EmployEE Handbook - Marymount University

performance; and strained work relationships. Employees who seek advice and treatment
or who are referred for substance abuse counseling will be treated, on a confidential basis,
in the same manner as employees having other illnesses and disabilities.
Smoking
Marymount University is subject to the provisions of the Virginia Indoor Clean Air Statute.
A number of public areas of the University are clearly designated as Non-Smoking areas
to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Non-smoking areas
include inside all University buildings and inside University shuttle buses.
Alcohol
Marymount expects all members of its community to abide by applicable state, federal
and local laws regarding alcohol use. Abuse of alcohol may subject an employee to
disciplinary action.
When an employee confides in HR Services or his/her manager that he/she has an alcohol
substance abuse problem, the primary concern of the University is to assist the employee
to obtain help to overcome the problem. When an employee is unwilling to accept
assistance or acts in ways that affect the welfare of others adversely, the University has no
choice but to take severe disciplinary action, such as suspension or dismissal. For student
employees, drinking accompanied by excessive noise, vandalism or other inappropriate
behavior will be judged by the appropriate disciplinary board for students or dealt with
under the applicable disciplinary policy for University personnel.
Personal Property
Marymount University does not insure personal belongings of employees, whether
brought to the job site or during travel on University business. Personal belongings
should be included in an employee’s individual homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy.
Pets on Campus
Purpose
The purpose of the Marymount Pet Policy is to maintain a safe environment and clean
campus. The policy takes into account the possibilities of an attack by an unruly animal,
an allergic reaction to pet dander, and the failure to clean up after pets.
Policy Statement
Members of the Marymount University community, and persons doing business with
Marymount, are prohibited from bringing pets (including, but not limited to, dogs and
cats) to campus. An exception will be made for Service (Assistance) Dogs for those
employees or students who have a certified disability.
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