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91ÆÞÓÑ seeks to foster an alcohol-and-drug-free environment in which to work, live, learn and grow. As a Christian university, we approach alcohol and other drug abuse with a combination of compassion, encouragement, directness and concerned firmness. An aspect of this caring approach is the consistent enforcement of the regulations on alcohol and other drugs. The purpose of this policy is to ensure a safe environment that is consistent with the mission of the university and its goal to foster an alcohol-and drug-free environment.

91ÆÞÓÑ is operating in conformity with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101- 336) and Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The following summarizes Biola’s policy as it relates to graduate students.

The prohibited conduct identified below will constitute a violation of this policy. All students are responsible for complying with applicable federal, state, local, and 91ÆÞÓÑ policies pertaining to alcohol and other drugs and substances. When there has been a finding of a violation of this policy, university sanctions will be imposed. Additionally, violations of law may be referred to local law enforcement for prosecution.

The following is conduct that is prohibited under this policy:

1. The purchase, possession, promotion, distribution, sale, or consumption of alcoholic beverages or marijuana by any person under the age of 21;
2. Knowingly being and/or remaining in the company of undergraduate Biola students, whether on or off campus, who are consuming/using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, controlled and/or other mind-altering substances (see Undergraduate Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Policy for more detail on undergraduate substance use);
3. The use of and/or knowingly being and/or remaining in the company of others who are consuming/using alcohol, marijuana (whether recreational or medicinal), controlled and/or other mind-altering substances while on the Biola campus, on off-campus property owned or controlled by Biola such as off-campus buildings or residential housing sites,including on adjacent public sidewalks and walkways, or at Biola-related functions;
4. The act(s) of being drunk and disorderly on the Biola campus or, on off-campus property owned or controlled by Biola such as off-campus buildings or residential housing sites,at off-campus university buildings or residence housing sites, or at Biola-related functionsUniversity property, including on adjacent public sidewalks and walkways, or at Biola-related functions;
5. The use, possession or attempt to obtain, use, or possess, distribute, or sell any amount of any illegal drug, drug-related paraphernalia, or legally obtained drug or other substance, legal or illegal, used with the intent of becoming impaired/intoxicated; additionally, involvement in the sale or distribution of any such drugs, or substances or paraphernalia, whether on or off-campus;
6. Possession or consumption of non-alcoholic beers or other non-alcoholic options that outwardly resemble alcoholic beverages, on the Biola campus, at off-campus university buildings or residence housing sites, or at Biola-related functions on-campus or in Biola-owned properties;
7. Engaging in any activities that encourage the use of drugs or alcoholic beverages, including displays of any kind that promote a lifestyle of drinking or drug use, within the premises of the university or through publications endorsed or approved by the university (examples include alcohol brand advertisements on vehicles or clothing; pictures or posters of drugs or alcohol; alcohol-carrying containers or bottle caps);

In addition to the prohibited conduct listed above, please note the following:

• Harm to persons or damage to either private or university property arising from the actions of intoxicated and/or drug-impaired individuals on the premises of the university will be the full and sole responsibility of such individuals.
• Any student or student organization found supplying alcohol at university-sponsored off- campus events will be subject to disciplinary action and may be suspended from the university.
• Any student who sexually assaults another person who is intoxicated is subject to discipline in accordance with the university's Title IX policy.

Research demonstrates that tobacco use is a health hazard to both smokers and non-smokers. According to the Surgeon General, cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death in the United States. Non-smokers who are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke are also at increased risk of illness.In the interest of creating a safe and healthy environment, 91ÆÞÓÑ has adopted the following policy. This policy applies while on the Biola campus, at off-campus university buildings or residence housing sites, or at Biola-related functions. Additionally, all persons using the facilities of the university are subject to this policy.

1. Smoking, possession and/or use of any tobacco or nicotine products ((i.e. cigarettes, snuff, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, or any nicotine products, i.e. e- cigarettes/vaporizers) is prohibited on all University facilities, either inside buildings or outside.
2. Smoking (including e-cigarettes/vaporizers) is prohibited in any vehicle owned, leased, or operated by the University.
3. The sale, distribution, or advertisement of tobacco products and e-cigarettes/vaporizers is prohibited on campus.
4. Vaporizers are prohibited on campus regardless of the substance being vaporized.
5. Clothing, posters, containers or other materials displaying tobacco product logos or trademarks are prohibited on campus.

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