UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH POLICY 06-02-01
CATEGORY: HEALTH AND SAFETY
SECTION: Drug Awareness
SUBJECT: Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free Schools
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 23, 2004 Revised
PAGE(S): 1
I. SCOPE
This establishes the University's policy on maintaining a drug-
free workplace and drug-free school in accordance with federal
law, and includes the sanctions that may be imposed upon
employees and students for drug abuse violations occurring at the
University.
II. POLICY
The University of Pittsburgh prohibits the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled
substance on University property or as part of any University
activity. Faculty, staff, and students of the University must
also comply with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on
the possession and consumption of alcohol.
Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action,
including, but not limited to a warning, written reprimand,
suspension (with or without pay), dismissal, expulsion, and/or
mandatory participation and successful completion of a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved by an appropriate
health or law enforcement agency.
Any University employee paid from federally funded grants or
contracts, or any student participating in any federally funded
or guaranteed Student Loan Program, must notify the University of
any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring at
the University or while engaged in University activities.
Under the drug-free awareness program, the University will
distribute literature informing employees and students of the
dangers of drug abuse, and provide information on available drug
counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and
penalties that may be imposed for violation of this policy.
All University employees and students will be given a copy of the
Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free Schools Policy annually.
A biennial review of the University's program will be conducted
to determine the program's effectiveness and to ensure that the
sanctions against those who violate the policy are consistently
enforced.
Upon request, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
must provide to the Secretary of Education and members of the
general public a copy of this policy and the results of the
biennial review.
III. REFERENCE
Procedure 06-02-01, Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free Schools