Employees
  It is the policy of Fort Hays State University that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances is prohibited in its workplace. Any full or part-time or employee of the University, including faculty, other unclassified staff, classified staff, and students, found to be illegally manufacturing, distributing, distributing, possessing or using controlled substances at (the workplace of) the University, shall be subject to disciplinary notion in accordance with applicable policies of the State of Kansas, the Board of Regents, and Fort Hays State University, Officers and employees are reminded that illegal manufacture, distribution. dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances may also subject individuals to criminal prosecution.
      As a condition of employment, all employees of Fort Hays State University shall abide by the terms or this policy statement and will notify Fort Hays State University of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than ten (10) days after such conviction. For purposes of this policy. "conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes.
      The term "controlled substance" as used in this policy means those substances included in Schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act and as further defined by regulation at 21 CFR 1300.11 through 1300.15 (a listing of controlled substances will he maintained in the campus personnel office and at other appropriate locations on campus). The term does not include the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription or other uses authorized by law.
      This policy statement is an integral part of Fort Hays States University's drug-free awareness program. This policy shall be given to all affected employees.

Students
     Fort Hays State University does not permit or condone the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any individual under the age of 21. All laws, local, state and federal, concerning the possession or use of illegal drugs by any student, faculty or staff member will be strictly enforced on the campus and at any even sponsored by the University.
      Liquor may only be served at luncheons, dinners or receptions which honor individuals and which occur in connection with official University events and/or fund-raising activities for University programs. The serving of alcohol at such events must be approved, in advance, by the chief executive officer of the institution.
      The 3.2 beer law which went into effect on July 1,1985 makes it illegal for persons younger than, 21 to buy and consume 3.2 beer. The new policy reflects compliance with this law and the University's stance on the issue of alcohol. The specific points of the policy are:

1. No alcoholic or cereal malt beverages will be sold or served or consumed on University property pursuant to the policy without prior approval of the President.
2. Student organizations are prohibited from using their organization funds to purchase beer or alcoholic beverages off campus
3. Alcoholic and cereal malt beverages may not be consumed on campus by anyone under the age of 21.
4. Canned beer may be possessed and consumed by students living in the residence halls, sorority/fraternity houses, and Wooster Place if they are of legal age. Living groups may develop rules which prohibit drinking.