Seton Hall University

Smoke-Free Environment

Purpose

Seton Hall University is committed to providing a healthy, smoke-free workplace and living environment. In order to protect the health and safety of our community and in accordance with state regulation, the “New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act,” the University has established specific rules regarding smoking on campus, both indoors and outdoors.

Scope

University Policy

Definitions

This policy is a University policy and applies to all faculty, staff, administrators, students, and visitors.

Policy

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor workplaces and places of public access. This includes all academic, residential and administrative buildings, athletic sporting facilities, spectator areas at outdoor events, and dining facilities. Smoking is also prohibited in all University-owned vehicles, shuttle buses, and vans.

Procedure 
All University faculty, staff, administrators, students, and visitors are expected to comply with the University's policy and the “New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act” by smoking away from all places of public access. To report any violations, faculty, staff and administrators should notify the Office of Human Resources at 973-761-9177.

Responsible Offices

  • Department of Human Resources

Approval

Approved

By Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban, President, on the recommendation of the Executive Cabinet on May 22, 2014.

Effective Date

May 22nd, 2014