A new policy will prohibit tobacco use in all areas of campus west of the bayou and most areas east of the bayou. The new policy will go into effect on Apr. 2.
The policy restricts use on the west side of the bayou and at the pharmacy building on Bienville Drive to personal vehicles. Use on the east side is limited to parking lots.
ULM said on its website the purpose of the policy is “promoting and maintaining a healthy work and academic environment.” All students, faculty and staff are subject to the tobacco use rules, which prohibit smoke and smoke-less tobacco products..
University Pres. Nick Bruno emailed employees Thursday to notify them of the change. According to Bruno, the tobacco policy is the result of proposals from the Student Government Association, the faculty senate and the staff senate.
“I applaud the diligence of our campus leaders and their efforts in ensuring a healthy campus for our university community,” Bruno said in the email.
The previous policy allowed tobacco use anywhere on campus, so long as it was at least 25 feet away from any building entracnce or air duct.