A few minutes ago, I received this email from Helen Kennedy, our university’s Associate Vice President for Human Resources.

To All University Employees and IUP Students

On Sept. 12, you received my communication on the Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act. PASSHE is required to be in compliance with this law and has taken the position that smoking is prohibited on all 14 PASSHE campuses, both indoor and outdoor, (including the regional campuses) and the Dixon Center. PASSHE’s interpretation of the law is that “educational facilities” where smoking is prohibited, includes the entire campus. IUP will adhere to both the law and PASSHE’s position.

The Department of Health is responsible for enforcement. Information can be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Health at www.dsf.health.state.pa.us or by calling the Clean Indoor Air Helpline at 1-877-835-9535.

The Human Resources website has been updated with additional information about this issue. It includes information for employees and students who may wish to transition to a tobacco-free life style. This information is available at www.iup.edu/humanresources (click on policies; then click on smoking).

More information about on-campus programming for tobacco cessation is available through IUP’s Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Program in the Center for Health and Well-Being (724-357-1265).

Helen Kennedy

Associate Vice President for Human Resources