This policy applies to all members of the University community, for areas located within Franklin County, Kentucky. The use of all tobacco products is prohibited on all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by the University. For the purpose of this policy, "tobacco" is defined as any lighted or unlit cigarette, cigar, pipe or any other smoking product. Smokeless or spit tobacco, dip, chew, snuff, and snus, in any form are also prohibited. "Property", for the purposes of this policy, includes buildings and structures, grounds, parking structures, enclosed bridges and walkways, sidewalks, parking lots and vehicles as well as personal vehicles in these areas.
Effective August 1, 2013, the use, distribution or carrying of any lighted smoking instrument or device or sale of tobacco in University buildings including domitories and grounds and at KSU events as well as in private vehicles parked on University property is prohibited.
No tobacco-related advertising shall be permitted on KSU-owned or leased property, University-sponsored events or in publications produced by the University, with the exception of advertising or newspapers that are not published by KSU and which are lawfully sold, bought or distributed on campus property.
All University employees, faculty, students, visitors and contractors are required to comply with this policy, which shall remain in force at all times.
The implementation of this policy is supported by an education and awareness campaign that may include but not be limited to:
Signs bearing the message “Tobacco-Free Campus” will be posted at each KSU vehicular and pedestrian entrance and each building will display a decal indicating it is a tobacco free facility. However, all KSU facilities, grounds, and events, whether signs are posted or not, are tobacco free zones. No ashtrays or smoking shelters will be provided on campus.
KSU will support all students and employees who wish to stop using tobacco products via the University's wellness initiative coordinated through the Office of Human Resources. Such initiatives will include smoking cessation education available to students, faculty, and staff to help overcome addiction to tobacco products; however, the University will not pay for smoking cessation products or prescriptions.
The process of achieving a tobacco-free environment takes time and patience. Adherence to the policy cited above is the responsibility of all KSU students, faculty, staff and visitors. It is expected that all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus will comply with this policy. In an ongoing effort to enhance awareness and encourage a culture of compliance, members of the campus community are empowered to respectfully