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Tobacco Free Campus Initiative
Summary of Campus Climate Survey
Climate Survey
Conducted a campus-wide survey; collected responses during 15 day period from February 27 to March 13.
Survey sampled approximately 29,000 university faculty, staff, and students.
Total Responses = 3198 or 11% of the approximate number sampled.
Faculty: 7%
Staff: 19%
Undergraduate student: 57%
Graduate student: 14%
Other: 2%
Q 1. Which of the following tobacco products do you currently use?
Some type: (cigarettes, cigars, smokeless, etc) 26% - 877 responses
None: 74% - 2496 responses
Q 2. Do you wish to quit using tobacco products?
Yes: 16% - 110 responses
No: 63% - 443 responses
Uncertain 21% - 146 responses
Q 3. Would you be interested in participating in a program offered at UTA that would help you quit,
such as smoking cessation?
Yes: 76 responses
Q 4. Agreement with the following statements: I would support the University’s decision to have a
smoke free campus.
Strongly agree: 60% - 1899 responses
Moderately agree: 5% - 170 responses
Neither agree or disagree: 3% - 81 responses
Moderately disagree: 7% - 231 responses
Strongly disagree: 25% - 779 responses
Q 5. Agreement with the following statements: I would support the University’s decision to have a
tobacco free campus.
Strongly agree: 54% - 1702 responses
Moderately agree: 7% - 235 responses
Neither agree or disagree: (plus/minus) 5% - 170 responses
Moderately disagree: 7% - 207 responses
Strongly disagree: 27% - 846 responses
Q 6. Are you aware UT Arlington has a smoking policy?
Yes: 75% - 2363 responses
No: 25% - 797 responses
Q 7. What is your gender?
Female: 55% - 1747 responses
Male: 42% - 1324 responses
Prefer not to indicate: 3% - 81 responses
Q 12. Do you have any other comments regarding a tobacco free campus?
Yes: 47% - 1,465 responses
No: 53% - 1,673 responses
Sample Comments
“Having a smoke and tobacco free campus would benefit UTA greatly because more people would want to
enroll into a more health conscious university, and not one were they could get sick from second-hand
smoke.”
“A commitment to a healthy environment and to the health of students, staff, and visitors should take
priority over accommodating the habit of a minority. Perhaps, by instituting this change people will be
encouraged to quit. The university should offer information and support regarding smoking and tobacco
cessation programs.”
“A tobacco free campus is a "win/win" opportunity--less campus maintenance, a healthier and cleaner work
environment and healthier coworkers. Thank you for taking the time to promote a tobacco free campus.”
“Although I do not smoke, I recognize the rights of others to smoke, and I feel the current rule about
staying away from buildings is sufficient enough to keep me healthy.”
“Are Twinkies next?”
“At the very least, the current smoking policy should be enforced. Many students do not abide by the 50
feet from building rule.”
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