Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

Adelphi University—in its mission to provide a quality education for students and to prepare them for a productive and civilized life—realizes the importance of a drug-free campus and is therefore strongly committed to the prevention of substance abuse.

To maintain an atmosphere conducive to this mission, the following policies, rules, and standards have been implemented. They apply to all students, employees, and their organizations, and are in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

A biennial review of this program will be conducted to determine its effectiveness and to suggest the implementation of changes to the program, if deemed necessary. This review will also ensure that the sanctions developed by the University are consistently enforced.


General Policies
  1. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of illicit drugs and alcohol anywhere on Adelphi' s campuses or as part of any Adelphi University activity is prohibited.
  2. Students and others who have demonstrated a repeated abuse of alcohol will be referred to appropriate counseling services.
  3. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior caused by drugs or alcohol use will not be tolerated. Violators are subject to removal from campus and disciplinary action.
  4. All members of the Adelphi community must abide by the terms of this policy.
  5. Violations of the policies, rules, and standards adopted by the University concerning substance abuse should be reported to the Office of Human Resources when the violation involves an employee. The Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Labor Relations or a designated representative will be assigned to process reports (as defined in the Drug Free Workplace Act) regarding convictions of employees. Student-related reports should be made to the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Convictions of anyone employed on a federal grant program must be reported to the Provost' s Office so that a report can be made to the federal government within ten days after conviction.
  6. Any member of the Adelphi community found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may range from referral for counseling, disciplinary probation, loss of University housing, suspension or dismissal from the University or employment, based on the merits of the case.
  7. Any student or employee convicted under federal, state or local law applicable to the policy stated above (#1) must report said conviction within five days. Students report to the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs; employees report to the Office of Human Resources.


Rules Governing the Use of Alcohol
  1. Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted under any circumstances anywhere in the residence halls, including student rooms. Students who bring alcoholic beverages into the residence halls or rooms will be subject to strict disciplinary action.
  2. Alcoholic beverages may be provided only through the University in licensed premises, including the Ruth S. Harley University Center and Alumni House. No other alcoholic beverages may be brought onto campus or served.
    1. Licensed premises must operate within the rules, regulations, and statutory requirements of federal, state, and local governments.
    2. Drinking contests of any kind are strictly prohibited.
    3. When alcoholic beverages are provided on campus, food and non-alcoholic beverages must also be made available.
    4. Advertisements for student events should be commensurate with the educational mission of the University. Emphasis on alcohol terminology will not be permitted in advertisements.
  3. The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages outdoors is restricted by Village of Garden City Ordinance.
  4. Solicitation and publication of alcohol-related advertisements in University publications and media is prohibited.

Sanctions for Violation of these Policies, Rules and Standards
Students charged with violations of this policy shall be referred to the Student Judicial Officer (or in some cases to the student' s Resident Hall Director, if the students is a resident.) for adjudication under provisions of the Student Judicial Policy. Outcomes of judicial proceedings may result in the following determinations:
  1. Dismissal of charges
  2. Student found responsible and sanctions imposed

Depending on the merits of the case, possible sanctions may include:
  1. Referral for substance abuse assessment, counseling, and/or treatment
  2. Community service and/or educational sanction
  3. Restitution
  4. Probation
  5. Loss of privilege(s)
  6. Loss of University housing
  7. Suspension from the University
  8. Expulsion from the University

In addition to University sanctions, the President of the University or a designated representative may refer the students to appropriate governmental authorities when the student' s activity is in clear violation of federal, state, or local laws.

Employees suspected of violating these policies, rules, and standards, or convicted under a federal, state, or local drug or alcohol statute, shall be subject to review in accordance with Human Resources policies and in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Such a review may result in the following findings:
  1. Dismissal of charges
  2. Official warning or other appropriate discipline/action
  3. Institution of proceedings in accordance with the applicable University Human Resources policies which may lead to suspension and/or termination of employment

For options 2 and 3, the employee may be required to seek rehabilitation through a counseling, rehabilitation, treatment, or re-entry program approved by the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Labor Relations or a designated representative.

Failure to cooperate with the review process may result in expulsion from the campus and will result in the immediate institution of termination proceedings under the appropriate Human Resources policies.

In addition to University sanctions, the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Labor Relations or a designated representative may refer the employee to appropriate governmental authorities when the employee' s activity is in clear violation of federal, state, or local laws.


Counseling, Treatment and Education Programs
The Student Counseling Center (516.877.3646), a unit of the Division of Student Affairs, has been designated as the coordinating office for all matters regarding referrals for substance abuse counseling and/or treatment programs for students. The Center for Psychological Services (516.877.4820) has been designated as the coordinating office for employees, who may be referred to the Center by the Office of Human Resources. For on-campus counseling or information about, or referrals to, off-campus detoxification, inpatient, and outpatient treatment programs, please contact the above offices.

During each semester' s orientation program for new students, a seminar concerning the use and abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol is provided. In addition, the University' s policies, rules, and standards for maintaining a campus free of substance abuse, as well as available counseling, treatment, and education, are reviewed.

The University participates in the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. This week features a variety of programs and activities geared to educating the campus community and reducing substance abuse.

Literature and educational materials on relevant topics regarding substance use and abuse are readily available in the Student Counseling Center, Health Services and the Office of Human Resources.

The Student Counseling Center provides on going seminars, workshops, educational programs and outreach activities regarding substance abuse. Programs can be geared to any particular campus group or department upon request.

This page last modified on February 13, 2008.
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