As far as enforcing the policy goes, members of NAU’s campus community are encouraged to inform and remind people about the tobacco ban.

Signs on campus have yet to be changed to reflect the ban.

The policy change came with two exceptions that allow tobacco use for research or educational purposes, as well as for approved cultural activities for Native American students or community members.

While some students voiced their support for the ban, others thought the measure would encourage students to smoke inside dorms or other covert areas to avoid getting caught.

“I don’t mind it. I ride my bike to work and school and not smelling exhaust and cigarette smoke is nice,” said John Farreon, an NAU student who said he does not use tobacco products.

Tommy Connery, an NAU student who said he uses tobacco, said the ban, which includes removal of ashtrays, will increase litter around campus. Connery said he works in the Student Union, and he has already seen an increase in cigarette buds discarded in the building since the ban began.

“It is an addiction for some people,” Connery said.