Southwestern Illinois College is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for students, employees and visitors. The college recognizes alcohol and other drug abuse as debilitating illnesses affecting a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Substance abuse impairs both academic and vocational performance. As a result of the unhealthy and unsafe effects of alcohol and other drug abuse, SWIC believes the unlawful possession, sale and use of illicit drugs and the unlawful use of alcohol are wrong and harmful.
To receive federal financial assistance of any kind, all institutions of higher education must certify that they have implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.
Biennial Review
To comply with the regulations, every two years institutions of higher education must conduct a review of its alcohol and other drug (AOD) program to determine effectiveness. The Biennial Review process consists of a cross-departmental AOD Prevention Task Force which through collaborative analysis and strategic planning, ensures the review process is comprehensive, compliant, and aligned with the institution’s commitment to a healthy campus community.
Annual Notification of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP)
SWIC’s Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (Edgar Part 86)