Making Your Campus Tobacco and E-Cigarette Free
Policy Adoption
Setting up a Task Force
The First Year and Beyond
Document the Problem
- Can Admin Appoint a Task Force?
- Diverse/ All Stakeholders
Policy Language
The Role of the Task Force
Strategic Planning
Definitions
- Meet less frequently, but still meet
- Pair down to a core group
- Troubleshoot problems
- Evaluate policy compliance
Enforcement Language
Add language leaving the option of citations in the future.
End of the First Year
The First Year
- Assess policy compliance
- Determine effectiveness of enforcement protocol
- Develop education plan for the next year
- Continue Educational Activities
- Conduct Environmental Scans
- Promote Campus Cessation Resources
Policy Implementation
Give Yourself Enough Time
6-18 months for policy implementation
Implementation Task Force
Messaging
Recommendations
Metal Signs
Pole Banners
Vinyl Banners
Window Clings
Sidewalk Stencils
Bus Shelter Signs
Parking Lot Signs
A-Frame Signs
Signage
Avenues of Communication
Creative Strategies
- Signed acknowledgment for new employees
- Acceptance letter
- Syllabi
- Administration/Faculty email signatures
- Catalogue
- Class schedule
- Map
- International student agreements
Policy Websites
Policy Enforcement
National Policy Trends
Background
Smoke-Free Campus State Laws
Arkansas
Iowa
Illinois
Louisiana
National Partners
Educational Approaches
National Policy Trends
Definitions
Number of 100% Tobacco-Free Campuses
Policy Ambassador Programs
- Smoke-Free means the use of cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and other “smoke” emanating products are prohibited on all campus grounds.
- Tobacco-Free means the use of cigarettes, pipes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, snus, and other tobacco products are prohibited on campus.
- 100% means all areas owned or leased by the campus including parking lots.
TFCCI
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
www.tobaccofreecampus.org
Current list of U.S. College and University Smoke and Tobacco-Free Policies available at www.no-smoke.org/pdf/smokefreecollegesuniversities.pdf
Accelerate the elimination of tobacco use on college campuses everywhere
Punitive Approaches
30 People/ 30 Days
Varying Program Models
Promotional Kit:
- T-shirt
- Copy of tracking form for faculty for flex credit
- Policy promoter button
- “I am a participant” 81/2 x11 poster for office
- Smoke-free policy postcards
- List of FAQ
- Policy tear off sheets
- Instruction sheet
- Leveraging existing programs/structures
- MPH Program - Public Health tobacco policy course
- Nursing Program - Clinical hours
- Paid vs. Volunteer
- Time commitment
- Initial training vs. Ongoing training
- Participation (number of Ambassadors)
- Try education for 1-2 years first
- Make an if/then plan, i.e. potential challenges, how to address challenges, etc.
- Include enforcement language in the policy
Designated Smoking Areas
But What About...
Smoke Moves
Encourages Use
Litter and Smell
Confusing/ Makes Enforcing More Difficult
E-Cigarettes
Not Harmless
Not a Proven Way to Quit
Long Term Health Effects Unknown
Enforcement Issues
Tickets and Fines
Complaint Driven
Tobacco-Free Rationale
Civil Offense
vs.
Criminal Offense
Many Benefits
Administrative Fine
vs.
Court Fine
Decrease Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
Administrative Enforcement
Student Code of Conduct
Judicial Affairs
Human Resources
Prepare Students for Success in the Workplace
More Benefits
Decreased Exposure to New and Emerging Products
Protect Workers Not Protected by State Law
Fire Protection
Healthy Environment
Eliminate Butt Litter
Policy Compliance Training
Policies Change Behavior
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Similar to traffic school
May be used with or without a fine
Quiz ensures violator watches the training
Back-end details will be different for each campus
Email/Phone Lines
Reporting Apps
Helpful for
Identifying Hot Spots
Reporting to Campus Administration
Understanding the Problem
The California Youth Advocacy Network
Contact
www.cyanonline.org
Katie Moose, M.A.
College Program Coordinator
(916) 339-3424 x25
katie@cyanonline.org
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