Georgia tobacco-free colleges & universities tool kit 2014

Georgia Tobacco-Free Colleges & Universities Tool Kit

2014
2nd Edition

This tool kit is to assist the colleges and universities within the state of Georgia in adopting, implementing and enforcing a tobacco-free campus policy.

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Acknowledgments
This toolkit was created by the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program at the Georgia Department of Public Health with support from Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) Cooperative Agreement 5U58DP002005-07. This toolkit was adapted from a variety of information sources which are noted in the reference section of this manual. We would like to thank the following individuals for their ideas, resources, support and contributions: Patrick O'Carroll, MD, MPH, USPHS Region X; Molly Reece, MPH, Public Health Seattle & King County; Karen Girard, Oregon Health Authority; Rebecca Pawlak, MPH, Oregon Health Authority; Susan Butler, EdD, MCHES, Emory University, and Randi Frank, Office on Smoking and Health, CDC; Cynthia Velsquez-Portocarrero, Georgia Department of Public Health; Antionette Lavender, MPH, Georgia Department of Public Health; and Joy Thomas, DrPH, MSPH, CHES, Columbus State University. Special acknowledgement and appreciation is also extended to Jean O'Connor, JD, DrPH, Georgia Department of Public Health; Glykeria Hadjisimos, MPH, Georgia Department of Public Health (2013); and Dwana Calhoun, MS, CHES, Georgia Department of Public Health;
Created by
Chanelle L. Jefferson, MPA Youth Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program Georgia Department of Public Health Chanelle.Jefferson@dph.ga.gov
Edited by
Keith A. Bussey, MPH Tobacco Cessation Coordinator Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program Georgia Department of Public Health Keith.Bussey@dph.ga.gov
Reviewed by
Kenneth Ray, MPH Tobacco Program Manager Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program Georgia Department of Public Health Kenneth.Ray@dph.ga.gov

For more information, please contact:
gatobaccofreecu@dph.ga.gov

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Tobacco Free Colleges & Universities Policy

Table of Contents

Understanding the Problem of Campus Tobacco Use

Pre Policy Adoption
Step 1 Build a Tobacco-Free Campus Coalition Step 2 Data Collection Step 3 Develop an Action Plan Step 4 Presentation to Decision makers

Post Policy Adoption
Step 1 Implement the new tobacco-free policy - Education Campaign - Creating a tobacco-free campus environment
Step 2 Promote Tobacco Cessation Program and Resources Step 3 Policy Enforcement Plan Step 4 Policy Evaluation

On-going Implementation & Enforcement

Step 1 Strategies for ongoing policy implementation

Step 2 Strategies for ongoing policy enforcement

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APPENDICES
1. Surgeon General's Report, 2012 2. Georgia Model Tobacco-Free Colleges and University policy 3. ACHA No Tobacco Use Statement 4. Surgeon General's Report, 2006 5. Coalition Building Best Practices 6. Assessment Survey Template 7. Environmental Scan Template 8. Cigarette Butts Pick-Up Day 9. Action Plan Template 10. Education Campaign Worksheet 11. Communication Checklist for Implementation 12. Sample President's Launch Letter 13. President's Sample Letter to Employees 14. Employee Tobacco-Free Tip Card 15. Sample Signage 16. Quit Line Brochure 17. Enforcement Plan 18. Evaluation Plan 19. Campus Tobacco Prevention Partner List 20. Great American Smokeout Sample Activities

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Understanding the Problem
Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable and premature death, killing an estimated 443,000 Americans each year. (USDHHS, 2012). In Georgia, about 10,000 adults age 35 years and older die every year from tobacco-related illnesses (2011 Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System).
According to the 2012 Surgeon General's Report on Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults:
In 2010, there were more than 20 million students enrolled in degree-granting institutions. This does not include faculty, staff, and visitors to campuses who are also impacted by a smoke-free or tobacco-free campus policy.
Many risk factors, including tobacco use, peak from 18-25 years of age; college attendance could be a turning point in choosing not to use tobacco products.
24.8% of full-time college students aged 18-22 years old were current smokers in 2010.
The number of smokers who initiated smoking after age 18 increased from 600,000 in 2002 to 1 million in 2010.
Progression from occasional to daily smoking almost always occurs by age 26.
While smoking rates are higher for their peers not enrolled in college, college students and campus policies offer a unique opportunity to create and sustain tobacco-free living.
As 1 in 5 college students report use of some type of tobacco product, tobacco use on college campuses remains a major concern (Johnston, O'Malley, Bachman, & Schulenberg, 2008). As students transition into this new phase of their lives, initiation of tobacco use during college years is also a concern as 11.5 percent of college students reportedly started smoking occasionally over the course of their four years in school (Johnston, et al., 2008). According to 2010 data from the American College Health Association (ACHA, 2011a):
15.2 % of college students have used cigarettes within the last 30 days 17.3 % of college students report being lifetime users and/or use additional tobacco
products

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In Georgia, 21% (1.5 million) adults are cigarette smokers and cigarette use is highest among the college aged population than any other age group:

Current Adult Smoking in Georgia by Age, 2011

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According to the 2011 Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, smoking prevalence among young adults ages 18-24 is 25% (240,000).

Health Effects of Smoking
As we know, smoking causes disease and death. Even young adults under age 30 who started smoking in their teens and early twenties can develop smoking related health problems, such as:
Early cardiovascular disease. Smaller lungs that don't function normally. Wheezing that can lead to a diagnosis of asthmas. DNA damage that can cause cancer almost anywhere in the body. (USDHHS, 2012)
According to the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium's College Tobacco Prevention Resource, smoking and tobacco use can also lead to other health issues and high-risk behaviors such as:

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College students who smoke are more likely to participate in the risky behaviors that pose some of the greatest health threats to 18-24 year olds.
Concurrent dependence on tobacco and alcohol occurs in about 10.0% of young adults ages 21-25
Adolescents who smoke are seven times more likely to abuse or become addicted to illicit drugs than are nonsmoking teens
The Harvard College Alcohol Study determined that student tobacco users are 4.62 times more likely to smoke marijuana and 3.6 times more likely to engage in high-risk drinking than are nonsmokers. Smokers are more likely to use illicit drugs than high-risk drinkers.
College students who are smokers are 50.0% more likely than nonsmokers to have had two or more sexual partners in the last month. Even light smokers are over three times more likely to participate in high-risk sexual behavior when concurrently using alcohol or other drugs than nonsmokers.
Smokers have lower grade point averages (GPA) than nonsmokers. The Harvard College Alcohol Study found that smokers are 27.0% less likely than nonsmokers to have an above B grade average. Daily smokers were found to have even lower GPAs than highrisk drinkers.

Smokeless tobacco and other trending tobacco products

In addition to smoking, smokeless tobacco products are also popular among young adults. Smokeless tobacco products contain tobacco that is chewed, sucked on or sniffed and not smoked. The major smokeless tobacco products on the market today include snuff (`dipping'), chewing tobacco, snus, and dissolvable tobacco.

In Georgia, 4.4% (317,000) adults use smokeless tobacco and the prevalence of smokeless tobacco use is highest among young adults aged 18-24 years (6%, 56,000), when compared to other age group. (2011 Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System)

New trends in tobacco products such as waterpipes (hookah), cigars, little cigars, cloves, smokeless tobacco, and electronic cigarettes, are also of concern on college campus as ACHA reports indicate:

Over 24% of college students have ever used hookah 21% of college students have used cigars, little cigars, and clove cigarettes College students report 81.8% of their peers use tobacco

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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand smoke (SHS) causes illnesses, disease, and even death among those who may never even use tobacco products. Adopting and implementing a tobacco-free policy not only helps to save the lives of smokers and other tobacco users but also protects the rest of the campus community who may be at risk for secondhand smoke exposure.
SHS is a mixture of gases and fine particles that includes:
- Smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe tip - Smoke that has been exhaled or breathed out by the person or people smoking - More than 4,000 chemicals; many of these chemicals are toxic and class "A" carcinogens such as formaldehyde, benzene, lead, chromium, ammonia, toluene, and carbon monoxide (USDHHS, 2006).
Most exposure to SHS occurs in homes and workplaces.
Secondhand smoke exposure also continues to occur in public places such as restaurants, bars, and casinos and in private vehicles. It is important to understand the dangers of secondhand smoke to understand the importance of protection nonsmokers. Other important SHS facts include:
There is no safe amount of SHS (USDHHS, 2006) About 39% (1.2 million) of adults in Georgia have been exposed to SHS within the last
seven days. (Georgia SHS and Heart Disease Data Summary, 2012). SHS kills and causes immediate harm to non-smokers (USDHHS, 2006) Over 49,000 Americans die each year due to exposure to SHS primarily from heart
disease and lung cancer (CDC, 2013) About 1,430 Georgia adults each year die due to exposure to SHS. (MMWR, 2009) Everyone has the right to breathe clean air; no-one has the right to adversely impact
another's health by exposing them the SHS (Tobacco Control Legal Consortium, 2013).
Additionally, the ACHS has also recognized the dangers of SHS and as such, has encouraged all colleges and universities to promote a smoke or tobacco-free environment. (ACHA, 2011b). A copy of their position statement of no tobacco use is included. (Appendix 3)

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The Cost of Tobacco
In addition to health hazards, the use of tobacco presents a significant financial burden, not only on the individual user, but on other related entities including the general public and institutional budgets.

In the State of Georgia
Each year Georgia spends approximately $1.8 billion in healthcare costs and $3.2 billion in lost productivity costs due to cigarette smoking among adults
If the current adult smoking prevalence persists, an estimated 219,000 Georgia residents who were between ages 0-17 years in 2010 could die prematurely from smoking related illnesses during their adulthood
This projected number of smoking-related deaths could result in an estimated $4 billion in future healthcare costs
(Davis, Lavender, Bayakly, Ray, Moon, 2012)
On College Campuses
College campuses endure the following institutional costs associated with campus tobacco use:
Loss of productivity and sick leave Increased health care costs Increased liability Increased risk of fires on campus and possible increase of insurance premiums Maintenance costs of cleaning up cigarette butts and other tobacco litter
Benefits of a Tobacco-Free Policy
The 2006 Surgeon General's Report on Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke found that workplace smoking restrictions reduce secondhand smoke exposure and smoking in the workplace. (USDHHS, 2006) Furthermore, the CDC cites other studies which have shown that workplace smoking bans and restrictions can reduce the amount of daily smoking among workers and increase the number of employees who stop smoking. The findings of these studies include:

An association between workplace smoking policies, particularly more restrictive policies, and decreases in the number of cigarettes smoked per day, increases in attempts to stop smoking, and increases in smoking cessation rates. (USDHHS, 2006)

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Sufficient evidence that smokefree workplaces and designated public places reduce tobacco use among workers or community members. (Hopkins, Razi, Leeks, Priya, Chattopadhyah, Soler, 2010)
Smokefree-worksites policies are associated with lower cigarette consumption and higher cessation among employees. (Bauer, Hyland, Li, Steger, Cummings, 2005)
Best practice recommendations for tobacco control consist of the following objectives:
Prevent initiation among youth and young adults Promote quitting among adults and youth Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke Identify and eliminate tobacco-related disparities
Implementing a tobacco-free policy on campus helps to address all four of the best practice recommendations. Furthermore, addressing tobacco use and influence on campuses could prevent a new cohort of lifetime smokers.

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PRE POLICY ADOPTION
Step 1. Build a diverse Tobacco-Free Campus Coalition
To start the process of adopting a tobacco-free campus, begin by creating a tobacco-free campus coalition. Identify individuals who will help create and support the tobacco-free campus initiative. This tobacco-free campus coalition will develop the strategies, objectives, and overall tobacco-free campus plan. The tobacco-free coalition should include representatives from each of the groups that will be affected by the new tobacco-free policy. This includes:
Students (nursing, biology, respiratory, physical therapy, public health, psychology, policy, business, marketing, advertising, etc...)
Administration Faculty Staff Contractors/Vendors Visitors Athletics Safety Environmental Health Services Community Neighbors
Tobacco-free Coalition Tasks:
1. Identify Coalition Leadership Select 2-3 individuals who will be responsible for leading the taskforce. They will also serve as the liaisons to the school leadership and administration regarding taskforce activities; therefore, it may be best to select influential school administrators/faculty for this role.
2. Develop a Tobacco-Free Action Plan The tobacco-free coalition will be responsible for executing the remaining pre and post adoption steps as well as developing an overall action plan. The action plan will include developing goals and objectives around policy implementation, cessation services, policy enforcement, and evaluation. A sample action plan is provided. (Appendix 9)

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3. Identify Coalition Responsibilities Determine which members of the group will be responsible for completing specific activities and reporting their results back to the group. Develop a meeting schedule and determine meeting agendas based on anticipated updates on assigned responsibilities.
4. Schedule Coalition Trainings Coalition members should be trained on relevant tobacco use and prevention topics as well as pre and post adoption processes, as needed. Initial trainings should cover a brief history on tobacco use and tobacco prevention efforts within Georgia and nationwide. As you move throughout the process, additional trainings should focus on collected campus data, secondhand smoke, and training selected coalition members as speakers and spokespersons. Please contact the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program for more information on available trainings.
NOTE: The Tobacco-free coalition should remain in place even after a tobacco-free policy has been adopted and implemented. This will allow for continuing monitoring and updating tobacco-free campus efforts as needed.
Step 2. Researcah. and collect data on current campus tobacco statistics
Once a tobacco-free coalition is established, it is important to know and understand the campus community. Members of the coalition will be responsible for overseeing the completion of various assessments and data collection activities to assess the campus community, environment, and climate. These data and findings will help to understand tobacco-related issues on the campus, possible solutions to the problems, identify areas of support, and the overall process it will require to create campus change. This information will assist the tobacco-free coalition in developing an action plan to implement a tobacco-free policy on campus.
Recommended methods of data collection include:
a. Surveys Surveys can help determine the usage of tobacco products on campus such as which students use them, what kind of products they use and where those products are used on campus. Surveys can also help to assess people's beliefs and perceptions around tobacco use on campus as well as their knowledge of a campus tobacco policy. Surveys are also a good way to assess attitudes, knowledge, and exposure to secondhand smoke. (Appendix 6)

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b. Environmental Scans An environmental scan is a visible assessment of your campus environment to determine where tobacco is present on campus, where it is used on campus, and where it is disposed of on campus. This will help developing an action plan and in determining the locations where tobacco-free signage may be needed. (Appendix 7)

c. Key Informant Interviews Conduct interviews with influential individuals on campus who can provide insight on the best methods of implementing and enforcing the new policy.

d. Campus Health Clinic Data Collect tobacco-related data from the campus health clinic to determine current campus tobacco use and tobacco related visits/conditions.

e. Cigarette "Butts Pick-Up" Day Schedule a day to pick-up cigarette butts and other tobacco related litter around campus. Be sure to note where cigarette butts are located to determine where signage and enforcement efforts may need to be focused. Invite other organizations to assist in the pick-up day to increase awareness of the issue and support for the new tobacco policy. (Appendix 8)

f. Focus Groups Conduct focus groups to obtain direct feedback and understanding of beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors related to tobacco-use on campus as well as to learn about possible incentives to encourage compliance with the new tobacco-free policy.
g. Readiness Assessment Explore the current state of campus readiness towards the impending tobacco-free campus policy. Explore the values (written and nonwritten) of your institution towards tobacco use. Also assess any previous campus tobacco prevention efforts and its resulting success, challenges/barriers, and outcomes.

NOTE: In conducting the various assessments and data collection activities, be sure to anticipate opposition and develop appropriate responses. Additionally, some of these recommended activities may require approval from the school's Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Conversely, conducting the assessments may create an opportunity to educate the campus community about the proposed policy and generate additional support. Create brief talking points based on the tobacco prevention information obtained during coalition trainings to assist in the educational effort.

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Step 3. Develop an Action Plan

After obtaining a clearer understanding of the presence and perceptions of tobacco on campus, an action plan should be developed to address the identified issues. The tobacco-free coalition will be responsible for developing this plan which will define coalition responsibilities and objectives as well as the required steps for policy adoption and implementation.

The action plan should address four major components:
A. Implementation of the new policy - Implementing an education campaign to communicate the policy adoption - Creating a tobacco-free environment by making physical changes on campus (e.g. removal of ashtrays, placing signage, etc.)
B. Cessation Resources and Services - Providing cessation resources and services - Promoting the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line
C. Enforcement of the new policy - Developing an enforcement plan to identify responsible parties for monitoring compliance - Defining violations and reprimands
D. Evaluation of the policy implementation - Assessing the policy for on-going compliance as well as any needed adjustments
Other key items to consider during planning
Determine a budget for policy implementation
The budget for the tobacco-free policy implementation may vary depending on campus size and physical layout. The majority of the costs will mainly focus on communicating the policy via signage and other materials and creating a tobacco-free campus environment. Below are the budget items to consider:

Temporary signage Permanent signage Print materials for education campaign Public Service Announcements (PSAs) as part of the education campaign Removal of cigarette butts and other tobacco product litter Removal of ashtrays and on-campus smoking areas

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Identify stakeholders and decision makers
Identify the individuals who will be responsible for adopting and supporting the new policy. Obtaining the support of campus leadership early in the process will aid in the implementation phase and in gaining community support. Prepare packets of information to educate these individuals on the harms of the tobacco use and the importance of the tobacco-free campus policy. Be sure to include the results of the campus data collection activities so they have a clear understanding of the campus' tobacco-related issues.
Establish communication channels
Education and communication are essential throughout the entire process and is especially important once the new policy has been adopted. The new policy will need to be communicated to all affected groups including students, staff, faculty, visitors, and the community at large. Find out what channels your college or university uses to communicate all other important updates and notices to students, staff, faculty, visitors, and the community. This may include messages on the website, social media, email or text blasts, publications or other media outlets.
Step 4. Presentation to Decision makers
At this point, the following steps should have been completed:
Developed and convened the tobacco-free coalition Obtained a better understanding of the campus and its tobacco-related issues Constructed an action plan to address the issues identified.
If so, it is now time to educate the campus decision makers about the importance of adopting a tobacco-free policy to address the campus specific data and findings.
The decision makers may vary based on the college or university organizational structure. In most cases, the group that will vote to adopt a tobacco-free policy will be the institution's Board of Trustees; however, do not neglect to meet with other influential individuals and groups to gain additional support. This can include members of the senior administration and individuals in charge of health and/or residential life.

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Tips for Meeting with Decision Makers:
Select only a few people from the coalition to meet with the decision maker. Too many people in one meeting may overwhelm the decision maker.
Remain professional. But be confident and firm about the established views. Practice what will be said with someone who can ask questions that are likely to be asked or express a different point of view.
Make sure the individuals presenting at the meeting are knowledge on the issue and able to answer questions. Specific statistics may or may not be needed, but it is important to be able to share with decision makers why it is important to create a tobacco-free campus.
Become familiar with decision maker's level of influence. It would be useless to ask him/her to do so something if they aren't able to do it.
Be organized. Have a copy of the proposed tobacco-free policy (if possible). Become familiar with the content of the current policy and whether or not it is being enforced.
Know exactly what the decision maker is being asked to do. If the person does not agree
with what is wanted from them, have an alternative request in hopes of leaving the meeting with some sort of commitment from the individual (e.g., if they do not offer to be the spokesperson for the policy, ask if they will write a letter of support).
Talking Points for Decision Makers: Tobacco-free campus policies can eliminate secondhand smoke exposure on campuses.
Throughout the U.S., 69% of college employees prefer a smoke-free college over one that allows smoking (American Lung Association of Oregon).
Use assessment data about how many students prefer a tobacco-free environment.
Some colleges have experienced an increase in enrollment after going tobacco-free; none reported a decrease.
(Adapted from Wake Forest Tobacco-Free Policy Manual)

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POST POLICY ADOPTION

Step 1. Implement the New Policy

Implement education campaign to communicate the new policy
As previously noted, educating the campus and community about the policy is essential at every step of the process. Continuing to educate the campus community about what the policy is and why it is happening will increase the likelihood of greater support and adherence.

It is also very important to communicate the newly adopted policy to all those impacted students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community through a well-developed education campaign. This will ensure that everyone is made aware of the new policy. An effective education campaign is also an important part of the enforcement process. Refer back to the Education Campaign Worksheet you completed while developing the action plan (Pre Policy Adoption Step 3).

The education campaign plan should include the following components and steps:

a. Identify speakers and spokespersons and train them on key talking points b. Develop a plan to promote cessation services and the Georgia Tobacco Quit
Line. c. Develop key messages that speak to the concerns of various groups. Examples: "you have the right to breathe clean air" and "there are no safe levels of exposure to secondhand smoke". d. Develop media materials (flyers, posters, brochures e. Placement of highly visible signage f. Educate about SHS, health impact, economic impact, campus
cleanliness/litter, safety, etc. g. Disseminate data collection findings. h. Update the policy in all campus-related content and materials including
handbooks, websites, etc. i. Launch radio and in-house T.V. announcements. j. Use existing media channels: newsletter, e-blasts, website, newspaper, etc. k. Present to influential bodies and seek support such as student senate,
faculty senate, and staff council. l. Conduct presentations to various groups to educate about the new policy.

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m. Participate at health events/fairs to educate about the new policy. n. Organize educational forums and rallies around the new policy.
NOTE: When implementing your campaign, be sure to document your activities as well as keep track of your successes and challenges. It is also helpful to obtain regular feedback to address perceived barriers to enforcement.
The new policy should be communicated and updated in all school related content and materials. These documents and content locations include:
School website Student Handbook Faculty/staff handbook Employment applications Vendor contracts Student admission applications Student welcome packets and orientation guides Facebook page, other web and social media Alumni publications Letters to parents Local newspaper to notify community Other relevant campus agreements and contracts (e.g. conference and facility rental
agreements)

NOTE: Include information about the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line and other local resources in each of these communication channels for those who are tobacco-dependent and may desire assistance to quit.

Create a tobacco-free campus environment
Once the campus community has been notified of the new policy, begin to make the necessary changes to create your tobacco-free campus environment.
A. Install new tobacco-free signage Announce the new policy to anyone on campus by posting prominent, highly visible signs.

a. Temporary signage Temporary signage can be used to notify the campus of the impending new policy implementation if the policy will be implemented several months after policy adoption. Consider placing temporary signage in the areas where tobacco is commonly used to prepare tobacco users for the upcoming change.

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Temporary signage such as sandwich boards and roll-aways can be used to post the signage to visitors during special events such as conferences, meetings, and ceremonies.
b. Permanent signage Permanent signage should be placed in highly visible locations and especially in the areas previously occupied by smokers and tobacco users such as areas which previously houses ashtrays and smoking areas. Refer back to your data assessments; cigarette butts pick-up data, and environmental scans to determine locations for permanent signage.
B. Update campus environment and facilities to reflect the new policy - In addition to signage, add and remove items to reflect a tobacco-free environment. This may include:
a. Removal of ashtray and smoking/tobacco related amenities on campus b. Repurposing previously designated smoking areas

Step 2. Promote cessation resources and services

It may be difficult for current student and staff that use tobacco products to adjust to the new policy and this concern should be taken into consideration. One way to assist them is to promote and/or offer tobacco cessation resources and services for those who may want to quit and need assistance in doing so. Promotion of the following services should be made available to every on campus and should be implemented as outlined in your action plan.
A. Georgia Tobacco Quit Line
The Georgia Tobacco Quit Line is a public health service funded by the Georgia Department of Public Health through the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program (GTUPP). GTUPP partners with a national tobacco cessation vendor to provide telephone and web-based counseling services in accordance with the United States Public Health Service Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence Clinical Practice Guideline.

English:

1-877-270-STOP (877-270-7867)

Spanish:

1-877-2NO-FUME (877-266-3863)

Hearing Impaired (TTY Services): 1-877-777-6534

Hours of Operation: The Georgia Tobacco Quit Line is available every day, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week (including holidays).

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What are the benefits of calling the tobacco quit line?
Receive FREE helpful quitting tips/techniques and support. Eliminate barriers of traditional cessation classes such as waiting for a class to be
held or having to drive to a location in order to be in a class. Provide easy access for people who live in rural or remote areas. They can simply
pick up the phone and call instead of having to drive long distances to attend a class. Empower callers who may feel uncomfortable with seeking help in a group setting.
Evidenced-based Intervention
The Georgia Tobacco Quit Line (GTQL) offers effective, evidence-based interventions to help Georgians quit smoking and using any other smokeless tobacco products (i.e., dip or snuff). For Georgians whose primary language may not be English, there are qualified interpreters available.
Eligibility
Professional assistance is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Any tobacco user 13 years or older living in Georgia.
Who Should Call the Quit Line?
Anyone can call the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line; not only tobacco users. The general public, relatives, friends, as well as healthcare and public health professionals.
Health Improves Within 20 Minutes After Quitting
20 minutes after quitting, your heart rate drops. 2 weeks to 3 months, after quitting heart attack risk begins to drop. Lung
functions begins to improve. 1 to 9 months, after quitting coughing and shortness of breath decrease. 1 year after quitting, added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a
smoker's. Within 5 years, of quitting risk of cancer of the month, throat and bladder is cut
in half. 10 years, after quitting risk of dying from lung cancer drops by half.

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B. Campus Health Services
Some institutions offer tobacco cessation support and services through their on campus health facilities. It is important to engage the appropriate individual(s) responsible for health services early in the process to determine what services are currently available on your campus and which services/program your institution may be willing to explore.
C. Employee Benefits Cessation Services
Some employers offer tobacco cessation services to their employees as part of their health benefits packets. Contact the appropriate benefits representative within your institution to determine all available options for employees and determine the best method of educating faculty and staff of these services.
D. Other Local Services
Contact other local health services and related organizations to determine what other tobacco cessation services may be offered in your area. Some of the organizations you may want to start by contacting are the local health department, local American Cancer Society chapter and local American Lung Association chapter.

Step 3. Develop and Implement Enforcement Plan

A policy is only as effective as implemented and enforced. As previously mentioned, one of the first and best methods for enforcement is education around the new policy. This can be done through several of the components of the education campaign such as highly visible signage and policy language in all relevant campus publications. Another educational enforcement approach may be to distribute reminder cards to individuals who violate the policy.

An enforcement plan can also be created for those wishing to utilize a more formalized enforcement process. This plan will help to determine those responsible for policy enforcement and how and where the policy compliance will be monitored on campus. An enforcement plan template is provided. (Appendix 17)

Provide training to those who will be responsible for monitoring the campus for policy compliance, those responsible for receiving and responding to complaints, and those responsible for addressing violations. Please contact the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program for training assistance.

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Step 4. Evaluate Policy
Refer back to the evaluation plan that was developed as a part of the action plan in Pre-Policy Adoption, Step 3. Remember to continually look at your progress against this evaluation plan to ensure you are still on track. By evaluating your progress, as well as any changes that have occurred, you will learn what steps are still needed and what adjustments may be needed as well.
Once the policy has been fully adopted, it will also be important to evaluate the implementation of the policy to determine the success, challenges, and what else is needed to complete the implementation. Assessing the policy implementation will allow you to make needed adjustments to ensure continual adherence to the new policy.
Some of the key elements to assess include:
Compare pre and post health clinic data on tobacco use Compare pre and post surveys of tobacco use, beliefs, and perceptions Reassess the areas where tobacco litter and cigarette butts were located Conduct another cigarette butts pick up day to see if the amount of litter has decreased Evaluate the level of engagement in cessation services Conduct post surveys to determine the level of awareness of the new policy and the
education campaign
An evaluation plan template is provided. (Appendix 18)

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ON-GOING IMPLEMENTATION & ENFORCEMENT
Continuous Communication
Whether the campus has adopted the tobacco-free campus policy one year ago or several years past, it is important to continually communicate and educate the campus community about the tobacco-free policy. As a reminder, below are the recommendations for activities to complete throughout the year each year, to ensure the tobacco-policy is continuously communicated and adhered:
Campus Signage Monitor the campus on a regularly scheduled basis to identify areas on campus where signage may need to be replaced or additional signage is needed.
School website Ensure tobacco-free campus policy is updated regularly on website
Student admission applications Be sure to include information about the tobacco-free campus policy in each admission application EVERY year.
Student welcome packets and orientation guides Be sure to include information about the tobacco-free campus policy in new student welcome packets EVERY year.
New faculty and staff packets and orientations Be sure to provide new faculty and staff members with information regarding the tobacco-free campus policy as well as employee cessation services that are available. It is also a good idea to work with Human Resources regarding announcing the policy at new employee orientations.
Facebook page, other web and social media Throughout the year, include tobacco prevention information, health observance day recognitions (see dates below), and cessation tips on campus social media.
PSAs and announcements at sports and campus events At each event, be sure to remind attendees and participants that your campus is tobacco-free. This includes large events such as commencement ceremonies, conferences, seminars and all campus sporting events.
Campus newspaper, faculty, staff and student newsletters Maintaining a small ad in these outlets can serve as a reminder of the campus tobacco-free policy. You can also use newspaper and newsletter articles in recognition of tobacco-related health observance days. (See Health Observance Dates in the section below.)

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Campus Community Outreach Efforts
As full implementation and enforcement of a tobacco-free campus policy involves the support and participation by everyone on campus faculty, staff and students it is important to continue to reach out to these groups and their various organizations for support, participation and partnership in the ongoing tobacco-free campus efforts. TobaccoFreeU.org has created a listing of potential campus tobacco prevention partners (Appendix 19) that may help in campus tobacco control efforts. Use this listing template to help identify campus stakeholders departments, offices, organizations and individuals that you can invite to campus taskforce meetings, ask for support and assistance with tobacco prevention programs, activities and events, and provide updates on the campus tobacco prevention efforts.
One of easiest ways engage these groups in on-going tobacco-free efforts throughout the year is to request their assistance in recognizing the tobacco-prevention health observance days. Appendix 20 provides ideas of sample campus activities.

Health Observance Days

Date

Description

October (typically third week)

Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign held in honor of Drug Enforcement Agency agent Enrique "KiKi" Camarena who was murdered as a result of his efforts towards stopping illegal drugs.

November (3rd Thursday)

Great American Smoke Out (GASO) Every year, smokers across the nation can use use GASA as a day to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. The event challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps people know about the many tools they can use to quit and stay quit. (see Appendix 19 for activity ideas)

March (3rd Wednesday)

Kick Butts Day (KBD) is a national day of activism that empowers teachers, youth leaders, public health advocates, and other community leaders to organize events designed to get youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco.

May 31st

World No Tobacco Day An initiative run by the World Health Organization (WHO) to inform the public about the dangers of using tobacco and make them aware of tobacco business practices

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Addressing policy violators The previously developed enforcement plan should provide specific details on addressing students, faculty, staff and visitors who violate the tobacco-free campus policy. In doing so, be sure to identify the appropriate campus contact to handle each situation. An example of such is provided below:

Violation of policy by: Faculty Member Staff Member Student Vendors/Contractors Visitors Volunteers

Refer to: Faculty Council/Academic Senate Supervisor Student Affairs Purchasing/Facilities Campus Police Supervisor

NOTE: Fines for violations Some schools have chosen to institute fines for faculty, staff and students who violate their tobacco-free campus policy. Monetary fines typically range from $25 to $100 in addition to the policy's disciplinary procedures. Fines are not required and are at the discretion of each individual school.

How to Approach Someone Violating Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
Overall enforcement and adherence to the tobacco-free campus policy can be a shared responsibility of everyone on campus. Faculty, staff and students can assist in respectfully informing those they see smoking on campus of the tobacco-free campus policy. Below are links to sample videos that demonstrate how to approach smokers on campus.
Emory University Tobacco-Free Campus Training Videos
Approaching smokers on campus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-cbHCbjWNM

Informing smokers of policy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k7ixIBTVqY&feature=youtu.be

Talking to vendors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvs7X9F-XCY

Letting parents of prospective students know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f01KYmr0eEo

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University of California Santa Barbara Tobacco-Free Campus Videos
The University of California at Santa Barbara has provided several video examples for approaching and talking to faculty, students and visitors about the tobacco-free campus policy. These videos include the following situations:
- Talking to a co-worker - Talking to a campus visitor - Talking to a student - Supervisor talking to an employee - Talking to a belligerent smoker - Talking to an international student
You can access the videos which demonstrate the various scenarios via the link below:
http://tobaccofree.ucsb.edu/enforcement/

Remember, the shared responsibility is to only inform of the policy. If someone becomes agitated or hostile, do not further engage simply walk away.

Reporting Repeated Violations
In sharing the responsibility of enforcement with faculty, staff and students, it is important for schools to provide a mechanism for reporting repeated violations of regular smoking patterns that they may notice on campus. One method of reporting repeated violation is to provide an online form which can be anonymously completed and submitted. Another option is to provide hard copy forms that can be completed and placed in specified drop-boxes. Both forms (online or hard copy) should capture the following information:

- Date of observance - Approximate time - Location of observance - Description or details of smoking pattern (i.e. before classes, after
classes, during lunch breaks, etc.)
Refer to the enforcement plan that was developed at the time the tobacco-free policy was adopted to determine the most appropriate person to retrieve and address submitted complaints.

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Non-confrontational Approach - Tobacco-free policy cards Another way for the campus community to share in the responsibility of enforcement is by utilizing tobacco-free policy cards. These cards should be placed at locations throughout the campus where faculty, staff and students can easily access and hand to someone they see using a tobacco product. This is a non-confrontational option to inform violators of the policy. Below is an example of a business size card that can be discretely handed to a tobacco user:
Our Campus is Tobacco-Free!
Thank you for not using tobacco products while on campus and helping to promote a
healthy campus environment.
Information on how to quit are provided via the resources provide on the back of this card.
Another policy card example is provided in Appendix 15.

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References
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2012.Retrieved from United States Government Printing Office website: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/secondhandsmoke/fullreport.pdf
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2006. Retrieved from United States Government Printing Office website: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/secondhandsmoke/fullreport.pdf
Annor FB, Bayakly RA, Vajani M. 2011 Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Report. Georgia Department of Public Health Epidemiology Program. Chronic Disease, Healthy Behaviors and Injury Epidemiology Section. December 2012
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Davis, V., Lavender, A., Bayakly, R., Ray, K., & Moon, T. Georgia Department of Public Health, Epidemiology Program. (2012). Georgia tobacco-related cancers report. Retrieved from: https://dph.georgia.gov/sites/dph.georgia.gov/files/Tobacco-Related Cancer Report_111612.pdf
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Smoking and Tobacco Use: Secondhand Smoke (SHS) Facts. (2013, June 10). Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/secondhand_smoke/general_facts/index.htm
College Tobacco Prevention Resource: College Tobacco Facts. (2014, February 04). Retrieved from http://www.ttac.org/services/college/facts/negative-effects.html
Creating a tobacco-free campus: A policy guide. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://tobaccofreecampus.org/sites/default/files/resources/Sea-King_CollegesToolkit_112912.pdf

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References
Minnesota Department of Public Health, Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP). (2013). Tobacco free campus policies: achieving success. Retrieved from Healthy Campus Tobacco Free Helpful Hints to Create a Smoke-Free or Tobacco-Free Campus Policy website: http://www.ansrmn.org/fckfiles/file/Implementing Your Tobacco Free Campus Policy.pdf
Communication checklist for tobacco-free policy implementation. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.tobaccofreecollegesnc.com/make-change/implementation
Sparks, M., Bell, R.A., Sparks, A., Sutfin, E.L. (2012). Creating a Healthier Campus: A Comprehensive Manual for Implementing Tobacco-Free Policies. Winston-Salem, NC: Wake Forest School of Medicine. Retrieved from http://www.wakehealth.edu/uploadedFiles/User_Content/Research/Departments/Public_Health_Scien ces/Tobacco_Free_Colleges/Tobacco-Free Manual_Appendix 7.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Designing and Implementing an Effective Tobacco CounterMarketing Campaign. Atlanta, Georgia: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, First Edition October 2003.
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007).Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs User Guide: Coalitions State and Community Interventions
Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, [2006]
Hopkins DP, Razi S, Leeks KD, Priya Kalra G, Chattopadhyay SK, Soler RE; Task Force on Community Preventive Services. Smokefree policies to reduce tobacco use. A systematic review. Am J Prev Med 2010;38(2 Suppl):S275-89.
Bauer JE, Hyland AH, Li Q, Steger C, Cummings KM. A Longitudinal Assessment of the Impact of SmokeFree Worksite Policies on Tobacco Use. Am J Public Health 2005; 95;6: 1024-1029.
Tobacco-free state properties. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://public.health.oregon.gov/PreventionWellness/HealthyCommunities/HealthyWorksites/TobaccoFr eeStateProperties/Pages/index.aspx
Resources for quitting tobacco. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://fsap.emory.edu/health/healthdocs/tobaccofreecards.pdf

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APPENDIX 1
Surgeon General's Report, 2012
Full document link: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/preventing-youth-tobacco-use/

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Georgia Model College/University Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
_____________ University is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive learning environment for the students, faculty, and staff of this campus.
The 2006 U.S. Surgeon General's Report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke has concluded that (1) secondhand smoke exposure causes disease and premature death in children and adults who do not smoke; (2) children exposed to secondhand smoke are at an increased risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), acute respiratory symptoms and slows lung growth in their children; (3) exposure of adults to secondhand smoke has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease and lung cancer; (4) there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke; (5) establishing smoke free workplaces is the only effective way to ensure that secondhand smoke exposure does not occur in the workplace, because ventilation and other air cleaning technologies cannot completely control for exposure of non tobacco users to secondhand smoke; and (6) evidence from peer-reviewed studies that smoke free policies and laws do not have an adverse economic impact on the hospitality industry. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 2006.)
In addition, the 2009 Institute of Medicine Report: Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects: Making Sense of the Evidence states that study results consistently indicate that exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of coronary heart disease by 25 to 30 percent.
Lastly, the Georgia Smoke free Air Act of 2005 states that most public places are to be smoke free. The act also states, under "290-5-61-.09 Enforcement
(3) The enactment of any other local law, rules and regulations of state or local agencies, and local ordinances prohibiting smoking that are more restrictive than the Act are enforceable. (4) The Act shall not be construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted by other applicable laws. Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-12-2, 31-2-4, 31-5-9, 31-12A-10, 31-12A-11, 31-12A-12, 3112A-13.
In light of these findings, ______________________ University shall be entirely tobacco-free effective______ [date]. This policy applies to students, staff, faculty, visitors and vendors. The Tobacco Free Policy applies to all _________________ University facilities and vehicles, owned or leased, and operated regardless of location.

Revised on June, 2012 Adopted from the tobacco-free college model policy of the
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All tobacco products or products that resemble the use of tobacco are prohibited. Tobacco products are defined to include but are not limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, candy cigarettes, chewing tobacco, blunts, blunt wraps, pre wrapped blunt cones & tubes, cigars, cigarillos, bidis, pipes, cigarette packages or smokeless tobacco containers, lighters, ash trays, key chains, tshirts, coffee mugs, and any other items containing or reasonably resembling tobacco or tobacco products. Tobacco use includes smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other use of tobacco products shall not be permitted in any enclosed place, including private residential space within university housing. Tobacco use shall also not be permitted in, amphitheaters; or in, and within bleachers and grandstands used for spectators at sporting and other public events. This policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors.
Enforcement for Students Consequences for students engaging in the prohibited behavior will be provided in accordance with the school's behavior management plan. Students who violate the college/university's tobacco use policy will be referred to the appropriate campus authority for screening, information, counseling, and referral.
Enforcement for Staff, Visitors, and Vendors. Consequences for employees who violate the tobacco use policy will be in accordance with personnel policies and may include verbal warning, written reprimand, or termination. Visitors and vendors using tobacco products will be asked to refrain while on school property or leave the premises. If they refuse, law enforcement officers will be contacted to escort the person off the premises or cite the person for trespassing in case the person refuses to leave the school property. In the case of a violation within the building of a school, the person is in violation of the Georgia Smokefree Air Act of 2005 (O.C.G.A. 31-`2a-1 et seq.). Signage will be prominently posted in all visitors' and vendors' areas and college and university staff and officials will communicate policy to visitors and vendors upon arrival and infractions.
Enforcement at Outdoor School Sponsored Events on Campus Grounds All outdoor school sponsored events on campus (ex. athletic events, meetings or functions by community groups renting college/university property) must be tobacco free. This policy must be clearly stated in all contracts, correspondence and verbal and written announcements to all attendees, visitors, vendors, and contractors.
Opportunities for Cessation The administration will identify and or offer programs and services for students who are ready to quit tobacco use. The administration will identify and/or offer programs and services for college/university staff that use tobacco products to support them in complying with the policy that prohibits tobacco use on university grounds and during university related events.

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Copies of this policy shall be distributed to all faculty and staff and shall be included with information given to all admitted students. Announcements shall also be printed in campus newspapers to insure that everyone understands the policy. No Tobacco/Smoking signs shall be posted at all building entrances. No ashtrays shall be provided at any location on campus. Cigarettes shall not be sold on university grounds, either in vending machines, the student union, or any area on campus.
This policy is being announced three months prior to its implementation in order to give tobacco users time to adapt to its restrictions and to facilitate a smooth transition to a tobacco free environment. On-site tobacco cessation programs shall be made available to assist and encourage individuals who wish to quit smoking. Questions and problems regarding this policy should be handled through existing departmental administrative channels and administrative procedures.
The success of this policy will depend on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of tobacco users and non tobacco users. All students, faculty, and staff share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy.
In further recognition of the incompatibility of ____________________ University's educational mission and the promotion of tobacco products, effective _____________ date, no tobaccorelated advertising or sponsorship shall be permitted on university property, at university sponsored events, or in publications produced by the university. For the purposes of this policy, "tobacco related" applies to the use of a tobacco brand or corporate name, trademark, logo, symbol, or motto, selling message, recognizable pattern or colors, or any other indicia of product identical to or similar to, or identifiable with , those used for any brand of tobacco products or company which manufactures tobacco products.

________________________________ Signature of Chief Administrator

________________________ Date

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Surgeon General's Report, 2006
Full document link: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/secondhandsmoke/index.html

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Coalition Building Best Practices
How to Build an Effective Coalition
Planning
Assess problem and determine significance Identify methods that are currently in place that address the problem Determine who would support a coalition Define the community capacity for a coalition and identify potential barriers Ensure that coalition activities ultimately focus on policy or environmental change
rather than individual-level change
Formation
Clarify mission Recruit members include substantive representation from all identified stakeholders;
community representation is KEY Formalize rules, roles, procedures, and responsibility (e.g., bylaws, standard operating
procedures, goals and objectives, memoranda of understanding)
Implementation
Define the community capacity for a coalition and identify potential barriers Conduct needs assessment Set priorities based on results of needs assessment and funding Select appropriate strategies to achieve coalition goals Raise community awareness of coalition and problem Generate additional funds for coalition
Maintenance
Coalitions must provide benefits (e.g., solidarity, appreciation, evidence of impact) that exceed costs (e.g., time, frustration) to sustain membership and momentum
Assign tasks based on skills and available resources Define action steps that are broad enough to address funders' goals and also the goals
of the coalition

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Tobacco-Free Campus Assessment Survey (students, staff & faculty)

Instructions to coalition: Use this survey to collect important information from staff, faculty and students on your campus. Some questions may be more relevant for your campus than others, so please pick the items you think are most applicable to the campus. Please also add the necessary IRB approval information to the instructions below. A customizable Word document is available on our website: www.wakehealth.edu/tobaccofreecolleges.

Instructions to participants: This survey is for faculty, staff, and students of ________________________________ college/university to help us determine the best tobacco policy for the campus. Your participation will be very helpful in determining priorities and therefore we greatly appreciate your participation. This survey is voluntary and anonymous.

The first few questions ask for some background information about you.

1. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Prefer not to answer

2. What is your age? ____________________________

3. What is your highest level of education?

High school

Some College

Associate Degree

Bachelor degree

Graduate or Professional degree

4. What is your race/ethnicity? (Choose as many as apply)

Asian

Black or African-American

White

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other

Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaskan Native

5. Do you consider yourself to be? Straight (heterosexual)

Gay or lesbian

Bisexual

Other

6. At ______________________________________ college, are you currently a: Full-time student Part-time student Full-time staff Part-time staff Full-time faculty Part-time faculty Other

7. Do you reside: (Choose best response) On-campus dormitories/housing Off-campus college housing Off-campus private housing Other

8. Are you a member of: (Choose as many as apply) Club Student government Sports team Academic society Fraternity/Sorority Other college organization

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The following questions ask about secondhand smoke exposure.

9. When I walk through campus, I am exposure to secondhand smoke:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

10. Is secondhand smoke on campus a concern/annoyance for you?

Yes, a concern/annoyance

No, not a concern/annoyance

Always No opinion

The following questions ask about your personal tobacco use.

11. Have you ever tried any tobacco product, even one time (e.g., cigarette, cigar, hookah, pipe, smokeless,

etc.)?

Yes (go to next question)

No (skip to question # 17)

12. How old were you when you smoked a whole cigarette for the first time? 8 years old or younger 9 12 years old 13 17 years old 18 21 years old 22 years old or older I have never smoked a whole cigarette (skip to question # 16)

13. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes? 0 days (skip to question # 16) 1 or 2 days 3 to 5 days 6 to 9 days 10 to 19 days 20 to 29 days All 30 days
14. During the past 30 days, on the days you smoked, how many cigarettes did you smoke per day? Less than 1 cigarette per day 2 to 5 cigarettes per day 6 to 10 cigarettes per day 11 to 20 cigarettes per day More than 20 cigarettes per day

15. Were the cigarettes that you typically smoked menthol?

Yes

No

16. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use each of these tobacco products? (Please choose one

answer in each row).

Number of days

0

1 or 2 3 to 5 6 to 9 10 to 19 20 to 29 All 30

Cigars, Cigarillos, Little Cigars

Traditional Pipe

Bidis, Kreteks (Clove cigarettes)

Waterpipe or Hookah

Chewing Tobacco, Snuff, Dip

Snus

Dissolvables tobacco (sticks,

strips, orbs)

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The next series of question ask you about tobacco-use issues at your college.

17. Please use the scale to assess the extent of smoking at the following locations:

Extent of Smoking

No problem Minor

Serious

Dormitories

Classroom buildings

Cafeterias

Indoor recreational/exercise areas

Student Center

Entrances/Exits to/from buildings

Outside on the campus

Off-campus housing

Parties, student hangouts

On-campus events (i.e. concerts or

athletic events

Severe No Opinion

18. Since the semester started, have you been at an event where tobacco companies offered free samples of

tobacco products?

Yes

No

19. In the last 30 days, have you seen any advertising of tobacco products on campus?

Yes

No

20. Have you received emails from tobacco companies to your college email address?

Yes

No

The next questions ask about cessation services available on campus. 21. When you've gone to the campus health center for service, were you asked if you used tobacco?
Yes No I've never gone to the campus health center for service (skip to #24)

22. Were you advised to quit using tobacco? Yes No I don't use any tobacco products (skip to # 26)

23. Were you referred to any service that might help you quit? Yes No

24. Have you ever participated in a program to help you quit using tobacco? Yes No I don't use any tobacco products (skip to # 26)

25. Would you use NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy), such as nicotine gum, patches or inhalers to help you quit if they were offered at no cost to you?
Yes No

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26. Does your college have special groups, classes or counselors to help students who want to quit using tobacco?
Yes No Not sure

The following questions focus on your beliefs regarding a college tobacco use policy.

27. Colleges have a responsibility to lessen the risk of tobacco addiction by adopting policies that discourage

tobacco use.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

28. Colleges have a responsibility to adopt policies that ensure people have smoke-free air to breathe.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

29. Colleges should regulate tobacco use on campus.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

30. Which type of college tobacco-use policy do you believe would be best for the college community? (choose only one)
Allows smoking inside campus buildings Allows smoking outdoors on campus in all locations Allows smoking outdoors at specific locations only Prohibits smoking anywhere on campus at all times Prohibits all tobacco use anywhere on campus at all times

31. Colleges should not allow tobacco companies to promote tobacco use on campus through advertising,

sponsorship of student events and/or financial support of student organizations.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

32. When you hang out, what type of place do you like to socialize in? Places where no smoking is allowed indoors Places where smoking is allowed indoors at some times or in some places Places that allow people to smoke anywhere

The next questions address the current tobacco-use policy if one exists. 33. What is the current written policy on tobacco use at this college?
Prohibits only smoking inside buildings Prohibits only smoking outdoors Prohibits all tobacco use No written tobacco-use policy--SURVEY IS FINISHED I do not know--SURVEY IS FINISHED

34. To what extent do people comply with the policy?

Totally

Mostly

Somewhat

35. To what extent is the policy enforced?

Totally

Mostly

Somewhat

Not at all Not at all

Thank you for your time. The survey is now complete.

Adopted from Wake Forest School of Medicine Tobacco-Free Policy Manual

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Campus Tobacco Environmental Scan

Instructions to coalition: Complete the following environmental scan by physically visiting the campus and checking the appropriate response to the questions. Keep in mind that the time of day (during/in between classes, lunch time, etc.) and weather can affect your findings.

Campus: _______________________________________Weather: ______________________________ Conducted by: ___________________________________ Date: ______________ Time: _____________

Where do you see smoking on campus? Near building entrances? If yes, which buildings?
Academic buildings Administrative buildings Residence halls Library Bookstore Campus convenience stores Student Center Dining facilities In or around athletic facilities? On sidewalks, bus stops or other "public" areas? In parking lots? In designated smoking areas? Other:

YES

NO

Where do you smell smoking on campus? Near building entrances? If yes, which buildings?
Academic buildings Administrative buildings Residence halls Library Bookstore Campus convenience stores Student Center Dining facilities In or around athletic facilities? On sidewalks, bus stops or other "public" areas? In parking lots? In designated smoking areas? Other:

YES

NO

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Ashtrays and tobacco related litter Are there ashtrays or receptacles on campus?
Outside doors? Several feet from doors? In designated smoking areas? Are they full?

YES

NO

Where are cigarette butts/litter found? Near building entrances? If yes, which buildings?
Academic buildings Administrative buildings Residence halls Library Bookstore Campus convenience stores Student Center Dining facilities In or around athletic facilities? On sidewalks, bus stops or other "public" areas? In parking lots? In designated smoking areas? Other:

YES

NO

Enforcement Signs

YES

NO

Are there "no smoking" or "no tobacco" signs on campus?

Near building entrances? If yes, where are the signs located? List buildings

and locations below

Building location

Are they visible?

Are they in a good location?

Building location

Are they visible?

Are they in a good location?

Building location

Are they visible?

Are they in a good location?

Building location

Are they visible?

Are they in a good location?

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Promotions and Marketing Does the campus stores(s) sell tobacco products?

YES

NO

If yes, how many stores on campus sell tobacco? ____________________

Do they visibly display "We Card" signs?

Are there tobacco-related ads on display?

Are cigarette paraphernalia for sale? (e.g. matches, lighters, etc.)

Are there store immediately adjacent to campus that sell tobacco?

If yes, how many stores adjacent to campus sell tobacco? ______________

Do they visibly display "We Card" signs?

Are there tobacco-related ads of display?

Are cigarette paraphernalia for sale? (e.g. matches, lighters, etc.)

Are there ads for tobacco products on campus?

In the campus newspaper?

While around athletic facilities?

In other non-campus publications?

Cessation Are there smoking cessation materials displayed on campus? In the student health center? In the student center? If yes, List the locations below

YES

NO

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Supplies
o Disposable gloves o Long-handled litter pick up tools o Small containers for each volunteer (e.g., garbage bags, clean yogurt or milk containers, jars, etc.) o 1 "Official Tally Container" a large container to hold all the butts collected. This should be clear, thick plastic with a secure lid (e.g., 72 oz. peanut butter container, red vines container, etc.)
Optional: o T-shirts, hats, large buttons, etc. for each participant. Brightly colored gear helps to identify the participants and can bring some attention to the effort. o Camera to snap pictures of the event; and, if needed, a photo release for volunteers to sign indicating you may use their photo.
1-3 weeks before your event:
Select your butt clean-up date and time. We expect you'll spend 1-3 hours for this event.
Gather all your supplies Recruit volunteers. You may consider offering an incentive to volunteers a free T-
shirt, snacks, or a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $10 work well. Do a walk-through of the campus if you're not familiar with it to identify high traffic
areas and places where there is more litter.
You may choose to:
Invite campus leaders to the clean-up event Contact the school newspapers to tell them you'll be cleaning up the campus. Invite
them to cover your event and give them details on the location and time.

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Day of event:
Plan on 1-3 hours for your event Split the campus into sections for each volunteer, or team of volunteers. Take pictures Have each volunteer collect cigarette butts and other tobacco litter in their
individual containers, counting as they go along (it may be helpful to have teams of 2 people one to collect and one to tally the number of butts) As volunteers report back, put all butts and tobacco-related litter in the Official Tally Container, using extra garbage bags and containers if needed. Keep track of how many butts were collected from which section of campus. You should also have a final count of how much litter was collected, how much time was spent cleaning up, and how many volunteers participated (see below "findings" worksheet). Dispose of gloves and wash your hands well
After your event:
Keep the Official Tally Container, if possible. This may come in handy if you plan on doing tabling events, presenting to decision-makers, and/or other educational activities related to tobacco.
You may choose to:
Send photos and testimonial letters to campus administration with your final count, and inform them about tobacco-free campus policies.
Send out a press release with your findings and information about tobacco-free campuses to your campus newspaper.
Attend a board of trustees meeting and present your findings and information about tobacco-free colleges.

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Action Plan Template

Policy Steps 1. Build Coalition

Responsible Party

Communication and Media Support Required

2. Conduct Assessment: Ensure sufficient data to establish a problem that a tobacco-free policy could address
3. Set Policy Goals and Create Action Plan
4. Identify and Develop Policy: Adapt model tobacco-free campus policy or select other policy option to address identified tobacco issues 5. Make your case: Present data to demonstrate problem, develop talking points and issue brief that lays out issue and policy solution; educate students, faculty and broader community 6. Present to decision makers
7. Implementation: Create a tobacco-free campus 8. Education Campaign
9. Cessation Program
10. Evaluate Policy Impact: Determine the impact of the policy through data collection
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Education Campaign Plan Worksheet
This worksheet should be used as a guide. Don't worry about filling in each item in this exact order. Developing a counter-marketing plan is an iterative process; you'll revise and improve on each step as your campaign progresses. The most important thing is that you think through each step and that every activity moves you closer to your goal. Before you complete this worksheet, it would be helpful to review Chapter 2: Planning Your Counter-Marketing Program and other relevant information in this manual. The Counter-Marketing Planning Worksheet Guidelines on the following pages provide a quick reference to use in completing the worksheet. Tobacco-Free Goal:
Problem Statement and Background:
Target Audience(s):
Education Campaign Objective(s):
Strategy Statement:
Campaign Activities
Campaign Channels:
Opportunities for Collaboration:
Campaign Evaluation Plan:
Tasks and Timeline:
Budget and Resources:

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Tobacco Control Goal Base your goal(s) on data collection and research that was completed
Complete a separate Education Campaign Worksheet for each goal, because you need a separate plan for each goal you're addressing. Make sure overlapping areas are consistent and complementary.
Problem Statement and Background Describe the problem you're addressing. Specify the group(s) affected, how it is affected, and the severity of the problem. Give supporting epidemiologic data from current research and scientific literature.
Identify who might be able to positively influence this situation or the affected group(s).
Explain why your agency is addressing the problem.
Assess and list your program's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOTs); its assets and resources; links to or influence with the target audience(s); current activities; and gaps and barriers to achieving the needed change.
Target Audience(s) Define the group(s) you want to reach, the desired results, and how you'll measure those results.
Select target audience(s). Decide which audience segments represent the highest priority for reaching your goal. Consider which audience segments are affected disproportionately by tobacco-related health problem(s), which segments can be most easily reached and influenced, and which are large enough to justify intervention.
Describe each group you plan to reach with your campaign. Detail any knowledge you have about how each group is affected, as well as gaps in knowledge to be addressed through market research or other research. Include demographics, cultural and lifestyle characteristics, media preferences (channels, message appeals, activities, and types of involvement in the issue), and other traits that will help you understand how best to reach each group, as well as related feelings, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors.
Determine which secondary audience(s) can influence the behavior of your primary audience(s).

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Counter-Marketing Program Objective(s) Set objectives that reflect the desired results of counter-marketing efforts within the given time frame and resources, and within the context of a comprehensive tobacco control program. Write objectives that are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timebound).
Strategy Statement To develop a strategy is usually an iterative process; as you learn more about one element, other elements may need to be adjusted.
Write a strategy statement for each target audience that includes: Description of the target audience
Description of the action you want the audience to take as a result of exposure to your program, as specified in the objectives
List of obstacles to taking the action
Description of audience's perceived benefit of taking the action
Explanation of why the benefit, and the audience's ability to attain it, will be credible and meaningful to the audience
List of potential channels and activities that will reach audience members
Description of image, tone, look, and feel of messages and materials most likely to reach the target audience
Activities and Channels Assess the current media environment related to your goal, and decide which countermarketing approach(es) to use, such as advertising, public relations, media advocacy, grassroots marketing, and media literacy training.
Determine for each target audience which approaches (or combination of approaches) best address the problem and your program objectives.
Ask "what is the best way to reach each target audience". Select channels and activities that fit your target, budget, time constraints, and resources. Consider the attributes and limitations of each type of channel.

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Opportunities for Collaboration Determine whether you want to recruit partners for collaboration, and consider how many partners would be optimal.
Identify organizations that have similar goals and are willing to work with you.
Be strategic in selecting organizations as partners. Consider which community-based organizations and businesses may help you achieve your goal by providing: Access to a target audience
Enhanced credibility for your message or program, if the target audience considers the organization to be a trusted source
Additional resources, either financial or in-kind
Added expertise
Co-sponsorship of events
Consider the requirements for collaboration with each partner, including time for additional approvals, minor or major changes in the program to match each partner's needs and priorities, and how these requirements fit with the direction and procedures of your organization.
Evaluation Plan Develop plans for formative research and evaluation, process evaluation, and outcome evaluation. Base the design of your evaluation plan on the objectives of the countermarketing program.
Determine the most important questions for the evaluation, the information you'll need now and in the future, how you'll gather the information, and how you'll analyze it to determine whether you've met your objectives.
Identify evaluation experts, either internal or external to your agency, who will work with you throughout the design and implementation of your program to develop plans for the various types of evaluation.
Perform formative research (research on the target audience before you develop the counter-marketing campaign) to help you gain valuable insights that will guide the development of your message and materials, as well as the channels of delivery.

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Conduct formative evaluation (research conducted during the development of your program to pretest and pilot test your interventions, messages, and programs) to determine (1) whether the materials you are developing effectively communicate what you intended, and (2) how the target audience will be influenced by your materials.
Perform process evaluation to determine whether your program was implemented as planned. It can answer questions such as: Did partners contribute as expected? Why or why not?
Did you have the right amount of resources?
Did you schedule enough time for campaign development and implementation?
Was your issue covered by the news media your target audience sees or reads?
Was your issue covered by the media in the way you had hoped? Was your approach to framing the messages reflected in the media coverage?
Have you become a source for journalists covering this issue?
Conduct outcome evaluation to help you answer the following important questions: Did your counter-marketing program achieve the outcomes you expected?
Did you build awareness of the ads you ran? Of the program elements?
Did the audience recall the campaign's main messages?
Did the audience increase its knowledge as desired/intended?
Did the audience change beliefs and attitudes as desired?
Did the audience change its behaviors?
What did the target audience think of your campaign? Did members become involved in the program?
Did a policy (e.g., clean indoor air ordinance or tax increase) change as desired?

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Tasks and Timeline List all activities that need to occur before, during, and after implementation of your counter-marketing program.
Identify major milestones, such as launch and start dates for specific activities.
Include smaller tasks to be accomplished from the time you write the plan until the time you intend to complete the program evaluation. By building these tasks into the timeline, you'll be more likely to remember to assign the work and stay on schedule.
Review and update your task list and timeline regularly. It is a flexible management tool that can help you track your progress.
Budget and Resources List all anticipated expenses, including staff time and other resources.
Include all budget and resources available (staff, in-kind, internal, and external).
Assess the financial and human resources available to help you anticipate funding needs, thoroughly plan your campaign to fit your budget, and make optimal use of all available resources.
Recall that if your plan calls for efforts to lobby for a particular bill, you'll need to use funding not provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Designing and Implementing an Effective Tobacco Counter-Marketing Campaign

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Communication Checklist for Tobacco-Free Policy Implementation
Top Priorities:
1. Implementation date defined 2. Create a campus administration implementation team 3. Order free signage from Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch; think strategically about
entrances and high-need areas 4. Set date to remove all ashtrays and smoking material receptacles that currently exist on
campus. 5. Develop a communication plan (ideas below). 6. Create a plan for handling violations
a. Create reminder handouts for distribution at outdoor sporting events and other potential problem areas.
b. Train administrators, staff, students and community volunteers to politely remind folks seen violating the policy to respect school policy.
Communication to Students
Post tobacco-free campus signs strategically at entrances of buildings, grounds, parking lots, and in vehicles.
Place details in student handbooks and orientation guides and at student orientation meetings; include an explanation & justification of the policy, outlines the consequences for violations, as well as asks for support in compliance and enforcement of the policy
Spread the information through campus organizations, activities, and newspapers/newsletters.
Place cessation information at student health center(s) if applicable; Educate students about tobacco cessation support resources such as 1-877-270-STOP. One can also direct them to the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line on the web. https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-tobacco-quit-line
Involve student groups, particularly those associated with health-related majors, to promote the policy change within their peer groups
Include information on school website; best to initially include it on every web page as a banner or something similar for the first year, and then on home page and/or within policies that are available on the web
Assuming you have a Facebook or Twitter account, use social media to your advantage in getting the word out; ask students to share the information

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Communication to Faculty, Staff, and Contractors
Provide faculty and staff with a copy of the policy and a letter of explanation from the College president.
Discuss the policy at faculty/staff meetings and new staff orientation. Include policy information at in-service training for campus faculty/staff. Include information in faculty/staff newsletters. When contracting with others for various projects on campus be sure it is spelled
out quite obviously that this is a tobacco-free campus for everyone, including contractors Educate staff about tobacco cessation support programs such as 1-877-270STOP. One can also direct them to the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line on the web. https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-tobacco-quit-line Inform potential faculty/staff of the new policy in all job interviews and on all job applications.
Communication to the Public
Include an article outlining the policy and implications of the policy in campus newsletters and local/community newspapers.
College president writes a guest editorial to the local paper explaining the rationale for the policy. Inform alumni groups of the policy by including information in alumni publications.
Inform community organizations that use campus facilities of the policy through language in the facility use contract.
Assuming you have a Facebook or Twitter account, use social media to your advantage in getting the word out; ask students to share the information
Announce the new policy at all events, meetings, concerts and plays. Info can be placed in brochures or bulletins when there is an event open to the public.
Additional activities for the effective date:
Send out a press release publicizing policy Set up tables at well-traveled areas on campus to provide materials
that celebrate the policy and give away information about cessation opportunities. Announce policy at all athletic events, meetings and other student and faculty events Post a copy of the policy and a list of cessation resources around campus

Adapted from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

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Sample College/University President's Launch Letter
President's Message
[Enter date]
Today's the day. [College/University name] is now officially tobacco free at locations we own or wholly lease.
This is a tremendous accomplishment for us as an institution. We are walking the talk of promoting healthy behaviors, and we are reducing the physical and social costs of tobacco use. Everyone benefits-- our faculty, our staff, our students, our vendors and visitors.
This was a day that was reached after a long, deliberate and well-thought-out process that involved discussions and collaboration by the University System of Georgia, Georgia Department of Public Health, [Other as applicable], and others. Our goal was to implement this policy in a way that was respectful of smokers and nonsmokers alike.
That's why for months before the start of today's tobacco-free policy [College/University name] staff/coalition worked with Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program to reach out to smokers with information and resources to help them quit. The timeline allowed everyone to plan on how to adapt to this new policy and, if possible, find ways to quit using tobacco.
And I'm please to say this approach has been successful. I understand how difficult it can be to quit and I want to acknowledge and congratulate those of you who have stopped using tobacco. If you are ready to quit, I encourage you to visit https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-tobacco-quit-line or call 1-877-270STOP (1-877-270-7867).
Taking our campuses tobacco free was the right thing to do for a lot of reasons. We should all be proud of our accomplishment and of the roles we've played in making this happen. In implementing this phase of wellness initiative, we are not only improving the health of those here at [College/University name], we are becoming a model for other institutions.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone in our organization for the professional and understanding manner in which we have implemented this new policy.

Adapted from Oregon Health Authority Tobacco-Free State Properties

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President's Sample letter to College/University Employees
[Enter date]
First Name Last Name [Address] [City, State Zip]
Dear, [First Name Last Name]:
As an employee of [College/University name], I want us to set a standard for healthy behavior. One important way of doing that is ending tobacco use around our facilities. On [Enter date], the tobaccofree campus policy will go into effect at facilities wholly owned or leased by [College/University name]. As we renew leases at other sites, we will add those locations to the policy. Eventually, all campuses will be tobacco free, creating healthier environments for our employees, students and visitors.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for doing your part in helping students and visitors understand the policy and the reasons behind it. If you work directly with members of the public, we have created tip cards to help you talk with partners, vendors and visitors. These will be distributed by [Distribution date]. Also, cards and posters with information about the policy and links to quit resources will be distributed by [Distribution date] to your respective offices. You can download the files for the cards and posters at [resource website].
I know this change may be difficult for some. If you use tobacco and want to quit, I encourage you to visit https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-tobacco-quit-line or call 1-877-270-STOP (1-877-270-7867).
I'm proud to lead [College/University name] as we go tobacco free. When [Enter date] arrives, let's all take a deep breath and know that, together, we are helping create a healthier environment to work and learn.
Sincerely,
President [First Name Last Name] [College/University name]

Adapted from Oregon Health Authority Tobacco-Free State Properties

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Employee Tobacco-Free Tip Card

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In an effort to protect the health of many Georgians, [NAME OF AGENCY] has directed all colleges and universities within its system to begin going tobacco free in [DATE]. Tobacco use will not be allowed in any buildings and/or on the grounds of colleges and universities within the University System of Georgia including:
Parking lots Courtyards Campus Housing Dining Halls
Tobacco facts and resources
Tobacco use is the No. 1 cause of preventable deaths in Georgia.
Almost 10,000 adult Georgians die every year from tobacco-related illnesses.
3 million Georgians are exposed to any secondhand smoke on one or more days in the past seven days.
Tobacco use cost Georgia nearly $5 billion in healthcare costs and loss of productivity.

If you see an employee, client or visitor using tobacco on campus, use these tips:
Be polite and friendly. Assume the person isn't aware of the policy. Explain tobacco use is not permitted on any campus that is a
part of the University System of Georgia. Offer a Georgia Tobacco Quitline brochure. Remind the person of links between tobacco use and health risks. Empathize with the person's situation. Make a decision based on the situation -- you may not want to
insist, but offer a Georgia Tobacco Quitline brochure.
University System of Georgia's website: http://www.usg.edu/
Georgia Tobacco Quitline
1-877-270-STOP (7867) Spanish: 1-877-2NO-FUME (266-3863) http://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-tobacco-use-prevention-program
(This document is intended for Staff Use)

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Sample Signage

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(Back)

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Quit Line Brochure Outside Fold

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Tobacco-Free Campus Enforcement Plan Template

AREA OF ENFORCEMENT
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Identify person(s) responsible for policy compliance and monitoring (identify based on position, not individual).

DETAILS OF ENFORCEMENT
Primary Responsible Party: (Position Title)
Secondary Responsible Party: (Position Title)

Train enforcement personnel.

Date training completed:

MONITORING GROUNDS: Locate and identify specific areas on school grounds and at school events which will be monitored (examples: former designated smoking areas, back entrances, etc.)
VIOLATIONS: Determine process for addressing students who violate policy (See enforcement recommendations listed in model policy. Be sure to identify which campus contact the student violator will be referred to.)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. FIRST OFFENSE:
SECOND OFFENSE:
THIRD OFFENSE:

Determine process for addressing staff who violate policy (Cite other policy references as needed. Be sure to identify which campus contact the staff violator will be referred to.)

FIRST OFFENSE: SECOND OFFENSE:

THIRD OFFENSE:

Determine process for addressing visitors who violate policy (Cite other policy references as needed. Be sure to identify which campus contact the visitor violator will be referred to.)

FIRST OFFENSE: SECOND OFFENSE:

THIRD OFFENSE:

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AREA OF ENFORCEMENT
COMPLAINTS: Determine process for handling complaints regarding policy violations.

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DETAILS OF ENFORCEMENT
Complaints can be submitted via: (identify specific email address, telephone number, etc.)
Identify the person responsible for addressing complaints is:

Complaints will be responded to via (telephone, email, etc.):

Specify the timeframe in which complaints must be addressed/responded to:

COMMUNICATION: Identify specific channels for communicating policy to students, staff, visitor such as signage, handbook, newsletters, etc. Refer to Communication Checklist as needed.

Communication Method Signs at all entrances Signs at all athletic fields

Student handbook

Employee handbook

Informing at staff mtgs

Informing at parent (PTA) mtgs

Announcements at school or schoolsponsored events School Website

Stipulations in contracts

OTHER:

OTHER:

ASSESSING AND MONITORING : Schedule regular assessments to monitor policy implementation and enforcement. Frequency of items can be monthly, quarterly, annually, etc.

Areas for Assessment
Signage on campus Newsletter communications Staff meetings and orientations Student orientation School website Announcements at football games Announcements at school events

Completed
Recommended Frequency
Annually Quarterly/As needed Annually Annually

Created by the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program, 2013

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Evaluation Plan Template

Policy Steps
1. Build Coalition
2. Conduct Assessment: Ensure sufficient data to establish a problem that a tobacco-free policy could address
3. Set Policy Goals and Create Action Plan
4. Identify and Develop Policy: Adapt model tobacco-free campus policy or select other policy option to address identified tobacco issues 5. Make your case: Present data to demonstrate problem, develop talking points and issue brief that lays out issue and policy solution; educate students, faculty and broader community 6. Prepare for and Present to decision makers. Get the policy adopted, prepare for hearing where policy will be discussed. 7. Implementation, Compliance and Sustainability: Determine how well the policy is being implemented and complied with; build systems to support coalition action in future 8. Education Campaign: Education campus and community on relevant information in support of policy

Responsible Party Coalition staff Coalition members Coalition staff Coalition members with
access to data that informs the impacts of tobacco use on campus Coalition members Coalition staff Coalition staff Coalition sub-committee Full coalition membership
Coalition staff Sub-committee of coalition
membership
Coalition coordinator Student coalition member Other allies
Coalition members Coalition staff
Coalition staff Coalition coordinator All coalition members
assigned a person or organization to speak with Student volunteers

9. Cessation Program
10. Evaluate Policy Impact: Determine the impact of the policy through data collection

Coalition sub-committee working with campus health staff
Coalition member work with HR Benefits representative
Coalition members Coalition staff

Communication and Media Support Required Newspaper story on coalition presence and mission
Do poll or story in student newspaper about issues associated with campus tobacco use
Create social media site for students to comment on campus tobacco use
None needed
None needed
Guest editorial in campus paper about results of data collection
Continued media advocacy on hearing date with call to action
Communications on existence of new policy on campus Media on enforcement agency success with compliance
activities
Press conference announcing where there is support for the policy (if possible, requires careful tactical planning)
Letters to the editor in local paper and in campus paper expressing support for policy
Develop petition for supporters to sign calling for passage of policy
Communication and call to action on social media sites developed for policy
Information provided in employee handbook Information provided in student handbook Information provided on website
Do a poll or story in student newspaper about changes in individual health as a result of the tobacco-free policy

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Policy Steps
1. Build Coalition
2. Conduct Assessment: Ensure sufficient data to establish a problem that a tobacco-free policy could address
3. Set Policy Goals and Create Action Plan
4. Identify and Develop Policy: Adapt model tobacco-free campus policy or select other policy option to address identified tobacco issues 5. Make your case: Present data to demonstrate problem, develop talking points and issue brief that lays out issue and policy solution; educate students, faculty and broader community
6. Prepare for and Present to decision makers. Get the policy adopted, prepare for hearing where policy will be discussed. 7. Implementation, Compliance and Sustainability: Determine how well the policy is being implemented and complied with; build systems to support coalition action in future 8. Education Campaign: Education campus and community on relevant information in support of policy

Resources Needed Recruitment plan Organizational structure Members to collect data Example of data collection tools Training on data collection
Data from assessments Sample action plan template Sample adopted tobacco polices Consult with legal experts if needed
Writing expertise List of groups to educate about
tobacco issues and policy response Talking points Issue brief Spokesperson training Scripted presentation to decision
makers
Develop mechanism for members to give feedback
Sustainability training
Coalition members time Media relations Training on education campaigns Coalition members to hold meeting
with potential supporters Volunteers to meet with key people
and organizations

Timeframe
Months 1-2 Months 2-3
Months 4-5 Months 5-6
Months 5-6
Months 6-7
Within a few
months of adoption
Months 7-9

9. Cessation Program
10. Evaluate Policy Impact: Determine the impact of the policy through data collection

Georgia Tobacco Quit Line Campus health clinic cessation
services Employee benefit cessation
programs Other local cessation programs
Data and stories from students, faculty and staff regarding perceptions and behavior in relation to the policy

From policy
adoption to 3 and 6 months following
6-12 months
after policy adoption

Adapted from Wake Forest School of Medicine Tobacco-Free Policy Manual

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Tracking Measures Coalition membership roster Meeting minutes Results shared with coalition
Action statement Completed action plan Completed draft policy
Dissemination of issue brief Number of media sources
where stories/articles were placed Number of presentations made to groups and individuals Article(s) in paper
Policy citations
Policy content in campus related documents
Policy announcement/updated on website
Social media Number of presentations Number of media sources with
articles/stories Signage ordered and placed Number of students seeking
cessation assistance Number of staff and faculty
seeking cessation assistance
Survey results Results shared with coalition,
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Campus Tobacco Prevention Partner List

Area
Health Center Director of Health Center
Tobacco Coordinator Alcohol Coordinator Wellness Coordinator
Nurse Doctor Campus Counseling Center Campus Safety Campus Police or Public Safety Student Recreation Center
Athletics Baseball Football Basketball Wrestling Athletic Director Athletic Trainer

Name

Phone Number Student Safety & Wellness

Sports Coaches

Email

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Area
Programming Student Government Student Newspaper
Editor-in-Chief Health Editor/Reporter
Ad Manager Student Radio/TV Station
Station Manager Ad Manager
Student Health Organizations International Programs Greek Life
Service Learning or Community Service Office
Campus Ministries Admissions
Alumni Relations Off-Campus Student Services Non-Traditional Student Services

Name

Phone Number Student Activities

Email

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Area
Student Union Director Pub Manager
Food Court Manager University Club Manager
Bookstore Manager Convenience Store Manager
Student Union Board Facilities/ Maintenance/ Grounds
Residence Halls Governing Board
Apartment Life Governing Board
Family Life Governing Board International House Governing Board Facilities/ Maintenance/ Grounds

Name

Phone Number Student Union
Housing

Email

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Area
Vice President VP Representative
Campus Police Judicial Affairs
Fire Safety
Environmental Health and Safety
Health and Wellness Health Education Nursing
Physical Education Kinesiology Journalism Graphic Arts
Communication Ethnic Studies GLBT Studies
Women's Studies Business/ Management

Name

Phone Number Student Life

Email

Facilities/ Grounds/ Maintenance Faculty/Academic Departments

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Area
Education Social Work Economics
Sociology Psychology Political Science
Local Tobacco Coalition City/Town Council
Mayor
City Manager Council Member(s)
City Clerk Local Police Department
Local Fire Department Neighborhood Resource Office
Business Bureau Tobacco-Free Establishments

Name

Phone Number Faculty/Academic Departments

Community

Email

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Area
Public Health Department Local Youth Tobacco Coalition Local American Cancer Society
Local American Lung Association Local American Heart Association
School District Health Educators
Local Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Health Editor
Health Reporter Ad Manager
Local Radio Stations

Name

Phone Number Community

Email

Address

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APPENDIX 20
Great American Smokeout Sample Activities
College Campus Activities
Many college-age students have smoked for years and want to quit. Others may be starting for the first time. For the college administrator who is interested in having a positive impact on the students' future, participation in GASO can do that by helping to save lives.
GASO is a great way for smokers to prove to themselves that they can quit for a day and therefore, probably for life. It is also the optimal time to reinforce prevention messages for students who may be contemplating to start smoking.
The campus coordinator can be a member of the college administration, teaching staff, or student body. The coordinator should work with the local American Cancer Society for training and materials for the best GASO possible. The coordinator should have time to plan events, recruit volunteers, and distribute promotional materials for GASO.
The key to success is to hold GASO in a highly visible, popular place where students cannot miss the activities. The college "quad," student union, or cafeteria entrance are ideal locations for GASO activities.
Following are some ideas that have proven effective in the past:
Ask the cafeteria to serve "cold turkey" lunches for those smokers who are trying to quit. Distribute GASO survival kits at the central location of GASO activities.
Announce smoke-free campus policies with ceremonies and local media coverage to coincide with other GASO events.
Suggest a competition among campus fraternities and sororities to help smokers quit. Recruit the college radio station to include continuous coverage of campus events for GASO.
Ask the student government to proclaim GASO and to pass a resolution for a smoke-free learning environment.
Work with college newspaper staff to cover GASO activities on campus.
Ask a photographer from the college yearbook staff to attend GASO activities to ensure that GASO memories are saved for the students.
Work with the education department to coordinate students who are majoring in education to visit local schools to student-teach children about the hazards of smoking.

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