4.9 Institutional Policy for Smoking

Sinte Gleska University recognizes the need to provide an environment free of tobacco smoke and to protect and promote the health and well-being of all employees, students and visitors. Therefore, effective January 1, 2009, Sinte Gleska University will become a smoke and tobacco free campus.

Smoking and tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on campus, including all buildings owned by the university, classrooms, sidewalks, doorways/entryways, multipurpose building or the commons area. There will be no provisions made available to build any type of “smoking hut” on campus.

The university respects the rights of employees and students who choose to smoke and to make personal decisions without interference as long as those decisions do not interfere with the rights of other persons, therefore, smoking and tobacco use is only allowed in privately owned vehicles.

The Administration shall fully implement this policy and all applicable laws, regulations and local ordinances related to smoking and tobacco products. No sale or any type of advertisements that promote smoking or tobacco usage or that promote tobacco companies will be distributed on campus.

In addition, Sinte Gleska University will implement a revised smoke and tobacco free campus policy on January 1, 2010 where smoking is prohibited anywhere within the campus buildings and grounds, including all vehicles parked on University property.