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  • 03-01 — Emergency Medical Procedures
    • Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
    • Effective Date: 07/01/97
    • Number: 03-01
    • Section: Administration
    • Subject: Emergency Medical Procedures

    • The purpose of this guideline is to establish procedures to be followed whenever a medical emergency exists on University property. A medical emergency may be defined as an urgent need for assistance or relief.

    • A Life Threatening Medical Emergency exists when an individual is:

      1. Unresponsive
      2. Difficulty breathing
      3. Chest pain
      4. Profuse bleeding
      5. Seizure
      6. Other serious bodily injury

    • If you are assisting in an emergency situation, follow these procedures:

      If individual is unresponsive:

      1. Call 9-911
      2. Identify yourself
      3. Provide building name, floor number and room number
      4. Provide type of emergency
      5. Call University Police Department at 972-2093
      6. Assess the client's breathing. This can be done quickly by looking at the rising and falling of the chest.
      7. Tap the client's shoulder and ask, "Are you OK?" to judge responsiveness.
      8. If not breathing, or having difficulty breathing, position head in a neutral, slightly tilted back position.
      9. Assess pulse. If there is no pulse and the client is not breathing, start CPR. (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT FACULTY AND STAFF SEEK CPR CERTIFICATION.) Contact EH&S at 972-2862 to inquire about certification.
      10. Remain with the individual until emergency personnel arrive.
      11. Do not attempt to move the individual unless there is a possibility of additional danger.

      If individual is responsive: (answers questions and able to make rational decisions)

      1. Call 9-911
      2. Identify yourself
      3. Provide building name, floor number and room number
      4. Provide type of emergency
      5. Call the University Police Department at 972-2093
      6. Let him/her decide whether or not to be transported by the ambulance.
      7. Encourage the individual to seek treatment from their health care provider.

      NOTE: Arkansas State University does not assume responsibility for payment of ambulance services, emergency room fees, prescriptions, or any other medical treatment.

      Always care for the one in need as you would want to be cared for.

      All accidents must be reported to the Environmental Health and Safety Department at 972-2862 and to the University Police at 972-2093. An accident report form should be completed and sent to Environmental Health and Safety.

      Adopted by President's Council December 18, 1995.

      Reviewed on 05/16/13.

  • 03-02 — Inclement Weather
    • Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
    • Effective Date: 07/01/96
    • Number: 03-02
    • Section: Administration
    • Subject: Inclement Weather

    • The University remains open for all academic classes and all other services during inclement weather except in extreme circumstances. Any decision to close the University or to delay or cancel classes is made solely by the Chancellor. The University will notify the local news media to publicize the closing. All those who travel to the campus should use good judgment in making travel arrangements during inclement weather.

    • On those occasions when severe weather occurs and the University remains open, all employees are expected to meet their employment obligations and to arrive for work on time. Employees are expected to notify appropriate administrative personnel of the inability to get to campus or of a late arrival.

    • In the unusual event that the University is closed, employees of designated departments providing essential services are expected to report to work. Such departments include but are not limited to University Police Department, Facilities Management, Food Services and Student Affairs Maintenance. Employees uncertain of whether their presence is required should contact their supervisors.

    • Individual departments are responsible for designating "weather or event essential personnel" and ensuring that all such employees are aware of their responsibilities.

    • In general, inclement weather may affect the operating status of the University in three possible ways as detailed below:

      A. Delayed Opening: During a delayed opening, University officials will publicly announce the specific time at which the University will open. All academic classes regularly scheduled to begin prior to the delayed opening time will be cancelled and will not meet; all remaining day and evening classes will commence at their regularly scheduled time. All offices and regular business operations will open at the specified delayed time.

      Under a delayed opening, the delayed opening time will apply to all University classes, offices and regular business operations and will be determined with each incident of inclement weather. Employees who are not identified as "weather or event essential personnel" are expected to arrive at work by the designated opening time; if they do so, they will not be charged for late arrival. Any employees, other than weather or event essential personnel, arriving after the designated time will be charged the full amount from the designated starting time until their arrival. Employees, other than weather or event essential personnel, who do not come to work will be charged for the time from the designated start time until the end of that day's regularly scheduled time.

      Employees whose shift begins after the delayed opening time should report to work as regularly scheduled. Employees designated as "weather or event essential personnel" should report by their regularly scheduled start time regardless of the announced delayed opening, unless advised otherwise by their supervisor. "Weather or event essential personnel" arriving after their scheduled start time will be charged the full amount of time that they are late, and employees not coming to work will be charged a full day's absence. Weather or event essential personnel who fail to report may receive disciplinary action.

      B. Early Dismissal: In the event of an "Early Dismissal", the University will cease all academic classes and regular business operations at a publicly announced time. In such an event, all remaining day and evening classes will be cancelled after the specified time.

      In the event of an Early Dismissal, the designated Early Dismissal time for University classes, offices and business operations will be determined with each incident of inclement weather. Employees who are not identified as "weather or event essential personnel" will be dismissed to go home and will not be charged any leave for the balance of the employee's work day. Employees who leave earlier than the designated dismissal time will be charged leave for the full amount of time that they are absent prior to the dismissal time and employees who do not come to work will be charged for all time they are absent until the designated dismissal time. "Weather or event essential personnel" are expected to remain at work as regularly scheduled, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. Employees who have not been identified as "weather or event essential personnel" who have shifts beginning after the designated early dismissal time should not report to work.

      C. Closure: In the event of a "Closure," all day and evening classes will be cancelled. All offices and regular business operations will be closed.

      If inclement weather conditions warrant a decision to cancel classes and close offices and regular business operations, employees who have not been designated as "weather or event essential personnel" should not report to work, and will not be charged any leave. Weather or event essential personnel are expected to report to work as regularly scheduled, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.

    • Weekends

      If inclement weather occurs during a weekend, University officials will determine if a delayed opening, early dismissal or closure is necessary, as applicable to weekend operations. Non-weather essential personnel and "weather or event essential personnel" will follow the appropriate procedures (as listed above) for the respective situation.

    • Athletics and Other Special Events

      Upon the determination of the Chancellor, in consultation with appropriate University officials, certain previously scheduled public events such as athletic contests or artistic performances may be conducted during times of University closure. Weather or event essential personnel will be expected to report to work as regularly scheduled, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.

    • Compensation for Weather or Event Essential Personnel

      Non-exempt classified staff designated as weather or event essential personnel who report to work at their scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions will receive the equivalent compensatory time for hours worked under 40 hours per week, to be taken at a later date as approved by their supervisor.

      Non-exempt classified staff designated as weather or event essential personnel who report to work at their scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions will receive compensatory time at time and a half for all hours worked over 40 hours per week.

      Exempt classified and non-classified employees who are designated as weather essential in response to inclement weather situations will receive equivalent hour-for- hour time off for all hours worked in relation to the inclement weather.

      Any classified or non-classified employee who is designated as weather or event essential but does not work during an inclement weather event will not receive additional time off and will be charged annual leave for the time missed if their presence was required during the inclement weather event.

      Only employees designated as weather or event essential personnel will receive additional time off at a later date when the University's operating status is affected by inclement weather.

      Individuals who work during inclement weather will record their time through the official University timekeeping system. Exempt classified and non-exempt employees will record their time in the same manner as classified non-exempt staff, except that all time will be recorded as equivalent hour-for-hour, regardless of the number of hours worked over 40 hours per week.

      Approved by Executive Council on 11/12/2014.

  • 03-03 — Drug-Free Workplace
    • ASU System Policy
    • Effective Date: December 11, 2009
    • Subject: Arkansas State University System Drug Policy

    • 1. Purpose

      The Arkansas State University System seeks to maintain an educational and working environment free from the influence of unlawful drugs.

    • 2. Arkansas State University System Drug Policy

      The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance on any property owned or maintained by Arkansas State University or as a part of university activity is strictly prohibited. This policy is adopted to comply with all current laws and regulations relating to the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    • 3. Process

      A. Employees and students are encouraged to attend events which occur on campuses periodically designed to make the campus community aware of the dangers of drug abuse.

      B. Employees who believe that they need drug counseling or rehabilitation are urged to contact an Employee Assistance Program or other medical facilities offering appropriate services. In order to determine whether services of this type are covered by university insurance, contact the Human Resources Department.

      C. Employees working for the institution under the provisions of a federal grant are required to abide by this policy and to notify the Chancellor's Office within five (5) days of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in connection with their employment.

      D. Employees and students who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The university may refer violations to the appropriate state and federal authorities for criminal prosecution.

      E. Each campus shall biennially review their drug abuse prevention program to determine its effectiveness and implement needed changes.

      F. Each campus shall biennially review their disciplinary sanctions to ensure they are consistently enforced.

      (Adopted by the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees on December 11, 2009, Resolution 09-91, Supercedes Drug-Free Workplace Policy of April 27, 1989, and the Unlawful Use of Drugs and Alcohol on Campus Policy of October 11, 1990.)

  • 03-04 — Unlawful Use of Drugs and Alcohol on Campus
    • ASU System Policy
    • Effective Date: December 11, 2009
    • Subject: Arkansas State University System Drug Policy

    • 1. Purpose

      The Arkansas State University System seeks to maintain an educational and working environment free from the influence of unlawful drugs.

    • 2. Arkansas State University System Drug Policy

      The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance on any property owned or maintained by Arkansas State University or as a part of university activity is strictly prohibited. This policy is adopted to comply with all current laws and regulations relating to the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    • 3. Process

      A. Employees and students are encouraged to attend events which occur on campuses periodically designed to make the campus community aware of the dangers of drug abuse.

      B. Employees who believe that they need drug counseling or rehabilitation are urged to contact an Employee Assistance Program or other medical facilities offering appropriate services. In order to determine whether services of this type are covered by university insurance, contact the Human Resources Department.

      C. Employees working for the institution under the provisions of a federal grant are required to abide by this policy and to notify the Chancellor's Office within five (5) days of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in connection with their employment.

      D. Employees and students who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The university may refer violations to the appropriate state and federal authorities for criminal prosecution.

      E. Each campus shall biennially review their drug abuse prevention program to determine its effectiveness and implement needed changes.

      F. Each campus shall biennially review their disciplinary sanctions to ensure they are consistently enforced.

      (Adopted by the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees on December 11, 2009, Resolution 09-91, Supercedes Drug-Free Workplace Policy of April 27, 1989, and the Unlawful Use of Drugs and Alcohol on Campus Policy of October 11, 1990.)

  • 03-05 — Smoking of Tobacco Products
    • Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
    • Effective Date: 08/01/10
    • Number: 03-05
    • Section: Administration
    • Subject: Smoking of Tobacco Products

    • Smoking is prohibited on the campuses of state-supported institutions of higher education in accordance with A.C.A. 6-60-801, et. seq., known as the Clean Air on Campus Act. Smoking is defined as inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any of the following: (a) lighted tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes; and (b) other lighted combustible plant material. Arkansas State University-Jonesboro also bans smokeless tobacco and all vaping devices including electronic cigarettes. This prohibition covers all buildings and property of Arkansas State University. This operating procedure sets out the enforcement procedures which will be followed by the University.

    • Compliance

      It is the responsibility of all members of the ASU community and visitors to comply with the Clean Air on Campus Act and Jonesboro Operating Procedures. Violations will be dealt with in a manner that is consistent with the law and university procedures. There will be no reprisals against anyone reporting violations of the Act.

    • Enforcement of Clean Air on Campus Act and Jonesboro Operating Procedure

      1. Anyone observed violating or suspected of being in violation of the Clean Air on Campus Act or Jonesboro Operating Procedure may initially be given a respectful verbal warning.

      2. If university police determine that an offense has occurred, an officer will issue a written warning. This will allow the violator to review the Act and Operating Procedure and adhere to them in the future. In addition to the written warning, if the violator is a faculty, staff, or student member of ASU, the violation will be reported to the employee's supervisor or to the Office of Student Conduct.

      3. University police will issue a citation to District Court on the second or subsequent offense. In addition to the citation, if the violator is a faculty, staff, or student member of ASU, the violation will be reported to the employee's supervisor or to the Office of Student Conduct.

      Approved by Dr. Hudson on 12/17/2014. Revised on 02/23/2015.

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