01-15  Tobacco Use in the Workplace
 

 Issued : 07/08
Classification Code : OP 01-15

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

The Center for Disease Control has confirmed that indirect exposure to tobacco smoke can be harmful to one’s health.  Therefore, smoking both indoors and outdoors is prohibited on University property and in University vehicles except in designated areas.  The use of smokeless tobacco is prohibited inside all University buildings other than student residential housing units.  Procedures for implementation of this policy will be developed and maintained by the Vice President for Finance and Administration.


OPERATING PROCEDURES

1.  All University-controlled buildings are tobacco-free.  University-controlled buildings in this context refer to any University or Foundation-owned building, University residential building, sporting complex and/or arena.   Exceptions will include a designated smoking area within the Towers Main Complex as well as the use of smokeless tobacco in student residential housing units.   

2.  University vehicles are tobacco-free.  This includes any University vehicle utilized for work-related purposes being University-owned vehicles as well as leased vehicles through the University and/or its Foundation.    

3.  Smoking outdoors and at outdoor campus events is restricted to designated outdoor areas.  These areas are identified on the campus map included within these operating procedures.  The River Campus and University regional campuses will be responsible for designating outdoor smoking areas for their sites.  Student Greek chapters are permitted to designate smoking areas for their respective residential housing buildings.      

4.  It is the responsibility of all University members to ensure that this policy and operating procedures are followed.  Repeated violations should be reported to the Office of Student Conduct (student violations) or Human Resources (staff and/or faculty violations) for appropriate action.   Reported violations will be investigated by the appropriate office and may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct or faculty/staff handbooks.