Wednesday, June 30, 1993
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
KU policy similar to other universities
have compiled with new policies set by the University.
"We're anticipating this will be a very smooth transition," he said.
--but the proponents always will be there defending it.
Some do not appreciate Cherniss' lack of concern.
Yockey said that although smoke was not an allergen, it created problems for those who had allergies.
"It's incredibly uncomfortable for students with asthma or allergies," Yockey said. "They can't tolerate smoke because it irritates their allergies."
Elizabeth Brooks, Manhattan senior, said she did not appreciate it when instructors smoked in their offices.
"I was offended when they lit up in front of me." Brooks said. "I find the smell revolting."
She said teachers should consider the health risks involved with secondhand smoke.
"They know these things and they light up and it's really disrespectful to us as people." Brooks said. "Although it is their office, it's other people's bodies, it's other people's health."
Policies banning smoking at institutes of higher education are becoming more and more popular as the number of reports citing the dangerous effects of second-hand smoke increases.
Northeastern University in Boston implemented a policy similar to KU's in January. The policy is slightly stricter as it prohibits the sale of tobacco products on campus.
Janet Hookalo, assistant director of public relations for the Office of University Communications at Northeastern, said that health concerns triggered the policy and that the new rule would serve as a leadership statement.
"Basically, we're relying on peer pressure for implementation," Hookaloai said. "There were some naysayers on campus. I think our attitude was that you were certainly free to smoke outside. It's not like not selling cigarettes at the university bookstore is a particular hardship."
But Walker Merryman, vice president of the Tobacco Institute in Washington, D.C., said this policy threatened the privacy of individuals.
"A lot of people on faculty and staff, whether they smoke or not, should be concerned about that type of intrusion into individuals' private offices," he said. "I think anywhere, the goal ought to be accommodating smokers and nonsmokers. You don't do that, obviously, by totally banning smoking."
Merryman said productivity could be harmed because under the policy smokers are forced to leave their offices and walk outside to smoke.
Although KU's policy provides a bit more flexibility for smokers than Northeastern's, Merryman still thinks parts of it make no sense.
"Although it is theiroffice,it's other people's bodies,it'sother people's health."
Elizabeth Brooks Manhattan senior
"I think that there are some elements in the University of Kansas' policy that are irrational, especially when it comes to offices occupied by a certain individual," he said. "I think there are some personal liberty issues here that are being trampled. I've always thought universities stood for appreciating tolerance and diversity. Policies that ban smoking don't reflect that type of attitude."
--for smoking to occur."
Meyen said the policy would benefit both smokers and nonsmokers by providing a healthier environment.
"There is growing evidence on the health hazards of second-hand smoke," he said. "There's really no way to have the kind of ventilation and separation of people that allows
Meyen said productivity would go almost unscathed because most smokers did not smoke inside buildings.
"This is not novel," Meyen said. "Currently it's a trend that has already started."
Richard Daynard, a professor of law at Northeastern and president of the Group Against Smoking Pollution in Massachusetts, proposed the university's policy on behalf of the faculty senate agenda committee.
He noted that policies were being developed at college campuses across the country.
Daynard said all public places should accommodate those who have asthma and breathing disabilities.
Banning smoking in campus buildings can actually help people quit smoking, Daynard said.
A ban is easier to enforce than imposing restrictions because having designated smoking areas does little to keep the smoke away from those who try to escape it. Dayward said.
"People realize they can make it a couple of hours without lighting up," he said. "Then they're encouraged to take the next step and quit."
"The smoke doesn't know that," he said. "The smoke immigrates."
he foresees similar policies sprouting in all environments that are open to the public.
"It's not just a matter of politeness or political correctness," he said. "It's the decent thing to do."
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