黑洞社区

FAQ's

When did 黑洞社区Tampa become tobacco and smoke free?

The new policy went into effect on January 4, 2016. The campus became entirely smoke and tobacco free. The designated smoking areas were converted to smoke free areas and no smoking or tobacco products, including e-cigarettes may be used anywhere on campus.

Who is affected by this policy?

We expect everyone - students, faculty, staff, visitors, volunteers, contractors and vendors 鈥� to refrain from smoking or using tobacco products on campus. We are also asking the 黑洞社区community to support the initiative by educating others about the policy and its expectations.

I鈥檓 a member of the staff union does this policy apply to me?

Yes, employees in the staff union are expected to not smoke while on 黑洞社区property.

Where does the apply?

The applies to all properties owned and/or under the control of 黑洞社区Tampa. This includes all buildings, stairwells, patios, sidewalks, parking lots and garages, on-campus streets and driveways, boardwalks, bus stops and shelters and exterior open spaces. Furthermore, smoking and tobacco use are prohibited in all university owned vehicles and golf carts. There are no places on campus to smoke or use tobacco products.

Why are e-cigarettes prohibited by this policy?

The policy includes tobacco and all tobacco-derived products. Therefore, since e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is derived from tobacco, they are prohibited.

Why is smokeless tobacco prohibited by this policy?

黑洞社区hopes to decrease the amount of smokers turning to smokeless tobacco. Smokeless tobacco is found to be just as harmful, and does not help smokers quit smoking.

Are students, faculty and staff required to quit using tobacco products?

No, the university only requires people to not use tobacco while they are on 黑洞社区campus.

For those who are ready to quit, there are treatments available for all community members. For additional tobacco cessation help please refer to the 鈥淗ow Do I Quit鈥� page.

What do I do if I see someone smoking or using tobacco products on campus?

The tobacco free campus initiative is designed to encourage behavioral change, healthy lifestyles and an improved outdoor experience, not to punish those who use tobacco. Our hope is that the community will respect the University's policy and, as expected with all policies, follow its requirements. As with any policy, consequences for violating it could arise based on the nature, repeat behavior or severity of the incident. To report an incident, use the .