Smoke-free Initiative

Purpose

In our ongoing effort to create an environment that is healthy for all members of our community, the University of Michigan will become a smoke–free university by July 1, 2011. This will help reduce the risks of second–hand smoke and ensure a healthier environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Committee

Co–Chairs

The team will be co–chaired by Kenneth Warner, Dean of the School of Public Health, and Dr. Robert Winfield, Chief Health Officer for the University of Michigan and Director of University Health Service.

Members

Steering Committee membership will be comprised of the chairs of each of five subcommittees:

Communications:
Kallie Bila Michels, Assoc. Vice President for Communications

Student Life:
Simone Himbeault Taylor, Assoc. Vice President for Student Affairs

Human Resources:
Laurita Thomas, Assoc. Vice President for Human Resources

Grounds and Facilities:
Bill Bess, Special Advisor to the Assoc. Vice President of Facilities & Operations

Guest Relations:
Gloria Hage, Assoc. Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Advisor from the Office of the President:
Gary Krenz

Expert Advisor to the Steering Committee:
Linda Thomas, Manager, Tobacco Consultation Service, UMHS