Smoke & Tobacco Free Environment
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UCSC is 100% Smoke & Tobacco Free
On January 2, 2014, the University of California joined more than 1,159 colleges and universities nationwide by implementing a UC systemwide Smoke & Tobacco Free Environment Policy. You can view the original announcement below:
President’s letter to the Chancellors – January 2012
View UCSC’s Smoke & Tobacco Free Environment Policy. This policy states that there can be no tobacco use or smoking of any kind on any UCSC property.
If you notice someone smoking or using tobacco products on UCSC property, please fill out this Report of Non-Compliance.
Smoking Cessation Resources
UC Santa Cruz Students
Visit Student Health Outreach & Promotion’s Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Services website or call (831) 459-1417 for assistance to learn about tobacco and tobacco-free cessation services available at no charge.
Quit Vaping, 1-844-8-NO-VAPE (1-844-866-8273)
UC Santa Cruz Faculty and Staff
Kick It California, 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887)
Mobile App from Kick It California
1-800-QUIT-NOW, national portal to network of state quitlines
Freedom From Smoking Group Clinic, American Lung Association’s smoking cessation program
Resources for UC Employees and Students
Other Resources
- California Smokers’ Helpline – 1-800-NO-BUTTS
- Santa Cruz County Tobacco Cessation and Education Resources (refer below)
sc-county-cessation-resources (Download)
- American Cancer Society – Stay Away From Tobacco
- American Lung Association – Stop Smoking
- BeTobaccoFree.gov – How to Quit
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Quit Smoking
- Smokefree.gov – Step-by-Step Quit Guide
- UCSF Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC)
- Show Support
- UCSC Student Health Center – How to Help a Friend Quit Smoking
- CDC Office on Smoking and Health (OSH)
- Video on Benefits of Quitting from the CDC
- California Youth Advocacy Network Resources
Policy Compliance
Compliance with this policy is grounded in informing and educating members of the university community and visitors about the policy and encouraging those who use tobacco products to seek treatment for tobacco dependence. In order to maintain a smoke and tobacco free environment, notifying others about the policy will be an ongoing effort to enhance awareness of and foster compliance with this Policy. Violations of this policy may be subject to corrective action under the Student Code of Conduct, Human Resources and Academic Personnel Policies and Procedures, other applicable university regulations or policies, vendor contracts and citations and fines per California Government Code 7597.1. You can report non-compliance here.
Click here for the UC Santa Cruz Smoke & Tobacco Free Initiative Fact Sheet.
Exception to Policy
Smoking and all uses of tobacco are prohibited by system-wide UC policy. Both the smell of burning tobacco and the appearance of the act of smoking can trigger cravings in those who are trying to quit or have succeeded in breaking their nicotine addiction. Consequently, exceptions to the UCSC Smoke and Tobacco-Free policy are approved on a case-by-case basis and then only in very limited and specific circumstances. The benefits of such use must be weighed against the potential impact and the risk to campus health, safety, environmental, and fire before an exception may be granted. If an exception is being requested, complete the UCSC Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy Exception Request form below, print, obtain division approval and send the completed form to cadelgad@ucsc.edu.
Click here for the UCSC SMOKE & TOBACCO-FREE POLICY EXCEPTION REQUEST form.
For Questions
Contact Cindy Delgado at cadelgad@ucsc.edu or 831-459-1787.
Staff and Resources
Our team includes specialists in disability management, workers’ compensation, property & casualty, risk mitigation, faculty & staff well-being, and occupational health. In addition, we provide comprehensive resources, and ongoing support to foster a culture of safety and a healthy work environment.