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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK | FALL 2010 2.9 Tobacoo Use Because of the known health risks associated with the use of tobacco, smoking and the use of other tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, are prohibited in all campus buildings and all College-owned vehicles by all members of the campus community, including employees, and is not permitted within 25 feet of any campus building. All tobacco materials, including cigarette butts, matches, and tobacco residue, must be disposed of in appropriate waste containers. 2.10 Policy and Rules on Alcohol and Drugs As a recipient of federal aid and federal grants, the College must certify under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 that it will take certain steps to provide a drug-free workplace. Unlawfully possessing, being under the influence of, using, distributing, dispensing, or manufacturing alcohol or illegal or controlled substances is prohibited on College property, in College vehicles, while conducting College business, or as a part of College activities. Any employee who is convicted for any drug statute violation must notify his or her supervisor within five days of the conviction. The College will take appropriate action against an employee who violated any part of this workplace rule, up to and including termination and referral for prosecution, which is in the best interest of the College and in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Employees not terminated may be required to satisfactorily participate in an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, the College will distribute to employees annually, information on applicable legal sanctions and health risks associated with the unlawful possession or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs, and a description of drug and alcohol treatment programs available to members of the College community. Separate from the legal requirements, the College is concerned with the health and well being of members of the College community. Employees may contact the Director of Human Resources, in confidence, for referrals or information regarding available and appropriate substance abuse counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs. In furtherance of its commitment to a safe workplace and safe learning environment, the College reserves the right to require testing of employees for alcohol (including medications containing alcohol) or illegal or controlled substances, on a random basis and/or on the basis of reasonable suspicion. 2.11 Use of College Equipment During the course of employment, employees may have the use of College-owned equipment, such as offices, keys, desks, chairs, computers, computer software, telephones, fax machines, copy machines, email, Internet access and network accounts. The College has the right of access to all of its assets, equipment, offices, 18
FALL 2010 | BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK buildings, and machines. The duplication of keys to any College-owned property is prohibited. Employees do not have a privacy interest in College material, equipment or assets including any communication sent or received over College e-mail or the websites they visit on Internet via College access. Employees have a responsibility to use College equipment in a careful, professional manner for work-related purposes. Inappropriate, careless, wrongful or improper use of College equipment, materials or assets, as well as an employee’s failure to assist in an investigation of wrongful use will result in disciplinary action. Employees shall use Facilities’ property – including tools, equipment, vehicles, materials and supplies and Facilities’ shops – only for College business, and may not use such property for personal or commercial benefit. Employees who violate this policy regarding the personal use of Facilities’ property and resources are subject to appropriate disciplinary or corrective action, including dismissal. 2.12 Acceptable Use Policy Access to computer systems and networks owned or operated by Bridgewater College is a privilege, not a right, and entails adherence to College policies, and federal, state, and local laws. Acceptable use requires responsible and ethical behavior with respect for intellectual property, ownership of data, system security, and individuals’ rights to privacy. Intimidation, harassment, and unwarranted annoyance of others over the network are not permitted. The following acceptable use guidelines apply to all College employees: • Use computer resources for authorized purposes only. • Do not share your user ID and password with others. You are responsible for all activities that occur from your user ID. Each individual should obtain his/her own user ID and password. • Do not attempt to circumvent or otherwise subvert system and network security measures. • Use only legal versions of copyrighted software for personal use. • Do not make copies of copyrighted software for personal use. • Do not store or transmit illegal software using Bridgewater’s computer systems. • Do not engage in activity that may in any way be harmful to computer systems, hardware or software. This includes propagating viruses, disrupting services, and damaging files. • Be considerate of your use of shared resources. Do not monopolize or overload the computer systems. • Do not use the College systems and networks for commercial or political purposes, such as using electronic mail to circulate advertising for products or for 19
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