The IU Columbus campus is proud to be smoke and tobacco free! Our goal is to make IU Columbus a healthy place to learn, grow, and work.
IU Columbus became entirely tobacco-free in 2008 to promote a more pleasant, welcoming environment for our students, employees, and visitors. It increases cleanliness by reducing visible smoking receptacles and reduces the waste and maintenance caused by discarded cigarettes and other smoking materials.
In 2007, Indiana University's trustees mandated that smoking and the sale of tobacco products would be prohibited on all university property no later than January 1, 2018. As a public institution of higher learning, we believe we have an obligation to promote a healthy lifestyle. Civility and respect on the part of all members of the campus community are expected in regard to the tobacco-free policy.
The smoke and tobacco-free policy helps those who don't smoke to avoid exposure to secondhand smoke and encourages all tobacco users to reduce their consumption.
According to the National Cancer Institute, exposure to secondhand smoke causes more than 35,000 deaths from heart disease and 3,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. annually, so this is a serious concern. For those who have asthma or other respiratory problems, walking through smoke to get to their place of work is a true health hazard. That is what makes this issue different from obesity or other health concerns - the smoker's behavior affects the health of others, not just his or her own health.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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