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• This policy applies even in the absence of posted “No work performed for or on behalf of the University. On
Smoking” signs. exception to the prohibited consumption of alcohol is the
Visitors personal residence of an employee that is leased or owned
by the University and where the occupant has a liquor
All visitors, contractors, and suppliers are required to license.
abide by the No Smoking Policy. Security Officers are
expected to inform students or visitors of the no smoking Disciplinary Action
policy. However, they are not expected to enter into any
confrontation which may put their safety at risk. Violation of the above University policy will be subject to
campus disciplinary review and action, as follows:
Vehicles
Students:
Smoking is not permitted in University vehicles or any other The University community has established expectations
vehicles being used on University business.
for academic and non-academic students who address the
Disciplinary Action illicit use of alcohol and other drugs as follows:
Students & Employees who disregard the policy may be The following behaviors contradict the values of the
subject to disciplinary action by University procedure. University community and are subject to action under this
Statement:
Drugs • Illegally possessing or using alcohol.
Abu Dhabi University prohibits the unlawful manufacture, • Illegally distributing, manufacturing, assumption or
distribution, dispensation, sale, possession or use of any selling alcohol.
drug by any of its students, employees in its workplace, on
its premises or as part of any of its activities. This policy is • Illegally possessing or using drugs.
intended to supplement and not limit the provisions of any • Illegally distributing, manufacturing, consumption or
other related policies. selling drugs.
For this policy, the term “drug” includes: The Statement is administered by the Safety & Security
• Controlled substances, as defined in UAE laws, which Office. The department along with the Vice Chancellors
cannot be legally obtained office is charged with facilitating the resolution process
used to determine responsibility.
• Legally obtainable controlled substances which were
not legally obtained, including: These measures cover a wide range of educational
assignments and obligations, including but not limited
1. Prescribed drugs when the prescription is no to suspension and expulsion from the institution. Safety
longer valid; & Security office may delegate portions of the conduct
2. Prescribed drugs used contrary to the prescription; process to other units of the University who have a vested
interest in the conduct of smaller student communities
3. Prescribed drugs issued to another person. (e.g., University Housing, Sports Department).
Academic units of the University also may have written
Alcohol or implied policies concerning the management of
Abu Dhabi University prohibits the dispensing, selling, alcohol use and their response to the illicit use of alcohol
and other drugs in the academic setting. Students are
supplying and consumption of drugs or alcoholic beverages expected to know and understand these additional
on University property. Employees, students, faculty
and campus visitors may not unlawfully manufacture, policies and abide by them.
consume, possess, sell, distribute, transfer or be under the Staff and Faculty:
influence of alcohol, illicit drugs or controlled substances
on University property, while driving a University vehicle or Sanctions for violations by faculty and staff are governed by
while otherwise engaged in University business. policies within individual departments and any applicable
rules set by University regulations and other applicable
University property, as defined in this policy, includes all policies or procedures. Appropriate sanctions may include
buildings and land owned, leased, or used by the University, verbal or written warnings, a mandated rehabilitation
and motor vehicles operated by employees, including program, probation, suspension, and termination. In each
personal motor vehicles, when used in connection with case, there are likely to be different circumstances that are

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