Smoking Policy, ETSU
As of August 1, 1997, smoking and other tobacco usage will be completely
prohibited in any and all buildings, including buildings owned, leased or
rented by ETSU, with the exception of residence halls. Effective June 1, 1998,
smoking and other tobacco usage also will be prohibited in any and all
residence halls on campus. This includes buildings located outside of the
Background Health risks of tobacco usage, including exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and of the use of mouth tobacco are well known to all members of the ETSU community. The failure to address the practice of smoking in buildings at ETSU would constitute a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. After verification of the legitimacy of complaints received from faculty, staff and students with legitimate disabilities, consultation with appropriate medical professionals, and upon recommendation of the appropriate college officials charged with implementation of these laws, it is our determination that this policy is a reasonable accommodation as defined by federal law.
Support Understanding the addictive nature of some uses of tobacco products, ETSU will make every effort to assist those who may wish to stop smoking. If there is sufficient demand, ETSU will offer Smoking Cessation Programs.
Compliance It is the responsibility of all members of the college community to observe this smoking policy. Complaints relating to the implementation of this policy should be referred to the building coordinator. The complaint either will be resolved by the building coordinator or will be referred to the appropriate supervisor. If necessary, disciplinary actions will be initiated consistent with university policy.
The policy on closing the university due to inclement weather states that ETSU and its branch campuses will normally remain open during bad weather. The president of the university, under extreme conditions, may choose to officially close or suspend selected activities of the university or branch campuses. The decision to close the university or to cancel some or all classes will be made and announced as soon as possible to accommodate students who must commute. An official statement of closing will be broadcast over several area radio and television stations. The Center for Adult Programs and Services hotline may also be called regarding school closings. The hotline number is 439-5641.
Students are to attend classes unless otherwise notified by local media. If a student cannot attend class, the student is to contact the appropriate instructor(s) if possible. If not, the student must contact the instructor(s) immediately upon returning to the campus to negotiate an excused class absence and make up any missed work. If a student is stranded on campus due to inclement weather, facilities are available in university residence halls for an overnight stay. Students should report to the campus security building on the east side of campus.
Students may withdraw from all classes through the published last day to withdraw for a term. Students withdrawing from the university during the first two weeks of classes will not have those courses appear on their permanent record. Withdrawals from the university from the beginning of the third week through the end of the eighth week will be recorded with a grade of “W”. Withdrawals from the university after the eighth week will be recorded with “W” or “WF” at the discretion of the instructor. (During the summer session or other shortened terms, this schedule is adjusted appropriately to fit the condensed time frame.) All requests for withdrawal from the university must be received in the Office of the Registrar no later than the close of business hours two days before the last day of classes of any academic term. Under no circumstances will a student be permitted to withdraw from the university after that date. Students who do not withdraw by the official procedure will receive an “F” for each course. (See the Schedule Bulletin for more details.)