UC Smoke-Free Policy Faculty Petition

We, the undersigned UC faculty, care about our health and the health of those around us.

We are aware of the dangers tobacco poses to each and every one of us whether we are smokers or nonsmokers. We therefore want to make sure that while we are in this work environment that exposure to tobacco smoke will not have to be one of our concerns.

We are well aware of an individuals right to autonomy and in no way do we want to compromise this right. However, just as any other public health issue, once an individuals action begins to endanger the lives of others it is no longer a matter of individual right or convenience.

We view The University of Cincinnati as a place where knowledge is shared, discussed, and integrated into our daily livesyet the way this campus acts on tobacco smoke issues is at odds with the current scientific knowledge about tobacco.

Therefore, we would like the following components to be included in a smoking policy for our campus:

Prohibit smoking usage on all university property.
Prohibit the sale of tobacco products on campus.
Prohibit tobacco advertisements in college-run publications.
Promote tobacco treatment services and products through university health services.

We are signing this petition in policy comprised of all of these components. This issue is important to us and we urge you to show your order to show our support for the enactment and implementation of a tobacco concern for the health of all students, staff, and faculty by passing and enforcing these policies