Effective January 1, 2001
Introduction
The Canisius College Smoking Policy was developed within the framework of the wellness concept. The major focus of the policy supports the work-site and academic setting as a "smoke free environment" fostering the health, comfort and welfare of students, faculty, staff, administrators and campus visitors.
In 1988, Canisius College took a strong stance in the initiation of this policy, committing the College to creating a safe and healthy work/learning environment. This stance was supported in 1989 by the New York State Clean Indoor Act.
In 1993, Canisius College reviewed the 1988 policy and took a community leadership position by restricting all indoor smoking, campus wide.
In 2000, Canisius College further recognized and supported the Surgeon General’s findings that tobacco use, in any form, active and passive, poses a significant health hazard. Canisius College also understands that environmental tobacco smoke has been classified as a Class-A carcinogen.
Smoking Policy
Canisius College prohibits tobacco use, in any form, in all indoor areas and public areas on campus. Indoor and public areas also include, but are not limited to, restrooms, all campus buildings and college owned housing, private offices, vestibules, entrances, exits, stairwells, college owned vehicles and the Demske Sports Complex. Tobacco use is limited to areas outside that are at least 20 feet from entrances and exits providing doors, windows and air intake vents are closed.
Compliance
It is the responsibility of all members of the campus community to comply with this policy. Department supervisors are responsible for workplace administration of the policy. Complaints regarding employee non-compliance should be directed to the violating employee’s immediate supervisor.
Non-compliant students are in direct violation of the Canisius College Community Standards*. Complaints regarding students should be filed with the Dean of Students.
Refusal or inability to comply with the College Smoking Policy after initial warning will be met with increasingly severe reprimands or penalties, with dismissal as the ultimate sanction for flagrant, repeated violations.
Smoking Cessation
Canisius College encourages all users of tobacco, in any form, to quit. The Student Health Center has information on smoking cessation programs in the community.
Contact Patricia Creahan at extension 2610 for information on these programs.
* The Community Standards are found at www.canisius.edu/canhp/studentinfo/standards or in the Student Handbook.
The Canisius College Smoking Policy was developed within the framework of the wellness concept. The major focus of the policy supports the work-site and academic setting as a "smoke free environment" fostering the health, comfort and welfare of students, faculty, staff, administrators and campus visitors.
In 1988, Canisius College took a strong stance in the initiation of this policy, committing the College to creating a safe and healthy work/learning environment. This stance was supported in 1989 by the New York State Clean Indoor Act.
In 1993, Canisius College reviewed the 1988 policy and took a community leadership position by restricting all indoor smoking, campus wide.
In 2000, Canisius College further recognized and supported the Surgeon General’s findings that tobacco use, in any form, active and passive, poses a significant health hazard. Canisius College also understands that environmental tobacco smoke has been classified as a Class-A carcinogen.
Smoking Policy
Canisius College prohibits tobacco use, in any form, in all indoor areas and public areas on campus. Indoor and public areas also include, but are not limited to, restrooms, all campus buildings and college owned housing, private offices, vestibules, entrances, exits, stairwells, college owned vehicles and the Demske Sports Complex. Tobacco use is limited to areas outside that are at least 20 feet from entrances and exits providing doors, windows and air intake vents are closed.
Compliance
It is the responsibility of all members of the campus community to comply with this policy. Department supervisors are responsible for workplace administration of the policy. Complaints regarding employee non-compliance should be directed to the violating employee’s immediate supervisor.
Non-compliant students are in direct violation of the Canisius College Community Standards*. Complaints regarding students should be filed with the Dean of Students.
Refusal or inability to comply with the College Smoking Policy after initial warning will be met with increasingly severe reprimands or penalties, with dismissal as the ultimate sanction for flagrant, repeated violations.
Smoking Cessation
Canisius College encourages all users of tobacco, in any form, to quit. The Student Health Center has information on smoking cessation programs in the community.
Contact Patricia Creahan at extension 2610 for information on these programs.
* The Community Standards are found at www.canisius.edu/canhp/studentinfo/standards or in the Student Handbook.