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Background: Given the wealth of documented research
substantiating the health problems caused by smoking and passive smoke and demonstrating a
concern for the health and wellness of workers, the State of Michigan established a policy
in 1992 creating a smoke-free environment in all office buildings.
Central Michigan University (CMU) is committed to the health and wellness of its
students, faculty and staff. In addition to offering various wellness programs, the
University has established smoke-free buildings and limited smoking areas on campus to
specifically designated areas. This smoke-free policy will create a healthier
environment for the CMU community by eliminating exposure to tobacco smoke throughout
campus.
Policy: Central Michigan University establishes the following
smoke-free policy for all facilities and vehicles in which university functions or
services are carried out or offered, regardless of location. This includes all on-campus
and off campus facilities whether owned or leased by the University. All university
workspace and classroom areas under the University’s control will be smoke-free even
if the building owners or lessors do not prohibit smoking.
As used herein, “smoking” means the carrying or holding of a lighted
cigarette, cigar, pipe or any other lighted smoking equipment or the inhalation/exhalation
of smoke from any lighted smoking instrument.
- Smoking is prohibited in all buildings containing classrooms, study areas,
offices, and other indoor work areas except as indicated otherwise in this policy.
- Smoking is prohibited in all areas where any food products are prepared, sold
and/or consumed.
- Smoking is prohibited in all university vehicles including maintenance vehicles,
automobiles, police cars and public carriers except for motor pool vehicles which are
permanently assigned to an individual.
- Smoking is prohibited in all housing areas except:
- Smoking is permitted in certain designated residence hall rooms provided the door
to the room remains closed during the time residents and/or their guests are smoking.
Designation for these rooms and assignments of students to them will be the responsibility
of the Office of Residence Life. Every effort will be made to separate smoking from
nonsmoking residents, consistent with the need to provide housing for students.
- Smoking will be permitted within designated individual university apartments. The
Office of Residence Life will make every effort to maintain separate smoking areas in the
apartment complex, consistent with the need to provide housing for students, faculty and
staff.
- Certain guestrooms in the Bovee University Center may be designated smoking
rooms. If smoking is permitted in a room, the official in charge will request a
“Smoking Permitted In This Room” sign from Facilities Management to be place in
a visible position at the entrance to the room.
- Smoking is not permitted in any spectator or practice areas including all
athletic facilities (both indoors and outdoors), the Rose Arena, the Student activity
Center, Bovee University Center, Moore Hall Theaters, The Kiva, the Music building
and Warriner Auditorium with the exception of:
- Smoking is permitted in the Moore Hall Theaters, The
Kiva, and Warriner Auditorium when
it is called for by the director as part of the production. Only the specific
characters during rehearsals and performances may smoke. The appropriate department
in charge of the production shall include notification that there will be smoking in the
show. Smoking in the green room is prohibited.
- Smoking is permitted in outdoor spectator or practice facilities when
events/practices are not scheduled. During an event, smoking is permitted in designated
areas within the confines of the outdoor venue but out of the spectator area.
- Smoking will be permitted outside University buildings at a minimum distance of
25 feet from a designated entrance/exit. Each building coordinator will establish a
reasonable distance from exits or entrances for smoking in appropriate outside areas.
Conspicuous signs will be posted in all buildings, vehicles and areas when smoking is
prohibited.
The university may provide assistance through the Health Services/Wellness Resource
Center to those who need help with smoking cessation.
The university shall prohibit the sale of all tobacco products on campus and shall
prohibit the advertising and distribution of tobacco products on campus.
The university shall deny the use of the school logo on smoking paraphernalia, such as
cigarette lighters and ash trays.
The university joins with students in creating and nourishing a culture and atmosphere
which is conducive to good health and well-being.
This policy shall apply equally to visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
Enforcement of this smoking policy will be the responsibility of
supervisors for faculty and staff compliance. The Office of Residence Life will
enforce the policy in residence halls and apartments. Student smoking
violations will be reported to the Office of Student Life. Visitor violations will
be referred to the CMU Police Department.
Violation of this policy will result in reasonable sanctions, which should stress
education and treatment, but may include disciplinary action. Violators may be subject to
civil fines of $100 for the first violation and not more than $500 for the second or
subsequent violation as provided by Michigan Public Act 198* as enforced by state and/or
local health department.
Questions relative to this policy should be submitted to the Human Resources/Staff.
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