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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- Use research and data to advocate for tobacco-free campus policies.
- Utilize students to productively advocate for policy change and assist with implementation.
- Describe a process used to increase respect for campus policies leading to increased compliance and sustainability.
Tobacco control advocates or any person working on a college campus
Key Points:
Tobacco use in any form (active or passive) is a recognized health hazard. Further, policies that eliminate exposures to tobacco use have proven health benefits. In light of these facts, the American College Health Association (ACHA) in November 2011 released a “NO TOBACCO USE policy and encourages colleges and universities to be diligent in their efforts to achieve a 100% indoor and outdoor campus-wide tobacco-free environment. “ The ACHA position statement paper delineates nine strategies to address tobacco issues on college campuses. Campuses are unique workplace environments requiring special consideration for implementing policy changes. A panel of experts in tobacco control and campus policies will present their experiences and review the nine ACHA strategies in the contexts of planning, implementing, and sustaining a tobacco-free campus policy. Presentations will highlight using research evidence and data to advocate for policy change; involving college students in the process of policy change; overcoming organizational barriers to change; and enhancing compliance and sustainability to tobacco policy change through education and planning.
Educational Experience:
The panel has collective experience of over 40 years of addressing tobacco use and policy change. This includes policy change in local communities, 4 year college institutions (private and publicly funded) and 2-year community colleges.
Benefits:
The audience will receive practical useful strategies with handouts to address tobacco policy change on college campuses and an opportunity to network with those working in this topic area.