The Smoking Policy |
Did You Know?
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Groundskeepers spend 60 hours a week just cleaning up cigarette butts.
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During the 2003-2004 academic year, open forums were held to discuss the issue of smoking on campus.
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Of 422 students surveyed, 70% supported smoking restrictions (including 39.6% of smokers).A phased-in elimination of all smoking on campus was also unanimously approved by the faculty and staff representatives.
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A phased-in elimination of all smoking on campus was also unanimously approved by the faculty and staff representatives.
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The American Cancer Society says tobacco use causes 1 out of 5 deaths per year in the U.S.
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The College Tobacco Prevention Resource says 10% of current college students will die of smoking-related illnesses and that smoking is a primary cause of fires, costing schools $5.9 million in direct property damage in 2002.
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- Smoking at San Antonio College is Prohibited:
Smoking is not permitted on the San Antonio College Campus or any other ACCD campus. This includes parking lots and any other property owned by the Alamo Community Colleges.
- Enforcement:
The Department of Public Safety will:
1. Issue citations to those in violation of the policy. Citations require an $12 payment.
2. Repeated violations will result in further disciplinary action.
Background & Overview
- Background:
During the 2003-2004 academic year, the students, faculty and staff discussed a smoking policy in public forums and agreed to prohibit smoking on the San Antonio College campus for health reasons.
- Overview:
"This policy will benefit everyone by creating a more health environment for study and work. We appreciate your cooperation."
Dr. Robert E. Zeigler, President
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Be Healthy, Live Longer, and Help Us
Create a Safer and Cleaner Campus! |
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