Purpose
The purpose of the Biennial Review of Mid’s Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Programming is to comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulation (EDGAR Part 86). Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) that receive federal funds or financial assistance are required to maintain programs that prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on its campuses and at college-sponsored activities and events. If audited, failure to comply with the Regulations may result in the forfeit of an institution’s federal funding eligibility. To comply with this Regulation, Institutes of Higher Education, such as Mid Michigan College, are required to conduct Biennial Reviews of their Alcohol and Drug Policy and Prevention Program to determine its effectiveness and review the alcohol and drug-related violations that were reported to campus officials and the types of sanctions issued for said violations to determine consistency.
Further, the Regulations require colleges and universities to annually distribute the following written information to all current students and employees
- The standards of student and employee conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol
- A description of the legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol
- A description of any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, or reentry programs that are available to students or employees
- An explicit statement articulating that the institution will impose sanctions on students and employees for violations of the standards of conduct, along with a description of those sanctions, which could include expulsion or termination of employment and referral for prosecution
Under the above-mentioned Regulation, Mid Michigan College acknowledges its legal obligation to have a Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program and Policy that addresses the above information, ensures that it is annually distributed, and will conduct a Biennial Review of the Alcohol & Other Drug Policy and Prevention Program on even numbered years.
2026 Biennial Review
Mid Michigan College’s 2026 Biennial Review covers the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years and was prepared by the Office of College Compliance & Ethics with assistance from the 2026 Biennial Review Committee. The Review has been approved by College President Dr. Scott Mertes. The document examines Mid’s Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Programming efforts to determine effectiveness, consistency of policy enforcement, and proposed programming efforts for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years.
View the full 2026 Biennial Review
2026 Biennial Review Committee
The 2026 Review Committee consists of internal and external individuals that have knowledge of the College’s Alcohol & Other Drug Policy and Prevention Programs, as well as familiarity with substance use trends in central and northern (mid) Michigan. These personnel include the following.
- Tricia Farrell, College Compliance & Ethics
- Eric Killian, Director of Safety & Security/Student Conduct Officer
- Lori Fassett, AVP Human Resources
- Amy Campbell, Director of Counseling & Wellness Services
- Becky Knickmeier, MidCares Case Manager/Maxient System Admin
- Liaison Officers from Clare and Isabella Counties
- Representatives from 80th District Court (Clare/Gladwin Counties)
Questions & Information
For questions or information relating to Mid’s Biennial Review, Alcohol & Other Drug Policy and Prevention Programming, or to obtain a paper copy of the review, contact College Compliance & Ethics at sos@midmich.edu or by phone (989) 386-6638.
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