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New MSU drug, alcohol policy sparks concerns
Erin Kourkounis
Issue date: 8/28/07 Section: News
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In the past, faculty members with drug or alcohol problems have been dealt with on a one-on-one basis without the use of a policy, he said.
"I know of no faculty member in the last decade with a drug or alcohol problem who has been permitted to continue teaching classes," he said. "We don't need a drug policy to keep that from happening."
Goodman said he agrees with the policy if it will not be used as a weapon against employees. Certain campus employees should be tested if they are suspicious in any way, he said.
"Campus security officers carry guns," he said. "Nobody wants someone carrying a gun to be using drugs or alcohol."
Wolverton said the Senate is worried about invasion of privacy and whether the policy is constitutional.
"From the faculty's point of view, there have been very few episodes in which this policy would apply," he said.
Once the Senate reviews the policy, its recommendations will be sent to President Robert H. 'Doc' Foglesong.
"I know of no faculty member in the last decade with a drug or alcohol problem who has been permitted to continue teaching classes," he said. "We don't need a drug policy to keep that from happening."
Goodman said he agrees with the policy if it will not be used as a weapon against employees. Certain campus employees should be tested if they are suspicious in any way, he said.
"Campus security officers carry guns," he said. "Nobody wants someone carrying a gun to be using drugs or alcohol."
Wolverton said the Senate is worried about invasion of privacy and whether the policy is constitutional.
"From the faculty's point of view, there have been very few episodes in which this policy would apply," he said.
Once the Senate reviews the policy, its recommendations will be sent to President Robert H. 'Doc' Foglesong.
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Mark O'Neil
posted 8/28/07 @ 8:09 PM EST
In our law driven society, clear policies on basic ethical issues such as drug and alcohol use in the work place and/or while on the job are now the reality. (Continued…)
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