Special Events
Allowances are made for special events for those 21 or older who receive permission from the Vice President for Student
Services and Dean of Students and who follow these guidelines : a . No event may include the sale of alcoholic beverages . b . Individuals sponsoring an event must implement precautionary measures to ensure that alcoholic beverages are not accessible to or served to persons under the legal drinking age or to persons who appear intoxicated . Serving alcoholic beverages to a minor , or to a visibly intoxicated person , potentially exposes the events individual sponsors and the University to civil penalties as well as criminal penalties . c .
At social functions where alcoholic beverages are provided by the sponsoring organization , direct access should be limited to a person ( s ) designated as the server ( s ). d . Consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted only within the approved area designated for the event . e . Nonalcoholic beverages must be available as prominently as the alcoholic beverages . f . Reasonable portion of the budget for the event shall be designated for the purchase of food items . g . No social event shall include any form of “ drinking contest ” in its activities or promotion . h . Advertisements for any University event where alcoholic beverages are served shall mention the availability of non-alcoholic beverages as prominently as alcohol . Alcohol will not be used as an inducement to participate in a campus event . i .
Promotional materials including advertising for any University event shall not make reference to the amount of alcoholic beverages ( such as the number of beer kegs ) available . j . Institutionally approved security personnel shall be present at all time during the event . k . Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or consumed at any athletic event sponsored by the University .
Note : To request to hold an event that includes serving alcohol , the requisite application must be completed . Forms are available in the Office of Student Services and Campus Life .
Tobacco / Smoke-Free Campus Policy and Procedures
Background There is considerable evidence that concentrations of smoke are harmful to non-smokers as well as smokers . Findings of the Surgeon General indicate that tobacco use in any form , active and passive , is a significant health hazard . As a Mercy institution , Gwynedd Mercy University has a responsibility to its employees and students to provide an atmosphere that is consistent with the University ’ s commitment to promote healthy lifestyle choices within an environment that encourages wellness . As part of this commitment , all University property became tobacco / smoke-free as of August 1 , 2017 .
The Tobacco / Smoke-Free policy is intended to eliminate exposure to second-hand smoke , provide an environment supportive of tobacco / smoke-free lifestyles , and eliminate the environmental impact of cigarette litter . It applies to all faculty , staff , students , visitors , contractors and their employees .
Policy The use of tobacco / vaping products ( including cigarettes , e-cigarettes , cigars , pipes , smokeless tobacco and any other tobacco products ) by anyone including students , staff and visitors , contractors and their employees are prohibited at on all University property including :
• All interior areas
• All outside areas including partially enclosed areas such as walkways and doorways
• All University vehicles , including vans and any vehicles being used for University business
• Personal vehicles parked on Gwynedd Mercy University property
• All indoor and outdoor athletic facilities
• All locations , other buildings , facilities , or grounds leased or used by Gwynedd Mercy University
Littering campus with remains of tobacco products or any other disposable product is prohibited . Organizers and attendees at public or private events , such as conferences , meetings , public lectures , social events , cultural events , and sporting events using University facilities will be required to abide by the tobacco / smoke-free policy and procedure . Organizers of events are responsible for communicating the policy to attendees .
Communication of Policy
Signs bearing the message “ Tobacco-Free Campus ” are posted in prominent spaces including University vehicles and parking lots . However , tobacco / smoke-free zones apply to the grounds around all University campuses whether or not signs are posted . No ashtrays or smoking shelters will be provided on any Gwynedd Mercy University property .
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