NCJ Number
126432
Journal
Journal of College Student Development Volume: 31 Dated: (May 1990) Pages: 283-284
Date Published
1990
Length
2 pages
Annotation
This article describes a drug-testing program adopted by the University of Maryland, College Park campus and student attitudes toward this program.
Abstract
The program was adopted in 1987 in response to a student athlete dying from a drug overdose in 1986. The policy states that the suspension of a student found in possession of an illicit drug can be suspended provided the student agrees to random drug testing and participates in a 13-hour early intervention program. However, if the student chooses suspension for a minimum of a semester, then the student does not need to participate in the latter two requirements of the program. Drug testing of offenders will occur for two calendar years. If test results are confirmed positive, expulsion may follow. Out of a sample of 385 students surveyed for attitudes, 50.1 percent agreed with the drug-testing policy, 25.1 percent were undecided, and 24.1 percent disagreed. Identification of factors that contribute to drug-testing attitudes will assist in the implementation of drug-testing programs on campuses. 4 references