Statewide Updates
Oregonian Editorial: PCC leads the way against tobacco on campus [February 20, 2009, The Oregonian] "With any luck, the governing board of Oregon's largest educational institution started a statewide trend Thursday when it moved forward toward a ban on the use of tobacco products on campus. Congratulations, Portland Community College. Now let's see if the rest of the state's colleges and universities will show similarly good
Oregon Editorial: The Case for a Tobacco-Free Campus [April 16, 2008, The Oregonian]
“At Portland Community College, Student Body President Victoria Galanopoulos…and a PCC task force, backed by the American Lung Association of Oregon, want to snuff smoking anywhere on the college's campuses, including the outdoor entryways where smokers now gather. PCC administrators should support steps that begin moving the college toward that worthy goal… [PCC President Preston Pulliams] predicted all of PCC would be off-limits to smoking by a year from now.
Oregon College Health Association (OCHA) Endorses Tobacco-Free Initiatives [Statement adopted at October 19, 2007 OCHA meeting] “The Oregon College Health Association supports, promotes, and advocates for initiatives to create tobacco-free environments on campuses and encourages all Oregon colleges and universities to be diligent in their efforts to achieve a campus-wide tobacco-free environment.”
34 Percent of Oregon Community College Students Surveyed are Exposed to Tobacco Smoke Daily on Campus “Oregon community college students are frequently exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke on their campuses, and most agree that it’s okay for their colleges to prohibit smoking, according to a survey of 500 students conducted by Grove Insight for the American Lung Association of Oregon and Oregon community colleges.”
Oregon Community Colleges
Learn more about Community Colleges’ policies and campus updates
Cigarette concerns go up in smoke at PCC campuses [October 29, 2009, The Oregonian]
Breathing easy on another Oregon campus [May 27, 2009, Editorial, The Oregonian]
Smoking or non smoking? Local college poised to review policy (Argus Observer, 4/24/09)
A tobacco-free campus remains an option [February 12, 2009, The Torch, LCC] "Proponents for creating and maintaining a tobacco-free campus came to the Main Campus for a discussion on Friday, Feb. 6. 'My goals were for the discussion to be informational and to open a dialogue,' Employee Wellness Program Instructor Wendy Simmons said."
Ready for a smoke-free RCC? [February 6, 2009, Mail Tribune] "Rogue Community College plans a campus community forum today to examine issues involved in becoming tobacco-free."
OCCC to become tobacco-free as new campuses open [October 1, 2008, Newport News-Times] "[Oregon Coast Community College] Board members determined that OCCC would become tobacco-free as the college campuses becoming operational. In doing so, OCCC will be following policies similar to the Lincoln County School District, Lincoln City Parks and Recreation and Portland Community College.
It's not a matter of if, but of when: Sooner or later, Clatsop Community College campus will be tobacco-free [August 21, 2008, Editorial, The Daily Astorian] "In 2008 it is curious that Clatsop Community College hesitates to declare its entire campus smoke-free.[CCC's leaders] need to realize that a smoke-free campus is in their future. It's simply a matter of how long they want to delay that decision."
Proponents say waiting on smoking ban is deadly [August 20, 2008, The Daily Astorian] "Over the past year, proponents of tighter smoking restrictions have grown increasingly vocal at CCC.
One of the loudest is part-time student Dani Wallace, who says college leaders aren't doing enough to protect public health. She attended four meetings between January and June in hopes of sparking dialogue with board members. "They can do something, but they won't," she said. "Why wait? Every day of delay means more people are harmed by secondhand smoke. Waiting is deadly."
Tobacco on campus: No ifs, ands or butts? [June 20, 2008, Newport News Times] “Ann Way, Lincoln County Health & Human Services… has begun communications with Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) Board of Education regarding the dangers of tobacco use, second-hand smoke, and an institution's role in preventing exposure.”
PCC Moves Toward Campus Ban On Tobacco Products [June 12, 2008, OPB News] “Portland Community College is the third Oregon college to forbid smoking and other tobacco uses anywhere on its property. In Fall 2009, the tobacco ban will go into full effect, across all eight of PCC's centers and campuses.
Letter to the Editor: A Right to Breathe [April 18, 2008, The Daily Astorian] “Adopting a tobacco-free campus policy is an opportunity for Clatsop Community College CC administrators and leaders to show that they are committed to the health and well being of their students, faculty, staff and visitors. We believe that everyone has the right to breathe clean air.
American Lung Association suggests smoking ban [Lane Community College, October 4, 2007, The Torch] "'We know there have been some issues around the smoking areas that currently exist, so it's great to start having discussions about the best way to make sure people aren't being exposed to the health hazards of secondhand smoke,' [Lane County Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Laura] Hammond said."
Will UCC be Tobacco Free? Prohibitive tobacco policy sought for all Oregon college campuses [Umpqua Community College, May 29, 2007, The Mainstream] “‘There is a whole issue of having a healthy environment on campus’, said President Blaine Nisson…Current UCC policy allows smoking in designated areas around campus. Unfortunately many of these areas are placed in walkways utilized by non-smokers en route to class.”
Butts Out: COCC moves toward first-in-the-state tobacco-free policy [Central Oregon Community College, May 3, 2007, The Source Weekly] “…by a unanimous voice vote, the Associated Students of COCC (ASCOCC) adopted a model policy…that bans use of any tobacco products – including smokeless ones – anywhere on campus.”
Other Oregon Colleges and Universities
Learn more about Oregon University System policies and campus updates
The ‘O’ is not an ashtray: UO can be first tobacco-free Pac-10 campus [May 28, 2009, Editorial, The Register Guard]
The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is Tobacco-Free "It has long been OCOM’s intention to provide students, staff, faculty, and visitors with an environment and the resources by which to optimize their health and well-being. .. it is the policy of the college that the OCOM campus shall remain completely tobacco-free."
OHSU Tobacco-Free Initiative “The proposed Tobacco-Free Environment policy has been approved and will go into effect Sept. 17, 2007.”
Tobacco-Free College News in Other States
Campus to Go Tobacco-Free on November 19, 2009 [February 5, 2009, University of Kentucky News] "I view this as an opportunity for the university to take a leadership role in creating a healthier Kentucky. We know that tobacco use has had a negative impact on the health of Kentuckians for generations. Kentucky continues to lead the nation in the number of adults who smoke, a statistic that negatively impacts the health of Kentuckians. From high rates of cancer and diabetes to poor cardiovascular health, the use of tobacco has prevented Kentuckians from reaching their full potential. And I hope that our campus tobacco-free initiative will serve as a role model to communities, workplaces and individuals looking to create a healthier Commonwealth." [quote from UK President Lee T. Todd, Jr.]
Ozarks Technical Community College Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Being Completely Tobacco-Free! [August, 2008] In August 2003 the Board of Trustees adopted a policy making OTC one of the first higher-education institutions in the US to become completely tobacco-free. This year the college celebrates the fifth anniversary of this landmark public health policy.
UND To Become Tobacco-Free Campus Oct. 5 "We are moving forward because it makes sense to protect the health of those you care about, " said Croeker. "We provide comprehensive services for those who want to quite tobacco because we care about the health of our community. A tobacco-free UND will further reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and will support those who are trying to quit."
University of Arkansas to Be Tobacco-Free "Obviously, this is a health issue," said Mary Alice Serafini, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs and director of the Pat Walker Health Center. "Tobacco is harmful to anyone who uses it, and even non-users are harmed by second-hand smoke. We see a tobacco-free campus as a health benefit for the entire campus community."
Community College To Go Tobacco-Free Next Year [Arkansas] "I was especially worried about our nursing class," [college president] Carder said. "They're the heaviest smokers. The nursing instructors feel that the policy will help them because they can't smoke on the campus of a hospital."
More Colleges Banning Smoking: Trend Now Reaching Bigger Universities (PDF) [USA Today article, 3/2/07]
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