Missouri State University-West Plains recognizes that tobacco smoke and tobacco in the various smokeless forms are hazards to the health of the University community. To protect the health of the University community, Missouri State University-West Plains designates all buildings as smoke-free. Smoking in vehicles owned or leased by the University is prohibited. The success of this policy depends on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers. The Missouri State University-West Plains community shares in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy.

Because of the harmful consequences of tobacco use, both active and passive, the University has adopted the following policies:

• Smoking is prohibited in University buildings.
• Smoking will be allowed only in the following designated outside areas:
  • Garnett Library – As there is only one entrance, the front entrance is acceptable.
  • Grizzly House – Southeast door on the first floor.
  • Kellett Hall – Nursing entrance door.
  • Looney Hall – Northwest second floor door.
  • Lybyer Technology Center – North doors downstairs.
  • Melton Hall – North door facing the Post Office.
  • Putnam Student Center – Southeast Jefferson Street door.
• Smoking is prohibited in vehicles leased or owned by the University.
• The use of smokeless tobacco is prohibited in all locations on campus.
• Visitors to Missouri State University-West Plains are included under this policy as temporary members of the University community.