The University of Tennessee is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all faculty, staff and students. Therefore, in sustaining compliance with applicable state and federal laws, Human Resources Policy 720 prohibits the unlawful use, manufacture, possession, distribution or dispensing of drugs (“controlled substances” as defined in the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812) and alcohol on University property or during University activities.
The UTHSC Drug and Alcohol Free Campus and Workplace procedure, is available for review at https://www.uthsc.edu/policies/w932_document_show.php?p=619.
The University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a great resource and can be reached directly at (855) 437-3486. In addition Human Resources (HR) will be sponsoring a Drug Free Workplace class offered through EAP, on October 14th at 10:00 a.m., in the HR Conference Room (910 Madison Ave., Suite 725). For more information please view the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace webpage: https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/employee-relations/drug-free.php and/or call HR at 901-448-5600.
Thank you for all you do for the University.
Ken Brown, JD, MPA, PhD, FACHE
Executive Vice Chancellor & Chief Operations Officer