Oregon State University complies with the United States Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act, the United States Drug-Free Workplace Act, Oregon Revised Statues 352.008, and OSSHE Administrative Rule 580-19-001. Annual distribution of drug-free campus and workplace information to employees and students is required by law.
OSU’s DRUG-FREE CAMPUS & WORKPLACE PHILOSOPHY
Alcohol and drug abuse is not conducive to the pursuit of an education or a career. Oregon State University is committed to maintaining an educational environment and a workplace free from the abuse of alcohol and the unlawful manufacture, use, dispensing, possession, or distribution of controlled substances. We believe it is critical to respond compassionately to students or employees who seek help for personal drug problems. However, it is equally critical to respond firmly to alcohol abuse and illegal drug activity.
Students or employees who are found to be involved in alcohol abuse or illegal drug activity are subject to appropriate University disciplinary action and possible criminal prosecution in the courts. However, students and employees who are willing to seek help for drug dependency will find the University supportive of their recovery efforts. OSU may waive disciplinary action and maintain confidentiality for students and employees willing to get help.
OSU’s DRUG-FREE POLICY
Alcohol
Oregon State University expects that where alcohol use is permitted on campus, students and employees will abide by all laws and local ordinances as well as University policies. No person under the age of 21 is permitted to consume or possess alcohol on campus. Students of legal drinking age are permitted to consume alcohol in the privacy of their own rooms in accordance with University guidelines. The consumption of beer and wine is permitted only in certain places and specific circumstances as prescribed in Administrative Rules 576-60-010 to 576-60-040. These documents are available from the Student Involvement Center, LaSells Stewart Center, Memorial Union Business Office, the Athletic Department, and the Office of the Chief Business Officer. When used on campus as allowed, users must follow the "Responsible Drinking Standards" as outlined.
Controlled Substances
Oregon State University expects students and employees to abide by state and local laws prohibiting the illegal use, possession, manufacture, dispensing or distribution of controlled substances. Controlled substances include alcohol as described above, prescription medications and illegal drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, PCP, psilocybin, LSD, peyote, heroin, amphetamine, methamphetamine, mescaline, opium and its derivatives, and "designer" drugs.
Obligation to Inform
Abuse of alcohol or use of a controlled substance in the workplace must be avoided.
Any employee convicted of violating a criminal drug statute in the workplace must notify his or her supervisor and the Dean of Research, no later than five days after such conviction.
If the employee is involved in work supported by a federal agency, the Dean of Research will notify the federal agency within ten days after receiving notice of the criminal drug statute conviction.
Within 30 days of receiving notification that an employee has been convicted of violating a criminal drug statute in the workplace, the University will take appropriate personnel action and/or will require the employee to participate satisfactorily in an alcohol or other drug rehabilitation program.
Any student convicted of violating a criminal drug statute on Oregon State University owned or controlled property or during any university-sanctioned function must notify the Director of Financial Aid, if that student is receiving any form of federal financial aid (e.g., Pell Grants).
The Director of Financial Aid will then notify the Secretary of the United States Department of Education. Conviction on any drug related charge is grounds for forfeiture of federal financial aid.
University-level sanctions are also possible.
