/Institutions/University-of-Science-and-Arts-of-Oklahoma/json/2024-2025/2024-2025-Student-Handbook-local.json

/Institutions/University-of-Science-and-Arts-of-Oklahoma/json/2024-2025/2024-2025-Student-Handbook.json

Tobacco-Free Environment

Effective July 1, 2012 it shall be the policy of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (SCIENCE & ARTS) that the use of all tobacco and tobacco products including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaping devices and other tobacco products be prohibited on the campus property of Science & Arts.

1. The use, sale, or distribution of tobacco and tobacco products is prohibited throughout all indoor and outdoor areas of property owned or under control of Science & Arts, including buildings, grounds and parking lots owned or under the control of Science & Arts, including personal vehicles parked on Science & Arts property. Tobacco and tobacco product use is also prohibited in any vehicle used by Science & Arts or its employees conducting business on, off or outside Science & Arts owned properties.
2. This policy applies to all persons on campus, including but not limited to faculty, staff, students, visitors, and others on business at all Science & Arts properties.
3. The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma will identify the boundaries of its property, post this information for public reference, and provide notice of this policy with appropriate signage, including signs at the entrance to the properties and/or other locations as needed. Science & Arts will also utilize printed materials and other communications as needed to educate employees, students and all other persons using or visiting the property regarding this policy.
4. Tobacco and tobacco product receptacles are not allowed on campus property and have been removed, including any ash cans near entryways.
5. The promotion of tobacco and tobacco products is prohibited anywhere on campus. This will also include prohibiting sponsorship of any school activity by tobacco companies.
6. Science & Arts will not accept donations, gifts, money, or materials intended to promote the use of tobacco or participate in any type of services that promote the use of tobacco.
7. Science & Arts will provide services to students, faculty, and staff who wish to participate with tobacco-use cessation programs through the use of the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline (1.800.QUIT.NOW or 1.800.784.8669) the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, and/or the American Heart Association. In addition, Science & Arts will make available appropriate educational materials and possible activities concerning the harmful health consequences of tobacco and tobacco product use.
8. Science & Arts will make available a method of communication regarding tobacco use, prevention efforts on campus related to policy, prevention, and cessation during student orientation, new employee training, annual review opportunities, and through the Science & Arts website.
9. Science & Arts will provide insurance benefits and access to the following types of assistance with no prior authorization or out-of-pocket cost to the employee including:
   • Telephone coaching: up to five one-on-one telephone counseling sessions with a trained Quit Coach.
   • Free cessation counseling is also offered by the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
   • over the counter (OTC) nicotine replacement therapy products (patches, gum, and lozenges).
10. Organizers and attendees at events (meetings, conferences, lectures, cultural events, and sporting events) using Science & Arts facilities are required to abide by the policy. Organizers of such events are responsible for communicating the policy to attendees and for enforcing this policy.
11. Science & Arts will ensure that job postings will contain information about the tobacco-free environment. All new employees will receive information about the tobacco-free work environment at the time of the employment.
12. Contractors conducting business on state property would be subject to the tobacco-free policy the same as anyone else on state property.
13. Compliance with this policy is shared responsibility of all students, faculty, and staff. Emphasis will be placed on creating a positive and healthy culture, free of tobacco and should be a cooperative effort, encouraged by all faculty, staff and students. Non-compliance with this policy will be handled in the same manner as any other policy violation and is subject to disciplinary process. Non-compliance of this policy shall be addressed as follows:

    Students

    • Science & Arts students residing in University Housing shall be directed to and handled by the Directors of Student Life and Housing. If the violation merits such action, the complaint may be escalated to the Dean of Students.
    • All other Science & Arts Students shall be directed to and handled by the Dean of Students.

    Faculty and Staff

    • Faculty shall be directed to and handled by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
    • Staff shall be directed to and handled by the Vice President for Student Success and Human Resources.

    Visitors

    • Visitors shall be directed to and handled by the Vice President for Student Success and Human Resources. The visitor may be asked to leave university premises for failure to comply.
14. When discipline is necessary, steps may include but not be limited to verbal warning, written warning, suspension and/or termination. This does not prohibit Science & Arts from pursuing other corrective discipline deemed appropriate.