VCOM Faculty Handbook

President of the College shall designate a properly trained employee as temporary Title IX Coordinator for purposes of completing the appropriate grievance process. Except as provided below, all VCOM employees and students are considered mandatory reporters and must report known or suspected acts of discrimination, harassment, or violence to the Title IX Coordinator or a VCOM administrative office. Licensed mental health professionals, on-campus healthcare providers, and others with a legal duty of privileged communication are exempt from being mandatory reporters except in cases of immediate threat or danger. If a reporting party is unsure of a resource’s ability to maintain confidentiality, the reporting party is advised to ask the individual before talking to them. Grievance Procedure for Claims of Discrimination, Harassment, or Violence VCOM takes all claims of discrimination, harassment, or violence seriously and has established policy and procedures to handle such claims. Students and employees wishing to learn more about the grievance procedure should reference Policy U011: VCOM Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence Policy and Procedures. Safety Mission The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine strives to create an atmosphere of safety and comfort which allow faculty, staff, and students to concentrate on their mission of providing academics, student services and learning. The goal of the operations department is to oversee the campus facilities and to assist those in charge of each facility in providing a safe and secure environment. The following policies and procedures outline everyonel's role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all. Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace On November 18, 1988, Congress enacted the Drug-Free Workplace Act (Public Law 100-590, Sec. 5151 et. seq.) requiring Federal agency contractors and grantees to certify that they will provide a drug-free workplace as a pre condition of receiving a contract or a grant from a Federal agency after March 18, 1989. In addition, the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) of 1989 (Public Law 101-226) required institutions of higher education receiving federal funds or financial assistance to develop and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The workplace consists of any VCOM owned, controlled, or leased property, or the site where work is performed. Substance Use and Eligibility for Employment VCOM is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive learning and working environment free from the effects of alcohol, illicit drugs, misused prescription medications, and other psychoactive substances. This commitment supports the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and the patients entrusted to the care of VCOM representatives. VCOM prohibits the unlawful use, possession, manufacture, distribution, or dissemination of narcotics, illicit drugs, marijuana, controlled substances, or the misuse of prescription medications on or off campus. VCOM also prohibits the possession, use, distribution, or consumption of alcohol on campus and at VCOM-sponsored educational, clinical, or work activities where alcohol use is prohibited. In addition to adversely affecting an individual’s physical, psychological, and cognitive functioning, substance use may impair the ability to effectively learn, teach, work, exercise sound judgement, and fulfill professional responsibilities. For students, because successful progression through the curriculum is essential for the development of competent clinical skills and sound professional judgment, substance-related impairment may compromise a student's ability to safely participate in Campus Facilities Policies and Procedures

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