Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
(DFSCA)
Per the Educational Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), the district shall assure that annually each student and employee is given information regarding the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA).
Standards of Conduct
The Victor Valley College District is committed to preventing the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by all students and employees on school premises or as part of any activities. As an institution of higher learning, Victor Valley College vision is committed to equity and social justice and will be the model for innovative community colleges through exceptional student experiences that drive success, promote civic engagement, and meet community needs. In partnership with the community, we are dedicated to providing opportunities for student learning and success through academic advancement, workforce development, and personal growth. The objective of our Caring Campus Initiative will assist the college in efforts to encourage greater enrollment and participation from the local community, improve the image of the college, and achieve the goals of the Vision for Success. We have a responsibility to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs by employees and students. Defining, legal sanctions and health risks, along with recognizing drug and alcohol abuse will support our caring campus initiative by providing resources for prevention and treatment.
Legal sanctions
The links below will provide you with information to California Laws related to Drugs and Alcohol. The illegal use, transportation, or distribution of drugs or alcohol related offenses may result in misdemeanor or felony convictions, probation, county jail time, state prison time, or federal prison time. While the below information is not an exhaustive list of crimes and penalties, we encourage you to visit federal, state, and local government sites for additional resources.
- Link to DMV
- Offenses involving Alcohol and Drugs
- Health and Safety Codes
- Phencyclidine and Methampetamine
Health Risk
Some health risks associated with use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol include:
- Impaired performance including drowsiness, impaired memory, and imparted concentration
- Risk of addiction and withdrawal symptoms including pain, convulsions and depression
- Impaired judgment and resulting safety and health risks including accidents
- Liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, and brain damage and/or loss of brain cells
- Lung damage or illnesses, bronchitis, or respiratory arrest
- Needle-related illnesses and complications such as hepatitis, HIV, muscle and nervous tissue death necessitating limb amputation, and infections
- Unwanted pregnancies, unprotected sex and possible sexually transmitted diseases, and aggressive or violent behavior
- Increased risk of suicide
- Death including by alcohol poisoning or drug overdose
Drug and Alcohol Programs
I. Students
Student success matters to the Victor Valley College Community District. The success of the District is dependent upon student success. The education and health of students is indicative of our success as a community and we want our students to thrive; we offer substantial support by way of academic support, basic needs, and mentoring. If you are in need of substance abuse knowledge or know someone who may benefit from additional resources, you may click the link below.
II. Employees
Employee wellness, health, well-being and performance matters to the Victor Valley Community College District. A serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of his or her job may be entitled to Family and Medical Leave under FMLA. Multiple resources are offered by Victor Valley College for Drug Abuse and Prevention such as the Employment Assistance Program (EAP)also known as Health Advocate, or if you elected into a Medical Benefit Plan your Health Care Provider may offer varying methods of treatment.
III. Non- Bargaining and Part-Time Employees
Whether you are a student, substitute worker, short-term, professional expert, classified, part time faculty or management your wellness matters. The below resources are free to everyone campus wide. We have Mental Health Workgroup, Advisory Council and a Team of dedicated advocates ready to provide assistance, resources, and support.
Disciplinary Procedures
1. Students
- Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to disciplinary sanctions. The Discipline Procedures can be found online on the Campus Police website at https://www.vvc.edu/student-discipline. Normally, any student found guilty of misconduct will be suspended from the College for at least one semester.
- The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of illegal drugs on the college campus or off campus at any college-sponsored event, is prohibited. No one may use or abuse legal or illegal substances, including alcohol, in a manner which impairs performance of assigned tasks. The Campus Police Department strictly enforces Federal and State laws, as well as the college’s zero-tolerance policy of the use and sale of illegal drugs. Violators are subject to discipline and criminal prosecution. Students engaging in the sale of illegal drugs will be expelled. Students found in violation of the College’s alcohol, drug and weapons policy may be subject to academic probation, suspension or expulsion.
2. Employees
As a condition of employment, employees must agree not to engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance during the period of covered employment. Disciplinary procedures are outlined in Collective Bargaining Agreements housed by Human Resources.
District Polices
- BP3550 Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program
- BP 3560 Alcoholic Beverages
- BP 3570 District Smoking Policy
- AP3550 Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program
- AP3560 Alcoholic Beverages
- AP3570 District Smoking Policy
- AP 5520 Student Discipline Procedures
Victor Valley College
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-4271