RESOLUTION

REVISING

THE CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES'

DRUG EDUCATION AND SCREENING POLICY FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

WHEREAS,   The Board of Trustees is committed to providing and maintaining an environment that will enhance the growth and well being of all student athletes as defined as all students participating in intercollegiate athletic programs, and

WHEREAS,   Student-athletes must conform to the highest standards of ethical behavior because of their visibility as representatives of the University, and

WHEREAS,   The Board deems it essential that student-athletes not only exist in a drug-free environment but also learn responsible behavior regarding alcohol use.

WHEREAS,   It is the intention of the Connecticut State University that all student-athletes will participate in an education program designed to acquaint them with the risks and hazards associated with the use of alcohol and street and performance-enhancing drugs.

WHEREAS,   Provisions of CSU policy must comply with applicable requirements of the National Collegiate Athletic Association; and

WHEREAS,   It is necessary to update the policy adopted more than a decade ago in order to be in compliance with regulations and reflect "best practices" in educating student-athletes, therefore be it

RESOLVED,   That BR # 92-133 be repealed and

RESOLVED,   That the policy, as set forth in the attachment to this resolution, be adopted to provide standard procedures for drug education and screening for student-athletes.

RESOLVED,   That this policy shall go into effect on July 1, 2006, and be it further

RESOLVED,   That the Chancellor is authorized to develop guidelines to implement this policy.

A Certified True Copy:

William J. Cibes, Jr.
Chancellor