Beginning January 1, 2018, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vapor-free.
Understanding the Policy
Why did the university choose to go tobacco-free?
UNL strives to foster a healthy and productive environment for all students, employees, and visitors. Tobacco use negatively affects the entire community and compromises the university’s decades of investment in a preventive health portfolio. Each year, around 2,500 Nebraskans die from a smoking-related illness and approximately 1,000 Nebraska kids each year become regular smokers. Source: Data and Trends on Tobacco Use in Nebraska 2016.
What does the tobacco-free policy mean?
It prohibits smoking, tobacco use, and vaping on university property.
What is included in “tobacco”?
Tobacco is defined as all tobacco-derived or containing products, including but not limited to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, cigars and cigarillos, hookah smoked products, pipes, oral tobacco, and nasal tobacco. It also includes any product intended to mimic tobacco products, contain tobacco flavoring or deliver nicotine other than for the purpose of cessation.
Can I use tobacco in my personal vehicle while on university property?
Tobacco use is prohibited in any vehicle parked on property that is university owned, leased, occupied, maintained, or otherwise controlled by the university.
Policy Compliance
What if I see someone using tobacco on campus?
Enforcement will depend upon the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of all students, employees, and visitors. Anyone who observes a possible violation may politely inform the individual of the policy.
What happens if I violate the policy?
Employees are expected to comply with policies, and failure to do so may result in corrective action.
Cessation Resources
http://go.unl.edu/quit