1. Phased Tobacco Free Campus Eastern Michigan University Student Government, Student Leader Group, HLED 550

2. The current policy

3. However, the policy is frequently violated and not enforced. Pray Harrold: 15 feet

4. Do EMU students smoke ? 2011 NCHA II Survey 10.1 % are frequent smokers 2.0% are often smokers 6.8% rarely smoke 19.7% have used in past 30 days 23.0% are past smokers 57.4% have never smoked

5. As of November 8 th, 2013: Total votes: 3257 Yes: 69.3% No: 30.6%

6. Nationally 1,182 campuses are smoke free All public universities in Arkansas, Iowa, and Oklahoma are tobacco free.

7. What’s happening in Michigan? Central Michigan is the latest for Tobacco Free Campus July 2014 CMU conducted survey in February, 70% of the 4,700 respondents supported University of Michigan: 2011 Washtenaw Community College: 2005 17 other campuses are 100% tobacco free

8. Risk for the Non Smoker Second Hand Smoke is a Carcinogen Lung Cancer Cardiovascular Effects Asthma Attacks, Coughing, Wheezing Environmental Damage Pollutants Aesthetics Bin outside Porter

9. Non Smoker Testimonial “…the area around the southwest entrance of Pray Harrold has become an area dedicated to smoking…you can always find a handful of people smoking on the sidewalk and rock landscape outside the main doors...the fresh air turns into a cloud of smoke.”

10. Non Smoker Testimonial “As someone who is allergic to tobacco products and walks around campus frequently...I've asked myself if I value being able to breathe well by taking the lesser travel path...If our campus were to phase out smoking…my life here at Eastern would improve dramatically.”

11. Proposed Phases Effective immediately : Education, advocacy Work with Grounds to mark all areas Work with VISION for an environmental “clean up” Smoking cessation programs for students and staff Work with Wellness Center and HR Begin Bystander training

12. Proposed Phases Beginning Summer 2014 : Smoking on perimeter of campus only Awareness of upcoming policy change Cessation programs, Education and Bystander training continue

13. Proposed Phases Beginning Fall 2014 : Tobacco Free Campus Cessation programs and Education continue

14. Smoking Rights Not taking rights away from smokers Smokers are not protected legally through Equal Protection or Due Process Clauses of the Constitution

15. Let’s Change the Norm Eastern Michigan University Students are requesting the BOR adopt a new policy: A phased approach to a Tobacco Free Campus

16. Positive PR for EMU

17. Questions ?