institutional policies of Pratt institute
The following statements are excerpts from existing Pratt Institute
policies, many of which were written for other audiences. Each policy shows its
origin, and the source for additional information.
smoking
policies
Pratt Institute fully complies with
New York City’s Smoke-Free Air Act prohibiting smoking in most public places
and work areas.
The result is that no smoking is permitted in the cafeteria,
student lounges, auditoriums, classrooms, studios, labs, study areas, elevators,
hallways, restrooms, libraries, computer or equipment areas, exhibition spaces,
athletic/recreation areas, storage areas, laundry facilities and other work areas,
equipment and supply rooms, or conference and meeting rooms.
Smoking also
is not permitted in rooms that:
- Are the sole source of vending machines,
beverage or food services, place of payment for services or kitchen facilities,
- Are
the sole means of ingress or egress to restrooms or any other smoke-free area,
or
- Are required for pass-through or use for work related activities.
Smoking
is permitted in individual rooms and/or apartments in the residence halls, where
it is feasible, though this is subject to further regulation by Residential Life.
The
primary responsibility for compliance with the campus smoking policy lies with
each individual member of the Institute community. Students are directed to the
vice president for Student Affairs to file complaints about members of the community
who refuse to comply with these regulations. Faculty and staff should bring complaints
to the director of Human Resources. People are protected by Pratt’s Human
Rights Policy and may file a grievance if they believe that any retaliatory adverse
action has been taken against them for exercising, or seeking to exercise, any
rights granted under the smoking policy.
A complete description of this
policy is available in the Human Resources Office, Thrift Hall or download the PDF here.
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