staffpershandbook 2011[1] - Flagler College

• Public position may not be used for special privilege or benefit.
• No employee may be employed with a firm doing business with the College.
• No employee may disclose or use information not available to the general public for personal gain or
benefit.
• An employee must disclose his or her interest in or connection with any business which operates in the
State.
• Notary public privileges paid for by the College may not be used for financial gain.
Any employee representing Flagler College in dealing with public officials must act in accordance with Section
112.313(3), Florida Statutes, which states no public officer, deputy or candidate may either solicit or accept
anything of value, including gift, loan, reward, promise of future appointment, favor of service which is based
on any understanding that the vote, official action or judgment of the official would be influenced.
Any employee engaging in an outside activity or possessing a personal interest that could lead to a serious
conflict of interest must immediately disclose that possibility, and that conflict must be resolved. A conflict of
interest should be reported to the department director.
IV.4 Consensual Relationships
The College prohibits consensual relationships of an amorous, romantic or sexual nature involving members of
the professional staff and/or faculty, wherein both parties appear to have consented but where the power
differential between the two parties is significant. Additionally, all such relationships between members of the
faculty or staff with students are prohibited. Even when both parties consent to the relationship, subsequent
developments may give rise to allegations of favoritism or sexual harassment (see Administrative Policy
Statement 121).
IV.5 Drug and Alcohol Policy
The College maintains a drug-free workplace. Employees are expected to report to work without illegal drugs,
alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances in their body systems. This requirement is based on the fact
that any measurable amount of an illegal drug or alcohol can impair that person’s performance, even if the
impairment is not readily apparent. While employees are entitled to their choice of lifestyle, the College will not
tolerate even a small risk that illegal drug use by employees may cause or contribute to injuries, property
damage or other performance problems.
Accordingly, employees may be selected for individual drug testing if they appear to be under the influence of
drugs or exhibit signs or symptoms of illegal drug use. This may require an employee to submit a breath, blood
or urine sample to designated medical professionals for analysis at no charge to the employee.
Because safety is a concern to the entire campus community, College employees should report, in writing,
anyone they suspect of being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol to the Office of Human Resources.
As stated in Administrative Policy Statement 119, “The advertisement of alcohol is not allowed on campus, and
advertising activities that are promoted by distributors of alcoholic beverages are not permitted on campus.” In
addition, the Administrative Policy Statements states that: “Any exception to a provision of this policy requires
the recommendation of the President’s Cabinet and the approval of the President.
Flagler College at its option, may change, delete, suspend or discontinue parts or the policy in its
entirety, at any time and without prior notice. In the event of a policy change, employees will be
notified. Any such action shall apply to existing as well as future employees. Page 17