Chapter 5 Administration
- Adoption: 04/01/2005
- Revised: 10/16/2025
- Last Reviewed: 02/24/2026 (SGC)
- Next Review Date: 02/10/2031
- Custodian of Policy: Vice President of Finance & Operations
Procedure for Enforcement
Enforcement will begin by notifying the campus community of the tobacco policy. Compliance and enforcement of this policy will depend on the cooperation of all students, staff, faculty and visitors to promote a clean, safe, healthy environment. Hennepin Technical College will enforce the policy to its fullest extent, which may include, but not limited to, disciplinary actions and/or sanctions.
Employees may be handled through the progressive disciplinary process as outlined in the employee’s bargaining unit contract. Student offenders may be subject to additional sanctions per the Student Conduct Code. Individuals not subject to employee and/or student sanctions may be issued a citation and/or escorted from college property.
The College Security unit will be the primary responsible personnel to enforce this college policy. Other administrative unit employees may also provide enforcement. Students and employees may also face other disciplinary actions as defined by college policy or employee contracts.
Exceptions
Tobacco use in private enclosed vehicles is permitted. Tobacco use in a state owned vehicle is prohibited.