Are any locations exempted?
No.
What areas of campus does the policy apply to?
All property of Northwestern State University–all campuses. Rented and leased properties are also covered by the policy.
Who does the policy apply to?
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Visitors
- Contractors
- Vendors
Does the policy prohibit me from bringing tobacco products to work?
No. You may bring tobacco products to work but you may not use the products on any campus of Northwestern State University.
What is considered a tobacco product and therefore prohibited by the policy?
- Cigarettes
- E-Cigarettes
- Cigars
- Snuff
- Snus
- Water Pipes
- Pipes
- Hookahs
- Chew
- Any other non-combustible tobacco product
How does the new policy differ from the previous policies?
The new policy makes all campuses of Northwestern State University Tobacco Free. This includes all University Property, whether owned or leased.
When did the Tobacco Free Policy go into effect?
The policy went into effect on August 1, 2014.
What do I do in the event of an elevator malfunction?
If you are trapped in an elevator:
- Press the “Emergency” button or the “Bell” button.
- Use the elevator phone. It will connect to Security. If for any reason the phone does not work, continue ringing the bell until someone outside the elevator has heard you.
- Remain calm.
If you observe a malfunction from outside an elevator:
How do obtain a PIN number to login to Louisiana Employees Online (LEO)?
An ISIS number or “P” number is needed. It is a number that begins with a “P” and has 8 numbers.
You must be a full time employee. Employees that are not full time do not have an ISIS number.
You can obtain this number from the Human Resources Office, (318) 357-6152.
If you are a […]
How do I register for Purple Alerts?
Purple Alerts are distributed through a company called Everbridge. Registration for Purple Alerts will take place directly through a Everbridge supported website. You must be a Northwestern State University student, faculty or staff member in order to register for Purple Alerts.
You can access the member portal at the following link:
https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085612883#/login
You can use […]