Tobacco-Free Campus Implementation Update

Faculty Executive BoardAugust 26, 2014

Highlights Application – “The Georgia Tech campus

is now tobacco-free.” Enforcement – Enforcement-light Messaging – Positive tone, focus on

healthy living / healthy learning environment

Background Board of Regents passed tobacco-free

system policy in March 2014 All forms of tobacco included, including e-

cigarettes Part of national trend –

1300+ smoke-free campuses in the US Of these, 925 are tobacco-free 165+ prohibit e-cigarettes

Institute recognizes that tobacco use is a personal choice

Application Holistic approach – no in/out map All-in… no “smoking zones” Working to engage Greek community in

adopting tobacco-free policies

Enforcement “Enforcement light” – national trend Rely on signage and communication

Non-confrontational Compliance

Minor violation under General Work Rules Guidance provided for supervisors

Students – already covered in Code of Conduct

Messaging For students, not emphasizing October 1

Easing into signage of campus Include information on cessation

resources

Assistance For those who choose to pursue

cessation, resources are being provided through Stamps Health Services

Covered for students by existing fees Covered by Institute for faculty and staff USG providing assistance for cost of

cessation products

Resources www.tobaccofree.gatech.edu

Context Information on Cessation Resources Policy FAQ

T-Square: “Tobacco – Free Campus” BOR site: www.usg.edu/tobaccofree