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Southeast smoking ban: Little known and largely ignored  

As taxes on tobacco increase, smokers decrease. At least the colleges and the state of Missouri hope that's true. Smoking bans have become popular on college campuses, gaining the attention of the State Senate, who are debating whether it is even possible, but they are determined to try. It has also gained the attention of Southeast, staff and students alike.

Southeast's solution: forbid smoking everywhere with some exceptions. The consensus - comprised of both smokers and non-smokers - was nearly universal on the topic of designated areas in Aug. 2008 when the ban was first implemented. Only a small minority desired a completely smoke-free campus. Southeast student Diana Carter said, "I didn't even know there was a smoking ban. But I'm glad. A smoke free Illinois was good. I'm glad Southeast is smoke free, too. I do wish it was a little stricter, but at least it is there. The smokers have their own place to smoke and I have my own place to breathe clean air."

There are 24 places scattered outside the main campus that allows smoking.

There is no smoking indoors or in university vehicles with two exceptions. . . .

DPS is not the only one responsible for noting smoking in non-designated areas. Everyone needs to assist in smoking prevention. That means if someone, like Post, other students, or professors, witnesses someone continually smoking, remind the person of the law. If it persists, inform the Office of Student Conduct

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