Purpose
Rollins College recognizes that smoking poses significant health risks to members of the community and considers the needs and concerns of smokers and non-smokers alike in providing a healthy and safe living, learning, and work environment for all students, staff, faculty, and guests.
Second hand smoke is classified as a “known human carcinogen” (cancer-causing agent) by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US National Toxicology Program, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization.
It is expected that smokers will comply with the spirit and intent of this Policy. All Rollins staff, students, faculty, and guests are expected to comply with this Policy.
While the College already prohibits smoking inside its buildings and facilities, beginning January 1, 2013, the Policy will expand to prohibit smoking in College-owned vehicles, including
cars, trucks, buses, golf carts, and vans. Also beginning January 1, 2013, smoking will be permitted on College grounds provided it occurs in the designated areas as specified on the map below. Smokers are reminded that improper disposal of smoking materials is a fire hazard and considered litter. All cigarette butts must be disposed of properly in an approved receptacle.