Timeline

2012

• SUNY Board of Trustees passes resolution in support of SUNY becoming tobacco-free

2013 & 2014

• University engages in research, participates in SUNY regional conferences, begins conversations with internal and external groups to determine best practices for implementation, and develops implementation plans

Winter/Spring 2015

• Tobacco-free steering committee formed 
• Discussions with University groups and strategic focus groups take place

Summer 2015

• University Council approves tobacco-free policy
• Working Groups identified – plans and strategies toward implementing the policy developed
• Tobacco-free advisory council formed

Fall 2015

• Tobacco-free advisory council, working groups and steering committee work on preparing the community for policy implementation
• University announces that it will become tobacco-free  
• Efforts to offer resources and assistance to those seeking to cease using tobacco enhanced
• Facilities preparation begin (e.g., signage, removal of smoking receptacles and ashtrays, etc.)   

Winter/Spring 2016

• Policy goes into effect January 1, 2016  
• Continue tobacco-free advisory council, working groups and steering committee efforts
• Continue promoting efforts to offer resources and assistance to those seeking to cease using tobacco

Summer 2016

• Review and assess effects of policy
• Review enforcement

Fall 2016 and Beyond

• Continue to educate campus about tobacco-free policy and offer tobacco cessation resources