History leading up to the establishment of a tobacco-free policy

The Former President, Charles Kupchella, and the Healthy UND Coalition engaged the campus community in discussions about a tobacco-free policy starting in the fall of 2006. Forums and meetings were held with a variety of stakeholders throughout the year. Student Senate, University Senate, and Staff Senate passed resolutions of support for the development of a tobacco-free policy.

Former President Kupchella implemented plans to move to a tobacco-free campus in April of 2007. He appointed a task group to develop a draft policy and recommendations. The members of the task group are: Laurie Betting, Assistant VP for Wellness; Mary Coleman, Clinical Lab Science Faculty; Chandice Covington, College of Nursing Dean; Jane Croeker, Student Health Promotion Advisor; Sandi Geddes, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist; Will Gosnold, Geology Professor and University Senate Representative; Tyrone Grandstrand, Student Senator and Association of Residence Halls; Jenny Guido, Medical Student and Student Health Advisory Committee; Eric Johnson, ND QUITLINE Director; Dorette Kerian, Information Technology Systems and Services Director; Don Kojich, Executive Associate VP of University Relations; Nate Martindale, 2006-2007 Student Body President; Dave McFarlane, McFarlane Sheet Metal Owner; Kent Streibel, Aerospace Flight Instructor and Staff Senate Representative; Cheryl Stolz, graduate student; J.J. Tamble, student, College Students Against Cancer President; Jason Uhlir, Campus Safety and Security Officer; and Nancy Vogeltanz-Holm, Director of the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research (CHPPR).