and Substance Abuse: All students should be aware that substance abuse causes serious health risks, including altered moods, altered behavior, sleep disorders, distorted senses, and permanent damage to the liver, heart, and central nervous system. More information about addiction, the drugs and substances of “substance abuse”, and the health risks of substance abuse can be found at the following links:
Enforcement: All student disciplinary enforcement under this policy shall be at the discretion of the President and shall be based upon the severity of the offense and the actions of the student with regard to the incident. Employee disciplinary enforcement under this policy shall be at the discretion of the President. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School management shall be the sole judge of the sufficiency of evidence in such matters.
Disciplinary and administrative decisions regarding this policy shall be made in a manner consistent with applicable law. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School reserves the right to make referrals to law enforcement authorities, and further may permit law enforcement officials to conduct searches of the school’s facilities at any time.
Policy Review: The Drug and Alcohol Policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains current and effective.
Reviewed and updated February 2021