Federal
regulation makes it essential for Portland State University to
clearly articulate a policy concerning drugs in the work place.
That which follows is a statement of the institution's current
policy:
Standard
of Conduct
(Faculty, Staff and Student Employees)
Portland
State University is committed to maintain a drug free work place.
The
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession,
or use of illicit drugs by University employees in the work place
is prohibited.
Any
employee convicted of violating a criminal drug statute in the
work place must notify his or her supervisor no later than five
days after such conviction. The supervisor will immediately notify
the Provost, in writing, of this reported conviction.
The
possession or use of alcohol in the work place is likewise prohibited
except for its (moderate) use at University sanctioned events
where the serving of alcohol has been approved. Impairment in
the work place due to the use of alcohol is prohibited.
This
policy applies to all University employees, including employed
students.
Sanctions
for Violation
(Employees and Students)
In
addition to any penalties under federal and state law, employees
found to be in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary
sanctions consistent with applicable provisions of state laws
and regulations, Oregon State Board of Higher Education administrative
rules, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and applicable
University administrative rules and directives. If imposed, sanctions
will include appropriate personnel action (up to and including
termination), and may require satisfactory employee participation
in an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.
The
University supports programs for the prevention of controlled
substance abuse by University employees and students, as well
as assistance programs for those with problems related to controlled
substance abuse. The University provides an Employee Assistance
Program for eligible faculty and staff with controlled substance
dependency problems. This service provides no-cost evaluation,
consultation, and referral on a confidential basis. The University
also provides assistance for eligible students with dependency
problems through Student Health Services; this assistance is
also at no cost and remains confidential. The health benefits
packages available to all eligible University employees provide
at least partial reimbursement of expenses related to treatment
and rehabilitation services associated with substance abuse problems.
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