The Drug-Free Workplace Act was enacted into Federal law in 1988. The university recognizes its obligation to support the law and is aware of the damaging impact illegal drugs can have on our culture and especially its young people.

The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Subtitle D, Section 5152 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989, PL no. 101-226 requires that Northwood University maintain an environment free from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of controlled substances, or alcohol.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited while on college property, attending Northwood events, or performing work-related duties.

Pursuant to applicable procedures, policies, or appropriate collective bargaining agreements, governing employee or student discipline, involvement in the unauthorized use or sale, manufacturing, dispensing or possession of controlled substances or alcohol on Northwood University premises or during Northwood University activities, or working under the influence of such substances, will be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal or expulsion.

Any employee or student who is convicted of violating any criminal drug/alcohol statue when such violations occurs at the University or as part of any college activities, must notify the university no later than five (5) days after such conviction. Failure to provide such a notice may subject the employee/student to dismissal/expulsion. He/she shall notify his/her immediate supervisor, who will report the incident to the Human Resources Department. Students in the University College program will notify the Associate Dean of Academics. All other students will notify the Dean of Students on their campus. You can use the table below to contact the appropriate person either by telephone or email.

• DeVos Graduate
  989.837.4417
  roozenbu@northwood.edu
• Florida Campus
  561.478.5551
  henglein@northwood.edu
• Michigan Campus
  989.837.4398
  larryl@northwood.edu
• Texas Campus
  972.293.5488 
  anguianm@northwood.edu
• University College
  989.837.4455
  tsilva@northwood.edu

Northwood University supports programs aimed at the prevention of substance abuse by University employees and students. The University will provide preventative educational programs for students and refer employee/students experiencing substance-dependency-related problems for counseling and assistance.