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College Life
Campus Policy on
Tobacco Use
HCC is a TOBACCO FREE campus.
Tobacco use is prohibited in all areas of the campus, including parking lots and personal
vehicles.
$50 Fine may be imposed for non-compliance.
Policy Approved by BOT – April 10, 2007
Did you know that 96% of
HCC students prefer to date a non-smoker?
(Based on a Spring 2008 survey)
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It is the policy of Harford Community College that the use of any type of tobacco product is prohibited
in all buildings and areas of the campus and off-campus sites supervised by the college.
This includes parking lots and personal vehicles.
Procedure
- The above policy became effective July 1, 2007.
- This policy shall be communicated to all students
and employees through as wide a variety of communication as available.
- All newly hired employees shall receive an explanation
of this policy during their orientation.
- Signs shall be posted in common areas such as
campus entrances, building entrances, lobbies, Globe Café,
dining rooms, athletic fields, and other outdoor facilities as
practical.
- Compliance with and enforcement of the tobacco
use restrictions will rely on the social responsibility of all
people at the College. Employees who observe others violating the
tobacco use restrictions are expected to inform the violator of
the policy and/or contact Campus Security.
- Education and treatment are the preferred intervention
for violators, but violators may also be subject to a fine or disciplinary
action.
Wellness Assistance
The College works with the Maryland Department of Health &
Mental Hygiene, Harford County Health Department and the Harford County
Cancer and Tobacco Community Coalition to assist smokers in quitting and to
discourage others from starting through smoking cessation classes and health
and wellness programs and publications. Contact the College Life Office at
443-412-2140 for more information on wellness assistance.
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