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Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University

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131 abuse counseling and/or treatment programs for students. The Center for Psychological<br />

Services, 516.877.4820, has been designated as the coordinating office for employees, who<br />

may be referred <strong>to</strong> the Center by the Office of Human Resources. For on-campus counseling<br />

or information about, or referrals <strong>to</strong>, off-campus de<strong>to</strong>xification and inpatient and outpatient<br />

treatment programs, please contact the offices previously mentioned.<br />

During each semester’s orientation program for new students, a seminar concerning the use and<br />

abuse of illicit drugs and alcohol is provided. In addition, the <strong>University</strong>’s policies, rules and<br />

standards for maintaining a campus free of substance abuse, as well as available counseling,<br />

treatment and educational programs are reviewed.<br />

The <strong>University</strong> participates in the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, featuring<br />

a variety of programs and activities geared <strong>to</strong>ward educating the campus community and<br />

reducing substance abuse.<br />

Literature and educational materials on relevant <strong>to</strong>pics regarding substance use and abuse are<br />

readily available in the <strong>Student</strong> Counseling Center, Health Services Center and Office of Human<br />

Resources.<br />

The <strong>Student</strong> Counseling Center provides seminars, workshops, educational programs and<br />

outreach activities regarding substance abuse. Programs can be geared <strong>to</strong> any particular campus<br />

group or department, upon request.<br />

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY • GUIDE TO STUDENT LIFE<br />

NONSMOKING POLICY<br />

<strong>Adelphi</strong> <strong>University</strong> is committed <strong>to</strong> the improvement of the health and safety of students and<br />

employees, and <strong>to</strong> full compliance with New York State and local laws that limit smoking.<br />

<strong>Adelphi</strong> <strong>University</strong> prohibits the smoking or carrying of any ignited <strong>to</strong>bacco-containing<br />

products in ALL buildings on campus, anywhere on the premises of the Alice Brown Early<br />

Learning Center, in any <strong>University</strong> owned or operated transportation, and any of the outdoor<br />

seating areas as they pertain <strong>to</strong> sports arenas, which include, but are not limited <strong>to</strong>, Motamed<br />

Field, William J. Bonomo Memorial Field, Janet L. Ficke Field and the practice field. Smoking<br />

is also prohibited at open-air presentations or performances, and the outdoor dining areas at<br />

the Ruth S. Harley <strong>University</strong> Center. In addition, smoking is prohibited within a reasonable<br />

distance outside of <strong>University</strong> buildings, <strong>to</strong> include entrances, windows and ventilation intake<br />

systems. In no case shall this distance be less than 25 feet from a building; however, if smoke<br />

intrudes on an interior area or in any other way interferes with the smoke-free passage of<br />

people in<strong>to</strong> and out of buildings, smokers located at any distance from a building will be asked<br />

<strong>to</strong> relocate <strong>to</strong> another area. Civil penalties for violation of this policy are set by New York State<br />

and local laws, enforced by the local departments of health. In addition, <strong>Adelphi</strong> <strong>University</strong> will<br />

discipline students and employees for violations of this policy in accordance with established<br />

procedures.<br />

“No Smoking” signs shall be displayed at the entrance <strong>to</strong> buildings where smoking is prohibited<br />

by law.<br />

Reason for Policy<br />

Significant health risks have been determined <strong>to</strong> be the result of exposure <strong>to</strong> environmental<br />

<strong>to</strong>bacco smoke. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that <strong>to</strong>bacco smoke<br />

is a known carcinogen and is responsible for lung cancer, as well as several other diseases<br />

in adults and children. <strong>Adelphi</strong> <strong>University</strong> has, as one of its highest priorities, the health and<br />

safety of students, faculty and staff, believing that environmental considerations are part of<br />

the educational process. Our goal is <strong>to</strong> reduce the risk of exposure <strong>to</strong> potentially hazardous<br />

conditions.

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