| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.75 |
| Liaison | Jauna Vitale |
| Submission Date | Feb. 14, 2025 |
New York University
PA-14: Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Alisson
Vera Program Administrator Office of Sustainability |
Part 1. Wellness program
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all academic staff?:
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all non-academic staff?:
A brief description of the institution’s wellness and/or employee assistance program(s):
For students, NYU operates the Wellness Exchange and the Counseling and Wellness Services. The Wellness Exchange is the constellation of the University's expanded and enhanced programs and services designed to address the overall health and mental health needs of students. Students can access this service 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a private hotline which will put them in touch with professionals who can help them address both day-to-day challenges as well as any other crises they may encounter, including depression, sexual assault, anxiety, alcohol and drug dependence, sexually transmitted infections, and eating disorders. Students can also come for in-person services via appointment or drop-in hours or speak to a counselor via chat. The Wellness Exchange is also available for students who just need to talk or call about a friend.
Counseling and Wellness Services and the Wellness Exchange also offer psychiatry services, group counseling, and workshops to enhance personal, academic, and social well-being.
For employees, the Emotional Wellbeing Solutions employee assistance program (EAP), powered by Optum, provides services and support for challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, substance use, relationship management, and more. These supportive, confidential services are provided at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents.
Part 2. Smoke-free environments
Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
The institution’s smoke-free policy:
New York University
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Title: University Smoke Free Campus
Policy Policy Number:
Effective Date: June 1, 2014
Supersedes: University Smoke Free Campus Policy, September 1, 2010
Issuing Authorities: Executive Vice President, Operations;
Provost Responsible Officers: Vice President for Human Resources
Purpose of the Policy
The purpose of this policy is to comply with the New York City Smoke-Free Air Act, as amended, and New York State Public Health Law Article 13-E, and to assist in the creation of a healthful and comfortable environment for all students, faculty, administrators, staff visitors, and any other members of the New York University (“NYU”, or “the University”) community.
Who Needs to Know This Policy
All students, faculty, staff or visitors who enter any property owned or controlled by the University.
University Policy
Consistent with NYU’s responsibilities under the New York City Smoke-Free Air Act, as amended, the New York State Public Health Law Article 13-E, and the University’s goal of creating a healthful and comfortable environment for all members of its community, smoking, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited at all times on the University campus, including in all of its buildings, residence halls and their grounds, clinics, laboratories, classrooms, private offices, balconies, plazas, vestibules, loading docks, and on any other campus property, as well as within close proximity to or causing the obstruction of any building entrance, covered walkway or ventilation system. Signs will be posted at each building’s entrances and displayed in prominent, visible areas to inform all individuals entering or occupying NYU property that smoking is prohibited.
Compliance
This success of policy depends on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and non-smokers. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to comply with this policy. Conflicts among employees related to smoking should be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisory personnel and, if necessary, referred to the Human Resources Officer for the respective unit. Conflicts among students should be referred to the Judicial Affairs Office for Student Affairs or if the conflict occurs outside of business hours, the conflict should be referred to the NYU Division of Public Safety. Members of the NYU community alleged to be smoking in University facilities or on University property in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action through the applicable process. Students alleged to be violating the policy are subject to disciplinary action through the appropriate student judicial process. Visitors, including vendors, contractors and any service providers, will be subject to whatever remedies are available to the University. In accordance with the applicable law and NYU policy, any individual can voice objections to smoke that gathers in any smoke-free area without fear of retaliation.
Definition
Electronic cigarette means an electronic device that delivers vapor for inhalation.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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