If the college is to maintain a strong and productive workforce, employees must be insured of a workplace that is supportive of high level job performance. This means that impaired job performance caused by the abuse of controlled drugs and alcohol will not be tolerated at Umpqua Community College. In keeping with this standard of performance, all employees will comply with the following procedures:

1. The college expects employees to report to work able to perform their duties in a safe, efficient and effective manner. Any employee under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances while on the college’s premises or on college business will be subject to sanctions which may include, but are not limited to termination, suspension or the requirement that the employee complete an approved alcohol or drug rehabilitation program.
2. The college recognizes that substance abuse is a problem which can be treated. Wherever feasible, the college will assist employees to seek and successfully complete treatment. Employees requiring treatment for drug and/or alcohol abuse will be encouraged to make use of the benefits provided by the college insurance program. However, the decision to seek diagnosis and accept treatment for alcohol or drug abuse is the responsibility of the individual employee.
3. Employees who voluntarily request assistance in dealing with alcohol or drug abuse problems may do so without jeopardizing their continued employment with Umpqua Community College. Voluntary participation in a treatment program does not prevent future disciplinary action for violation of the College’s drug and alcohol policy. Employees who undergo counseling or treatment, and who continue to work must meet all established standards of conduct and job performance.
4. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, or possession of a controlled substance by any college employee while on college business or while on the college’s premises is prohibited and will constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
5. All UCC employees will, as a condition of employment, not only abide by the above policy, but will report any criminal convictions for drug related activity in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. In compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, within thirty days of receiving notice of an employee conviction, the college will:
   • Take appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to and including termination.
   • Require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency.