The Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy for CSU East Bay Campus

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The Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy for CSU East Bay Campus
On September 1, 2017, CSU Campuses, including CSUEB, became smoke and tobacco-free. Tobacco products, such as cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, hookah, e-cigarettes, and vape pens were prohibited in or outside any building and in parking areas. I wholeheartedly agree with the smoke and tobacco-free policy because smoke and tobacco-free campus policies are set to protect the safety and health of students, visitors, staff, and faculty by eliminating second-hand smoke. This policy protects people most susceptible to the effects of secondhand smoke exposure, like those with allergies and asthma.
“Smoke-Free,” as chronicled in the Executive Order 1108 means the use of cigars, pipes, cigarettes, and other “smoke” emitting products including vapor devices, e-cigarettes, are forbidden on all university properties. “Tobacco-Free” means the use of pipes, snuffs, smokeless tobacco, cigarettes, and other tobacco products is forbidden on all university properties. Additionally, any advertising or sponsorship in respect to any university event or activity by a tobacco product manufacturer is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by the university designee or the president.
By adopting a one-hundred percent smoke and tobacco-free policy, all students, visitors, staff, and faculty will be protected from secondhand smoke. A smoking ban is not set to take away an individual’s right to smoke it, however, eliminates smokers’ risk of harming others. The Policy on System-wide Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment is beneficial to students and employees at large in providing a healthy environment. As evidenced by research findings, in general, tobacco use is a significant health ...