Can FIU become the first smoke-free campus in Floridaraduate
Congratulations to Muni Rubens, Graduate Assistant in Helath Pomotion and Desease Prevention, whose article, “Can FIU become the first smoke-free campus in Florida?” was selected for the APHA Student Assembly Fall Newsletter 2009. See Page 7
Florida International University (FIU) at Miami could become the first four-year college in Florida to completely ban smoking. According to the American Lung Association, 172 U.S. colleges and universities banned tobacco. In the state of Florida, Edison State Junior College has declared a complete ban and three other universities have been credited for a partial ban on smoking.
Florida International University Task Force (UTF), a committee set-up to improve campus health, started the smoke-free campaign this fall and is working on implementing anti-smoking measures. The campaign includes distribution of educational materials, awareness through media and educational programs for students, faculty and staff, as well as smoking cessation counseling and treatment. These programs will be implemented in partnership with various student organizations, the Robert Stempel College of Public Health.
For more information read the APHA Fall 2009 Newsletter. .
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