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California State University, East Bay Tobacco Policy Presentation. Compilation of work completed 2009-2013. Response to Public Health Concern. Written/verbal concerns from students, staff, & faculty State of California 20ft. restrictions City of Hayward 20ft. Restrictions - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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California State University, East BayTobacco Policy Presentation
Compilation of work completed2009-2013
Response to Public Health Concern
• Written/verbal concerns from students, staff, & faculty
• State of California 20ft. restrictions
• City of Hayward 20ft. Restrictions
• Cigarette smoking is considered the number one cause of preventable disease and death in the United States (ALA, AMA)
SHCS Tobacco Initiatives (2009-2013)
•CSUEB Campus survey
•Key Informant Interviews
• Environmental scan
•ALL Clear Campaign
•Review policy and recommend changes
CSUEB campus survey (2009-2010)
• Participants (n = 553)▫Faculty/staff = 53%▫Students = 47%
•Data collection ▫Classroom visits▫Massmail▫Campus events
al Fresco, Earth Day, Soberfest, Health Fair
Findings: campus survey
• 76% have never smoked.
• 87% are aware that secondhand smoke is hazardous.
• 68% know that there is a smoking policy.
• 15% knew of free smoking cessation program.
• 96% of participants are in favor of updating the current policy.▫ 47% favor of a completely smoke free campus ▫ 49% would support designated areas
• 63% feel that a smoke free campus is very important.
Key Informant Interviews (Spring 2010)
• Presidential Cabinet
• Shawn Bibb, Administration & Finance
• Facilities Management (Custodial & Grounds staff)
• Martin Castillo, Student Housing & Residential Life
• Donna Placzek, Environmental Health & Safety
• Dr. Mark Khoo, Student Health Services
• University Police Department
Findings: Interviews
• Concern for second hand smoke near buildings
• No enforcement or governing body
• Limited resources for staff, educational materials, new signs, etc.
• Need for designated smoking areas
• Usage of EAP smoking cessation programs
• Increase education for campus community
• Facilities continuously works to clean butts and move ashtrays
Environmental Scan (2010 & 2013)
Purpose of Environmental Scan
• Location of ashtrays – 20’•Usage of ashtray design
•Active disposal of butts• Previous disposal of butts
Findings: Ashtrays
• Areas of concern ▫Meiklejohn ▫North & South Science▫ Library Courtyard
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• Not aware it is an astray• Moved to <20’ of door way• Clogged with litter • No signage on concord campus
• Litter surrounds ashtray rather than inside
• 57% observed improperly disposed of cigarette butt▫Ground▫Grass ▫Wood landscaping
Findings: Disposal of butts
ALL Clear Campaign (2010-2013) To educate the campus community on proper disposal of cigarette butts and increase awareness of the Smoking Policy.
• Air: Reduce exposure of secondhand smokeLand: Reduce improperly disposed cigarette buttsLungs: Promote smoking cessation services
• Education through existing campus events:▫ Blue Tape Campaign – 20’ Door Ways▫What is an Aladdin Ashtray▫ Smoking Cessation Services
ALL Clear Clean Up
Quarter Volunteers Butts Cleaned
Spring 2012 41 9,617
Fall 2012 34 9,653
Winter 2013 120 19,243
Spring 2013 25 2,500
Total 220 41,013
• Equivalent =2,051 packs
Enforcement of Policy
AB 795. Public postsecondary education: smoke-free campuses.University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges
• Each set enforcement standards for their local campuses.
• Impose fines for first, second, third, and for each subsequent offense. Fines determined by each campus – not exceed $100 Funds shall be allocated to enforcement, education/promotion, cessation
• If a campus adopts the enforcement and fine measures:▫ Post the locations where use is prohibited and permitted on campus.
• If a campus adopts the enforcement and fine measures:▫ Inform employees and students of the policy and enforcement measures
Other CSU Campuses
• Smoke Free▫ CSU Fullerton*
• Designated Smoking Areas▫ CSU San Bernardino*▫ CSU Fresno▫ Humboldt State University▫ California Maritime Academy▫ San Francisco State University▫ Cal Poly San Luis Obispo▫ CSU San Marcos
• 50 foot Perimeter▫ CSU Channel Islands
• 30 foot Perimeter▫ CSU Stanislaus
CSU Fullerton (Smoke Free Campus) • Initiative created by Academic Senate
• Pass by interim President
• Effective August 2013
• 100% Smoke free campus ▫ Must go off campus to sidewalk▫ No parking lots or vehicles
• Increased staff training for student cessation
• Community agencies for staff/faculty cessation
• Requested UPD enforcement with fines ▫ Plans to fund SSO program
Potential Next Steps for CSUEB
• Clarify current policy for “student friendly” language
• Improve current signage and education
• Conduct quarterly ALL Clear Clean-Up
• Follow other campus progress – CSU, UC
• Connect with student leaders
• Extend opportunities for faculty input
• Develop and distribute survey to gauge current support
Progressive plan and enforcement
Recommendations from ATOD Council• Policy development• Education and outreach team
• 2012-2015 Clarify and enforce existing policy• 2015-2020 Designate smoking areas • 2020 Smoke free