Staff Handbook

(Board Policy 705.2; Governor's Policy Directive #5; AHRMS Policy Manual, 145.0.0 and 200.1.3)

Possession and use of alcoholic beverages in public areas of University facilities (including organized houses) and at official University student functions held on campus must follow state and federal laws and University policies at all times. For employees, the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property or during working hours, reporting to work under the influence of alcohol, and intoxication while on duty are prohibited, and will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Under the Governor's policy directive, use of alcoholic beverages during office hours is strictly prohibited and shall be grounds for immediate dismissal. Information about laws relating to alcohol possession and use is available from Human Resources. Information about the health consequences of alcohol use and about locally-available sources of alcohol-abuse counseling is available from the University Health Center.