Policies

District policy

The Maricopa Community College District supports the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226, and complies with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to controlled substances, including alcohol. The possession, sale or consumption of an alcoholic beverage in any premises owned and/or leased/rented by the District for approved educational purposes is prohibited.

College response to alcohol and drug violations

In addition to the sanctions imposed by federal and state laws concerning controlled substance violation(s), the college will respond administratively when the offense involves a student or employee as the offender. Students and employees are subject to applicable District policies and disciplinary procedures. Sanctions may include suspension or expulsion for student offenders or termination of employment for employees.

Alcohol and drug use prevention

EMCC sponsors and/or participates in the following drug prevention activities:

• Counseling services provide individual sessions on the topic of "Substance Abuse." When needed, counselors will provide referral services to community based agencies. college counselors can be reached by call 623.935.8922.
• Drug and alcohol awareness workshops are offered through EMCC Fitness Center Wellness Workshops 623.935.8400.
• Campus community members who may have an alcohol or drug problem can also receive assistance by calling:

Al-Anon at 1.800.356.9996
American Council on Alcoholism at 1.800.527.5344
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline at 1.800.662.4357

DRUGHELP at 1.800.378.4435

Lost and found property is kept at the Public Safety Office. If you lose property at the College, please check with Public Safety to ascertain if the item has been found. The telephone number is 623-935-8915 or 58915 on campus.

Articles turned into Lost and Found will be held for ninety days. Items not claimed within this period of time will be disposed of in accordance with with Arizona Revised Statutes. 

Public Safety often receives requests to deliver messages to students. In accordance to the Maricopa Community Colleges' Security-Related Procedures and Practices Manual, Public Safety is authorized to make student notifications which are of an emergency or police nature only.

Public Safety personnel screen each request by asking relevant questions. Therefore, anyone making such a request is expected to provide some or all of the following information: student's social security number, full name, college program, and the reason for the need to notify. 

Weapons

All persons who attend classes, are employed by Maricopa Community colleges, are visiting EMCC, or who otherwise have business with EMCC, and are prohibited from carrying or possessing any type of deadly weapon. Except as provided for in A.R.S. § 12-781. “Concealed Weapons Permits” are not valid on the EMCC campus.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside college buildings and within 25 feet of any entrance/exit door.

Children on Campus

Children, younger than 18 years of age, may not attend a class unless they are officially registered for the class. Children that are not officially registered are not allowed on campus unless participating in an authorized college program or under the immediate supervision of an adult.