University of the Incarnate Word Smoking Policy

Approved by Executive Council on November 27, 2012

General Statement

The University’s policy on smoking recognizes a person’s need for a healthy school, work and community environment and balances that with another’s person’s choice to smoke.

General Policy

Smoking is not permitted within buildings and outdoor sports facilities on the University campuses.  Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of buildings.   The Executive Council may designate areas for either smoking or non-smoking that are exceptions to the General Policy.

University Owned or Leased Vehicles

Smoking is not permitted in University owned or leased vehicles.

High Schools and Other Sites

Smoking is prohibited on the campuses of Incarnate Word High School and St. Anthony Catholic High School. 

Applicability

The policy applies to all persons on the University campuses, including students, employees, visitors and contractors.

Designated Smoking or Non-smoking Areas

Smoking or non-smoking areas may be designated that are excluded from the General Policy.  A request for a designated smoking/non-smoking area may be submitted to the Director of Facilities and will be subject to approval by the Executive Council.  Considerations for a designated smoking/non-smoking area will be distance from entrances, air intakes, air conditioning units, operable windows and concentrations of people.  Designated smoking/non-smoking areas will be marked by signage placed by the Department of Facilities Management.

Enforcement

Persons who are in violation of the Smoking Policy should be asked to refrain from smoking.  Persons in violation may be reported to Campus Police.  Employee violators may be subject to disciplinary process, student violators to the student disciplinary process, and visitors in violation may be required to leave campus as instructed by Campus Police.

List of Designated Non-Smoking Areas

• At shuttle stops.
• In the Administration building courtyard (located behind the Administration building.)
•  In the Fine Arts building courtyard (located between the Fine Arts building and the Halligan-Ibbs building.)
• The deck near the basement entrance of the Mabee Library (located near the Media Center)
• Friendship Plaza located between Agnese-Sosa Living Learning Center and Clement Hall.
• Smoking is prohibited at the Saidoff Center.
• Sidewalk between Marian Hall and the Gorman and Clement Hall buildings.

List of Designated Smoking Areas

• The deck at on the northside of International Conference Center.
• Smoking at the Northwest Center campus is only permitted in the designated smoking area. 
• Smoking at the Rolling Oaks Mall site is determined by Mall policy, which is outside building.
• Smoking at the SAC Dual Enrollment Center is permitted in the breezeway.