Loyola University New Orleans acknowledges and supports the findings of the Surgeon General that tobacco use in any form, active and passive, is a significant health hazard. In light of these health risks, and in support of a safe and healthy learning and working environment, Loyola University New Orleans has set the following Tobacco Free Policy to be implemented on campus beginning August 1, 2015.
The use of any tobacco product in any form is prohibited on all Loyola University New Orleans facilities and property effective August 1, 2015.
Tobacco is defined to include any lighted or unlighted cigarettes (clove, bidis, kreteks), e-cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, hookah products, any other smoking product; as well as any smokeless, spit or spitless, dissolvable, or inhaled tobacco products, including but not limited to dip, chew, snuff, or snus, in any form (orbs, sticks, strips, pellets, etc.).
The sale of tobacco products or tobacco-related merchandise (including items that display tobacco company logos) is prohibited in and on all university-owned property and at all university-sponsored events, regardless of the vendor.
The free distribution or sampling of tobacco products and associated products is prohibited on all university-owned and leased property and at university-sponsored events, regardless of venue.
Tobacco industry and related company sponsorship of campus events, including athletic events and athletes, is prohibited.
It is mandatory that all faculty, staff, students, and all other individuals affiliated with Loyola University New Orleans follow the measures of this Policy. As per the Faculty Handbook, Staff Handbook and Student Code of Conduct those in violation of University policies are subject to appropriate corrective measures, including disciplinary action.
It is the responsibility of supervisors to facilitate and enforce compliance among all employees under their supervision or contract managers to ensure temporary and permanent contract employees comply with this Policy. All members of the Loyola community are expected to identify and address those in violation of the Tobacco Free Community Policy, including during the Policy grace period from August 1, 2015 until January 1, 2016.
After the Policy grace period, sanctions for students will be addressed through the student conduct process by the Office of Student Affairs; staff, by his or her supervisor; and faculty, by the dean of his or her college. Consequences of violating the Policy could include but are not limited to verbal warning, written documentation/ warning for both employees and students, and/or a ticket with a fine of $25. Tickets will be issued by the Loyola University Police Department.
In accordance with the applicable law and Loyola University New Orleans Policy, any individual can voice objections to potential violations of this Policy in an appropriate manner without fear of retaliation. This policy and procedure will be reviewed annually by the Tobacco-Free Committee.