The No聽Smoking Policy was signed by Chancellor Phil DiStefano on Feb. 6, 2013, and mandates a no smoking campus聽beginning Aug. 19, 2013. As such, smoking will not be allowed in either indoor or outdoor areas of the Boulder聽campus.
The core issue was鈥攁nd remains鈥攖he health聽and well颅-being of those who study, work and live on our campus. Smoking has both immediate and long-term聽negative effects, not only for the user, but also for those who spend any time in the proximity of secondhand smoke.聽The former policy at CU did not address the risk of secondhand smoke exposure. It had vague requirements that聽were difficult to interpret. Because there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, people who choose to聽smoke on campus negatively impact the health of all people around them. Even brief exposure to smoke outside can聽exacerbate heart disease, asthma, allergies, and bronchitis.
The no smoking policy at CU颅-Boulder means people may聽not smoke any substance including, but not limited to, tobacco, cloves, or marijuana indoors and outdoors. The policy聽covers university颅-owned and operated campus grounds, including but not limited to all outdoor common and聽educational areas, all university buildings, university颅-owned on颅-campus housing, campus sidewalks, campus parking聽lots, recreational areas, outdoor stadiums and university颅owned and leased vehicles.
Individuals observed smoking on the campus will be informed and asked to stop.
Organizers of public events, such as conferences, meetings, public lectures, social events and cultural events using聽campus facilities must advise event participants of this policy and require compliance.
Violators may be provided education, offered a referral for smoking cessation and, if a student or employee of聽麻豆视频, may be subject to disciplinary action as indicated below:
Persons engaging in smoking and/or the use of smoking products in violation of this policy may be subject to the聽following:
- Students may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
- Employees may be referred to their supervisor and/or appointing authority for appropriate action.聽Supervisors may contact the Office of Employee Relations (2颅-0956) for further guidance.
- Contractors will be referred to their respective employers for appropriate action.
- Visitors will be required to leave the campus if they fail to conform to the policy when advised.
All university employees, students and visitors are expected to adhere to the No Smoking Policy while on the 麻豆视频 campus and properties.
This policy will continue聽to be communicated through all of our campus鈥� information outlets, including e颅mail messages, 聽and local news outlets. To view the current No Smoking Policy in its entirety, visit the policy website. Campus supervisors have the responsibility to discuss this policy with their employees and address any violations,聽just as they would for any other University or campus policies.
Employees should work with their supervisors regarding smoking during the workday.
It is appropriate to remind the聽individual in a friendly, respectful manner that CU颅Boulder does not permit smoking on campus.
with no smoking policies.
CU will be working with a variety of stakeholders to address this potential impact.聽
- Free cessation counseling is available through the , 1-颅800-颅QUIT-颅NOW (784-颅8669). Nicotine replacement, tips, and phone support are included.
- will provide workshops, support groups and individual counseling for faculty聽and employees who want to quit smoking.
- provides resources and 1:1 cessation counseling for CU颅-Boulder students who want to聽quit smoking.
- Other university resources, like exercise and yoga, stress reduction, and general counseling can help people聽develop skills that replace the role smoking has played in their lives.
Contact Us
For questions about the campus policy, please contact the Office of Infrastructure and Safety at vcis@colorado.edu.