VCOM Administrative and Classified Staff Handbook

abide by the terms of the prohibition and notify his/her supervisor of any criminal drug statue conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. All employees are subject to the provisions of VCOM’s Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. The Drug Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy states the policies, effects and implications of illicit drug and alcohol use. A standard of conduct states that all employees are prohibited from possessing, reporting to work or working under the influence of intoxicants (non-prescribed drugs, narcotics, alcohol, etc.); or the illegal possession, manufacture or use of drugs or alcohol in the workplace. Alcohol and Drug Testing VCOM promotes a safe, healthy, and productive learning and working environment free from the influences of drugs and alcohol and to ensure the safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and patients cared for by VCOM representatives. VCOM policy requires employees to be free from illicit drug use and free from addiction. This policy, while in place to ensure safety of students, faculty, and patients, does not preclude criminal action by means of other institutional policies and/or state and federal law. Any student, faculty member, or other VCOM staff may be required to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing based upon what the faculty and administration consider to be reasonable suspicion, including, but not limited to: • Direct observation of drug or alcohol use or possession; Testing will be conducted by order of any member of VCOM administration and may be performed on campus or at a qualified designated laboratory site identified by the College. A positive drug test on campus will result in a repeated test within a forensic laboratory as arranged by administration. In general, the laboratory site will carry a forensic certified testing program certified by the College of American Pathologists for testing. Any employee who fails the alcohol or drug test or refuses to comply with testing when requested by VCOM administration will be subject to disciplinary action. Refusal to consent to testing may result in dismissal of faculty or staff for student safety. All testing is done in confidence and results are held in confidence, excluding the employee’s supervisor, the Department of Human Resources, and in cases where there is a committee review. Additional sharing of such information includes when it is required for long term external monitoring by the State Medical Board. All supervisors are responsible for ensuring compliance with the alcohol, drug, and tobacco free policy. Employees who violate the policy will be counseled regarding their compliance with this policy. Continued violations may cause further action such as dismissal. Building and Grounds Etiquette When VCOM’s lecture halls are not used for formal instruction, VCOM encourages students to use the rooms for quiet study. Periodically, the lecture halls will be used for other events; therefore, students are requested to pick up their personal possessions daily. Items left behind will be turned into Facilities. VCOM is not responsible for items left behind. Items not accounted for within 30 days will be disposed of or donated to charity. • Physical symptoms related to the influence of drugs or alcohol; • Abnormal or erratic behavior that is disruptive or a risk to others; • Arrest or conviction of a drug or alcohol related offense on- or off-campus; • Documented information from a credible source submitting a complaint; • Evidence that a previous drug or alcohol test was tampered with; or • Possession of drug paraphernalia.

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