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Resolution 09-A: ENFORCE FIRST, THEN ASSESS

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Number 09-A
Description The current smoking policy is more stringently enforced before making any further restrictions to tobacco use on campus.
Authored by Travis Boren
Sponsored by Bess Alvarez
Date Submitted Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Date Considered Tuesday, April 21, 2009
General Body Vote Thursday, January 1, 1970
Committee Other
Result n/a
Remarks
Whereas the UT Arlington Community has recognized the inherent problems associated with individuals smoking within 50 feet of building entrances and building air intakes; and
Whereas The current policy or prohibiting smoking within 50 feet of building entrances and building air intakes has not been adequately enforced; and
Whereas Student Congress believes that the Administration should accomodate all members of the UT Arlington Community; and
Whereas The Tobacco Free Campus Initiative has asked for student feedback on creating a tobacco-free campus.
Be It Further Resolved That The current smoking policy is more stringently enforced before making any further restrictions to tobacco use on campus; and
Be It Further Resolved That The Tobacco Free Campus Initiative revisit this policy and any additional restrictions after at least one academic year of stringent enforcement.