California State University, East Bay

Tobacco 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