The provisions of this policy are: 1) the use, possession, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs or other controlled substances for non- medical or non-research reasons are prohibited at the University; 2) the unauthorized presence of illegal drugs or other controlled substances in the body is prohibited at the University; and 3) employees must notify the University of any drug conviction resulting from violation at the work place no later than five days after such conviction.
Employees, as a condition of employment, must abide by the terms of this policy. Any employee found in violation of the above policies will be sanctioned and/or required to participate in the University's Employee Assistance and Wellness Program. The University will continue to maintain a drug-free work place through implementation of the provisions of this policy and the maintenance of a drug-free awareness program.
The University of Delaware has established a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about 1) the dangers of drug abuse in the work place through training provided by the Employee Assistance and Wellness Program and Wellspring; 2) the University's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace through distribution of the policy to all employees; and 3) the availability of drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs to help employees whose work performance has been hindered by substance abuse. The University will make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free work place through implementation of the above program.
