No Eastern International student shall coerce, even subtly, another Eastern International student to use drugs or alcohol.

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1 Eastern International College Alcohol and Drug Policy for Students and Employees This Policy applies to all students on any Eastern International College property or at any activity sponsored or authorized by the College. Campus locations include the Belleville Campus at 251 Washington Ave., Belleville, NJ and the Jersey City Campus at 684 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ Inappropriate Use of Drugs or Alcohol Eastern International College strictly prohibits the possession, sale, use, or distribution of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia; the misuse/abuse or redistribution of drugs obtained lawfully; and the unauthorized possession or consumption of alcohol, on any College property and at any activity sponsored or authorized by EIC outside of the college. Coercive Behavior No Eastern International student shall coerce, even subtly, another Eastern International student to use drugs or alcohol. Drug Convictions Students convicted of any offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall become ineligible to participate in federal financial aid programs for designated time period. Students who violate this Policy are subject to disciplinary action. Based upon an evaluation of the relevant circumstances, such disciplinary action may include, in the sole discretion of the College and without limitation, warnings (oral or written); mandatory completion of a substance abuse rehabilitation program; suspension; or immediate dismissal from the College. In addition to disciplinary action, students remain subject to all applicable state(new Jersey) and federal laws which will be fully enforced by the College.

2 Summary of Sale, possession, consumption, and distribution of drugs and alcohol- Federal and New Jersey state laws Federal Sanctions for Illegal Drugs Although most controlled substance offenses are prosecuted under state law, possession can become a federal charge when, for example, either the defendant or the drug crossed state lines, or the offense took place in a national park, federal land, or aboard an airplane. It is a crime under federal law to knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance unless the possession is otherwise permitted by law, e.g., the controlled substance has been obtained pursuant to a valid prescription. The penalties for the conviction of the unlawful simple possession of a controlled substance, sometimes referred to as personal use amounts, are severe. The penalty for the first conviction is up to one year imprisonment, a fine of at least $1000, or both. The penalty for the second conviction is imprisonment for not less than 15 days but not more than 2 years and a fine of not less than $2,500. If there have been two or more prior convictions, the penalty is a period of imprisonment between 90 days and 3 years and a minimum fine of $5,000. A conviction for the possession of a mixture or substance which contains a cocaine base (such as crack cocaine) is subject to even more severe penalties. The penalty for the conviction of possession of a cocaine based controlled substance is imprisonment for a period of 5 to 20 years and a fine of no less than $1,000, provided the amount exceeds 5 grams for the first conviction, 3 grams for the second conviction, and 1 gram for each subsequent conviction. Trafficking In Controlled Substances The Controlled Substances Act provides penalties for the unlawful trafficking of controlled substances, based on the schedule of the drug or substance. Generally, the more dangerous the drug, and the larger quantity involved, the stiffer the penalty. A person caught selling at least five hundred grams, but less than five kilograms of cocaine powder will receive a minimum of five years in prison and may be fined up to $2 million for the first offense. The same penalty is imposed for the sale of five to forty-nine grams of cocaine base ( crack ). Penalties double with the second offense to ten years in prison and up to $4 million in fines. Higher penalties apply if an organized group is involved or if a death or injury is associated with the arrest event. Special penalties exist for marijuana trafficking, because it may be traded or grown in substantial amounts. The lower the amounts sold or the fewer plants grown are the lower the sentence. Federal possession and trafficking convictions can also lead to the forfeiture of property (e.g. your car), the denial of federal benefits such as student loans and grants, and a criminal record which may prevent an individual from entering certain career fields.

3 Complete list of federal trafficking penalties- New Jersey State Laws Alcohol N.J.S. 33:1-2 makes it unlawful to directly or indirectly sell alcoholic beverages to any person of any age without a license or special permit issued by the New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Sale is construed to include admission charges, the sale of cups, the sale of tickets, and/or the acceptance of donations. N.J.S. 2C: Anyone who purposely or knowingly offers or serves or makes available an alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal drinking age, or entices or encourages that person to drink an alcoholic beverage, is punishable by a fine of $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail. N.J.S. 2C:33-15 makes it unlawful for any person under the legal drinking age to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage in any public place or motor vehicle. Violation of this Section is punishable by a fine of not less than $500. Punishment may also require participation in an Alcohol Education Program. Further, if the offense is committed in a motor vehicle, the punishment includes the suspension or postponement of driving privileges for six months. N.J.S. 39:4-51a provides for a $200 fine for any operator or passenger in a motor vehicle found to be in possession of any open container of an alcoholic beverage, regardless of his/her age. N.J.S. 33:1-81 makes it an offense, punishable as outlined below, for: a) a person under the legal drinking age to enter a licensed premises with the intent to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages; b) a person under the legal drinking age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverage on a licensed premises; c) a person of legal drinking age to purchase an alcoholic beverage FOR a person under the legal drinking age; d) a person to misrepresent or misstate his/her age in connection with the sale or service of any alcoholic beverage to a person under the legal drinking age. A person convicted of a violation of any of these provisions is subject to the following penalties: a MINIMUM fine of $500; a six month loss of driving privilege, and court ordered participation in an Alcoholic Education or Treatment Program. N.J.S. 39:4-50 ET. Seq. provides for penalties for any person convicted of operating a motor vehicle anywhere within this state, on public or private property, while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug (including lawful drugs if the operator's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is impaired thereby). The severity of the penalties (including

4 fines, imprisonment, loss of driving privileges, community service, the installation of an ignition interlock device, admission to an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center and/or a rehabilitation program) depends on whether the violation is a first or subsequent offense, and/or the person s blood alcohol concentration and/or other factors. New Jersey Drug Laws Drug Possession Possession of marijuana is generally considered a disorderly persons offense (if less than 50 grams), and can lead to punishment of 6 months in jail, and a fine of $1000. Possession of more than 50 g can lead to punishment of 18 months in jail and a $10,000 fine. If within 1,000 feet from a school, possession of an illegal drug, depending on the amount, can lead to a penalty of an additional minimum100 hours of community service and an additional fine. Charges for simple possession of cocaine are typically third degree offenses, subjecting one to imprisonment for 3-5 years, with a fine not to exceed $15,000. There are enhanced penalties if one is charged near a school, a public housing facility or park. Drug Distribution and possession with Intent to Distribute If someone is charged with distributing or attempting to distribute less than 1 oz of marijuana, punishment may be 18 months in prison and a fine of $10,000. If it is 1 oz or more, but less than 5 pounds, the penalty could be 3 to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of $15,000. If it is more than 5 pounds, but less than 25 pounds, the penalty could be 5 to 10 years imprisonment with $150,000 fine. If it is 25 pounds or more, the penalty can be imprisonment with a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 20 years, with a fine of $200,000. If someone is charged with distributing or attempting to distribute 5 ounces or more of cocaine, it is a first degree offense, punishable by a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years, and a fine not to exceed $200,000. If one is charged with distributing or attempting to distribute less than 5 ounces, but more than ½ ounce, it is a second degree offense, punishable by a term of imprisonment of 5 to 10 years and a fine not to exceed $150,000. If one is charged with distributing or attempting to distribute less than ½ ounce of cocaine, it is a third degree offense, punishable by a term of imprisonment of 3 to 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $15,000. If a person distributes illegal drugs to a minor or a pregnant woman, the penalty shall be doubled. The penalties also increase if a person distributes or possesses with intent to distribute near school property or a school bus. There are also fines and prison time associated with drug paraphernalia possession and sale.

5 Employees Drugs and Alcohol Policy: Eastern International College has a vital interest in maintaining a safe, health and efficient working and educational environment. The College recognizes that the use of unlawful drugs and the abuse of alcohol pose a threat to the health and safety of all employees, students and those who come in contact with the user in the workplace Therefore, the use, sale, purchase, transfer, possession or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol in the workplace posses unacceptable risks for safe, health and efficient operations and will be grounds for immediate discipline up to and including dismissal. Any employee who is observed by a supervisor or Director to be intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs during working hours or is under reasonable suspicion of same shall be immediately tested and may be subject to discipline up to and including termination. Scope: This policy applies to all departments, all employees (including all contract employees) and all designated applicants. Employee Responsibilities: Each employee has a responsibility to: 1. Report to work at all times free of alcohol or illegal drugs and their effects. 2. Be aware of the College s Drug and Alcohol Policy. 3. Seek assistance for alcohol and other drug abuse or related problems through an approved program before job performance is impacted. 4. Support the College s efforts to eliminate alcohol and other drug abuse among employees. Reasonable Suspicion: An employee will be required to submit to alcohol, drug or controlled substance testing when the employee s work performance causes a reasonable suspicion that such employee is impaired due to current intoxication, drug or controlled substance use or in cases where employment has been conditioned upon remaining alcohol, drug, or controlled dangerous substance free following treatment. An employee will be required to submit to alcohol, drug or controlled substance testing when the employee s work performance causes a reasonable suspicion that the employee is impaired due to current intoxication, drug or controlled substance use or in cases where continued employment has been conditioned upon remaining alcohol, drug, or controlled substance free following treatment. The decision to so test will be based on a reasonable belief that the employee is using a prohibited drug/alcohol on the basis of the specific, contemporaneous, physical, and behavioral or performance indicators of probable drug/alcohol use. Refusal to submit to testing when requested may result in immediate disciplinary action, including termination. Supervisors or Directors that observe behavior constituting reasonable suspicion are required to institute testing and do not have the option of sending the employee home as an alternative. The Supervisor or appropriate Director will immediately report any reasonable suspicions to the President.

6 Supervisory personnel who will be in a position to determine whether an employee must be drug/alcohol tested based on "reasonable cause" will receive a minimum of one (1) hour of training on the specific physical, behavioral and performance indicators of probable drug/alcohol abuse. Employee Assistance Program: Eastern International College will contract with an Employee Assistance Program for its employees and supervisory personnel who will include a program of education and training on the effects of drug/alcohol abuse. The College will make available to all employees informational material related to the cause and effects of substance abuse and additionally will provide a community service hotline telephone number, which can be used by its employees whenever assistance is required. The availability of a treatment program is not a substitute for disciplinary action up to and including termination. Rehabilitation: All employees are entitled to voluntarily participate in the Employee Assistance Program. However, if there is a positive test result, participation in the Employee Assistance Program or an alternate program shall be a prerequisite to continued employment. Costs not covered under the employee s health insurance plan shall be paid by the employee. During rehabilitation, the employee will be prohibited from working and will be required to submit periodic updates to the College. Refusal to enroll in a program or to complete a full course of rehabilitation shall be cause for immediate termination of services. Testing after Rehabilitation: Upon successful completion of rehabilitation, the employee will be subject to unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing for a period of thirty-six (36) months. In the event the employee fails to successfully complete the rehabilitation program or tests positive in a test conducted after rehabilitation, the employee will be terminated. Prescription and Non-Prescription Medication: Employees using prescription drugs that may affect job performance or safety must immediately notify the Campus Director, who is required to maintain the confidentiality of any information regarding an employee s medical condition in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Protection Act, as to the medication required, its properties, the dosage and the period during which the employee is required to take this medication. This notification shall be by the prescribing physician. No prescription drug should be used by any person other than the individual to whom it is prescribed. Such substances or non-prescription (over-the-counter) drugs should be used only as prescribed or indicated. Employees are prohibited from consuming prescription drugs that are not prescribed in their name on College property or while performing College business. Soliciting or distributing prescription drugs for or to other employees is also strictly prohibited. The manufacturing, distribution, dispensation, possession and use of alcohol or unlawful drugs on College premises or during work hours by employees is strictly prohibited.

7 Drug Conviction: Employees must notify their supervisor within five (5) days of conviction for a drug violation in the workplace. Workplace Violence Policy: Eastern International College will not tolerate workplace violence committed by or against employees, students or the public. Violent acts or threats made by an employee against another person or property are cause for immediate dismissal and will be fully prosecuted. This includes any violence or threats made on Eastern International College property, at Eastern International College events or under other circumstances that may negatively affect the College s ability to conduct business. This list of behaviors, while not inclusive, provides examples of prohibited conduct: Causing physical injury to another person; Making threatening remarks; Aggressive, hostile, or bullying behavior that creates a reasonable fear of injury to another person or subjects another individual to emotional distress; Intentionally damaging employer property or property of another employee; Possession of a weapon while on College property or while on College business; and Committing acts motivated by, or related to, sexual harassment or domestic violence. Any potentially dangerous situations must be immediately reported. Eastern International College will actively intervene in any potentially hostile or violent situation. Resources Alcoholics Anonymous- Narcotics Anonymous in NJ-