The newest phase of the campus went into effect today, as the campus officially transitioned to a smoke free environment with .
In February, Chancellor DiStefano signed the new campus No Smoking Policy 听which mandated a no smoking campus beginning Aug. 19, 2013. The policy had a transition period that included deployment of campus signage, facilities considerations, and the promotion of policy awareness and resources for those who wish to quit smoking.
鈥淪moking,鈥� as used in this policy, means smoking any substance, including but not limited to, tobacco, cloves, or marijuana. 鈥淪moking products鈥� include but are not limited to all cigarette products (cigarettes, bidis, kreteks, etc.) and all smoke-producing products (cigars, pipes, hookahs, etc.). E-cigarettes are also included in the updated policy.
The campus has chosen to implement this policy to promote a healthy campus and to support and improve the health and wellness of our students, faculty and staff. Over 1,100 colleges and universities have adopted a smoke-free policy (including the Anschutz Medical Campus), so CU-Boulder is not alone on this initiative.听
A number of resources are available to individuals who wish to quit smoking. The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is hosting a series of "Getting Ready to Quit: Smoking Cessation" workshops, support groups and individual counseling sessions. For more information and to register, visit the听听website听or call the FSAP general number, 303-492-3020.
听offers free, confidential, one-on-one tobacco cessation counseling to students. Through counseling, students will be able to assess their tobacco use, create a plan to quit including setting a quit date, establish coping strategies, and get support throughout the quit process. To receive free tobacco cessation counseling, please contact the Community Health office at 303-492-2937 or听Healthbuffs@colorado.edu.