Drug-Free University Community and Workplace

Policy number: 
05.004
Policy description: 

The University of North Texas (UNT) is committed to maintaining a campus environment that is free from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance and/or alcohol by faculty, staff, students, and visitors on all University property and as part of any official University activity or workplace, including performance of work done in connection with sponsored projects, consistent with federal and state law. This policy is implemented in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, as amended, and the Drug Free Workplace Act.

Policy owner: VP for Finance and Administration
Policy contact: 
Katy McDaniel
Asst Vice Chancellor & CHRO
UNT System Human Resources
Applies to: 
Faculty, Staff, Students, All University
Date Issued: 
Wednesday, August 1, 1990

Last updated: 

Date: 
11/14/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy was reviewed as part of the standard 6-year review cycle. This policy’s title was changed to “Drug Free University Community and Workplace” from “Illegal Drugs and Alcohol." Clarifying language was added throughout the policy in addition to the updated legal references. The format of this policy was also updated to be accessible. UNT Policies 05.047 (Drug-Free Workplaces) and 05.048 (Drug-Free Workplace Statement) were combined into this policy allowing those two policies to be removed from the policy manual.
Date: 
11/12/2012
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to remove outdated language to comply with the new At-Will employment regulation
Date: 
05/01/2011
Action: 
Format Only
Date: 
08/01/2002
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
09/01/2001
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
08/01/1996
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
09/01/1991
Action: 
Revision
Date: 
06/01/1991
Action: 
Revision