APPENDIX IX
Texas A&M University Smoke-Free Rules (Revised: 1993)

The compelling scientific findings, as summarized by the United States Surgeon General and the Environment Protection Agency, indicate that the simple separation of buildings into "smoking" and "non-smoking" sections does not eliminate the unequivocal health risks that result from environmental tobacco smoke. In light of the health hazards associated with tobacco smoke for smokers and non-smokers alike, Texas A&M University has adopted the following smoke-free rules.

I. Guidelines

A. All buildings and vehicles, regardless of location, which are owned or leased under the administrative purview of Texas A&M University at Galveston will be entirely smoke-free. These smoke-free rules will apply to all indoor air space including foyers, entryways and classrooms, individual faculty and administrative offices.

B. All indoor air space of university owned athletic facilities will be smoke-free. Outdoor public seating areas in athletic arenas and theaters will be smoke-free.

C. University owned and leased housing (apartments, residence halls), and eating areas (dining halls, cafeterias, food courts, snack bars, Faculty Club) will be smoke-free.

II. Implementation

A. The appropriate unit heads have the following responsibilities with respect to these rules:

1. Assuring that the rules are communicated to everyone that occupies space in the facility.

2. Implementing the rules and guidelines and ensuring that appropriate notice is provided.

B. The Assistant Vice President for Administration shall see that appropriate signs are displayed throughout the campus and in University vehicles.

III. Enforcement

These rules rely on the thoughtfulness, consideration and cooperation of smokers and non-smokers for its success. It is the responsibility of all members of the campus community to observe the provisions of these guidelines.