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Disciplinary Sanctions Imposed by Student Code of Conduct

Savannah Technical College will impose sanctions on students that violate institutional policy on unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by: (1) Temporary or permanent dismissal and (2) Referral for prosecution. Note: Use of a drug as prescribed by a medical prescription written specifically for the user by a registered medical practitioner shall not be considered a violation of this rule.

STC shall notify the appropriate state/federal funding agency within 10 days after receiving notice of the conviction from the student or otherwise after receiving the actual notice of conviction. Within 30 days of notification of conviction, the Technical College shall with respect to any student so convicted:

  1. Take additional appropriate action against such student up to and including expulsion as it deems necessary.
  2. Provide such student with a description of any drug or alcohol counseling treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available for such purposes by a federal, state or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency.

In compliance with the Technical System of Georgia (TCSG) State Board Policy, Savannah Technical College has established and maintains a system of student discipline that is fair and efficient and carries out the TCSG policies which can be found at www.tcsg.org. Savannah Technical College recognizes its responsibility to provide an atmosphere conductive to educational activity and adheres to the STC Student Code of Conduct policy and procedure.