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2.2.1        Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program Policy

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to adopt and implement a program to educate and prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol.

POLICY

provide a living and learning environment that is free from illegal use of drugs and marijuana and the abuse of alcohol and to educate the University community about the health risks and legal penalties associated with their use. 

In accordance with the Canisius College University commitment to providing a healthy and productive educational environment and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, it is the policy of Canisius College University to annually inform the campus community about the college’s University’s policies on drugs, alcohol and alcohol marijuana and about the health risks and legal penalties associated with their use.

The abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of illegal drugs and marijuana by members of the Canisius community, on University property or by participants in University activities, are incompatible with the goals of an academic institution.  In   In order to ensure that alcohol and marijuana and illegal drugs do not interfere with the goals of the collegeUniversity, substance abuse programs have been developed which apply to the college University as both an educational institution and a workplace.  The   The programs are designed to:

• Establish and enforce clear policies for employees and students that promote an educational environment free from the illegal use of drugs, use of marijuana and the abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs.
• Educate all members of the campus community about the health risks associated with the illegal use of illegal drugsand marijuana and the abuse of alcohol.
• Create a campus environment that promotes and reinforces healthy, responsible living and respect for community and campus standards and regulations.
• Provide a reasonable level of care for individuals experiencing chemical use and abuse problems through counseling, treatment and referral.

POLICY

Canisius College University prohibits the following conduct on all of its property, in all of its vehicles and as part of any of its activities:

• the unauthorized possession, use, manufacture, distribution, transportation or sale ofalcohol and alcoholic beverages by

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• all persons;
• the possession, use, sale, cultivation, processing, distribution or transportation of marijuana by all persons;
• the possession, use, sale, manufacture, distribution or transportation of any controlled substance, except use of a controlled substance under supervision by a licensed health care professional as allowed by federal law or other uses authorized by the Controlled Substances Act or other provision of federal law;
• the possession, use, sale, manufacture, distribution or transportation of any drug, including marijuana, paraphernalia.

Canisius employees are also prohibited from working under the influence or when impaired by alcohol, marijuana or other controlled substance.  

Violations of these policies will result in immediate sanctions consistent with the college’s University’s employee and student disciplinary procedures, college University policies and regulations, and local, state and federal law. This may include but is not limited to counseling, mandatory participation in an appropriate rehabilitation program, fines, participation in community service, unpaid suspension from employment, loss of certain campus privileges, termination of employment, and/or referral for prosecution.  Student   Student disciplinary action may include the applicable disciplinary sanctions described above and/or suspension or expulsion from the residence halls or the collegeUniversity.  The   The Canisius College University Student Handbook, available in the Griff Center, Old Main 013, and on MyCanisius provides a complete listing of rules of the Community Standards and of the student disciplinary procedures.

The college’s University’s Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program is reviewed annually by the Office of Student Life to determine effectiveness and to implement changes (if needed) to ensure that the College’s University’s disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.  The college’s University’s review includes a determination as to: (a) the number of drug- , alcohol and alcoholmarijuana-related violations and fatalities occurring on the Canisius college University campuses or as part of collegeUniversity-sanctioned activities that are reported to campus officials; and, (b) the number and types of sanctions the college University imposed on students and employees as a result of such violations or fatalities.

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Alcohol or Alcoholic Beverage—any liquid suitable for drinking by human beings, except prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume.Controlled Substance— a drug, substance, or immediate precursor as identified in Articles 220 and 221 of NY Penal Law; or a drug or other substance, or immediate precursor, included in schedule I, II, III, IV, or V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as amended).beings, except prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume.

Marijuana - all parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin or oil extracted from any part of the plant and every compound, manufacture, salt,  derivative, mixture, preparation or product of the plant, its seeds, resin or oil regardless of the amount contained therein. 

Controlled Substance or Illegal Drug— a drug, substance, or immediate precursor as identified in Articles 220 and 221 of NY Penal Law; or a drug or other substance, or immediate precursor, included in schedule I, II, III, IV, or V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as amended).  (Although New York law permits the adult (age 21 and over) use of marijuana, it remains a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.  Accordingly, the possession, use, sale, cultivation, processing, distribution or transportation of marijuana or being under the influence of marijuana in any form by Dominican University community members on University grounds or property or in the course of a University-sponsored activity is prohibited).

Illegal Drug Use - the use of any drug, the possession or distribution of which is unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act, but not including the use of a drug taken under supervision by a licensed health care professional or other uses authorized by the Controlled Substances Act of other provision of federal law.

Public Places—residence hall entrances and lobbies, lounges, hallways, and stairways, or common grounds of the college University to which the general public by specific or implied invitation has access and in which an individual could have no reasonable expectation of privacy.

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As prescribed in section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act, a student who, during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving any Federal grant, loan, or work assistance, is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any additional grant, loan, or work assistance from the date of that conviction for the period of time specified in the following table:

(If the student was convicted of both possessing and selling illegal drugs, and the periods of ineligibility are different, the student will be ineligible for the longer period.)

Students denied eligibility for an indefinite period can regain it only after successfully completing an approved rehabilitation program or if a conviction is reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record so that fewer than two convictions for sale or three convictions for possession remain on the record.  In   In such cases, the nature and dates of the remaining convictions will determine when the student regains eligibility.

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If a student is convicted of a drug offense after receiving Federal aid, they must notify the Office of Student Records and Financial Services immediately.  If   If a student has been convicted of a drug offense while applying to receive Title IV Federal financial aid, they are required to report the conviction on item number 23 of the FAFSA.

Criminal Sanctions

The unlawful possession, use, manufacture, sale, abuse or distribution of illegal drugs controlled substances and alcohol and marijuana is punishable by sanctions imposed by the US Government and/or by the state of New York.  Where appropriate or necessary, the College University will cooperate fully with the law enforcement agencies.

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Information about New York State statutes and applicable penalties for violations can be found in the library and by contacting Canisius Public Safety at Ext. 2330.

Federal Penalties for Illicit Drugs Controlled Substances

The following are federal trafficking penalties for illegal drugs took under the Controlled Substance Acts (CSA).

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For possession of 1,000 kilogram (kg) or more, or 1,000 or more plants, of marijuana or mixture containing discernible quantity: 

First offense: not less than 10 years of imprisonment, not more than life imprisonment. If death or serious injury occurs, not less than 20 years of imprisonment, not more than life imprisonment; a fine of not more than $4 million for individuals, $10 million for other than individual.

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For possession of 100 kg to 1,000 kg, or 100–999 plants, of marijuana or mixture containing discernible quantity: 

First offense: not less than five years of imprisonment, not more than 40 years of imprisonment. If death or serious injury occurs, not less than 20 years of imprisonment, not more than life imprisonment; a fine of not more than $2 million for individuals, $5 million for other than individual.

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Health Risks of Alcohol and Illicit Illegal Drugs

Canisius is committed to educating members of the community on alcohol abuse and other drug use. Teaching and learning can be impaired by alcohol and drug use. The collegeUniversity, therefore, has an explicit concern for the alcohol and drug use of its students, faculty, and staff.

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Cannabis (Marijuana, Hashish) — Users of marijuana can experience increased heart rate, dry mouth, and throat and increased appetite. Smoking marijuana irritates the lungs and can lead to chronic cough, phlegm production, and lung infections. Some research has identified a link between marijuana use and increased risk for mental illnesses such as depression, psychosis, anxiety and personality disorders. Additional research suggests that marijuana use affects brain development when used by adolescents and young adults. In this age group there is a decline in cognitive functioning that could be permanent.

In 2014 New York State passed the Compassionate Care Act, which law allows the use of non-smokeable marijuanafor medical purposes for individuals with identified medical conditions that are severely debilitating or life threatening for which marijuana is likely to be therapeutic or palliative. Use of medical marijuana at work or school can threaten productivity, work quality, personal and work place safety.

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Please note the above list is only a sampling of drugs, and by no means a complete one. Non-labeled use of prescription drugs, abuse of prescription drugs, unsafe use of prescription drugs, club drugs, nicotine, as well as inhalants are other drugs that pose health risks. For a complete list, go to the National Institute on Drug Abuse web site at http://www.drugabuse.gov/. All members of the Canisius community are urged to familiarize themselves with the specific policies on alcohol and drug use. Additional information about the health risks associated with use and abuse can be found in the library, the Student Health Center, and the Counseling Center.  Information   Information about New York State statutes and applicable penalties for violations can be found in the library and by contacting Canisius Public Safety at Ext. 2330.

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The group health insurance plans sponsored by the college University for employees and their eligible dependents provide inpatient detoxifications coverage and outpatient visits for alcohol and substance abuse counseling.  For names of approved counselors, co-pays, limits and further information, please contact Human Resources. The student sickness and accidents plans provide coverage for alcohol and substance abuse as mandated by New York State.

In addition to the campus and health plan options, several local agencies provide confidential help. They are as follows:

• Canisius College University Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 1-800-386-7055;  www.ibhworklife.com 
• Alcoholics Anonymous: 853-0388;   http://www.aa.org/
• Al-Anon: 856-2520 (supporting family and friends) www. al-anon.org
• Crisis Services Addiction hotline: 831-7007; http://crisisservices.org
• Kids Escaping Drugs: 827-9462; www. ked.org
• Substance Abuse Treatment Helpline: 1 800-662-HELP; http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov (a referral service)
• National Council on Alcoholism (NCA): 1 800-NCA-CALL (a referral service)
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): 1 800-729-6686; www. nida.nih.gov (a referral service to cocaine abuse centers)

Additional resources faculty and staff may utilize to help Canisius College University students are the Counseling Center, located in Bosch Room 105, 888-2620, and the Student Health Center, located in the lower level of Frisch, 888-2610.

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2.2.2        Environmental Health and Safety Program

PURPOSE

The purpose of this program is to define the policy of Canisius College University concerning the environmental health and safety of all students, employees, visitors, and contractors on the college University campus and to delegate responsibilities for assuring compliance with appropriate environmental health and safety laws and regulations.

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It is the policy of Canisius College University to promote a safe and healthy environment for employees, students, visitors, volunteers, and contractors, and to comply with state and federal laws and regulations relating to workplace and environmental health and safety.

It is the responsibility of each employee, student, visitor, volunteer and contractor to conduct work, research, instructional courses, and activities in a manner that will not adversely impact themselves, others, the surrounding community, college University property, or the environment.  In addition to personal conduct, it is expected that individuals will familiarize themselves with the relevant environmental health and safety policies and procedures related to their work or activities on campus, including those set forth in the college’s University’s Environmental Health and Safety Manual.

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The associate vice president for human resources and compliance oversees the environmental health and safety program at Canisius CollegeUniversity.  The Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee advises the associate vice president for human resources and compliance on occupational health and safety matters in conformity with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, codes, and standards.  It is also responsible for recommending changes to the College’s University’s Environmental and Health Safety Manual. 

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Detailed guidelines and procedures in specific environmental health and safety areas, as well as plans for working with specific hazardous materials, must be followed by members of the college University community and are published in the college’s University’s Environmental Health and Safety Program Manual.

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Incident Reporting and Investigations

The college University has the responsibility to investigate and appropriately report environmental health and safety incidents.  Employees, students, and others affiliated with the college University have the responsibility to disclose any activity that may be, or may result in, a violation of any environmental health and safety regulation or policy to an immediate supervisor, the chair of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee or other appropriate college University official.

All personnel and students are encouraged to immediately notify Public Safety or Facilities Management of any situation that may result in an imminent environmental hazard to persons, property, or the environment.  The college’s University’s response to an environmental health emergency will be consistent with the procedures set forth in the college’s University’s Crisis Management Plan. 

All employees, students, and others affiliated with the college University are expected to fully cooperate, and participate as appropriate, in any investigation and remediation of any incidents.

Employees and students who report incidents in accordance with law and college University procedures, or who raise questions or concerns about the college’s University’s environmental health and safety policies and procedures will not be penalized by the collegeUniversity.

Sanctions

Any failure to follow this policy, or any of the environmental health and safety procedures and work rules applicable to a particular area, may result in disciplinary action and sanctions, up to and including termination of employment for faculty and staff, or separation for students.

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PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish requirements for accessibility, behavior, and treatment of service animals on campus and to support Canisius College’s University’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

POLICY

Canisius College University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, which states, “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States…shall, solely on the basis of a disability, be denied access to, or the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity provided by any institution receiving federal assistance.”  Canisius intends to provide the broadest possible access to service animals in all of its public areas.

A service animal is not a pet, but can perform some of the functions and tasks that an individual with a disability cannot perform himself or herself.  Animals are considered “service animals” under ADAAA, if they meet the ADDAA’s definition (see Definitions section), regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government. Assistance Animals are not considered service animals.  Basic service animal policy guidelines for Canisius College University are set forth in the Procedures/Guidelines Section of this policy.

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Griff Center for Academic Engagement – Accessibility Support—Accessibility Support collaborates with individuals, faculty, and staff to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to all Canisius College University programs and activities.

Owner—an individual with a disability who uses a service animal as an accommodation on the college’s University’s campus.

Service Animal—the American with Disabilities Act (ADAAA) defines a service animal as “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.”   The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual’s disability.

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Below are basic policy guidelines regarding service animals on campus for Canisius CollegeUniversity:

• A service animal may be excluded from a facility, including a classroom if that animal poses a direct threat to the health of safety of others;
• A service animal may be excluded from a facility, including a classroom, if that animal’s behavior, such as barking, is disruptive to the other participants within the facility;
• If a service animal is excluded from a facility, the individual with a disability will be given the option of continued classroom participation, with assistance, within the facility;
• The service animal must be clean, in good health, with current rabies vaccination;
• All service animal must be on a leash at all times;
• All students and college University employees must abide by current city ordinances/laws pertaining to licensing and vaccination requirement for service animals.  It is the responsibility of the owner and/or user of the animal to know about these ordinances and/or laws;
• All owners of service animal are responsible to clean up after and properly dispose of their animal’s feces while on campus.

Failure to adhere to the above guidelines may result in theremoval of the service animal from campus and other discipline as applicable. 

While the college University does not require members of the college University community to register a service animal with the collegeUniversity, individuals may choose to do so as follows:

• Employees desiring to register a service animal with the college University may contact Human Resources;
• Students residing in the college University resident halls desiring to register a service animal with the college University may contact the contact the Griff Center for Academic Engagement – Accessibility Support at 716-888-2476;
• All other persons bringing service animals onto the campus who to desire to register a service animal with the college University may contact the Human Resources and/or Public Safety for assistance and further guidance.

In situations where it is not obvious that an animal is a service animal, college University employees may inquire whether: (1) the animal is a service animal required because of a disability and; (2) what work or task has the animal been trained to perform.   College  University employees may not, however, request any documentation for the animal, require that the animal demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability.

Complaints and Exclusion of a Service Animal

Any member of the college University may submit a complaint about a service animal, identifying one or more concerns in the areas listed above.  Persons with concerns may contact a member of Public Safety, Human Resources, or Student Life.  An investigation will be commenced by the appropriate department and a determination will be made with respect to any alleged violations of this policy or corresponding procedures.  The determination will be provided to the owner and the individual submitting the complaint.  If the investigation determines that any provision of this policy and corresponding procedures has been violated by a student, the matter will be referred to Student Life for proceedings consistent with the provisions of the Community Standards.  If the investigation determines that any provision of this policy has been violated by an employee or visitor to the campus, the matter will be referred to Human Resources for further investigation.  In addition to warnings and/or sanctions, a finding substantiating the violation of this policy may also lead to the exclusion of the animal from campus.

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2.2.4        Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy 

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PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to assist in the creation of a healthy and comfortable environment for all students, employees, visitors, and any other members of the college University community.

POLICY

It is the policy of Canisius College University to provide a smoke and tobacco-free environment on campus.  The use of smoking and tobacco products of any sort shall be prohibited on all collegeUniversity-owned and operated campus grounds, both indoors and outdoors.  This smoking ban does not apply to public rights-of-way (sidewalks, streets) on the perimeter of the campus.  Moreover, the sale, distribution, and sampling of all tobacco products and tobacco-related merchandise is prohibited on all collegeUniversity-owned and operated property and at collegeUniversity-sponsored events.  Littering campus with remains of smoking products is similarly prohibited.

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It is the responsibility of all members of the campus community to comply with this policy.  Department supervisors are responsible for workplace administration of the policy.  Complaints regarding employee and volunteer non-compliance should be directed to the violating employee or volunteer’s immediate supervisor.  Complaints regarding student non-compliance should be directed to the vice president for student affairs.  All other violators should be reported to Public Safety.

Any member of the college University community can voice objections to smoking or tobacco use on campus in violation of this policy without fear of retaliation.

DEFINITIONS

CollegeUniversity-Owned and Operated Campus Grounds—include, but are not limited to, all outdoor common and educational areas; all college University buildings; collegeUniversity-owned on-campus housing; campus sidewalks; campus parking lots; recreational areas; outdoor stadiums; and collegeUniversity-owned and leased vehicles (regardless of location).

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Smoking and the use of tobacco products is permitted when traveling in a private vehicle through campus or parked on campus in an unenclosed parking lot while in a vehicle that is not owned or leased by the collegeUniversity.

Any product that has been approved or otherwise certified for legal sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco use cessation or other medical purposes and is being marketed and sold solely for that approved purpose is also permitted (e.g., nicotine replacement products such as over-the-counter or prescription nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, and nasal sprays, as well as prescription non-nicotine medications).

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 Violations of this policy will result in the college University taking appropriate disciplinary action against the violator. Disciplinary actions will be taken in accordance with the college’s University’s policies and procedures that apply to the violator.

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Owned or Leased Vans and Motor Vehicles Policy 

2.2.5        Student Health Center Incident Reporting Policy

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to describe the steps to be used in the Student Health Center when caring for students, staff, and visitors who report an incident that resulted in an injury or illness.

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It is the policy of the Student Health Center to evaluate and treat individuals who experience an incident on campus, report such an incident on campus that has resulted in injury or illness who seek care in Student Health, ensure proper reporting of incidents to campus officials, and to protect the health and safety of all campus members and visitors by timely notifying campus officials of hazards in accordance with the procedures set forth in this policy.

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Employees who experience an incident on campus, either on or off duty, who come to the Student Health Center will be given first aid.  If the injury requires more than first aid, the employee will be referred to Sisters of Charity Hospital Emergency Room, HealthWorks, WNY, an urgent care center or the employee’s or student worker's private physician.  If the injury/injuries is life or limb threatening, an ambulance should will be called to for transport the employee to the Sisters of Charity Hospital Emergency Room for evaluation and treatment.

Student Health nursing staff will advise the employee or student worker, in writing on the discharge ticket, to report the incident to Human Resources immediately.

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The director of student health will notify Human Resources the name of the injured employee or student worker only.

Students Who Report a Work-Related Incident from an Outside Employer

Students who report a work-related incident that occurred at an off campus place of employment will be given first aid.  If the injury requires more than first aid, the student will be referred to Sisters of Charity Hospital or MASH Urgent CareEmergency Room or the closest urgent care center. If the incident resulted in a life or limb threatening emergency, an ambulance will be called to transport the student to Sisters of Charity Hospital Emergency Room.

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Students and visitors who report non work related incidents, who seek care in Student Health, will be treated according to department policy and advised to report the incident to Public Safety immediately. 

Students and visitors who report incidents but are not seeking treatment in Student Health will be advised by the nurse in writing on the discharge ticket, Student Health to report the incident to Public Safety immediately.

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Any member of the Student Health Center who experiences an incident on campus must report the incident to the director or assistant director of student health immediately.  The Employee Incident Report Form will be completed and sent to Human Resources.  The Student Health Center employee will be treated as noted above under work related incidents. The director of student health will notify Human Resources of the name of department employee.

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Workplace Accidents and Safety Policy

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