<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Eastern Oklahoma State College recognizes its responsibility as an educational and public service institution to promote a<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>productive<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>healthy<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>environment.<span style="letter-spacing:-0.35pt"> </span>This<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>responsibility<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>requires<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>implementation<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>of<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>programs<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>and<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>services<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>to<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt"> </span>facilitate that<span style="letter-spacing:-0.6pt"> </span>effort.  The college is committed to a program to prevent the abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of drugs and alcohol by its students and employees. Eastern prohibits the illegal use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace, on college property, in college housing, or as part of any college-sponsored activities.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"> </span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">In order to meet these responsibilities, Eastern Oklahoma State College:</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt"> </span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt">         </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Requires all students and employees to abide by the terms of this policy as a condition of an initial and continued enrollment or employment.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt">         </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Recognizes that the illegal use of drugs and alcohol is in direct violation of local, state and federal laws as well as college policies set forth within this policy, the staff and faculty handbooks, and the Student Code of Conduct. College policy strictly prohibits the illegal use, possession, manufacture, dispensing, or distribution of alcohol, drugs or controlled sub- stances in the workplace, on its premises, or as a part of any university-sponsored activities.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt">         </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Considers a violation of this policy to be a major offense, which can result in requirement for satisfactory participation in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program, referral for criminal prosecution, and/or immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment and suspension or expulsion from the college. A criminal conviction is not required for sanctions to be imposed upon an employee or student for violations of this policy.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt">         </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Recognizes that violations of applicable local, state and federal laws may subject a student or employee to a variety of legal sanctions including but not limited to fines, incarceration, imprisonment and/or community service requirements. Convictions become a part of an individual’s criminal record and may prohibit certain career and professional opportunities.  Requires an employee to notify his or her supervisor in writing of a criminal conviction for drug or alcohol related offenses occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days following the conviction. Forbids an employee from performing sensitive safety functions while a prohibited drug(s) is in his or her system.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"> </span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Referral and Hotline Information</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Latimer County Health Department 918-465-5673 <br>National Institution on Drug Abuse 1 -800-662-HELP Information and Referral line<br>National<span style="letter-spacing:-0.75pt"> </span>Alcohol<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt"> </span>&<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt"> </span>Drug<span style="letter-spacing:-0.75pt"> </span>Abuse<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt"> </span>Hotline<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt"> </span>1-800-234-0420<br>National Drug Hotline<span style="letter-spacing:-1.5pt"> </span>1-800-662-HELP </span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cocaine Helpline 1-800-COCAINE<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Tobacco Helpline 1-800-784-8669</span></p><p class="gmail-m_-840369863734586567gmail-msobodytext" style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p></div></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">London White <div>Director of Student Life</div><div>Eastern Oklahoma State College</div><div>1301 W Main </div><div>Wilburton, OK 74578</div><div>P. 918.465.1767  F. 918.465.4455</div></div></div></div>