(A)
Introduction. In
order to promote a healthy environment in which to work and learn for our
students, faculty, staff and visitors, Wright state university, through this
rule designates the Dayton and Lake (Campuses as tobacco-free spaces. Reports
by surgeon generals for almost fifty years indicate that there is no safe level
of cigarette smoke and tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death and
disability in the United States. Furthermore, tobacco products are a leading
cause of fires and campus litter.
This rule is a reflection of the
university's obligation to provide members of the university community and
visitors an environment conductive to their health, safety and well-being. The
policy also underscores the value the university places on research-based
knowledge translated into practice.
This rule establishes procedures
governing the use of tobacco and related products on Wright state university
campuses that are in line with the recommendations of the Ohio board of regents
as well as the campus committee charged with researching the
issue
(B)
Rule statement. Tobacco use, including the sale,
advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related
items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or
leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments,
and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is
also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or
operated by Wright state university.
This rule applies to anyone on campus
including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients,
volunteers, and contractor employees.
(C)
Definitions.
(1)
Tobacco - defined to include any product that contains
tobacco, is derived from tobacco or contains nicotine (or lobelia), that is
intended for human consumption, or is likely to be consumed, whether smoked,
heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, or ingested by any other means. This
includes e-cigarettes and other electronic smoking devices, but does not
include any cessation product approved by the United states food and drug
demonstration for use as a medical treatment to reduce and eliminate nicotine
or tobacco dependence.
(2)
University facilities - defined as any facility or
property owned, leased, or occupied by the university. This includes but is not
limited to: classrooms, restrooms, auditoriums and arenas, residence halls,
offices, lounges, dining area, recreational and athletic facilities, parking
lots, rooftops, storage areas, garages, sidewalks, bridges and other walkways,
and all extension locations.
(3)
Tobacco promotion
- advertising, sales and distribution are prohibited on campus grounds, in all
university sponsored publications and at all university sponsored events.
University affiliated organizations are prohibited from accepting any form of
contribution including but not limited to, financial support, gifts (such as
curriculum, book covers, speakers, etc.) or in-kind support from the tobacco
industry for the sponsorship or promotion of any event or activity affiliated
in any manner with the (college/university) or located on university
grounds.
(D)
Compliance. All members of the campus community share
the responsibility for observing and enforcing this rule; and the success of
the policy depends upon the thoughtful consideration of tobacco users and
non-users. The primary goal of the university is to achieve one hundred percent
compliance with this rule using information, education and support (see
section
paragraph (F) of this rule. It must be noted, however, that this rule will be
enforced in accordance with existing complaint processes:
(1)
Concerns about
tobacco use should be respectfully addressed in the moment whenever
possible.
(2)
Continued concerns should be addressed to the
appropriate unit head for review and action.
(3)
For faculty,
staff, and student employees, issues should be referred to the employing unit
head.
(4)
For students in the non-employment setting, issues
should be referred to the office of (community standards and student
conduct.
(5)
For volunteers and visitors, issues should be referred
to the head of the hosting unit. Visitors refusing to comply may be asked to
leave. For employees of contractors, violations should be referred to the
project manager.
(E)
Limitations. Tobacco use, including the sale,
advertising, sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related
items, may be permitted at certain university-sponsored events with approval of
the provost or a designee. Additionally, use may be approved for controlled
research or for educational, clinical, or religious ceremonies with prior
approval of the provost.
(F)
Cessation support. The university shall make available
to faculty, staff and students comprehensive tobacco usage cessation programs
including no cost or low cost counseling and medication based
solutions.
(G)
Rule administration. Appropriate signs indicating that
tobacco use is not permitted will be posted throughout the campus at entrances
and other appropriate locations on all academic buildings, administrative
spaces, parking lots and athletic field. Students will be provided notice of
this policy through student handbooks and personnel will be provided notice of
this rule through personnel handbooks. University vehicles will display the
international "No Smoking" insignia. Announcements will be made during home
athletic events both before the event and during intermission, as well as at
all school functions where deemed appropriate.
The university cabinet will facilitate
the development of administrative guidelines and procedures as necessary to
implement this rule beginning July 1, 2017 including provisions for
notification, communications, training, signage, and complaint
procedures.
Replaces: 3352.7.053352-7-05
