Drug Free Campus and Workplace
Accountability
| Member | Contact |
|---|---|
| For Staff | AVP for Human Resources Programs (805) 437-8423 Human Resources Manager (805) 437-8846 |
| For Faculty | AVP for Faculty Affairs (805) 437-8485 |
| For Students | Dean of Student Life (805) 437-8512 |
Applicability
All students, faculty, staff, volunteers, members of the public, student assistants and vendors contracting with CSUCI including temporary employees and others who perform work for the benefit of CSUCI.
Definitions Controlled substances
Controlled substances are those substances defined in schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812, and by regulation at 21 C.F.R. 1308.
Illegal substances
Illegal substances are controlled substances listed in the Controlled Substance Act which are obtained illegally.
Legal substances
Legal substances are (1) controlled substances that are prescribed or administered by a licensed physician or health-care professional; (2) over-the-counter drugs; and (3) alcoholic beverages.
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California State University Channel Islands is committed to providing a safe, healthy
and productive work and academic environment for all its employees and students. Consistent
with its concern for the well-being of its faculty, staff and students, it is the
policy of the University to maintain a work and academic environment free from drug
and alcohol abuse. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession,
sale, offer to sell, purchase, offer to purchase and/or unlawful use of controlled
substances* or alcohol on the CSUCI campus or its offsite locations, or as any part
of its activities, is prohibited. Controlled substances include, but are not limited
to, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, LSD, and amphetamines. In addition, employees are
required to remain free from the influence of controlled substances or alcohol while
on duty.
As a condition of employment, all employees of the California State University Channel
Islands (this includes faculty, staff and students) are required to comply with this
policy. CSUCI employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action
up to and including discharge for cause. For those employees covered by a collective
bargaining Agreement (CBA), the terms of the CBA shall be controlling.
An employee who is convicted (including a plea of nolo contendere [no contest]) of
a criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace must, within five (5)
calendar days after the conviction, notify CSUCI of such conviction by informing Human
Resources Programs at (805) 437-8423 or (805) 437-8490.
Persons who are not employees of California State University Channel Islands, but
who volunteer or perform work at the CSUCI for its benefit (such as contractors and
their employees, temporary employees provided by agencies, visitors engaged in joint
projects at CSUCI, etc.) are required to comply with this policy. Violation of this
policy is likely to result in being barred from the workplace even for a first offense.
Counseling
Employee and Student Assistance Program
The primary focus of the CSUCI's substance abuse prevention program is education and
counseling. As part of this program, CSUCI will continue to provide educational workshops
for faculty, staff, and students, which will address the medical, health, psychological,
social and legal ramifications of illicit drug and alcohol use. CSUCI's Employee Assistance
Program (offered through PacifiCare at Confidential Phone Number at: 1-800-234-5465)
and Student Counseling Programs will continue to provide information, evaluation,
counseling and referral services to students of CSUCI seeking help with personal,
emotional, substance abuse, or chemical dependency problems. To take advantage of
these resources, contact the appropriate office listed below:
CSUCI recognizes drug and alcohol dependency as treatable conditions and offers employee
and student support programs for individuals with substance dependency problems. Employees
are encouraged to seek assistance for drug and alcohol related problems through the
confidential counseling provided through PacifiCare. Students may seek assistance
from the Counseling and Student Health Center. The staff of Personal Counseling Services
and the Student Health Center will assist students with identifying appropriate treatment
resources and will refer them to counseling, treatment or rehabilitation programs,
as appropriate. Information obtained regarding a student or employee during participation
in any related program will be treated as confidential.
Students can reach the CSUCI Counseling and Student Health Center at (805) 437-8828
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program
CSUCI has established and will maintain a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate
employees and students about:
- CSUCI's substance abuse policy;
- The dangers of drugs and alcohol in a work and academic environment;
- Employee and Student Assistance Programs; and
- Disciplinary action that may be imposed on employees for violations of this policy.
On an annual basis, CSUCI will distribute to all faculty, staff and students a copy
of this policy.
You are encouraged to read carefully the following Substance Abuse Policy. This policy
applies to all members of the CSUCI community consistent with the requirements of
the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Amendment of 1989. As a member of the CSUCI community, you are expected to comply
with all aspects of this policy.
If you have any questions regarding the policy or resources available, please feel
free to contact the following individuals:
Accountability
| Member | Contact |
|---|---|
| For Staff | AVP for Human Resources Programs (805) 437-8423 Human Resources Manager (805) 437-8846 |
| For Faculty | AVP for Faculty Affairs (805) 437-8485 |
| For Students | Dean of Student Life (805) 437-8512 |