Bethel University seeks to maintain a work and educational environment that is safe for our employees and students and conducive to high work standards that support an efficient and effective work force. To that end, and in accordance with appropriate federal legislation, Bethel prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, sale, or use of illegal drugs, designer and synthetic drugs, prohibited drugs, and drug-related paraphernalia; alcohol is prohibited on Bethel property and at Bethel sponsored events off campus. This policy applies to Bethel property, and/or while attending a business activity, while on duty, or while operating a vehicle or machine leased or owned by Bethel.
Bethel stands willing to assist in the resolution of problems associated with the use of alcohol and drugs and encourages employees to seek medical help by contacting their private physician or the Vice President of People and Culture who will assist in securing medical treatment.
Each employee shall be responsible for notifying the Vice President of People and Culture/Compliance Officer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation at Bethel University no later than five days after such conviction.
As applicable, Bethel shall notify the appropriate federal contracting agency within 10 days after receiving notice from an employee, student, or law enforcement agency of a criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring at Bethel. Any person convicted for the use, possession, or sale of illegal drugs on or off Bethel premises may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Employees must, as a condition of employment and consistent with Bethel's Lifestyle Expectations, abide by the terms of this policy. Failure to comply shall be grounds for termination. For more detailed information about both the policy and resources, see Bethel's Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Brochure.