Am I allowed to take breaks to leave Northwestern State University’s property to smoke?
If you leave University property you should have approved annual or compensatory for the time taken or be on your approved lunch break.
Am I allowed to leave Northwestern State University’s property for tobacco use during my workday?
If you leave University property, you should have approved annual or compensatory leave for the time taken.
Am I allowed to smoke in my car while it’s parked on Northwestern State’s property?
If your vehicle is parked on NSU property then you are not allowed to smoke in your vehicle.
How do I know where Northwestern State’s property begins and ends?
- Natchitoches Campus: The Natchitoches Campus has boundaries of Chaplain’s Lake, University Parkway, and the Hwy 1 ByPass. You must be across University Parkway to be off of University Property.
- Shreveport Campus: The Shreveport Campus is much more difficult to describe the boundaries. The
- Leesville Campus: The Leesville Campus is a remote site with boundaries […]
What areas of campus does the policy apply to?
All property of Northwestern State University–all campuses. Rented and leased properties are also covered by the policy.
Who does the policy apply to?
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Visitors
- Contractors
- Vendors
Does the policy prohibit me from bringing tobacco products to work?
No. You may bring tobacco products to work but you may not use the products on any campus of Northwestern State University.
What is considered a tobacco product and therefore prohibited by the policy?
- Cigarettes
- E-Cigarettes
- Cigars
- Snuff
- Snus
- Water Pipes
- Pipes
- Hookahs
- Chew
- Any other non-combustible tobacco product
How does the new policy differ from the previous policies?
The new policy makes all campuses of Northwestern State University Tobacco Free. This includes all University Property, whether owned or leased.