
WSSU strictly enforces zero-tolerance policy
This will be Winston-Salem State's first full academic year using its zero tolerance policy.
A zero-tolerance policy, The policy formed in April 2012 was implement to help eliminate the possession and use of illegal drugs on campus.
According to the Office of Student Conduct, there were 67 reported marijuana cases on campus during the 2010-2011 academic school year and 54 cases in 2011-2012.
"A student was growing marijuana and selling it to a local individual [on a case that occurred in 2010]," said Deona Cureton, director of the Office of Student Conduct
The incident resulted in a shooting occurring by Gleason Hairston Terrace.
Cureton said there was video footage of the incident.
"The popular belief is that the cameras [throughout campus] don't work, but they do," Cureton said.
Students caught with illegal drugs will face more severe penalties than before the policy was enforced.
According to an April 2012 email sent by Chancellor Donald Reaves, if a student is caught with and or using one joint [of marijuana] that student could lose campus housing, scholarships and the eligibilty to participate in extracurricular activities including the band and sports teams.
The student also could face suspension from the University for a minimum of one semester and the possibility of criminal charges through the Winston-Salem Police Department.
WSSU has also increased visibility of police officers on campus and acquired drug detection dogs to monitor drug activity on campus.
Despite being aware of this policy, Deon Egleston, a senior computer science major from Charlotte, said some students will find a way to avoid being caught with illegal drugs on campus.
"Students are going to do what they want to do whether it's on or off campus," Egleston said.
However, Cureton said that the policy will help the University reduce crime rates and the use of illegal substances. The policy is designed to help keep the campus safe.
"Everyone is here to learn and we're here as scholarly students; therefore, we should try our best to follow rules and regulations," said Salim Collins, a sophomore business management major from Charlotte.
As of Sept. 20, 2012, one marijuana violation has been reported over the summer and four since the start of this current semester.
"The [drug-related] incidents tarnish the name and reputation of WSSU," Cureton said.
"Let students know; it [the zero-tolerance policy] is real."
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
More thenewsargus News Articles
- Bennett College Loses Accreditation Despite Raising Sufficient Funds
- Smollett Investigation Continues To Be Unsolved and Difficult to Resolve
- Tea Talk w/ The News Argus: LaKeith Stevenson
- Brown administration makes history with school's first SGA inauguration
Recent thenewsargus News Articles
Discuss This Article
MOST POPULAR THENEWSARGUS

WSSU Rams Head Football Coach Relieved of His Duties By Elijah Richardson

Bennett College Loses Accreditation Despite Raising Sufficient Funds By Elijah Richardson

Smollett Investigation Continues To Be Unsolved and Difficult to Resolve By Elijah Richardson

Lady Rams look to reverse an abysmal 2014-2015 season By Demetrius Dillard
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
LATEST THENEWSARGUS
- Black Business
- WSSU Rams Head Football Coach Relieved of His Duties
- Controversial Wake Forest Tweet Sparks Outrage
- Bennett College Loses Accreditation Despite Raising Sufficient Funds
- Smollett Investigation Continues To Be Unsolved and Difficult to Resolve
- UREC Looks To Continue and Improve Student Engagement Through Physical...
- University Recreation To Hold Personal Training Pilot Study
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
RECENT THENEWSARGUS CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- How AI Prompts Can Level the Playing Field for...
- A Faster Way To A Happier Year for Houstonians:...
- A Faster Way To A Happier Year In Albuquerque: High-Speed...
- Understanding Thyroid Health
- Financial Wellness in 2025: Start with These Simple Steps
- Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Will Help...
- America’s Spam Scorecard
- Hints To Help You Have A Better New Year
- Finding Malu: Restoring Family Links Program Reconnects...
- Reducing Your Risk of RSV: What You Need to Know
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- Widespread Accessibility Barriers Still Exist for...
- 4 Sneaky and Creative Ways to Boost Your Kids' Immunity...
- Securing America’s Scientific Leadership Takes Innovation
- School choice: A lifeline for Latino families in America
- BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Winter Reads
- As K-12 enrollment shifts, families lead education´s ...
- How Standards Will Help the United States Retain Global...
- Planning a trip to Northern Arizona? Check out this...
- BookTrib’s Bites: Four Fantastic Winter Reads
- Marine Toys for Tots Embraces the New Year with New Resolve
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- The Obama Foundation Opens Applications for the 2025-2027 Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
- EDYOU LAUNCHES TO 4,000 COLLEGE COMMUNITIES, INTRODUCING A VERIFIED, AUTHENTIC SOCIAL MEDIA 2.0 PLATFORM FOR GEN Z COLLEGE STUDENTS
- Learn Filmmaking by Making a Feature Film While Earning an MFA
- DOSOMETHING ENCOURAGES YOUNG PEOPLE TO DISCOVER GREEN CAREERS THROUGH THE GREENPRINT
- AmeriCorps Seeks Members to Lead the Future of Public Health