UWEC 1105, Smoking on Campus
Last Updated
Effective DateJuly 22, 2020Revision DateOctober 27, 2023
Authority
Federal | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tobacco Reports And Publications
State of Wisconsin | Wis. Stat. § 101.123, Smoking Prohibited; Wis. Stat. § 18, Conduct on University Lands
UW System | RPD 23-1, Basic Health Module; RPD 23-2, Health, Safety, and Security at UW System Institutions; SYS 1230, Workplace Safety
Objective
This practice directive and related procedure provide the framework to create a healthy and clean environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Statement
UW-Eau Claire is committed to achieving national distinction in health and human wellbeing and providing sustainable campuses. We recognize that tobacco use is the leading cause of premature and preventable death in the United States, and tobacco addiction begins almost exclusively among youth and young adults, making university campuses a critical target for tobacco use prevention and cessation efforts. We are committed to reducing exposure to harmful secondhand smoke, supporting those who want to quit smoking, and creating a campus atmosphere that encourages wellbeing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.