BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The Surgeon General of the United States has determined that cigarette smoking is the largest preventable cause of illness and premature death in the United States. It is associated annually with the unnecessary deaths of over 350,000 Americans. New research findings, moreover, indicate that non-smokers who are regularly exposed to tobacco smoke are also at increased risk of illness and death.
POLICY
Wittenberg University, in an attempt to respect the preferences of both non-smokers and smokers, has taken the following measures to provide as close to a smoke-free environment as is practicably possible. Wittenberg is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive work environment for its employees and students.
REGULATIONS
Smoking shall be prohibited in all areas of non-resident buildings on the Wittenberg campus (including but not limited to classrooms, labs, offices, food preparation areas, lobbies, libraries, elevators, hallways, restrooms, and other common interior spaces).
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
The success of this policy depends completely upon the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and non-smokers. All of us share the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy. Any concern should be brought to the attention of your supervisor, department head, or the associate vice president for human resources.
SMOKING CESSATION
The University will offer access to smoking cessation programs to those individuals who wish to enroll.
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