University attempting to educate about,
and comply with, smoking policy

Dear Editor,

This letter is in response to the recent letter to the editor about

Boise State’s smoking policy and receptacles. During the fall

2003 semester, Health, Wellness and Counseling Services (HWC) and

Center for Health Policy was awarded a tobacco grant from Central

District Health Department to implement and evaluate an

awareness/compliance campaign regarding the Boise State campus

smoking policy. The current university policy states that at least

one designated entrance to all university-owned or leased buildings

and facilities shall be designated and posted as “This is a

SMOKE-FREE Entrance.” Smoking is prohibited within 30 feet of

each smoke-free entrance and within university buildings. HWC

Services has been working with building managers and the Facilities

Operations and Maintenance Department to post signs, move existing

receptacles and place new stainless steel models in accordance with

this policy.

In January 2004, a “Ciggy Buttz” campaign was launched,

which included posters, flyers, table tents and Arbiter ads to

inform students, faculty and staff about Boise State’s

smoking policy. Ciggy Buttz (a life-size cigarette) has also been

on campus to issue violation citations and provide information

about smoking cessation programs and resources.

If you would like to see more building entrances become smoke-free,

contact building managers and ask. You have the right to breathe

clean air! Something else to be aware of is that there is currently

a no smoking legislative bill awaiting the Governor’s

signature, which includes a 20 foot smoke-free perimeter at all

entrances to public education buildings.

Healthy regards,

Christina Berg,

Health Promotion and Prevention Services Coordinator

Hannah Sedivy,

Wellness Services Intern

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include name, contact number and standing at Boise State

University. Letters may be subject to editing. The Arbiter cannot

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