F804 - Tobacco and E-Cigarette Use on College Property

Policy

Section: Facilities

The College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its employees, students and visitors. In compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 142D, the Smoke-Free Air Act, and findings of the U.S. Surgeon General that use of tobacco is a contributing factor to significant health hazards, it is the intent of the Board to establish a tobacco-free environment.

No consumption of tobacco is allowed on any college property or in any college facility; this includes all buildings, grounds, sidewalks and streets within the campus proper. The College will display notice of its tobacco-free policy at all college locations.

For the purpose of this policy, “tobacco” is defined to include all lit or unlit cigarettes, cigars, pipes, bidis, clove cigarettes, and all other smoking products; smokeless or spit tobaccos, also known as dip, chew, snuff or snus, vapors, and e-cigarettes in any form.

All College employees, students, visitors and contractors are required to comply with this policy, which shall remain in force at all times. The College will follow the provisions outlined in Iowa’s Smoke-Free Air Act (Iowa Code 142D) concerning enforcement requirements.

The College encourages and provides reasonable assistance to any students, faculty, or staff member who seeks information regarding tobacco use counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation programs. The counseling staff can provide information and prevention programs for those seeking help with tobacco abuse.

Adopted: January 15, 1985
Reviewed: 2005; 2006, 2010, 2011

Revised:
October 18, 1993

January 10, 2000

June 12, 2006

June 9, 2008

February 8, 2010

October 10, 2011