Operating Policies and Procedures Manual

Effective Date:   07/01/91
Policy Number:  03-03
Section:  Administration
Subject:  Drug-Free Workplace

POLICY

The university seeks to maintain an educational and working environment free from the influence of unlawful drugs.  Toward this end, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance in any facility owned or maintained by the university is strictly prohibited.

REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES

1. Employees are encouraged to attend the events which occur on campus periodically designed to make the campus community aware of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

2. Employees who believe that they need drug counseling or rehabilitation are urged to contact the St. Bernard Counseling Center EAP Program or other medical facilities offering appropriate services. In order to determine whether services of this type are covered by university insurance, contact Human Resources.

3. Employees working for the institution under the provisions of a federal grant are required to abide by this policy and to notify the president's office within five (5) days of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in connection with their employment.

4. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination, or are required to satisfactorily participate in an approved drug assistance or rehabilitation program.
5. The provisions of this policy are designed to comply with the rules published by the federal Office of Management and Budget on January 31, 1989, implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

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