Smoking bans are likely to arrive at Ohio Universities
It’s a statewide problem that has reached epidemic proportions. The number of smokers in the U.S. is rising as smoking cigarettes becomes more common. It’s a cold-hearted killer to which many have accustomed. Reporter Aja Phillips has the story…
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Smokers and other tobacco users at Kent State University and other Ohio Universities could be forced to quit, at least while on campus.
The Ohio Board of Regents urged the state’s colleges and universities in 2012 to adopt tobacco-free policies.
A total 57 percent of survey respondents said they think Kent State should have tobacco-free campuses. The remaining 43 percent do not favor a tobacco ban, according to the report. About 8,300 people responded to the survey.
Kent State’s tobacco policy adheres to state law, which prohibits smoking inside all public buildings. The university policy also permits smoking in outdoor areas provided smokers are no closer than 20 feet to doors, windows, vents and other building entrances.
Greg Jarvie, vice president of enrollment management and student affairs said, “many people don’t even know we have a 20-feet rule or either they just ignore it.”
Ohio colleges that have smoke or tobacco free campuses include: Ashland University, Bowling Green State University, Cedarville University, Cleveland State University, Central Ohio Technical College, Central State University, Columbus State Community College, Dwight Shar School of Nursing, Eastern Gateway Community College, Hocking College, John Carroll University, Malone University, Miami University, Mount Carmel School of Nursing, Mount Vernon Nazarene, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Notre Dame College of Ohio, Ohio Christian University, Ohio Dominican University, The Ohio State University, Owens Community College, Rhodes State College, Shawnee State University, The University of Toledo and Zane State College.
Other universities like: Belmont College, Kent State University, Lorain County Community College, Ohio University, The University of Akron and Wright State University are still considering to becoming a smoke-free campus.
Source:www.thetruth.com
