Tobacco Strategic Team

Accomplishments

Obtained support from the Faculty Senate and from the Professional Staff Assembly for a proposal to eliminate smoking from within thirty feet of the entrance of buildings on campus. The proposal was turned down by the SGA (by a vote of 18-21). The SGA discussion took place just days after the City of Tuscaloosa implemented their ban on smoking in restaurants before 10p.m. Much of the discussion centered around information which was incorrect. The resolutions have been sent to the Provost from the FS and PSA.

Expansion of the team to include representation from the new campus wellness initiative in 2007-2008.
Readdress the issue of smoking in entrances with the new SGA in the fall.

Collaborate with the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness on the 30 Day Tobacco Free Challenge. The 30-Day Challenge empowers employees and students to give up tobacco by using proven strategies to help tobacco users quit.
The team identified four areas of focus: prevention, smoking cessation, addressing the linkage between alcohol and smoking, and research.
Develop a 3-5 year plan addressing the four focus areas: prevention, smoking cessation, addressing the linkage between alcohol and smoking, and research.
The team will promote the “I Quit!” interactive smoking cessation website encouraging students to quit smoking.