California State University, East Bay Tobacco Policy Presentation

1. California State University, East BayTobacco Policy Presentation Compilation of work completed 2009-2013

2. 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)

3. SHCS Tobacco Initiatives (2009-2013) • CSUEB Campus survey • Key Informant Interviews • Environmental scan • ALL Clear Campaign • Review policy and recommend changes

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. Environmental Scan (2010 & 2013)

9. Purpose of Environmental Scan • Location of ashtrays – 20’ • Usage of ashtray design • Active disposal of butts • Previous disposal of butts

10. Findings: Ashtrays • Areas of concern • Meiklejohn • North & South Science • Library Courtyard ------------------------------ • Not aware it is an astray • Moved to <20’ of door way • Clogged with litter • No signage on concord campus

11. Findings: Disposal of butts • Litter surrounds ashtray rather than inside • 57% observed improperly disposed of cigarette butt • Ground • Grass • Wood landscaping

12. 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

13. ALL Clear Clean Up • Equivalent = • 2,051 packs

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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