Alcohol Policy

AVTEC maintains a Zero Tolerance Alcohol and Drug policy; corrective actions will be consistent for any and all policy violations regardless of extenuating circumstances.

Purpose: AVTEC is committed to providing a safe and healthy training environment for all students, faculty, and staff. This includes on campus housing and all AVTEC buildings and facilities. This policy addresses issues related to the use, possession, being under the influence, distribution, or sale of alcohol and/or drugs on AVTEC premises, during AVTEC-sponsored activities, or off-campus events connected to AVTEC.

Scope: This policy applies to all students, all residents of student housing, and visitors while on the premises or participating in AVTEC-related activities.

Definition: For this policy, the term Alcohol and Drugs refers to all mood alerting substances that change the function of the nervous system and result in alterations of perception, mood, cognition, and behavior. This includes legal and illegal substances.

• Prescribed Medications: Any student taking a medication, as prescribed by the student’s physician, which may adversely affect that student’s ability to perform work in a safe or productive manner, is required to notify his/her/their instructor or department head. This includes drugs known to possibly affect judgment, coordination, any of the senses, or cause drowsiness or dizziness. To maintain privacy, the student is not required to disclose the name of the medication or reason for taking it.

Prohibited Activities:

• Use, Possession, and being Under the Influence: The proven or suspected use, possession, or being under the influence of alcohol, legal or illegal drugs, or medications taken in a way other than as prescribed by the student’s physician is strictly prohibited on AVTEC premises or at AVTEC- related activities. This includes possession of containers and paraphernalia used in conjunction with alcohol or drugs.
• Distribution and Sale: The proven or suspected distribution, sale, or intent to distribute or sell legal or illegal drugs, prescription medications, or alcohol is strictly prohibited on AVTEC premises and during AVTEC-related activities.

Reporting, Corrective Actions, Consequences:

• For the safety of students and staff, any person who becomes aware of a violation of this policy should make a report with an AVTEC Supervisor/Department Head as soon as possible.
• Those in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary actions including, but not limited to: Written Warning, Probation, Release from student employment, Eviction from student housing, and/or Dismissal from training.
• Those in violation of state, federal, or local laws may face additional legal consequences. Legal authorities will be informed when a violation of the law has or is suspected to have occurred. This includes but is not limited to proven or suspected use of illegal substances, public intoxication, underage consumption, and/or furnishing to a minor.

Support and Education:
AVTEC recognizes that substance abuse is a mental health issue that may lead to physical health issues. We are committed to providing support and education for individuals struggling with alcohol and/or drug related problems. Students are encouraged to seek help and support from one of AVTEC’s Counselors. The AVTEC Counselors are confidential resources who will provide education, counseling, resources, and referrals for those in need.

Individuals in violation of this policy who remain in training will be provided additional educational materials designed to address the behaviors that lead to the policy violation, in addition to any corrective actions.

Health Risks of Alcohol and/or Drug use:
Alcohol and/or Drug use may cause a multitude of medical, mental, or social complications that may be short lived or long term. It is important to understand that using mood altering substances may lead to health risks including, but not limited to, those listed below:

Alcohol: Unintended injury, self-harm, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, cancer, mental health issues, alcohol poisoning and possible death.
Drugs: Asthma, increased risk of HIV, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, paranoia, increased aggression, nausea, constipation, coma, brain damage, liver and/or kidney disease, heart infection, weight loss, severe dental problems, hallucinations, and possible death.

Health Resources in the Seward area:

• Seward Community Health Center: 417 First Avenue, Seward. Phone: (907) 224-2273
• Providence Seward Medical Center: 417 First Avenue, Seward. Phone: (907) 224-5205
• North Star Clinic: 201 Third Avenue, Room 201, Seward. Phone: (907) 224-3490
• SeaView Seward Mental Health Center: 1400 Chamberlain Road, Seward. Phone: (907) 224-5257

Compliance:
State and Federal Laws: This policy is in compliance with Alaska state laws and federal regulations regarding alcohol and drug use.

Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Campus and Workplace Act: This policy is in compliance with the standards, notifications/distribution, and reporting requirements of the Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Campus and Workplace Act

Amendments and Updates:
AVTEC reserves the right to amend or update this policy as needed, and all changes will be communicated to the AVTEC community including current students, faculty, and staff.

Alaska State Statutes, Consequences, and Illicit Conduct:

Alcohol - Statutes	Consequences	Conduct/ Offense
Possession, control, or consumption by persons under 21 years of age.	Offense: Fines up to $500 and an alcohol safety action program	A person under 21 years of age who knowingly consumes, possesses, or controls an alcoholic beverage commits the offense of minor consuming or in possession or control.
Furnishing or delivery of alcohol to persons under the age of 21	Class C felony: Fines up to $50,000 and up to 5 years in prison	A person may not furnish or deliver an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 years.
Operating a Vehicle, While Under the Influence	Minimum of 72 hours in jail and fines no less than $1,500	A person commits driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance including driving a motor vehicle or operating an aircraft or a watercraft.

Cannabis - Statutes	Consequences	Conduct/Offense
Public consumption	Fines up to $100	It is unlawful to consume marijuana in public.
Personal use of Marijuana, under 21	Misdemeanor Class B: Fines up to $1000	A person under 21 years old possessing, using, displaying, purchasing, or transporting marijuana

Controlled Substance - Statutes	Consequences	Conduct/Offense
First-degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance	Unclassified Felony: 5- 99 Years in prison and fines up to $500,000	Delivers schedule IA, IIA, or IIIA controlled substances to people under 19 years of age where the dealer is more than 3 years older; Engages in a continued felony drug dealing enterprise.
Second-degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance	Class B Felony: Up to 10 Years in prison and fines up to $100,000	Manufactures/delivers a schedule IA controlled substance; Manufactures/intends to manufacture methamphetamine (including possession certain quantities of listed chemicals with intent to manufacture methamphetamine).
Third-degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance	Class C Felony: Up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $50,000	Manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture or deliver any amount of a schedule IVA or VA drug; or possessing any amount of a schedule IIA, IVA, VA, or VIA drug near a school;
Fourth-degree Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance	Misdemeanor, Class A: Up to 1 year in prison and fines up to $25,000	Under circumstances not otherwise proscribed, possessing any amount of a schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, VA, or VIA drug.

*Controlled Substances: a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government