Southeast Missouri State University

PASS Alliance

PASS stands for Peers Advocating Smoke-free Solutions. We are a peer education program that promotes awareness of the dangers of second-hand smoke. PASS peers work to decrease smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke in our community through education, advocacy, and community involvement.

PASS students encourage their peers to learn about the many negative health risks attributed to second-hand smoke, the lies used by the tobacco industry to recruit new smokers, and how to take advantage of cessation services. PASS students also work with campus and community leaders to advocate for healthy smoke-free environments.

Who are PASS Peer Educators?
PASS peers are undergraduate students who receive extensive training in community education, advocacy, and involvement.

What do we do?

• EDUCATION: PASS educators present educational interactive programs on tobacco and provide educational pamphlets, articles, websites, and other information to promote awareness of the dangers of tobacco products and how to access resources available for those who want to quit.
• INVOLVEMENT: PASS peers collaborate with other peer groups to promote awareness on campus and in the community. They sponsor and participate in activities such as educational tabling at health fairs, community activities, and the Great American Smokeout.