Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States.
A recent report by The Center for Disease Control identifies second hand smoke as the 3 rd leading cause of death in this country. Every member of the Rhode Island College community is entitled to a smoke-free living and working environment. Smoking is prohibited in all Rhode Island College buildings, including offices, auditoria and Rhode Island College vehicles. Smoking is prohibited at meetings or conferences sponsored by Rhode Island College. Smoking is allowed only in outdoor areas away from building entrances ways and vestibules.