Smoke Free OSU January 10 2013 Faculty Senate

Smoke Free OSU January 10, 2013 Faculty Senate Report Lisa Hoogesteger Healthy Campus Initiatives

Brief History • Presented to Faculty Senate in January 2011 • Announcement Smoke Free OSU - Feb. 2011 • In Jan. 2011 there were 466 smoke/tobacco free U. S. colleges and universities • Currently, 1130 (766 are tobacco free) • ALL public higher ed institutions in Oklahoma and Arkansas • All private and public higher ed institutions in Iowa 1 October 20, 2021

County and Statewide policies • As of January 1 st, there’s no more smoking, chewing or dipping allowed on any Benton County property, indoors or out. • Both Multnomah and Deschutes have passed similar bans. Corvallis prohibited smoking in city parks several years ago. • As of January 1 st, smoking and other tobacco use will be barred at most state buildings and grounds, including prisons, under an executive order from Governor Kitzhaber 2 October 20, 2021

Current smoking rates • United States – 19% (West 15%, Midwest, 22%) • State of Oregon – 15% • Benton County – 11% • Oregon State – Corvallis Campus • Students: 3. 7 % (nationally 4. 5%) National College Health Assessment • Faculty/Staff: 3% (. 9% academic faculty, 3% professional faculty, 5% classified staff) Spring 2012 Faculty & Staff Health and Wellness Survey 3 October 20, 2021

Tobacco Cessation Appointments at SHS 180 153 160 140 116 120 127 130 90 100 Fall Winter 71 80 Spring 60 40 20 14 0 2010 -2011 4 October 20, 2021 2011 -2012 -2013

Campus Impact from Smoke Free Implementation • Over 50 calls/complaints during Fall Term • 17 complaints received by Public Safety • 1 student referred to Student Conduct “Hot Spots” • International Living and Learning Center – 16 th and Western • Along NW Monroe Avenue; 14 th to 23 rd streets 5 October 20, 2021

Addressing Impacts • Met with local businesses on Monroe Avenue • Convening group within the ILLC to provide ongoing orientation and communication about policy; also creating additional social opportunities • Increased signage on benches and bus stop shelters • Increased trash pick-up schedule 6 October 20, 2021

Continuing Improvements • Permanent signage at campus entrances • Ongoing communications with new students, visitors and community members • Continued conversation with impacted groups and individuals on and off campus to identify solutions 7 October 20, 2021

What’s Next? • Work with OSU Cascades Campus • Convene group (UHDS, IP, DPS, CO, BC) to address issues and problem-solve solutions • Sustain communications • Continued evaluation data points • ALA grant for “non-daily” smoking prevention • Tobacco Free? 8 October 20, 2021

Questions/Comments? 9 October 20, 2021