III. Policy on Smoking

For reasons of community health and fire protection, smoking is prohibited in University buildings, facilities, University‐owned vehicles, and during organized indoor and outdoor events on University property. Use of all tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products) is prohibited in University buildings including offices and hallways, and in the outside areas surrounding fresh air intakes. The University of Tampa prohibits the smoking or carrying of lighted cigarettes, cigars, or pipes in all indoor facilities, including building stairwells, hallways, fire escapes, University owned vehicles, indoor or outdoor athletic facilities (other than designated outdoor smoking areas) and during other University sponsored indoor or outdoor events.

Smoking is permitted outdoors on University property except during designated organized events. Individuals choosing to smoke outdoors must be at least 25 feet away from doorways, open windows, and ventilation systems to prevent smoke from entering University buildings and facilities.

All faculty and staff share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy and have the responsibility for bringing it to the attention of other faculty, staff, students and visitors.