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other information including any criminal history is verified.Criminal history verification will be conducted by a contractedprovider and a copy will be provided to the candidate,allowing them the opportunity to verify and respond to thefindings. The university keeps this information in the strictestconfidence. A candidate’s arrest record will not be consideredwhen making employment decisions, however criminal convictionswill be considered.Criminal conviction does not necessarily preclude employmentwith the university. When evaluating this information,the following will be considered: the nature and gravityof the offense, the amount of time that has passed sincethe conviction and/or completion of the sentence, evidenceof rehabilitation, and the nature of the job in question. If theuniversity administration discovers that a current employeehas been convicted of a criminal offense, the university reservesthe right to review the conviction in relationship to theemployee’s current position and, if warranted, take action toeither reassign or dismiss the employee.A student with a criminal record will not in all cases bebarred from admission to the University. When an applicantindicates that they have a criminal record, the application isreviewed by the Dean of Enrollment Services and decisionsare made on a case-by-case basis. Students who are convictedof a criminal offense after admission are subject to the university’sjudicial process. If the university finds the studentresponsible, penalties can range from probation to expulsion,depending on the severity of the offense and whether the studenthas prior offenses.What types of drug and alcohol abuse educationalprograms are offered at SU?Drug and alcohol prevention, education and interventionprograms are available for students through the Divisionof Student Affairs and the Dean of Students Office at 210Old Main. Programs for employees are available through theHuman Resources Office at 109 Old Main. Programs involvingcounseling professionals, guest speakers, and extensiveliterature on these subjects are available through these offices.The Connection Program Is a comprehensive programincluding prevention, education, and intervention supportservices. It was developed at Shippensburg University in coordinationwith the Cumberland-Perry Drug and AlcoholCommission to address the university community’s alcoholand drug related concerns. The Connection Alcohol andother Drug (AOD) Program is designed to cultivate withinstudents a sense of personal accountability and empowermentto make healthy choices and responsible decisions regardingthe use of alcohol and other drugs.20