Position Statement on Alcohol and Other Drugs

Having a mission to advance the quality of human life and the commitment to create a positive and supportive academic community, the University of New England has adopted a public health philosophy regarding alcohol and other drugs. Policies, guidelines, judicial responses and systems of assistance have been framed to support that philosophy. UNE seeks to create a campus environment that promotes healthy, responsible living, affirms civility, and is consistent with state and federal law and institutional regulations governing behavior. The University provides clear statements of expectations to members of the community. The University is also committed to assisting those individuals exhibiting behaviors reflecting misuse or abuse of alcohol and other drugs through the availability of assessment and referral mechanisms. At the same time, it should be understood that being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be accepted as an excuse for violations of the University Conduct Code or policies.

The University of New England does not permit, or condone the illicit or unauthorized possession (including empty alcohol containers), use, manufacturing, consumption, sale, or distribution of illicit drugs and/or alcohol by students or employees on University owned or controlled property or as part of any University-sponsored activity. Students are personally responsible for conforming their behavior to federal, state and local laws and the University's Drug and Alcohol Policy. The University respects students' privacy and autonomy and assumes that they will behave legally and responsibly. In keeping with the University's commitment to public health as related to alcohol and other drug use/abuse, when violations of law and/or policy come to the attention of University officials, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, and may include notification of parent or guardian. Such disciplinary action may include any of the sanctions defined under "Sanctions." In addition these persons may be referred to proper law enforcement authorities for prosecution.

Any faculty, staff member or student employee engaged in activities supported by a federal grant or contract must report any criminal conviction related to possession or use of a controlled substance in the workplace, to the Office of Human Resources of the University of New England within five (5) calendar days of conviction. The term "conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) and/or imposition of a sentence by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of state or federal criminal drug statutes. The University is obligated to notify the appropriate federal contracting agency within ten (10) days of receipt of notice of an employee conviction.

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