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Drug Free Workplace
The use and effects of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol pose very
serious threats to our society. We are not aware of any specific problems
on campus. This policy statement is intended to clearly communicate, to
current and future employees and students of Marist College, our primary
objective:
To eliminate, through treatment, cessation of use or the dismissal of
those whose actions violate established standards of behavior, all
on-campus problems, real or potential, associated with the use of illegal
drugs or the abuse of alcohol.
POLICY
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Distributing, purchasing, selling, using, possessing, manufacturing or
being under the influence of any illegal drug while on campus, or anywhere
while representing Marist College, is strictly prohibited. Likewise, the
use of alcohol by any underage member of the College Community or by
anyone in other than authorized circumstances and the abuse of alcohol by
anyone at any time on campus, or anywhere while representing Marist
College, is also strictly prohibited. Violation of these rules of conduct
constitute grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination
of employment or permanent expulsion from the College. Such violations
and any off-campus violations may also subject an individual to arrest and
prosecution by law enforcement agencies. The penalties for violations of
drug and alcohol statutes can be severe and can include extended prison
terms.
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As a condition of employment and in accordance with requirements
established by the Drug Free Workplace Act (1988), all employees must
notify the College of any criminal drug statute convictions for a
violation occurring in the workplace, no later than five (5) days after
such conviction.
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The College recognizes that drug dependency and alcoholism are health
problems which are often contributing factors to poor work or academic
performance, absenteeism and related behavior. Marist does not wish to
become involved in the personal affairs and activities of its employees or
students. Our primary concern is that each performs satisfactorily and
safely while on campus, or anywhere while representing the College.
However, if an individual's job or academic performance decline can be
attributed to drug or alcohol addiction, the College will treat that
individual as one with a health problem and will assist him or her in
meeting his or her responsibility to correct their problem using the
services of those organizations capable of providing the best
rehabilitative assistance.
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Dependency problems which manifest themselves in drug or alcohol use
on-campus, or anywhere while representing the College, or which continue
to adversely affect an individual's work or academic performance may
subject that individual to disciplinary action up to and including
dismissal.
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Referrals for treatment or counseling will be an option available to the
College within disciplinary processes for individuals found in violation
of any of the provisions of this policy. Failure to comply with a
disciplinary referral or to satisfactorily complete the course of
treatment ordered may be grounds for dismissal.
TO SEEK ASSISTANCE:
Resource information and referral services will be provided to anyone who
requests them. Information regarding requests for referral will be held
in complete confidence.
Students should contact:
Office of Health Services
Student Center - Room 350
(845) 575-3270
College Staff should contact:
Office of Human Resources
Donnelly Hall - Room 120
(845) 575-3349
