Smoking on Campus

The University of North Carolina Asheville is committed to providing employees and students with a safe and healthful environment. Evidence shows that tobacco use in general, including smoking and breathing secondhand smoke, constitutes a significant health hazard.

I. POLICY STATEMENT

The University of North Carolina Asheville (the “University”) is dedicated to maintaining a healthy working and learning environment. Smoking is prohibited inside University buildings, facilities, and residence halls. Smoking is also prohibited in all outdoor areas within the University Heights loop around campus. Smoking will also be prohibited within 100 feet of University buildings, outdoor athletic facilities, and outdoor recreation facilities.

For the purpose of this policy, smoking is defined as burning or vaporizing any type of tobacco or nicotine product including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, bidis, vape pens, and mods.

II. SIGNAGE

The University will post signs about the policy appropriately throughout campus.

This policy will also be published on the University website.

III. APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to all University visitors, volunteers, students, faculty, EHRA non-faculty, all staff members, and student employees. It is the responsibility of every member of the University community to comply with this policy. Organizers and attendees at public events, such as conferences, meetings, public lectures, social events and cultural events will be required to abide by this Policy.

IV. ENFORCEMENT

Effective implementation of this Smoking Policy depends upon the courtesy, respect, commitment, and cooperation of all members of the UNC Asheville community to comply with this policy. In the event that violations of this policy do occur, violations should be brought to the attention of the person who is most directly responsible for the violation. If that does not resolve the situation, it should be brought to the attention of the person/office responsible for the workplace, event, or residence, or to that responsible party’s supervisor. Complaints against students will be addressed through the Code of Student Responsibility process, and will be resolved according to the procedures therein. Any person, including a guest of the University, who is uncooperative when being asked to cease smoking in a prohibited area, may be issued a state citation by University Police, may be asked to leave campus, or may be referred for additional disciplinary action, if initial measures are ineffective.

V. CESSATION SUPPORT

Smoking cessation support and referrals, particularly nicotine replacement therapy, will be offered to students through the Health and Counseling Center and to employees through the Human Resources Office.

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