Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University
Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University
Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University
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167 Posting Policy<br />
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY • GUIDE FOR RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS<br />
It is prohibited for any person <strong>to</strong> peddle, solicit, cause or attempt <strong>to</strong> peddle or solicit anywhere<br />
on campus. This includes, but is not limited <strong>to</strong>, distributing bar flyers, leaflets and posters under<br />
doors, on car windows, floors or the ground, or anywhere on campus. Approved organizations<br />
can post flyers by obtaining approval from the Center for <strong>Student</strong> Involvement and the Office<br />
of Residential <strong>Life</strong> and Housing. Once approval has been granted, the flyers may be delivered<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Office of Residential <strong>Life</strong> and Housing for distribution and posting by the residential life<br />
and housing staff.<br />
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited <strong>to</strong>,<br />
restitution, cumulative fines, educational sanctions and suspension from the <strong>University</strong>, and is<br />
cause for arrest for violating Garden City Village Ordinances §121-1 and §155-2.<br />
Fire Regulations<br />
10. All occupants must leave the building immediately, using the nearest exit, whenever a<br />
fire alarm sounds or when instructed <strong>to</strong> do so by <strong>University</strong> personnel during times of<br />
emergency. Shut your door as you leave <strong>to</strong> prevent the fire from spreading.<br />
11. 11. Fire drills will be conducted in your residence hall <strong>to</strong> familiarize you with evacuation<br />
guidelines. You must consider all alarms as real and leave the building in a timely manner<br />
(defined as three minutes or less). Failure <strong>to</strong> do so will most likely constitute a fire safety<br />
violation resulting in a minimum $100 fine.<br />
12. The use of eleva<strong>to</strong>rs is prohibited whenever the fire alarm is activated or if there is a fire in<br />
the building.<br />
13. Tampering with fire equipment, smoke detec<strong>to</strong>rs, and/or fire alarms is a violation of New<br />
York State law and <strong>University</strong> policy. Persons involved may be subject <strong>to</strong> judicial action and/<br />
or arrest. <strong>University</strong> policy states that false fire alarms will result in disciplinary probation<br />
and/or suspension.<br />
14. Municipal fire safety regulations forbid cooking in the residence halls, except in lounges<br />
equipped with kitchen facilities. Kitchen areas are provided for residents <strong>to</strong> use in each<br />
building.<br />
15. Fire Safety Violation Sanctions:*<br />
Causing a Fire<br />
Careless or reckless: $100 fine, restitution for property damage and one-year <strong>University</strong><br />
disciplinary probation (and residence hall probation for a resident student)<br />
Intentional (arson): Referral <strong>to</strong> police/fire authorities for prosecution, restitution for property<br />
damage and expulsion from the <strong>University</strong><br />
Knowingly filing a false fire alarm: Referral <strong>to</strong> police/fire authorities for prosecution, $250 fine<br />
and one-year suspension from the <strong>University</strong><br />
Activating a Smoke or Heat Detec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Careless or reckless: $100 fine<br />
Intentional: Referral <strong>to</strong> police/fire authorities for prosecution, $250 fine and one-year<br />
suspension from the <strong>University</strong><br />
Activating the Sprinkler System<br />
Careless or reckless: $100 fine and restitution for property damage