Campus Safety Manual

Welcome Letter 

We would like to welcome all new and returning faculty, staff, and students to Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU). As members of our campus community, each of us shares the responsibility to promote and maintain a safe and secure environment. Ensuring the viability of such an environment is the chief concern of the Campus Safety Office.

We are here to serve you from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., 365 days a year, with professional officers who are ready to assist with everyday tasks and questions and are properly trained in emergency response. While we are availble to assist via phone and email at offsite locations - we do not currently offer on site guards at this time.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 562-902-3333, extension 333 from any campus phone, or come by our office located at the east side of Building F - Whittier Campus.

We are always here to help.

Joe Eggleston 

Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Operations 

Phone: 562-902-3357 (office); 714-757-2859 (cell)  

Email: josepheggleston@scuhs.edu or CampusSafety@scuhs.edu

General Campus Safety Policies & Procedures 

The following information applies to SCU’s Whittier Campus.  SCU community members located at other locations will have access to all Campus Safety resources; however, they should follow the security and safety procedures applicable at their respective sites.  

Contracted guard and other services provide campus security at SCU. Campus Safety may be reached during regular University business hours by dialing 333 from any campus phone or by lifting the receiver on marked “security” phones located at various points on the property. Campus safety officers carry mobile radio/telephones so they can respond immediately to calls from any field location. The department provides a variety of services, including campus patrol, escort assistance, and parking enforcement. In compliance with the federal “Student Right to Know and Security Act,” it also provides information on campus security policies and crime statistics to current and prospective students and others.

Campus Crime Reporting (Clery Act) 

In compliance with Public Law 101-542, the Student Right to Know and Security Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, the University will provide information on campus security policies and campus crime statistics to current and prospective students and others. The University will make available, upon request, to all interested people information on policies regarding the use of campus facilities; the reporting of criminal actions and/or emergencies that have occurred on campus; a statement of current procedures regarding security, campus law enforcement, the authority of security personnel to perform their duties, and their liaison with state and local police; policies that include a prompt reporting of any problems and/or crimes on campus; policies that might deter crime; statistical reporting for a calendar year of all crimes and/or problems; and a statistical report of the number of arrests on campus during that time period. The Campus Safety Office and the Office of Student Affairs shall maintain copies of the entire text of the act for use by students, faculty, and staff.

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act is a federal law that provides the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled as students at institutions of higher education or working or volunteering on campus. It also amends the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to require institutions of higher education to issue a statement, in addition to other disclosures required under that Act, advising the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a state concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. In compliance with the Act, please note that law enforcement agency information provided by the State of California concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained by accessing the California Sex Offender Registry.

Access to Campus

The following information applies to SCU’s Whittier Campus.  SCU community members located at other locations will have access to all Campus Safety resources; however, they should follow the security and safety procedures applicable at their respective sites.  

The University’s Whittier campus is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, except for holidays. The regular business hours for individual offices may vary from the regular University business hours. Access to campus is only allowed when Campus Safety personnel are present.  The campus will be closed to public use between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., seven days a week. Signs shall be posted at all entrances stating the hours that the campus is closed. The signs shall also stipulate that anyone found on the campus after the posted hours will be asked to leave the grounds. Consistent with the University’s Children on Campus policy, minors will not be allowed on campus without guardian or parental supervision or without express permission of the University. Failure to comply in a reasonable manner will lead to appropriate legal action. Members of the public on campus for an approved event are the only exception to this regulation.

Children on Campus

The University has an obligation to its students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors to conduct its operations and maintain its facilities in a manner consistent with its mission as an institute of higher education. Minor children must, therefore, be directly supervised at all times by their parent or guardian when brought on campus. A student, staff, or faculty member bringing a child to campus is solely responsible for the child’s supervision, safety, and actions, and may not ask another student, staff, or faculty member to accept responsibility for looking after the child. The University cannot and will not accept liability for the child’s presence on campus.

For the reason of providing an environment conducive to learing and teaching, child may not attend classes, lectures, or any academic events with their parent or guardian.

There may be occasions when brief visits by children of students, staff, administrators, or faculty may be necessary. Children may visit University offices and facilities, other than laboratories, physical plant, fitness facilities, construction sites, or other areas where potential hazards exist, for limited periods of time when their parent of guardian is conducting University business. Children, however, shall not be brought to campus as a replacement for childcare services and regular repeated visits by children are not permitted.  Unattended children are prohibited in all University buildings, offices and classrooms, or grounds.

Children who are taking part in scheduled activities or who are enrolled in specific programs are welcomed. Children of students, staff,and faculty are permitted to attend family events and/or special events when noted by the University, if the child is supervised by their parent or guardian. In no case are children permitted in laboratories, physical plants, fitness facilities, construction sites,or other areas where potential hazards exit. The University is not responsible for any unsupervised children on campus at any time.

SCUHS recognizes and respects the need to accommodate lactating mothers who choose to express breastmilk, without discrimination. Lactating mothers may have an infant brought to campus periodically for breastfeeding if approved by the employee’s supervisor or student’s instructor.  Employees should refer to the University’s Lactation Accommodations may leave work to breastfeed an infant during a break time or lunch hour. Mothers may also pump breast milk in the provided area. The University is not equipped to address sanitation or food safety concerns and shall not take responsibility for the storage or safekeeping of pumped breast milk.

Campus Alerts 

Timely Warnings 

If a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the Campus Safety office, University Administration, or local law enforcement, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus-wide Timely Warning will be issued. The warning will be issued through the University email system and MySCU portal. In the event a given incident jeopardizes the technological infrastructure, a hard copy of the warning will be  posted  throughout  the  campus. Timely  Warnings are usually issued for arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, criminal homicide, motor vehicle theft, sex offenses, hate crimes, arrests/referrals for disciplinary actions, and any other crimes deemed necessary. Anyone with information warranting a Timely Warning should immediately report the circumstances to the Campus Safety office, by phone (562-902-3333), in person (F Building, room 20), or by using any of the yellow phone boxes located throughout campus.

Victims of sexual misconduct and/or sex discrimination should be aware that University administrators must issue Timely Warnings for certain types of incidents reported to them that pose a substantial threat of bodily harm or danger to members of the campus community per Clery Act guidelines. The University will make every effort to ensure that a victim’s name and other identifying information is not disclosed, while still providing enough information for community members’ safety decisions in light of any potential danger.

Emergency Alerts 

University Administration may issue an Emergency Alert via SCU’s Emergency Notification System. The Emergency Notification System is a comprehensive database that can send rapid alerts to SCU community members using various forms of communication, including SMS text message, cellular phone, and email. If an Emergency Alert is issued, additional information will be posted to the University’s main website, www.scuhs.edu, and appropriate follow-up alerts will be issued as necessary. Emergency situations include, but are not limited to, earthquakes, fires, severe weather, utility failure, airborne chemical spill, armed intruder, bomb threat, chemical/hazardous spill, civil disturbance, explosion/plane crash, or psychological crisis. Anyone with information warranting an Emergency Alert should immediately report the circumstances to the Campus Safety office, by phone (562 902-3333), in person (F Building, room 20), or by using any of the yellow phone boxes located throughout campus.

Depending on the circumstances of a given incident, especially in all situations that could pose an immediate threat to the campus community, an Emergency Alert and a Timely Warning may be issued consecutively.

No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a security officer or an official control device, in any of the following places:  

1. On a sidewalk;
2. On a driveway;
3. On a crosswalk;
4. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; or
5. Within 15 feet of any building.

No person shall park any vehicle in a zone designated No Parking Zone, No Parking and Tow-Away Zone, or Tow-Away Zone. All vehicles parking in these zones will be subject to citation and/or be removed at the owner’s expense according to CVC Section 22658. Unauthorized parked vehicles are subject to tow by CVC Section 22658. When there are reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle has been left unattended and is not removed within 24 hours, the vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense per CVC Section 22658. The responsibility for securing a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator. The absence of any legal parking space within any particular parking lot or area is not cause for violation of these regulations. Tight scheduling shall not be an excuse for illegal parking. Sufficient time should be allowed to walk to and/or from the vehicle no matter where the vehicle must be parked.

Student Parking Statement 

Upon registration, the student shall sign a form, which shall be kept in their student file, indicating that they shall abide by all the rules and regulations relating to on-campus parking. Failure to comply with on-campus parking regulations may lead to suspension and dismissal from the University. Any student who uses a car for transportation to the University shall comply with this regulation.

Parking on city streets in the neighborhoods surrounding campus has created friction between local residents and the University. SCU provides adequate free on-campus parking in order to accommodate all students. Parking on campus aids us in maintaining healthy relations with our neighbors. Thus, SCU expects that all students shall use the provided campus lots and not park on the street. Anyone who parks on the street shall be in violation of the SCU Parking Policy and Procedure.

Employee Parking Statement 

Any full-time, part-time, contractual, or otherwise stated employee (educational or non-educational) shall sign a separate statement as related to on-campus parking that they shall respect and abide by all rules and regulations therein or be subject to corrective discipline, including, but not limited to, suspension or dismissal.

Parking on city streets in the neighborhoods surrounding campus has created friction between local residents and the University. SCU provides adequate free on-campus parking in order to accommodate all employees. Parking on campus aids us in maintaining healthy relations with our neighbors. Thus, SCU expects that all employees shall use the provided campus lots and not park on the street. Anyone who parks on the street shall be in violation of the SCU Parking Policy and Procedure.

Vehicle Registration 

Students and/or employees shall, upon their first day of attendance, register their vehicles and obtain a parking permit for them from the Campus Safety Department. Failure to comply or refusal to display such parking permits shall result in a citation being issued.

Parking Permits 

Permits for students and employees shall be issued at no cost. These permits are nontransferable.

Vehicles parked in parking lots must display the parking permit affixed to the rearview mirror or on the dashboard. Motorcycles and mopeds must display the parking decal on the rear fender. Recipients of handicapped parking permits shall be evaluated every term to validate parking.

“Student” or “Employee” vehicles are not to be parked in spaces labeled “Visitor,” ”Vendor,” or “Patient.” Any violations will result in a citation.

Violation Fines 

Any vehicle not in keeping with parking regulations or that impedes traffic control shall be subject to a parking or traffic violation and the driver shall be fined accordingly. 

Fines will be due and payable within seven days of citation date. Payments will be made to the Student Services during regular business hours. Student Services will notify Campus Safety of paid citations.

Parking for Outside Long-Term Use of Facilities 

Outside vendors and/or contractors who have entered into an agreement with the University to do business on the campus shall abide by the Parking Regulations in the following manner:

1. A designated area will be agreed upon by the contractor or vendor and the Campus Safety Supervisor. The Campus Safety Supervisor will then notify the officers of the area so designated;
2. The vendor or contractor will abide by the directions for parking, entering, and leaving the campus and the posted speed limits of the campus. Failure to abide by these directions may result in revoking permission to enter the campus; and
3. The vendor or contractor must be able to produce proof of automobile liability insurance upon request.

The vendor or contractor cannot block a driveway, roadway, or entrance to a building unless previously arranged with the Department of Campus Safety to ensure safe passage into and out of campus.

Painted Curbs 

Painted curbs indicate restricted parking. The color denotes the type of parking allowed. The following color code is used:

1. Red Curb indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, whether the vehicle is attended or not. Vehicles are subject to towing where posted;
2. White Curb indicates staff parking only;
3. Yellow Curb indicates loading or unloading;
4. Blue Curb indicates parking for permanently or temporarily disabled persons. Any vehicle not displaying an official handicapped sign or temporary handicapped permit will be subject to citation;
5. Green Curb indicates parking reserved for visitors.

Enforcement of Student Off-Street Parking 

Any student who violates on-campus parking regulations by parking on any street surrounding the University campus while engaged in any University related activity shall be cited in the following manner:

First Notice - A First Notice of compliance shall be placed on the violator’s windshield with copies forwarded to the Dean of Student Affairs that shall be placed in the student’s files. A copy shall also be kept in the Campus Safety Department.

Second Notice - A Second Notice shall be placed on the violator’s windshield if the First Notice is ignored. A notice of compliance shall be forwarded to the Student Affairs Office. The Student Affairs Office will advise them that a third and final notice could and will result in suspension and/or dismissal from the University. Space shall be provided at the bottom of the Second Notice for the Student Affairs written comments concerning the consultation that shall be placed in the student’s file.

Third and Final Notice - A Third and Final Notice shall be placed on the violator’s windshield if the Second Notice is ignored. A compliance notice shall be  sent  to  the  Student Affairs Office indicating that this is the Final Notice and that corrective action is needed. Space will be provided on the Final Notice to set a date and time for the student to appear before the Appeals Court for final determination. Failure to appear shall result in immediate suspension and possible dismissal from the University.

Enforcement of Employee Off-Street Parking 

Any employee who violates these regulations by parking on any street surrounding the campus shall be cited in the following manner:

First Notice - A First Notice of compliance  shall  be  placed  on  the  violator’s  windshield, with copies forwarded to the employee’s supervisor and Human Resources Office. A copy shall also be kept in the Campus Safety Department.

Second Notice - A Second Notice shall be placed on the violator’s windshield if  the  First Notice is ignored. A notice of compliance shall be forwarded to the employee’s supervisor and Human Resources Office. The supervisor shall advise the employee that a third and final notice could result in suspension and/or dismissal from the University. However, failure of the responsible supervisor to advise the employee does not invalidate the Second Notice or conditions thereof. Space shall be at the bottom of the Second Notice for the department’s written comments concerning the consultation that shall be placed in the employee’s personnel file.

Third and Final Notice - A Third and Final Notice shall be placed on the violator’s winshield if the Second Notice is ignored.  A compliance notice shall be forwarded to the employee’s supervisor; the Human Resouces Offic; and the Department Chair, Vice President, or the Dean of the respective department indicating that this is the final notice and that corrective action must not take place.  Comments regarding disciplinary action taken shall be written on the bottom of the notice and forwarded to the employee’s personnel file.

Appeals Court 

All appeals must be directly to the AVP for Auxiliary Operations at 562-902-3357. The individual appealing the violation has the right to request an Appeal Court hearing should they disagree with the decision of the AVP. The Appeals Court is composed of one employee, one student, and security representatives and, if called, shall be chaired by the Chief Operations Officer. The Court and its meeting shall be organized by the AVP. In matters relating to citations of both on- and off-campus parking, where in the opinion of the appeals court there appears to be mitigating circumstances, the court  shall ask the issuing officer to present either verbally or in writing the reason that the ticket was issued. At this time, a decision shall be made by the court to either accept or deny the citation. If it is the court’s decision that the case is sustained, the violator must comply with the requirements of the applicable policies and pay  the  applicable  fees  within  seven days  of  the  court  appearance.  If a student disagrees with the decision of the Traffic Appeals Court, they may file an appeal through the student grievance process. Employees may file an appeal through the employee grievance process.

Visitor/Patient Parking 

Visitor and patient parking shall not be occupied by any University students or employees.

Speed Limit 

The speed limit is 5 mph on campus roads and 5 mph within campus parking lots, unless otherwise posted. Notwithstanding these speed limits, no person shall operate any vehicle, bicycle, cart, or other form of transportation at a speed that is greater than is reasonable, having due regard for the traffic, the surface and width of the road or street, and the safety of persons or property.

Pedestrians 

Pedestrians have the right of way over vehicles when crossing roadways within marked crosswalks or within any unmarked crosswalk at road intersections. The driver of a vehicle must use due care for the safety of any pedestrian at any place.

Overnight Parking 

In compliance with the Los Angeles County Zoning Ordinance, there shall be no overnight parking of any vehicle on campus in which a person would sleep, eat, or use as a temporary home-away- from-home. The only exception to overnight parking shall be if there is a malfunction of a vehicle and it has been reported or the driver has been granted permission to leave the vehicle overnight by the Department of Campus Safety.

Towing 

Acting under the provision of the CVC 21113 Part (a), which provides for an educational nonprofit institution to establish parking procedures to control all vehicles parked on such property, and acting under CVC 22658, which provides for the removal and impounding of vehicles that are in noncompliance with the institution’s established and published regulations, SCU, having met all requirements as set forth in these codes, reserves the right to remove and impound any student or employee vehicle or any other vehicle that fails to comply with the established parking regulations of the University. All fees incurred by the removal and impounding of a vehicle will be the responsibility of the registered owner.

Parking Areas

Parking Lot Number 1

Parking Lot Number 1 is located next to buildings W, T, Q, and S on the northwest side of the campus off Amber Valley Drive. Lot 1 is open to all persons using the campus and will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., except when the University is closed for holidays.

Parking Lot Number 2

Parking Lot Number 2 is located behind S building and Lot 3 on the south side of campus. Adjacent to Parking Lot Number 1 off Amber Valley Drive, Lot PL2 is open to all employees and visitors and is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., except when the University is closed for holidays.

Parking Lot Number 3

Parking Lot Number 3 is located behind buildings M and O on the east south side of the campus.

Parking Lot Number 4

Parking Lot Number 4 is located adjacent to buildings F, G, H, I, J, K, and L on the southeast side of campus.

Parking Lot Number 5

Parking Lot Number 5 is located in front of Buildings A and F on the north side of campus and is open to staff and visitors.

No Parking Areas 

The following areas are designated as no parking:

1. All driveways;
2. Any other place on the campus except designated parking places.

Handicapped Parking 

Students, faculty, administrators, or staff personnel possessing a DMV-issued “Handicapped” license plate or placard may park in a blue-lined stall reserved for the disabled. All University parking regulations, including fees, if any, will be applicable.

Temporarily Handicapped Student Permit 

All students with a temporary disability requesting close proximity parking shall submit to the Student Affairs Office for approval a statement of disability and the length of time required for special parking that may be verified by clinical staff. If temporary handicapped parking is approved by the Student Affairs Office, approval will be sent to the Campus Safety  supervisor  for  a  specified period of time. All University parking regulations, including fees, if any, will be applicable.

Reserved Spaces 

Parking stalls may be labeled as reserved for specific purposes. Any stall so labeled may not be used by unauthorized vehicles.

Motorcycles, Mopeds, Bicycles, Rollerblades, or Skateboards 

Motorcycles and Mopeds: All motorcycles and mopeds must be parked in an appropriate parking lot. Motorcycles and mopeds may not be parked or driven on sidewalks at any time.

Bicycles: Every person riding a bicycle on campus has all the rights and is subject to all the duties of a driver of an automobile. Bicycles shall be operated in a safe manner and shall not be permitted in any campus buildings. When not in operation, all bicycles must be parked in racks provided and not attached to metal posts, fences, walls, trees, or any other standard.

In addition to the above, the following regulations must be observed:

1. Riding motorcycles, motorized scooters, bicycles, mopeds, rollerblades, skateboards, or other conveyances in rooms, hallways, courtyards, lounges, and lobbies or on all University steps and stairways presents an immediate hazard to all members of the University community and their use in these areas is therefore prohibited.
2. No person shall operate a skateboard, rollerblades, or a bicycle on a sidewalk or walkway that duly interferes with pedestrian traffic; caution is to be exercised at all times and the right of way is to be yielded to pedestrians.
3. Motorized vehicles, other than wheelchairs, may not be operated on sidewalks.
4. No person shall operate a motorcycle, motorized scooter, bicycle, moped, rollerblades, skateboard, or other conveyance on any artificial or specially prepared surface (i.e., running tracks and basketball courts).
5. Any person who operates a motorcycle, motorized scooter, bicycle, moped, rollerblades, skateboard, or other conveyance on campus is expected to comply with and is subject to any state or local ordinances or campus regulations, including adhering to all posted warning, caution, or speed limit signs.
6. In the absence of posted speed limits, operators are expected to act in a responsible manner and in respect of local conditions.

Violators will be subject to appropriate discipline. 

Security Cameras 

Security cameras have come into increasing use on college and university campuses, principally as part  of   crime   prevention   strategy,   to   aid   in   the   protection   of   public   safety   and personal property. Because SCU respects the privacy of all of the members of the University community, this policy has been developed to govern the use of University-authorized security cameras on campus, to ensure that such cameras are used judiciously. Responsibility for determining the appropriateness of installing University authorized security cameras on campus and for disseminating and implementing this policy is delegated to the Department of Campus Safety, based on the parameters below.

Appropriate Use of Security Cameras on Campus 

Security camera use on campus is considered appropriate when it enhances:

1. The protection of individuals, equipment, and facilities;
2. The monitoring of public areas;
3. The monitoring of building entrances and exits;
4. The investigation of criminal activity; and
5. The enforcement of academic integrity.

Security camera use on campus is considered inappropriate when it entails:

1. The installation of “dummy” cameras that do not operate on a regular basis;
2. Infringement on a person’s reasonable expectations of privacy;
3. Filming as a means of surreptitiously evaluating employee or student performance.

Principles Regarding the Use of Security Cameras for Non-Instructional Purposes 

1. All recording or monitoring of the activities of individuals or groups by University- authorized security cameras will be conducted in a manner consistent with existing SCU policies and will never be based on the subjects’ personal characteristics, including race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related individual conditions, medical condition (as defined by state law), military status, political affiliation, or other protected classifications.
2. All recording or monitoring of video records will be conducted in a professional, ethical, and legal manner. Campus Safety and IT personnel assigned to monitor video records will receive training in the effective, legal, and ethical use of the monitoring equipment.
3. All recording or monitoring of public areas for security and safety purposes by University- authorized security cameras is limited exclusively to practices that shall not violate the standard of a reasonable expectation of privacy as defined by law.
4. Recorded images made by SCU authorized security cameras shall be archived for the University in a secure location for a specific predetermined period of time by the Campus Safety Department and shall be accessible to authorized University personnel on an as- needed basis only. Upon expiration of the predetermined time period for storage, all recorded images will be destroyed, unless they are being used as part of an ongoing investigation of criminal activity. The alteration of previously recorded images is strictly prohibited.
5. In public areas and inside buildings/classrooms, signage giving notice of monitoring by security camera will be posted as deemed appropriate by the President and the Vice President for Operations.
6. An audit of the location, use, and effectiveness of all security cameras used for the recording and monitoring of public areas for non-instructional purposes shall be conducted by Campus Safety on an annual basis and the results of that audit shall be disseminated to the University President and the Vice President for Operations.
7. Security cameras installed by authorized financial institutions to monitor ATM usage on campus are exempt from this policy.
8. Concerns about the possible infringement of these principles should be directed immediately to the Director of Human Resources or the Assistant Vice President of Student, Alumni, and Career Services.
9. Any persons who tamper with or destroy video security equipment shall be subject to criminal proceedings and/or campus judicial action.

Security Escorts 

The following information applies to SCU’s Whittier Campus.  SCU community members located at other locations will have access to all Campus Safety resources; however, they should follow the security and safety procedures applicable at their respective sites.  

Campus Safety offers an escort service for SCU students, staff, administrators, and faculty. A safe escort between any two locations on University property and the area immediately surrounding campus shall be provided. For a safe escort, please contact Campus Safety.

Persona Non Grata

In a matter of clear and present possible physical harm to any SCU student, employee, visitor, or property, the President (or designee) has authority to declare an individual, or individuals, persona non grata at the University. Such individuals will be escorted off campus and shall not return to the campus without permission unless and until such status is removed by the President. Employees and students who disagree with the President’s decision may file a grievance in accordance with applicable University policy.

Active Shooter Training and Preparation

Run Hide Fight

What’s known as an “Active Shooter” incident has become an unfortunate reality in today’s world. SCU is providing this information not to alarm our campus community but to keep each of you informed of what to do on and off campus in the event of an active shooter incident.

1.   During an Active Shooter event: RUN (away from the shooter), HIDE (if you cannot run away), FIGHT (the shooter by any means necessary).
2.   If you see something suspicious or have a concern, please contact Campus Safety so that we may assist appropriately!

Contact

CampusSafety@scuhs.edu 562-902-3333 

Or 333 from any campus phone 

Lockdown/Lockout

The following information applies to SCU’s Whittier Campus.  SCU community members located at other locations will have access to all Campus Safety resources; however, they should follow the security and safety procedures applicable at their respective sites.  

Multiple times each year, the Campus Safety department will conduct campus-wide safety exercises. These exercises may be in the form of lockdowns, lockouts, or evacuations.

Each operation door on campus is equipped with barricade hardware to help assist in securing entrances during a lockdown or lockout event. Details about how to use this equipment are located at each installation point.

Emergency Notification (Informacast)

SCU uses Informacast, a “cloud-based” emergency notification system that allows us to communicate important messages to our constituents in an efficient and rapid manner. These messages are sent out via multiple mediums to each member of the campus community, including SMS text and email, in order to inform them of the situation. Additionally, the notifications provide instructions to the receiving individual on how to respond to the notification.

How to Make Changes to Your Informacast Profile

You can make changes to your Informacast Profile by visiting the “Campus Safety” Department page on  https://my.scuhs.edu/ics/ and click on “Informacast.”

It is highly encouraged that you include your cell phone for quick communication during an emergency.

Emergency Procedures/Maps 

The following information applies to SCU’s Whittier Campus.  SCU community members located at other locations will have access to all Campus Safety resources; however, they should follow the security and safety procedures applicable at their respective sites.  

IMPORTANT: The tarmac (between the Gym and the LRC) is the designated evacuation point for the entire campus.  

Be sure to visit SCU Prepared for even more detailed information on what to do in emergency situations and for additional resources.

For emergency procedures, see the Campus Safety Department page on MySCU. For evacuation maps, see the Campus Safety Department page on MySCU. For active shooter awareness, see the Campus Safety Department page on MySCU.

Title IX/SB 493 Sexual Misconduct

Discrimination and Harassment

This policy applies to all employees, students, independent contractors, vendors, and others doing business with SCU. Furthermore, it prohibits unlawful discrimination in any form, including verbal, physical, or visual harassment. It also prohibits retaliation of any kind against individuals who file valid complaints or who assist in a University investigation. Additionally, the University has adopted a comprehensive document that addresses issues of discrimination on the basis of sex and sexual misconduct pursuant to the Title IX/SB493 Policies and Procedures. This document can be found in Appendix A.

Definitions

Discrimination

Sexual Exploitation

Sexual exploitation occurs when a person takes non-consensual, unjust, or abusive sexual advantage of another, for their own advantage or benefit or for the benefit or advantage of anyone other than the one being exploited.

Stalking

Stalking involves an intentional course of repeated conduct or behavior over a period of time, directed  at  a  specific   person,   which   causes   a   person   to   feel   harm,   annoyance,   emotional distress, and/or fear. Stalking can also be done via usage of electronic mediums/devices (cyber stalking) and is no less of an egregious offense. When performed based on the victim’s gender, stalking is considered sexual misconduct.

Reporting Complaints

The University strongly urges the reporting of all incidents of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, or assault, regardless of the offender’s identity or position. Individuals who believe they have experienced conduct that they believe is contrary to the University’s policy or who have concerns about such matters should file their complaints with the appropriate official at the University as set forth below:

Students: Any student who believes that they have been the victim of behavior that conflicts with University policy by another student, an employee of the University, or any other agent of the University should promptly report the facts of the incident or incidents and the name(s) of the individual(s) involved to the Title IX Coordinator and to Campus Safety. In addition, they may want to report the issue directly to the Dean/Program Director of the student’s college; the Assistant Vice President for Student, Alumni, and Career Services; or the Assistant Vice President, Academic Administration. Alternative reporting can be made to any faculty or staff. University employees receiving complaints from a student shall report the allegations to Human Resources.

Employees: Employees who believe they have experienced conduct that they believe is contrary to the University’s policy or who have concerns about such matters should file their complaints with their immediate supervisor, the Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, and/or the TriNet Employee Service Center at 800-638-0461 before the conduct becomes severe or pervasive. Individuals should not, however, feel obligated to file their complaints with their immediate supervisor first before bringing the matter to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, or the TriNet Service Center. If you make a complaint under this policy and have not received a satisfactory response, you should contact the TriNet Employee Service Center at 800-638-0461. 

Vendors, Contractors, and Third Parties: Vendors, contractors, and third parties should report complaints of behavior conflicting with University policy to the Assistant Vice President for Student, Alumni, and Career Services, who serves as the Title IX Coordinator; this individual shall in turn report the complaint to Human Resources and TriNet, if necessary.

Upon receipt of the complaint, the individuals listed above will immediately forward the complaint to the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Executive (EEOE), the Vice President for Operations.

Please note that if any of the individuals designated above to receive complaints is the subject of the discrimination or harassment allegations, or if the complainant is otherwise uncomfortable approaching these individuals, the complainant should direct the complaint to the EEOE.

The availability of this complaint procedure does not preclude individuals who believe they are being subjected to harassing conduct from promptly advising the offender that their behavior is unwelcome and requesting that it be discontinued.

Confidentiality

Investigations under this policy shall be conducted in a manner that will protect, to the extent possible, the confidentiality of all parties. The University, however, cannot guarantee complete confidentiality when it conflicts with the University’s obligation to investigate meaningfully and, where warranted, take disciplinary action.

Anti-Retaliation and False Accusations Statement

Retaliation against anyone who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or otherwise participates in the enforcement of this policy is strictly prohibited. Initiating a complaint of harassment or discrimination will not affect a complainant’s employment, compensation, or work assignments or, in the case of students, grades, class selection, or any other matter pertaining to student status. Distinguishing between harassing or discriminatory conduct and conduct that is purely personal or social without harassing or discriminatory work or educational effect requires a determination based on all facts pertaining to the situation.

False accusations of harassment or discrimination can seriously injure innocent people. It is a violation of this policy, therefore, for anyone knowingly to make false accusations of harassment and discrimination. If, during the investigation, it is determined that the evidence demonstrates that the accusation was made falsely, appropriate disciplinary action shall be instituted by the University. A determination that a complaint is not meritorious, however, is not necessarily equivalent to a false allegation. A finding for the accused does not constitute a finding that the complaint was in bad faith.

Finally, these policies should not and may not be used as a basis for excluding or separating individuals of a particular gender, or any other protected characteristic, from participating in business, work-related, or student social activities or discussions in order to avoid allegations of harassment. The law and the policies of the University prohibit disparate treatment on the basis of protected characteristics, regarding terms, conditions, privileges, and perquisites of employment or admission as a student. The prohibitions against harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are intended to complement and further these policies, not to form the basis of an exception to them.

Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator oversees monitoring of University policy in relation to Title IX law developments; implementation of complaint procedures, including notification, investigation, and disposition of complaints; provision of educational materials and training for the campus community; conducting and/or coordinating investigations of complaints received pursuant to Title IX; ensuring a fair and neutral process for all parties; and monitoring all other aspects of the University’s Title IX compliance. In addition, this official shall prepare annual statistical reports for the campus community on the incidence of sexual harassment. No information that identifies individuals shall be reported in the annual statistical reports. For information on the Coordinator and their respective contact information, please see Appendix A for the University’s complete Title IX Policies and Procedures guide.

Annual Security Reports & Daily Crime Log

Clery Annual Crime Report

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, SCU produces an Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and on public property adjacent to campus. Federal law also requires the reporting of fires that have occurred on campus. However, this requirement is only for those universities with on-campus student housing. SCU has no such facilities at this time and does not officially document fires via this report; however, incident reports of on-campus fires are kept in the Office of Campus Safety. Further, federal law requires the implementation and disclosure of missing student notification procedures for those institutions that have on-campus housing facilities; currently SCU has no such facilities and reports on no such procedures.

Campus SaVE

On March 7, 2013, President Obama signed a bill that strengthened and reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act. Included in the bill was the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE), which amends the Jeanne Clery Act and affords additional rights to campus victims of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. The Campus SaVE Act is technically not an “Act” in its own right, but is rather Section 304 of the Violence Against Women Act.

Annual Security Reports

Annual Security Reports can be located on the Campus Safety Department Page on MySCU.

Daily Crime Log

Daily crime logs can be located on the Campus Safety Department Page on MySCU.

Drug and Alcohol

SCU has a Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program (DAAPP) that can be viewed in Appendix B. Biennial Reviews can be located on the Campus Safety Department Page on MySCU. 

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

It is the desire and obligation of SCU to provide a safe, healthful, and conducive educational environment by maintaining a drug abuse-free atmosphere. It is the policy of the University that it will not tolerate the unlawful or unauthorized manufacture, sale, possession, distribution, use, or being under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol while on University property or in any of its authorized programs, whether on or off campus.

In keeping with the US Department of Education statutory requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, as found in Public Law 101-226, that as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, the University certifies that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.

Any violation of this policy will result in immediate disciplinary action, up to and including discharge or expulsion.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program

The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program minimally includes a written annual distribution to each student and employee stating the standards of conduct that clearly prohibits the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students and employees; a description of applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law; a description of health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol; a description of available drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs; a clear statement of the disciplinary sanctions that the University will impose on students and employees; and a biennial review by the University of its program to determine its program effectiveness and to ensure that disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Standards of Conduct

The University, consistent with federal, state, and local laws, prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol on its property or as part of any of its activities, whether on or off campus. The University will impose sanctions on students or employees that are caught in the act of or been proven to be guilty of abusing drugs or alcohol on University property. This includes actions that can lead to suspension, dismissal, or termination with referral for prosecution.

Controlled Substances

All drugs listed in US Code 21, Section 812, Schedules I-V are considered controlled substances, including, but not limited to:

1. Opiates and opium derivatives (such as heroin, morphine, codeine);
2. Hallucinogenic substances (such as marijuana, LSD, phencyclidine, peyote);
3. Depressants (such as methaqualone, barbiturates);
4. Stimulants (such as amphetamines, methamphetamines);
5. Benzodiazepines (such as Valium, Librium);
6. Coca leaf derivatives (such as cocaine, “free base” or “crack” cocaine); and
7. All of their mixtures, derivatives, preparations, compounds, isomers, esters, ethers, and salts.

All drugs that are prescribed by a licensed physician for medical purposes are not included in the drug abuse program unless the prescription is in itself abused and affects the employee or student while on University property.

Prohibition of the Sale of Tobacco Products on Campus

As a health sciences educational institution, SCU intends to promote wellness and prevention for students, faculty, and staff through its programs and services. Therefore, the University does not permit the sale or promotion of tobacco products in the Bookstore, from vending machines, or via any other vehicle, on campus or at any other facility owned and/or operated by the University.

Automated External Defibrillator Locations on Campus

The following information applies to SCU’s Whittier Campus.  SCU community members located at other locations will have access to all Campus Safety resources; however, they should follow the security and safety procedures applicable at their respective sites.  

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located in the following buildings:

• University Health Center (W Building)
• T Building
• Learning Resource Center (V Building) (updates the above map; the defibrilator is not in Q Building as shown)
• O Building 
• J Building

An additional AED is always available on the Campus Safety cart.

Contacts & Support

Campus Safety Contact Numbers

Emergency Contact Information for Off-Site Clinics

Being Alive

Being Alive = 323-969-8753

LAPD Hollywood Station = 213-972-2971

Cerritos Cerritos Community College

Campus Police = 562-860-2451 x2325

California State University Los Angeles

Campus Safety = 323-343-3700

California State University Northridge

Campus Police = 818-677-2111

El Camino Community College

Campus Police = 310-660-3100

CHOC - Childrens Hospital of Orange County

Facility Police = 714-583-6810

Foothill Regional Medical Center

Tustin Police = 714-573-3200

La Habra Friends of Family

La Habra Police = 562-383-4490

Orange County Rescue Mission

Tustin Police = 714-573-3200

Sonoran University

Director of Facilities = 480-222-9273

Temple Police = 480-350-8311

The Wellness Center - LA County General

LAPD (Hollenbeck) = 323-4100

University of California Irvine

Campus Police = 949-824-5223

University Of Memphis

Campus Police = 901-678-4357

Whittier Community Resource Center

LAC Sheriff = 562-903-1874

Appendix A: Title IX/SB 493 Policies and Procedures

Appendix A: Title IX/SB 493 Policies and Procedures  

Click the link above to open Appendix A: Title IX/SB 493 Policies and Procedures. 

Appendix B: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program

Section 1: Standards of conduct regarding unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students and employees

Section 2: Applicable legal sanctions

Section 3: Health risks associated with substance abuse

Section 4: Available drug and alcohol counseling

Section 5: Applicable disciplinary sanctions

Section 6: Biennial review

All drugs that are prescribed by a licensed physician for medical purposes are not included in the drug abuse program unless the prescription is in itself abused and affects the employee or student while on University property; however, the use or possession of medically prescribed marijuana is excluded from this exception and consequently is not allowed on University property in compliance with United States federal law. 

Alcoholic beverages may be allowed on University property or at any University related functions whether on or off campus as long as it is in keeping with the Policy on Alcoholic Beverages on Campus and is not abused.

University Employee Drug and Alcohol Use (Drug Free Workplace):

It is SCUHS’ and TriNet’s desire to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. To promote this goal, employees are required to report to work in appropriate mental and physical condition to perform their jobs in a safe and satisfactory manner.

Violations of the University’s Drug and Alcohol Use policy may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment, and/or required participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation or treatment program. Such violations may also have legal consequences.

To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, SCUHS and TriNet expect employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees and the organization including - but not limited to:

·Not working under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs; and

·Not possessing, distributing, selling, transferring, or using alcohol or illegal drugs or abusing a prescription drug in the workplace, while on duty, or while operating employer owned vehicles or equipment.

·Not complying with a request to consent to a required drug or alcohol test.

Faculty Professional Conduct:

Faculty shall maintain an attitude of professionalism at all times, but particularly in the preparation, presentation, and conduct of teaching and other duties. Specifically, they shall arrive promptly for classes, display proper appearance and conduct, utilize institutional materials and equipment appropriately, demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards their students and colleagues, and attend all scheduled meetings punctually. Moreover, faculty shall not be under the influence of or use alcoholic beverages, drugs, or other substances in such a manner as may detract from, interfere with, or impair their total professional performance; shall have syllabi, examinations, grades, scientific papers, and other reports and materials filed with the Dean, Program Director, or Provost according to schedule, and posted appropriately; shall hold appropriate California licenses or be in the active pursuit of same; and shall maintain eligibility for professional liability insurance.

Student Code of Ethics:

SCUHS is committed to providing a campus that is safe and secure, and that allows students to develop as professional individuals and responsible citizens. Students are expected to behave in ways that are respectful of the rights of all members of the SCUHS community to learn, work, practice and teach. The Student Code of Ethics is meant to address any student behaviors that disrupt or detract from the goals of the University. To learn more about the principles guiding the Code of Ethics and Judicial Process at SCUHS, please consult the Judicial Handbook.

Students are expected to maintain themselves at all times in a manner befitting a professional institution. Unprofessional conduct at the University will not be tolerated. Students should realize that their enrollment at SCUHS is a privilege, not a right, and carries with it obligations with regard to conduct, not only inside but also outside the classrooms. In addition, students are subject to the laws governing the community, as well as the rules and regulations of the University.

Students are also expected to observe the standards of professional conduct, dress, and appearance approved by the University and the profession. Personal conduct and appearance are outward expressions of character. The right to exclude students whose behavior or appearance is undesirable, unprofessional or prejudicial to the University’s interest is a right reserved by SCUHS.

All students are provided with a copy of this Code of Ethics and Student Judicial Process upon matriculation, and are expected to be familiar with its contents. Additionally, the SCUHS Policy Manual is available in the Seabury Learning Resource Center.

A student may be expelled for unsatisfactory conduct, academic dishonesty, or for any other cause if the student’s conduct is considered to be prejudicial to the interest of the University or the integrative health care professions through the University’s Student Judicial Process. In addition, students may be subject to arrest by local, state or federal agencies for such violations.

Specifically, students are expected to adhere to the University’s Alcohol and Drug Policy covered in this document. Failure to comply with the expectations set herein will result in disciplinary actions.

Serving Alcohol at University Sponsored Events:

SCUHS recognizes the need for University departments and student organizations to raise money for their use through activities such as dances, dinners, entertaining campus visitors, or other fundraising events where the sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is appropriate.

To support this need, SCUHS shall allow, upon approval, student body organizations, University departments, and outside groups to engage in the sale or dispersal of alcoholic beverages for the activities mentioned above. All individuals or groups not affiliated with the University shall not be allowed to bring or serve alcoholic beverages on campus unless they have liquor liability insurance coverage.

The University also recognizes that by allowing alcoholic beverages to be served or dispensed on campus property, the University may be held liable for damages and/or injuries either on or off campus that might arise due to over indulgence of alcohol consumption. Therefore, SCUHS shall limit the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property to beer and wine only. The University reserves the right to control the quantity of beverages dispensed to individuals through established University policies and procedures.

Legal Drinking Requirements:

In compliance with the applicable laws of the State of California and the ordinances of Los Angeles County, the University will observe the following:

1.The legal drinking age in California is 21. The purchase, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property is prohibited for those under that age.

2.No person under the legal drinking age shall misrepresent his age or identity in any manner including, but not limited to, using any false identification for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining any alcoholic beverage.

3.Proof of age must be presented when requested by persons responsible for dispensing alcoholic beverages.

4.No alcoholic beverage shall be provided to any person who is in a state of noticeable intoxication.

Approval Process:

Any persons, departments, or student body organizations of the University or outside groups who plan to sponsor or organize an event with the intention of selling or serving alcoholic beverages shall observe the following:

1.Obtain and receive approval for a Facilities Usage Permit from the Director of Auxiliary Services. This Facilities Permit shall state whether or not alcoholic beverages will be served or sold.

2.After the Facilities Permit has been approved, and before applying for a Temporary Liquor License, the sponsor must obtain from the President an approved letter of authorization to sell alcoholic beverages on University property. Before seeking Presidential approval, student and/or student clubs and organizations must receive written approval from the Office of Student Affairs.

3.The sponsoring party must then present the letter of authorization to the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) to apply for an approved Temporary Liquor License.

ABC License Procedures:

Once approval is obtained, the sponsor must contact the Student Affairs Office to obtain an ABC License. Once an ABC License is obtained, the Director of Auxiliary Services shall be contacted, who shall ensure that the license is displayed at the event.

It is the responsibility of the Office of Student Affairs to supervise all alcoholic events to ensure the safety of the SCUHS community. Any student, faculty or staff not in compliance with the University’s Serving Alcohol at University Sponsored Events or who otherwise violated University policy can be charged with misconduct.

Additional Guidelines:

1.Alcoholic beverages are to be consumed only in the designated room(s) or enclosed boundaries approved for the event.

2.Proof of legal drinking age will be required at the bar.

3.Only those beverages served and provided by the sponsoring organization of an event are to be consumed. Individuals are not permitted to bring their own beverages to an event.

4.Drinking games will not be allowed.

5.No person may purchase or obtain alcohol for another person unless the person is present at the time of service, regardless of whether they are of legal drinking age.

6.Soft drinks and food will be made available for the duration of any activity where alcoholic beverages are served.

7.The University will discourage the inappropriate use of alcohol by any member of its community.

Section 2: Applicable Legal Sanctions

Federal Regulations and Penalties associated with Illegal Substances

• 1st conviction: Up to 1 year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000 but not more than $100,000 or both.
• After 1 prior drug conviction: At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 2 years and fined at least $2,500 but not more than $250,000 or both.
• After 2 or more prior drug convictions: At least 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and fined at least $5,000 but not more than $250,000 or both.
• Special sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine: Mandatory at least 5 years in prison, not to exceed 20 years and fined up to $250,000 or both, if:

1. conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 5 grams.
2. crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 3 grams.
3. or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 1 gram.

21 U.S.C. 853 (a)(2) and 881 (a)(7) Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possession of a controlled substance if that offense is punishable by more than 1 year imprisonment. (See special sentencing provisions re: crack)

21 U.5.C. 881 (a)(4) Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport or conceal a controlled substance.

21 U.S.C. 844a) Civil fine of up to $10,000 (pending adoption of final regulations). 21 U.S.C. 853a Denial of federal benefits, such as student loans, grants, contracts, and

professional and commercial licenses, up to 1 year for first offense, up to 5 years for second and subsequent offenses.

18 U.S.C. 922(g) Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm. Miscellaneous Revocation of certain federal licenses and benefits, e.g., pilot licenses, public housing tenancy, etc., are vested within the authorities of individual federal agencies.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Publication: Drugs of Abuse, 1989 Edition.

Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance

California State Applicable Legal Sanctions - Health and Safety Code § 11350-11356.5

Section 3: Health Risks Associated with Substance Abuse

Section 4: Available Drug and Alcohol Counseling

The University has also established a referral resource for those employees or students who wish to avail themselves to any drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, or re- entry programs. All inquiries are held in the strictest of confidence and will not affect an employee’s job security or a student’s participation in the University.

The University does not subsidize any costs associated with such referral services or treatment programs. An employee may use sick leave to which he or she is entitled for the purpose of entering and participating in an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program. Once sick leave has been used, the employee may request a leave of absence as covered in the University’s Leave of Absence Policy.

Student Specific:

To arrange for counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation programs, an individual needs to contact the Intercommunity Counseling Center at (562) 698-1272 or by calling their 24/7 emergency line at (562) 204-4180 or by visiting their website at iccwhittier.org. The University contracts with the Intercommunity Counseling Center for mental health and counseling needs and as such, counseling services are confidential to the extent permitted by law.

ICC provides individuals struggling with addiction to drugs and/or alcohol with individual therapy. Under traditional circumstances, the University covers the cost of the initial assessment by ICC if requested by the student. All additional services are at a cost of between

$50-$135 and need to be paid either by the student’s individual insurance or out-of-pocket.

If, in the opinion of ICC, in patient care is needed, the individual may be referred out to an appropriate facility. Any subsequent costs are payable exclusively by the student’s insurance or out-of-pocket.

Depending on the nature of disclosure or the treatment, re-entry to the program may be assessed by the Dean or Program Director as well as the Assistant Vice President for Student, Alumni, and Career Services. Consequently, conditions may be applied to individuals that are granted re-entry to their respective program of study.

Employee Specific:

To inform employees about important provisions of this policy, TriNet has established a drug-free awareness program. The program provides information on the dangers and effects of substance abuse in the workplace, resources available to employees, and consequences for violations of this policy.

Employees with questions or concerns about substance dependency or abuse are encouraged to use the resources of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by calling (888) 893-5893. They may also wish to discuss these matters with their supervisor at SCUHS or theTriNet Employee Service Center at 800-638-0461 to receive assistance or referrals to appropriate resources in the community.

Employees with drug or alcohol problems that have not resulted in, and are not the immediate subject of, disciplinary action may request approval to take unpaid time off to participate in a rehabilitation or treatment program. Leave may be granted if the employee agrees to abstain from use of the problem substance; abides by all SCUHS policies, rules, and prohibitions relating to conduct in the workplace; and if granting the leave will not cause SCUHS any undue hardship.

Employees with questions on this policy or issues related to drug or alcohol use in the workplace should raise their concerns with their supervisor at SCUHS or the TriNet Employee Service Center at 800-638-0461 without fear of reprisal.

Both the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Service Center can provide additional information concerning how the program works; however, the general guidelines are as followed:

• Following the receipt of a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result, employees are placed on suspension. Your continued employment will be conditioned on your agreeing to be evaluated by the EAP and if determined to be necessary by the EAP to participate in a counseling, treatment, or rehab program.
• The EAP professional will make the determination regarding your qualification for return-to-duty, and both the frequency and duration of follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
  • You must sign and return the Last Chance Agreement along with EAP referral forms (more information provided by EAP) within five business days to the University
  • The University must contact the EAP at (888) 893-5893
  • You will then contact EAP and be sent for an appointment with one of the counselors.
  • TriNet employees have 3 FREE counseling sessions per year through the EAP.
  • Additional care beyond the EAP is not paid by the EAP, but through your insurance carrier or out of pocket as appropriate
  • You must complete the contingency requirements, submitting verification to the EAP substance abuse program
  • You must have a negative drug and/or alcohol test result before a qualification to return-to-duty will be issued by the EAP.
  • You may be subject to discipline up and including discharge if all recommended treatment, counseling, and education are not completed.
  • You may be required to participate in unannounced follow-up testing.
  • If you test positive on any subsequent test, you will be subject to termination.

Confidentiality:

Information related to the services you obtain under the above mentioned program will be maintained confidentiality and will only be shared under the following circumstances: (1) You have provided written consent for the disclosure, (2) There is reasonable concern that you are a threat to the life or safety of yourself or others, and/or (3) If disclosure is required by law.

Section 5: Applicable disciplinary sanctions

As mentioned in Section 1, any violation of the policies and procedures put forth in this document will result in immediate disciplinary action, up to and including discharge or expulsion.

Section 6: Biennial review

On at least a biennial basis (every two years), the Vice President for Operations, the Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Operations, and the Assistant Vice President for Student, Alumni, and Career Services will review the policies and procedures covered herein to determine their efficiency when compared against drug and alcohol issues affecting the University. The Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Operations is charged with scheduling and conducting the review. Any of the above mentioned University officials may request that a review of the Drug and Alcohol Policy be reviewed sooner or on an ad hoc basis. These reviews will be formal and documented. In the event that any given review results in an augmentation or amendment to the Policy, University constituents will be made aware of the change and provided a copy of the updated document within 14 days of revision.