After Gordon Knight, a lecturer in philosophy, was arrested for public intoxication during his class Thursday, the university has started an investigation and placed Knight on leave.

Rob Schweers, a spokesperson for Iowa State, confirmed that there is a current misconduct investigation underway about Knight’s alleged actions last Thursday.

Schweers also added that Knight is not allowed on campus during the investigation. He said that this is common with these types of incidents and the rules for faculty are clearly laid out in the Faculty Handbook.

The Iowa State University Faculty Handbook says that the “Other policies faculty must comply with all university policies, including but not limited to: Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace….” in Section 7.2.2.5.13.

Section 8.4.3.1 states “All employees are expected and required to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to carry out their responsibilities safely and effectively, absent any impairment because of use of controlled substances or alcohol.”

Possible repercussions for failure by a faculty member to comply with alcohol violations may result in “…serious disciplinary sanctions, up to and including the termination of an individual’s employment. In cases in which the university has probable cause to believe an employee’s ability to perform duties is impaired due to the use of alcohol or controlled substances, the employee will be confronted and required to undergo testing and/or treatment.”

Knight has not commented on the incident.