Compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988

NMU Students,

This is your annual notification of how Northern Michigan University complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. NMU’s expectations and procedures for faculty, staff and students can be found on the following web page:  NMU's Alcohol and Other Drugs Information Guide. The document includes:

  • Standards of conduct for students and employees
  • A description of associated and legal federal and state sanctions
  • A description of associated health risks
  • A description of available services and treatment options

Many students, faculty and staff have worked together over the years to prevent substance abuse at Northern Michigan University. We think our efforts have contributed to a healthy living-learning community and have assisted individuals in need. If you have questions or have ways you’d like to participate in helping the university further improve these efforts, please let us know.

To learn more please review the Drug-Free Schools Biennial Review Report.

Thank you,

NMU Police Department

Contact Person:  Mike Bath, Chief, NMU Police Department, (906) 227-2151   mbath@nmu.edu