5.9   Smoking and the Use of Tobacco Products (policy)

A. Blue Ridge Community College is committed to providing students, employees, and visitors a safe and healthy environment. To address this commitment, smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited on all College properties including inside any building or facility and on College grounds. Exceptions are only limited to smoking or the use of tobacco products inside the confines of a motor vehicle on College grounds. This shall also be known as the College's "Tobacco-free Policy."

B. The President or his/her designee shall ensure that regulations pertaining to smoking and use of smokeless tobacco products are followed.

Revised November 10, 2008

5.9.1   Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (procedure)

A. Smoking and use of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited in all buildings and facilities and on the grounds of the Henderson County Campus, the Transylvania County Campus, and any future College-owned and operated sites. Exceptions are only limited to smoking or the use of tobacco products inside the confines of a motor vehicle on College grounds.

B. Each curriculum and continuing education instructor shall explain the College's tobacco-free policy at the beginning of the term of each class. Coaches of intercollegiate athletic teams will similarly explain the policy at the beginning of each sport's season and shall communicate the policy to the coaches of visiting teams.

C. It is the responsibility of each faculty and staff member to enforce the tobacco-free policy. Instructors should use tact and good judgment in dealing with possible violations.

D. Complaints or disputes should be brought to the attention of the Vice President who has the most direct responsibility for the possible violators. If satisfactory resolution is not reached, disciplinary action may be taken as outlined in Sec. 3.10 (employee disciplinary action) and Sec. 4.15.1 (student disciplinary action) of this Policies and Procedures Manual.

E. Proper signage indicating that Blue Ridge Community College is a "Tobacco-free Campus" shall be prominently displayed on College grounds and statements shall be printed in selected flyers and publications to alert visitors of the College's policy.

Revised November 10, 2008