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Purdue’s West Lafayette campus is considering a smoke free policy for an effective date of July 1, 2010. Use the links below to view a draft of the policy and find related information and FAQs.
FAQs
What does smoke free mean?
What are the differences between the current and proposed policies?
Why is Purdue making this change?
Are all Purdue campuses instituting this policy?
Can I get assistance if I want to quit smoking?
Answers
What does smoke free mean?
It means that smoking will be prohibited both indoors and outdoors on the entire grounds of the campus, including in all vehicles owned or leased by the University.
What are the differences between the current and proposed policies?
The current policy for the West Lafayette campus allows smoking outdoors on the grounds of the campus at a distance of at least 30 feet from university facilities and in designated areas within the Union Hotel. The new policy would prohibit these exceptions.
Why is Purdue considering this change?
The health of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our number one concern. Smoking and secondhand smoke can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, cancer, and respiratory problems, just to name a few. According to the EPA, there is no safe exposure level to secondhand smoke.
As an employer, Purdue University is burdened by increased medical costs, higher insurance rates, added maintenance expenses, lower productivity, and higher absenteeism rates when our faculty and staff smoke.
Are all Purdue campuses instituting this policy?
All Purdue campuses have a non-smoking policy, but the details of each policy are at the discretion of each campus’s administration. Purdue North Central and Calumet both have similar smoke-free policies, while Fort Wayne still allows smoking in designated areas.
Can I get assistance if I want to quit smoking?
Smoking cessation programs are available to those who are ready to quit. See the list of resources below.
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