This Faculty Handbook is an official publication of Eastern Kentucky University
and supersedes previous Faculty Handbooks. Policies, regulations, and information
contained in this Handbook are subject to revision without prior notice.
2007
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the
basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national
origin or Vietnam era or other veteran status, in the admission to, or participation
in, any educational program or activity which is conducts, or in any employment
policy or practice. Any complaint arising by reason of alleged discrimination
should be directed to the Equal Opportunity Office, Eastern Kentucky University,
Jones Building, Room 106, Coates CPO 37A, Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102, (859)
622-8020 (V/TDD), or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department
of Education, Philadelphia, PA.
Drug Free Workplace
Eastern Kentucky University complies with the Federal Drug
Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Community Act Amendments
of 1989, and prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession, or use of alcohol of any other drug or controlled substance in the
workplace. Violators of this policy will be subject to the normal disciplinary
procedures of the University. Individuals convicted by Federal or State Courts
for such a violation will be subject to disciplinary procedures of the University.
Individuals convicted by Federal or State Courts for such a violation will be
subject to personnel action up to and including termination. If employment is
continued, the employee will be required to satisfactorily participate in an
alcohol or drug abuse assistance program approved for such purposes by a Federal,
State, or local health or law enforcement agency. The University provides educational
programs designed to inform members of the University community of the dangers
of abusing alcohol and other drugs. These are open to employees of the University
and they will be announced through appropriate channels. Information concerning
the dangers of alcohol and other drugs is available through the University available
through the University Counseling Center, which also provides assessment and
referral services.
This Handbook is edited and published by Eastern Kentucky University
and paid for by State funds. KRS 57.375.
Emergencies
The University has established a telephone line restricted
to use in reporting emergency situations on-campus such as fires, accidents,
or injuries.
In case of such emergencies, please call 911.
Revised
August 2007
