Drug Free Campus - Revision history

Mhurlocker at 16:02, March 31, 2026

2026-03-31T16:02:34Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:02, March 31, 2026
Line 30:		Line 30:
	Policy No: '''1003'''<br />		Policy No: '''1003'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />
	Revised Date: '''02/05/18'''<br />		Revised Date: '''03/15/26'''<br />
	Reviewed Date: '''02/05/18'''<br />		Reviewed Date: '''03/15/26'''<br />
	<br />		<br />
	<big>'''Drug Free Campus Policy'''</big><br />		<big>'''Drug Free Campus Policy'''</big><br />

Mhurlocker: /* Scope */

2026-03-31T16:02:00Z

Scope

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:02, March 31, 2026
Line 38:		Line 38:
	1.1 The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to providing a Drug Free Campus.		1.1 The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to providing a Drug Free Campus.
	== Scope ==		== Scope ==
	2.1 This policy is applicable to all UNMC students and employees to include Office/Service, Managerial/Professional, Faculty, and Other Academic positions. It also may apply to campus visitors ~~like~~ applicants for educational programs, applicants for employment, volunteers, and vendors.		2.1 This policy is applicable to all UNMC students, and employees to include Office/Service, Managerial/Professional, Faculty, and Other Academic positions. It also may apply to campus visitors such as applicants for educational programs, applicants for employment, volunteers, and vendors.

	== Basis of the Policy ==		== Basis of the Policy ==
	3.1 The University of Nebraska desires to provide an alcohol and drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work environment and has established a code of conduct for all campuses of the University of Nebraska system. UNMC will comply with all federal and state laws, regulations and orders, including the policies of the Board of Regents which pertain to providing a drug free campus.		3.1 The University of Nebraska desires to provide an alcohol and drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work environment and has established a code of conduct for all campuses of the University of Nebraska system. UNMC will comply with all federal and state laws, regulations and orders, including the policies of the Board of Regents which pertain to providing a drug free campus.

	== Authorities and Administration ==		== Authorities and Administration ==
	4.1 The ~~UNMC~~ Human Resources~~' Division Director of Employee Relations~~ is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Drug Free Campus Policy at the campus level ~~in consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance~~.		4.1 The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Drug Free Campus Policy at the campus level.

	== Policy ==		== Policy ==
	5.1 '''Drug Free Workplace'''<br /><br />		5.1 '''Drug Free Workplace'''<br /><br />UNMC prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term “substance” refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.
	UNMC prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. The term ~~"substance"~~ refers to drug or chemical compounds that are controlled by local, state, or federal law. UNMC complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended.~~<br />~~
	~~<br />~~		Conviction of a crime related to the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance may result in a fine, a prison sentence, or both.<br /><br />5.2 '''UNMC Position on Chemical Dependency'''
	Conviction of a crime related to the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance may result in a fine, a prison sentence, or both. <br />
	<br />		<br />UNMC supports the position that chemical dependency is a disease that can endanger the health and well-being of students, employees, and faculty and can have a negative effect on the public they serve. UNMC advocates treatment and rehabilitation for affected students, employees, and faculty in a manner that first protects the public, while allowing a reasonable opportunity for recovery and re-entry into the workplace/classroom. Chemical dependency is recognized as a disease, and employee relations issues will be administered from this philosophy and in accordance with all legal requirements of state and federal law.
	5.2 '''UNMC Position on Chemical Dependency'''~~<br />~~
	<br />		UNMC does not illegally discriminate in its academic program or employment practices against individuals who are in recovery from chemical dependency. UNMC takes a community leadership role in health care professional education, research, and public education about substance use, abuse, and dependency.<br /><br />5.3 '''Employee Requirements for a Drug-free Workplace'''<br /><br />Compliance with this policy is a term and condition of employment at UNMC.<br /><br />UNMC employees must notify their department heads of any criminal drug statute convictions for violations occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. Under the compliance provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, UNMC shall notify the appropriate federal agency within ten (10) days of receiving notice of a criminal conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace for employees who are paid under federally funded grants.<br />
	UNMC supports the position that chemical dependency is a disease that can endanger the health and well being of students, employees, and faculty and can have a negative effect on the public they serve. UNMC advocates treatment and rehabilitation for affected students, employees, and faculty in a manner that first protects the public, while allowing a reasonable opportunity for recovery and re-entry into the workplace/classroom. Chemical dependency is recognized as a disease, and employee relations issues will be administered from this philosophy and in accordance with all legal requirements of state and federal law.~~<br/> <br />~~
	UNMC does not illegally discriminate in its academic program or employment practices against individuals who are in recovery from chemical dependency. UNMC takes a community leadership role in health care professional education, research, and public education about substance use, abuse, and dependency.<br />		5.4 '''Employment Actions as Part of the Drug-free Workplace'''<br /><br />UNMC employees will be subject to the corrective and disciplinary action as outlined in the Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy #1098.
	<br />
	5.3 '''Employee Requirements for a Drug-free Workplace'''<br />		Any violation of the Employee Health and Safety Policy, including unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance on the UNMC campus, any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace, or working while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination for cause.
	<br />
	Compliance with this policy is a term and condition of employment at UNMC.		UNMC employees are expected to meet performance standards and comply with UNMC policies and procedures. Supervisors and managers will administer corrective and disciplinary action, up to and including termination, according to the [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action Procedures #1098].
	<br /><br />
	UNMC employees must notify their department heads of any criminal drug statute convictions for violations occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. Under the compliance provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, UNMC shall notify the appropriate federal agency within ten (10) days of receiving notice of a criminal conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace for employees who are paid under federally-funded grants. <br />
	~~<br />~~
	5.4 '''Employment Actions as Part of the Drug-free Workplace'''<br />
	<br />
	UNMC employees will be subject to the corrective and disciplinary action as outlined in the Corrective and Disciplinary Policy. ~~<br /><br />~~
	Any violation of the Employee Health and Safety Policy, including unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance on the UNMC campus, any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace, or working while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination for cause.~~<br /><br />~~
	UNMC employees are expected to meet performance standards and comply with UNMC policies and procedures. Supervisors and managers will administer corrective and disciplinary action, up to and including termination, according to ~~UNMC Policy No~~. ~~1098, [[Corrective~~/~~Disciplinary Action\|~~Corrective and Disciplinary Action]].
	==Notice of Non-Discrimination==		==Notice of Non-Discrimination==
	Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*Human Resources, Employee Relations at 402-559-8534		*For additional information, contact Human Resources, Employee Relations at 402-559-4371, 402-559-1237, 402-559-8534 or [mailto:Employeerelations@unmc.edu employeerelations@unmc.edu]. • UNMC Policy No. 1098, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Corrective/Disciplinary_Action Corrective and Disciplinary Action] • UNMC Policy No. 1106, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Fitness_for_Duty Fitness for Duty] • UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus] • UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action] • UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty] • [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/university-of-nebraska-drug-and-alcohol-prevention-update.pdf Standards of Conduct for Employees and Students Regarding Alcohol and Drugs]
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/~~Disciplinary Action\|~~Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*UNMC Policy No. 1106, [[Fitness for Duty]]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/~~Procedures1003~~.pdf Drug Free Campus]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [~~hhttps~~://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/~~Procedures1098~~.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/~~Procedures1106~~.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/memo_drug_and_alcohol_abuse_prevention.pdf Memo from the Associate General Counsel of the University of Nebraska, July 2025]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/university-of-nebraska-drug-and-alcohol-prevention-update.pdf ~~University~~ of ~~Nebraska Drug~~ and Alcohol ~~Abuse Prevention Update, 2025~~]

	This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].		This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].

Dausten: removed Linda Cunninghams phone #

2026-03-10T17:27:26Z

removed Linda Cunninghams phone #

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:27, March 10, 2026
Line 68:		Line 68:
	Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*Human Resources, Employee Relations at ~~402-559-7394 or~~ 402-559-8534		*Human Resources, Employee Relations at 402-559-8534
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*UNMC Policy No. 1106, [[Fitness for Duty]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1106, [[Fitness for Duty]]

Mhurlocker: /* Additional Information */

2025-09-10T13:51:01Z

Additional Information

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:51, September 10, 2025
Line 75:		Line 75:
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/memo_drug_and_alcohol_abuse_prevention.pdf Memo from the Associate General Counsel of the University of Nebraska, July ~~2023~~]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/memo_drug_and_alcohol_abuse_prevention.pdf Memo from the Associate General Counsel of the University of Nebraska, July 2025]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/~~University~~-of-~~Nebraska~~-~~Drug~~-and-~~Alcohol~~-~~Prevention~~-~~Update~~.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update, ~~2023~~]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/university-of-nebraska-drug-and-alcohol-prevention-update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update, 2025]

	This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].		This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].

Afaylor: updated 3 HR links

2024-05-16T22:23:23Z

updated 3 HR links

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:23, May 16, 2024
Line 71:		Line 71:
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*UNMC Policy No. 1106, [[Fitness for Duty]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1106, [[Fitness for Duty]]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [~~http~~://www.unmc.edu/hr/~~Proc~~/Procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [~~http~~://www.unmc.edu/hr/~~Proc~~/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [hhttps://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [~~http~~://www.unmc.edu/hr/~~Proc~~/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/memo_drug_and_alcohol_abuse_prevention.pdf Memo from the Associate General Counsel of the University of Nebraska, July 2023]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/memo_drug_and_alcohol_abuse_prevention.pdf Memo from the Associate General Counsel of the University of Nebraska, July 2023]

Mhurlocker: /* Additional Information */

2024-03-05T20:16:12Z

Additional Information

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:16, March 5, 2024
Line 78:		Line 78:
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update, 2023]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update, 2023]

	This page maintained by [mailto:~~dpanowic~~@unmc.edu ~~dkp~~].		This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh].

Dpanowic: Prevention Update and memo updated

2023-10-17T21:55:47Z

Prevention Update and memo updated

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:55, October 17, 2023
Line 75:		Line 75:
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/memo_drug_and_alcohol_abuse_prevention.pdf Memo from the Associate General Counsel of the University of Nebraska, July ~~2022~~]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/memo_drug_and_alcohol_abuse_prevention.pdf Memo from the Associate General Counsel of the University of Nebraska, July 2023]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update, 2023]

	This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].		This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].

Dpanowic: Added memo from the General Counsel and updated Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update document

2022-11-17T20:45:03Z

Added memo from the General Counsel and updated Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update document

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:45, November 17, 2022
Line 75:		Line 75:
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]
			*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/memo_drug_and_alcohol_abuse_prevention.pdf Memo from the Associate General Counsel of the University of Nebraska, July 2022]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update]

	This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].		This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].

Dpanowic at 19:28, July 16, 2021

2021-07-16T19:28:59Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:28, July 16, 2021
Line 74:		Line 74:
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
			*[https://www.unmc.edu/academicaffairs/_documents/compliance/Statement_of_Understanding.pdf Statement of Understanding]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update]

	This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].		This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].

Dpanowic at 15:50, November 11, 2020

2020-11-11T15:50:42Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:50, November 11, 2020
Line 74:		Line 74:
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/hr/Drug~~%20~~-~~%20Alcohol%20Standards%20of%20Conduct~~.pdf ~~Standards~~ of ~~Conduct for Employees~~ and ~~Students Regarding~~ Alcohol ~~and Drugs~~]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/University-of-Nebraska-Drug-and-Alcohol-Prevention-Update.pdf University of Nebraska Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Update]

	This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].		This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].