Tobacco Free NAU Initiative

Tobacco Free NAU Initiative

9/23/13

Tobacco Policy Accomplishments Timeline

2011 Fall

2012 Spring

SHAC members attend a half day tobacco free campus policy training with a representative from Maricopa County Community College
SHAC members form a Tobacco subcommittee to begin creating a plan for NAU
Social norms campaign addresses tobacco use on campus
The Tobacco Task Force is established
SHAC hosts Kick Butts Day and picks up cigarette butts around campus

Fall 2012

SHAC researches other tobacco free policies
SHAC hosts Great American Smokeout
Hookah media campaign is launched
SHAC attends training to make referrals to the ASHLine
SHAC identifies 4 pillars of an argument in support of a tobacco free campus and begins to create informational presentations for students
SHAC conducts tobacco survey for students and staff
Monthly Tobacco Task Force meetings continue

Spring 2013

SHAC begins presentations to student groups about a tobacco free campus
SHAC develops a petition for a tobacco free campus policy and collects 500 signatures
SHAC presents to staff groups CSPAC and EMSA Directors
SHAC meets with President Haeger to discuss moving forward with a tobacco free policy
President Haeger asks SHAC to present to Faculty Senate and his Cabinet and gives his unofficial support for their efforts

Rationale

The World Health Organization states that there is no safe level of exposure to second hand smoke.
Currently, there are over 1,100 colleges and universities nationwide that have implemented either a smoke free or tobacco free policy.
The American College Health Association has issued an official statement supporting the creation of a tobacco free environment on all college campuses.
Many employers are now screening applicants for tobacco use and choosing to hire tobacco free employees, potentially limiting job prospects for our graduates.
The Affordable Care Act has a provision allowing health insurance companies to charge up to 50% more for tobacco users.
Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world. They are not biodegradable and detract from Flagstaff’s natural beauty.

Purpose

A tobacco free campus policy at Northern Arizona University will:

Provide a healthy and safe learning and working environment free from tobacco and second-hand smoke
Protect the natural environment by reducing air pollution and litter associated with tobacco use

Draft Policy

Northern Arizona University is a tobacco free campus.

Smoking and the use of all tobacco products, including those not approved by the FDA for cessation, is prohibited at all facilities and in vehicles owned, operated or leased by Northern Arizona University. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, hookah, e-hookah, chew, snuff, cigars, pipes, etc.

Smoking and the use of all tobacco products shall not be permitted in any enclosed space, including private residential space operated by NAU housing.
Smoking and the use of all tobacco products shall be prohibited outdoors on all NAU campus properties including parking lots and athletic facilities.
This policy applies to all students, staff, faculty, contractors and visitors to the NAU campus, regardless of the purpose for the visit.

This policy is effective August 1, 2014.

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