Pacific Lutheran University is
concerned about students and employees and their total physical, mental
and emotional well-being. In additon, PLU is committed to a work
and learning environment that is drug and alcohol free. While a
complex cluster of social issues surround the use of alcohol and other
drugs, the following policies, restrictions and sanctions are
established in recognition of federal and Washington State laws and out
of concern for the welfare of all who must function in a university
living and learning environment.
I) Alcohol and Drugs on Campus
- Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in/on university
premises with the exception of Gonyea House (the President's private
residence), the Faculty House (which is privately owned) and for the
purpose of religious worship.
- Possession, manufacture, use , distribution, or sale of
controlled substances (including alcohol) or illicit use of
prescription drugs is prohibited.
- If alcoholic beverages are available at PLU-sponsored off-campus functions, then non-alcoholic beverages must also be served.
- Individuals may be asked to show current, valid prooof of age in
order to obtain alcoholic beverages at PLU off-campus sponsored events.
- Serving of alcoholic beverages must be refused to anyone apparently intoxicated.
- Use of student government funds or residence hall dues to purchase controlled substances is prohibited.
II)Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
While at work, all Pacific Lutheran University employees have the
responsibility to perform their jobs in a safe, conscientious, and
effective manner and in compliance with university policy and state and
federal laws. In order to do this, employees must be able to work
in a drug and alcohol-free environment and themselves be free from the
effects of drugs and alcohol. Accordingly,
- the manufacture, sale, possession, or use by an employee in the
workplace of a controlled substance or drug (including alcohol) not
medically authorized is strictly prohibited.
- the use by an employee of a controlled substance or drug
(including alcohol) not medically authorized which affects job
performance or poses a hazard to the safety and welfare of the
employee, or other employees, is strictly prohibited; and
- an employee will be required to report his/her criminal drug
statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace to
his/her immediate supervisor within five (5) days after such conviction.
