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Wesleyan
University believes that residential life represents an
extremely important aspect of the overall graduate
experience. It therefore commits a great deal of its
resources and energy to providing students with
opportunities for their development as scholars, social
beings, and as individuals. However, to get the most out
of these possibilities, it is essential that students
bring to residential life a spirit of understanding for,
and generosity toward, all members of the community. This
spirit, accompanied by an active and enthusiastic
willingness to share and participate for the good of all,
virtually guarantees the realization of a successful and
rewarding residential community.
Residential
Smoking Policy (July 1, 2002)
Wesleyan
University has a responsibility to its students and
employees to provide a safe and healthful environment.
Secondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco
smoke, is a Class A carcinogen and has detrimental
effects on health. Research findings have established
that environmental tobacco smoke triggers asthma attacks
and causes lung cancer, cardiovascular and lung diseases.
Secondhand smoke contributes to increased absenteeism;
institutional costs for medical care, medical insurance,
fire damage; and cleaning and maintenance costs.
The goal of the
existing smoking policy was intended to limit exposure to
environmental smoke to enclosed spaces in residence
halls. This has been found to be ineffective because
smoke is transferred through the ventilation systems,
hallways, spaces between doorframes, and open
doors.
To limit
environmental smoke, the University prohibits smoking,
except in senior wood-framed houses. The ban includes
private living spaces, common areas, lounges, hallways,
balconies, and windows.
Although smoking
will be permitted in wood-framed houses, residents are
strongly encouraged to smoke outside. Resident groups
will be asked to discuss and come to agreement as to
whether smoking will be permitted in their houses.
In light of
compelling research findings about the effects of
environmental tobacco smoke, the University strongly
discourages students from smoking in areas where
nonsmokers cannot avoid exposure to smoke. These include
areas near windows, doorways, breezeways, and ventilation
systems.
Effective
implementation of this policy depends upon the respect
and cooperation of all members of the Wesleyan University
community. Students are encouraged to discuss problem
situations regarding smoking in residential areas and
outdoor areas with fellow students. Complaints and
disputes that are not resolved through discussion should
be brought to the attention of a resident advisor, house
manager, head resident or area coordinator. If a
satisfactory resolution is not reached, the director of
residence life should be consulted. Students who
repeatedly violate the smoking policy may be charged with
violating the Code of Non-Academic Conduct.
The Office of
Student Health Services (x2470) provides assistance to
students who wish to stop smoking. WesWELL, the Office of
Health Education (x2460), offers educational programs
about the effects of smoking. We encourage all students
who smoke to take advantage of these programs to protect
their own health and the health of other members of the Wesleyan
community.
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