IU Southeast is Tobacco-Free effective August 1, 2007
In order to foster a safe and healthy learning environment, IU Southeast is
proud to announce that we are tobacco-free effective August 1, 2007. This is
in accordance with a campus-wide mandate from former Indiana University President
Adam W. Herbert.
IU Southeast will join IUPUI and IU East as tobacco-free campuses. Herbert stated
in February that all IU campuses will be tobacco-free by the end of 2007.
Under the new policy, the use or sale of tobacco products is prohibited on university-owned, operated or leased property or vehicles at any time. Smoking in personal vehicles, however, is allowed. The policy extends to all university property, including the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center and all campus sports facilities.
Enforcement of the policy will be handled through the existing processes in place at the University. Current students, faculty, and staff have been advised of the new policy.
“It is our goal to preserve the freedom of all members of the IU Southeast family who choose to smoke, while protecting the rights of non-smokers who wish to enjoy our campus without being affected by second-hand smoke,” said Chancellor Sandra R. Patterson-Randles.
In an effort to maintain the health and well-being of the entire campus, smoking cessation programs will be offered to everyone at little or no cost to participants. Continuation of the cessation programs will be evaluated annually by the University to determine if the programs should be continued based on interest and participation.
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