Everett Community College

Tobacco Use Policy

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Everett Community College has considered the issue of tobacco use at the College; and

WHEREAS, the Board has received input from staff, faculty, and other interested persons on the extent of the scope of a tobacco use policy; and

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that tobacco use presents clear-and present life threatening dangers to users and also threatens those in proximity to the users; and

WHEREAS, the Board .has determined that it has a duty to provide a healthy environment for students, employees, and the public and a duty to encourage and assist current tobacco users to cease the use of tobacco products; and,

WHEREAS, the intention of the Board is that the use of tobacco products shall ultimately be prohibited on any property belonging to or under the control of the College,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Everett Community College that the following Tobacco Use Policy is adopted. The policy shall become effective July 1, 1993:

1. Use of tobacco in any form shall not be allowed in any college building, enclosure or state owned vehicle.
2. Tobacco products will not be sold or distributed on campus grounds.
3. The President shall sponsor and/or assist in the establishment of tobacco cessation programs. The President shall establish rules and procedures for allowing reasonable release time for employees who wish to participate in cessation programs.
4. The President will be responsible for the dissemination, communication, and administration of this policy.

Adopted January 1993