Tobacco-Free Campus

The use of tobacco products and electronic delivery devices is prohibited at all times in or on all property State Technical College of Missouri (State Tech) has the authority to control. This includes the Osage County Community Center (OCCC) with the exception of the Osage Country Club. The policy applies to all employees, students, and visitors.

Employees, students, and visitors will be informed of this policy through a variety of methods, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• signs posted in and on State Tech property
• State Tech website
• e-mails
• newsletters
• handbooks and manuals
• student and employee orientation / training

State Tech will offer cessation resources to employees and students who desire to quit using tobacco products and/or electronic delivery systems. All employees are authorized and encouraged to communicate this policy with civility to colleagues, students and visitors. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure the policy is followed. Questions regarding this policy should be addressed to the State Tech Chief of Staff.

LINE OF AUTHORITY

Responsible administrator or office: Human Resources

Contact person in that office: Amy Ames

EFFECTIVE DATE

January 2022

Approved by President: January 2022