Policy on Smoking in the Workplace

It is University policy that smoking is prohibited in all University buildings except residence halls.

Smoking is prohibited out of doors in the following areas:

1. within 30 feet of exterior ventilation intakes;
   
   
2. within 10 feet of building entrances and open windows; and
   
   
3. in all exterior stairwells.
   
   

We anticipate that most instances of violation of this policy can be remedied through education and/or informal reminders. Where necessary, however, complaints against an employee may be filed with the Office of Human Resources Management. All complaints must be in writing and must be signed. Confidentiality will be preserved. Complaint forms are available by calling this office on 437-4700. As smoking regulations are University policy, serious or repeat violations may subject employees to disciplinary action as provided in the various negotiated union contracts.

Complaints regarding smoking by students in a given area should be referred to the building coordinator designated by the Office of Student Success (see chart). Complaints which cannot be resolved through this process should be referred to Clarence McNeill in the Office of Student Success and will be handled through the Student Judiciary process.

10/2007
 

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