Thomas A. Dingman '67, associate dean of the college for the house system, said no smoking is allowed in house common areas, including conference rooms, libraries, stairways, hallways and classrooms. Smoking is also prohibited in all dining halls.

With respect to the use of the school logo on smoking paraphernalia, Harvard does not permit the use of the University logo on "any lighters, cigarettes, or anything to do with smoking," according to Rick Calixto, Harvard's U.S. trademark licensing administrator.

Harvard's strict policy is not the only component of its smoke-free program. According to Gail L. Gramarossa, manager of Harvard's office of health education, the University provides several options for those attempting to quit smoking, including a do-it-yourself smoker's quit kit, a faculty and staff support group for smoking quitters and nicotine replacement devices available by prescription.

"You want to help a person quit sooner than later," Gramarossa said. "We would encourage everyone in the Harvard community to talk to their doctor if they're smokers."

Students expressed approval for the present University policy. "It's matter of public health taking precedence over personal decisions," said Catherine E. Winiarski '96.

But should the University go completely smoke-free? "That would be in infringing on the rights of smokers," said Jennifer R. Dean '96. "It's unfair that they put second-hand smoke on us, but it seems we're deciding a lot for them."

Gramarossa is more optimistic about the possibility. "It may be challenging to establish a smoke-free environment at such a large and diverse place as Harvard, but if it can be done at other places, it may be something that Harvard will want to look at."