Resources
Making Your College Campus Tobacco-Free -- A guide to share with college leaders
National list of tobacco-free colleges and universities
NEW! Tobacco-Free Campus Presentation at Oregon Community College Student Association 9/8/09:
- Tobacco-Free Campus Resources Handout
- Tobacco-Free PCC and Beyond - Victoria Galanopoulos, former PCC student leader
- Secondhand Smoke as a Campus Access Barrier - Rebecca Geary, MHCC student
- Oregon Tobacco-Free College Initiative - Andrew Epstein, American Lung Association in Oregon
- Tobacco Industry and Global Implications - Erik Vidstrand, Multnomah County Health Department
Who supports tobacco-free campus policy?
Postcard template for comments about tobacco/secondhand smoke on campus (MS Publisher)
Links
Health effects of smoking and secondhand smoke
U.S. Surgeon General Report on Secondhand Smoke
ADA information for people with disabilities & medical conditions affected by secondhand smoke
Oregon's Smokefree Workplace Law
Tobacco Cessation Resources:
If you smoke, consulting with your doctor or other health care professional can provide insights into the risks of smoking. He or she can also help you with information about the proper use of medication and/or nicotine replacement products to assist you with your quit plan. If you are a college employee, smoking cessation programs may be available through your Employee Assistance Program and/or health insurance plan. Other helpful resources include:
Freedom from Smoking Online Program
EX: Re-learn Life Without Cigarettes