Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

1. Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force An evaluation of the consequences of implementing a tobacco free university policy

2. Task Force EffortsSpring 2013 • Developed a tobacco free policy recommendation including next steps • Recommendation based on: • Ohio Board of Regents • Trends of other campuses • Faculty, staff, students input • Ohio’s College and University Tobacco Use Policy Action Kit (ODH and OESC) Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

3. Task Force EffortsWinter 2014 • Evaluated intended and unintended consequences of tobacco free policy implementation • Utilized WSU Center for Urban and Public Affairs (CUPA) • Mission: to analyze information to help our public and nonprofit sector clients improve operations or create new programs and policies. Our analysis makes Ohio's communities safer, healthier, more prosperous and inclusive. • Recent CUPA Clients • Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County • Ohio Department of Job & Family Services • Ohio Board of Regents Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

4. CUPA Scope of Work • Identify benchmark criteria for selecting universities to study • Identify peer schools that have been tobacco free for 3 + years • Analyze data from universities, their websites, and perform interviews to determine the impact of tobacco free policies • Report findings Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

5. CUPA Study Results (cont.)Benchmark Criteria • Enrollment size, including international student enrollment • Spatial layout of campus • Commuter status • Tobacco use in the state • Public institution • At least two Ohio public institutions Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

6. CUPA Study Results (cont.)Schools Evaluated • Choose six schools • Miami University – Tobacco free August 2008 • University Toledo – Tobacco free August 2011 (UT Health Center) • Washington University St. Louis – Tobacco free July 2010 • Tennessee Tech – Tobacco free January 2010 • IUPUI – Tobacco free August 2006 • University North Dakota – Tobacco free October 2007 Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

7. CUPA Study Results (cont.)Intended/Unintended Consequences • Interviews queried university personnel about: • Impact on student, faculty, staff recruitment, retention, and enrollment, including international students • Number/type of employee grievances • Impact on general physical environment • Impact on wellness and/or health care • Other impacts Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

8. CUPA Study Results (cont.)Recruitment, Retention, Enrollment • Based on: • Enrollment data before and after policy implementation • Interviews with student affairs, international program offices, admissions, human resources Had no impact on student, faculty, or staff recruitment, retention, or enrollment, including international students Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

9. CUPA Study Results (cont.)Faculty/Staff Grievances • No reports of faculty or staff collective bargaining unit grievances • Some general push back and ignoring of policy reported • In general, has caused minimal issues among the university communities Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

10. CUPA Study Results (cont.)Physical Environment • Little data or subjective info to suggest improved physical environment or reduction in tobacco related litter Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

11. CUPA Study Results (cont.)Wellness and Healthcare • All universities implemented tobacco use cessation programs • Noted as a key to success • 12 year study of pre and post policy implementation showed reduced use of tobacco by students at UND. • “used tobacco in the last 30 days?” 2000 – 32.6% yes 2012 – 11.5% yes Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

12. CUPA Study Results (cont.)Advice to WSU • Leadership Involvement • Very Important, must be visible and unwavering • Enforcement • Handle like other university policies • Boundaries • Commitment of Resources • Decision making process • Promote, signage, cessation program • Budget Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

13. Other Considerations • Addresses April 2013 Faculty Senate request • Consistent with WSU Wellness Initiative • Compatible with Campus desires • Preparing students for the future Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force

14. Questions Wright State University Tobacco Policy Task Force