Graham Harvey The Open University United Kingdom Lois Ann Lorentzen University of San Francisco Anna Peterson University of Florida Sarah M. Foltz University of Florida Matthew Glass University of Guelph Canada Rebecca Kneale Gould Middlebury College “I would just say, hopefully everyone is aware and that people will respect what the campus is doing, and we need people to understand they need to comply,” Galvin said.Associate Editors David Landis Barnhill University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Christopher Key Chapple Loyola Marymount University Richard C. Any violations should be reported to the Department of Police Services at (818) 677- 2111. Using common sense when approaching those who are smoking on campus is also encouraged, officials urge students to be understanding and try to educate users and not offer more than just support. “We don’t want to make it easy to get a citation.”Ĭampus officials also want to encourage students to participate in educating and informing others about the new policy but not to engage in enforcement. “The police would only come into play if someone were so defiant that they were standing somewhere on campus and smoking, totally ignoring everyone’s admonition,” Galvin said. “I like the way we approached it with education first and foremost, and the notion of clean air and health and well-being in contrast to ‘you better not smoke or else.’ Police should be very definitely, the last resort.Īccording to Chief Galvin, there is a citation process if a defiant person has no interest in following the new guidelines and if they have been issued multiple warnings.
“I think it is a great thing and I fully support it,” Galvin said. Taking into account that the change could be tough on some members of the CSUN community, the student health center has provided a list of resources which aim to educate students on how they can quit and provide support for users.īy starting with education and reminding students about the policy, campus officials hope that law enforcement can stay at a distance.
“There will be ‘Clear the Air Advocates’ and they will be giving resources for support and education,” said Sharon Aronoff, a health educator at the Klotz Student Health Center. In addition to peers and campus staff enforcing the policy, there will be outreach and awareness efforts from the Klotz Student Health Center. If students don’t comply there will be reminders from staff and lastly enforcement through police services, according to CSUN Chief of Police, Anne P. Photo credit: Manny AraujoĬampus officials have taken the education first approach to enforcing the new policy. “I know that I have some friends who are probably going to be disappointed with the new restriction but it sounds like it’s going to be a positive move over all.” PPM employees removed approximately 95 ashtrays from campus, according to CSUN’s Department of Environmental Health & Safety. “There’s all of these studies that show how hazardous smoking or just being around smoke is to your health,” Boyer said. “I never really minded walking past people who were smoking but when it came to class time and you could smell the lingering tobacco smoke, that’s what got me.”ĬSUN student Jessica Boyer, who also agrees with the ban is curious to see how other students will conform or go against the new restriction. “As a non-smoker I think it’s a great idea,” said CSUN student Ariel Hale. Students appear to be reacting positively to the ban thus far, even declaring their support. The policy also includes all university-owned, leased or rented vehicles.
The smoke-and-tobacco free policy prohibits the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes (including hookahs), electronic smoke devices such as e-cigarettes, tobacco products and nicotine delivery systems, including, but not limited to chewing tobacco, snuff and SNUS, according to the “Clear the Air” initiative website.Īccording to the policy, tobacco products will be prohibited in any and all CSUN-owned, leased, rented or maintained property such as buildings, facilities, sidewalks, roadways, parking lots and grounds including on-campus housing. The initiative aims to promote the health and well-being of CSUN employees, students and visitors, according to a press release from President Dianne F. On Wednesday, August 19, CSUN joined over 2,000 colleges across the United States which enforce smoke-and-tobacco free campus policies with the “Clear the Air” initiative. After two years of debate, California State University, Northridge has finally become a smoke-and-tobacco free campus.