After joining more than 700 colleges across the nation as a tobacco-free campus, students and faculty have spoken out on potential issues and benefits the policy has to offer. “So far, I’ve only seen issues regarding what areas are technically on campus and which are not,” said Sallie Scovill, the employee wellness coordinator. “I’ve only received a couple emails in which homeowners ... Read More »
After a long-awaited decision involving a Student Government Association referendum, a faculty and staff survey and several public forums, a campus known for its sustainability efforts is now tobacco-free as of Aug. 25. All tobacco products including chewing tobacco and electronic cigarettes are now banned campus-wide, even on sidewalks and parking lots. The only exception to the ban is Tomahawk’s ... Read More »
To prepare for a tobacco-free campus in 2014, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point introduced programs to support students, faculty and staff in their attempts to quit tobacco usage. The newest program introduced by Employee Wellness is called Freedom From Smoking. It is an eight-week tobacco cessation program designed to help smokers quit in a supportive environment at their chosen pace. ... Read More »
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