Binghamton University is committed to the development and maintenance of an alcohol-free and drug-free environment and, in accordance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public law  101-226), will not tolerate the unlawful possession and use of alcohol or controlled substances (drugs) on its premises.  The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol and controlled substances is prohibited in and on property owned by or under the control of Binghamton University.

Guidelines and Procedures

1.                  Compliance with the provisions of this policy shall be a condition of employment with Binghamton University

2.                  Faculty/staff who violate this policy may be subject to arrest and prosecution and will be subject to the disciplinary procedures provided by the various negotiated Agreements or such other corrective action as the President or President’s designee may deem appropriate.  Other corrective actions may include satisfactory participation in an approved alcohol or drug rehab program.  Student employees will be subject to the judicial procedures specified in the Rules and Expectations.

3.                  Any faculty/staff or student employee convicted of any criminal drug statute violation occurring in or on property owned or controlled by Binghamton University is required to give a signed, written notice of the conviction to the university’s Police Chief within five (5) calendar days following the conviction.

4.                  Binghamton University shall notify the appropriate federal agency, if applicable, within ten (10) days of receipt of a notice of an employee or student employee conviction as described in#3 above.

5.                  Faculty/staff should be aware that the legal sanctions that may be imposed under current laws regarding the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use or sale of alcohol or controlled substances includes fines and prison terms ranging from one year to life in prison upon conviction.

6.                  Faculty/staff should be aware that the health risks associated with the use of alcohol and the unlawful use of controlled substances include, but are not limited to memory loss, depression, seizures, falls, accidents, heart and lung diseases, frequent infection and sudden death.

7.                  Binghamton University will make a good faith effort to maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace.  That effort will include employee access to alcohol and drug awareness education programs, an Employee Assistance Program to assist employees seeking treatment and rehab programs and the implementation and strict enforcement of this policy.

Contact Persons:

Employee and Labor Relations, 7-4691
Director of Human Resources, 7-2187