The SCC community thanks you for respecting and observing a new
policy that will make for a healthier learning and working environment.
Under the policy, as of Jan. 1, 2007, tobacco use is prohibited
both indoors and outdoors, which includes all common areas, building
entrances, athletics fields, walking trails, and parking lots.
Everyone Can Benefit From a Tobacco-Free Environment
A tobacco-free environment will provide the following benefits to SCC
students and the entire campus community.
Supports community efforts to reduce or eliminate tobacco
use in public settings.
Eliminates second-hand smoke from around building entrances.
Eliminates litter from cigarette butts and other debris.
May encourage some tobacco users to stop a harmful habit.
Prepares SCC students to cope with future employment in tobacco-free
environments.
Sets a positive example for high school students and young children
who are often on campus.
Reduces risk of fires caused by cigarette smoking.
SCC News Releases
For more on the new tobacco policy at SCC, read the following
press releases.
Other Missouri community colleges have led the way in creating healthier
campus environments by becoming tobacco-free. Ozarks Technical
Community College became tobacco-free in 2003 and State Fair Community
College joined the effort in 2005.
