Personnel Policy Manual for Support Staff

SUBJECT: DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

POLICY STATEMENT:

Le Moyne College is committed to the development and maintenance of a drug-free environment, and in accord with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, will not tolerate the unlawful possession and use of controlled substances (drugs) on its premises. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in and on Le Moyne College owned or controlled property.

IMPLEMENTATION:

1. Each faculty, staff and student employee, as well as those newly hired, will, at the time of their orientation, be notified of this policy with emphasis on the obligation for compliance as a condition of employment.

2. Any faculty or staff employee convicted of any criminal drug statute violation which has occurred in or on the workplace premises shall provide his or her supervisor or appropriate academic officer, written notification of such conviction, including any resultant conditions, within five (5) days of conviction. Student employees shall notify the Financial Aid Office.

3. An academic officer, supervisor, or financial aid officer having knowledge or having received notification of a conviction as described above shall immediately provide written notice to the Director of Personnel. Under certain conditions, the Director of Personnel will notify the Vice President for Finance/Treasurer so that the proper notice can be sent to the appropriate federal contracting agency.

4. College Health Services and the Personnel Office will coordinate ongoing drug education and awareness programs for the college community, as well as provide drug informational materials. Faculty, staff and students are expected to avail themselves of these programs and materials. Schedules and locations will be publicized in the Campus Courier.

5. Guidelines

a. Sanctions for Violation or Non-Compliance - Any faculty, staff or student employee who is found to be in violation of any provision of this policy may be required to participate in a drug rehabilitation program and/or will be subject to appropriate personnel action including discipline or termination.
b. Compliance as a Condition of Employment - Compliance with the provisions of this policy shall be a condition of employment at Le Moyne College.
c. Employee Obligation for Notification of Conviction - In compliance with federal law, any faculty, staff or student employee convicted of any criminal drug statute violation which has occurred in or on the workplace premises is required to notify the employer within five (5) calendar days following such conviction.
d. Employer Obligation for Notification - The College is obligated to notify the appropriate federal contracting agency, if applicable, within ten (10) days of receipt of notice of an employee conviction as described above.
e. Maintenance of a Drug-Free Workplace - Good faith efforts on the part of Le Moyne College to establish and maintain a drug-free workplace will include providing ongoing drug awareness educational programs and dissemination of drug awareness information for all members of the college community, as well as implementation and strict enforcement of this policy.