Willamette University abides by the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (DFSCA) as a condition of receiving funds or financial assistance under any federal program. To comply with the DFSCA, the University must annually distribute the following to all students and employees:
- Standards of Conduct that clearly prohibit, at a minimum, the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students and employees on University property or as any part of University activities;
- A description of the applicable legal sanctions under local, State, and Federal law for unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;
- A description of the health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol;
- A description of drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation programs that are available to students and employees; and
- A clear statement that the University will impose sanctions on students and employees (consistent with local, State, and Federal law) and a description of these sanctions, up to and including expulsion or termination of employment, and referral for prosecution for violations of the Standards of Conduct
Please see the link below for the full notice, as well as other important resources.
We hope everyone is enjoying the start of the Fall semester.
Don Thomson
Associate Dean for Health and Well-being
Dana Monaghan
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources