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Adelphi University is committed to the improvement of the health and safety of students and employees, and to full compliance with Nassau County and New York State laws that limit smoking. Adelphi University prohibits the smoking or carrying of any ignited tobacco-containing products within 25 feet of the entrance to any building, outdoor air intakes and operable windows, in ALL buildings on campus, anywhere on the childcare compound, in any University owned or operated transportation, and any of the outdoor seating areas as they pertain to sports arenas, which include, but are not limited to, Competition Field, the baseball field, softball field, and practice field. Smoking is also prohibited at open-air presentations or performances, and the outdoor dining area in the University Center. Civil penalties for violation of this policy are set by New York State and Nassau County laws, and are enforced by the Nassau County Department of Health. In addition, Adelphi University will discipline students and employees for violations of this policy in accordance with established procedures.
"No Smoking" signs shall be displayed at the entrance to buildings where smoking is prohibited by law.
Any complaints concerning non-observance of this policy should be directed to the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Labor Relations, who is the official contact for the University with the Nassau County Health Department. Complaints about smoking in Residence Halls should be directed to the Resident Assistant or Residence Hall Director in that building.
Reason For Policy
Significant health risks have been determined to be the result of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that tobacco smoke is a known carcinogen and is responsible for lung cancer as well as several other diseases in adults and children. Adelphi University has as one of its highest priorities the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff, and believes that environmental considerations are part of the educational process. Our goal is to reduce the risk of exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.
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This page last modified on February 12, 2009.
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