Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy

James Sprunt Community College, in its efforts to create a healthier atmosphere for the campus community, strives to control exposure to secondhand smoke. It emphasizes prevention and education efforts that support non-use and that address the risks of tobacco use. To protect our students, staff, visitors and guests, James Sprunt Community College prohibits the use of tobacco products and vaping.

1. At James Sprunt Community College, smoking, vaping, and tobacco use is prohibited in the following locations:

   A. On all parts of the campus

   B. Inside all campus buildings (see item # 3 for definition of campus)

   C. In all college owned or leased vehicles.

   D. Includes all classes taught by JSCC personnel regardless of location.

2. The College is committed to prevention and education efforts that support non-use and address the risk of tobacco use. The College also offers programs and services that include practical steps to quit using tobacco products, including smoking-cessation resources.

3. Promotional advertising, sale, or free sampling of tobacco is prohibited on campus.

4. The sponsorship of any campus event by tobacco-promoting organizations is prohibited.

5. All tobacco advertising in public spaces in College locations, such as billboard and signage, is prohibited.

6. This policy applies to trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, clients, and visitors.

7. Tobacco advertisements are prohibited in College publications.

8. Organizers and attendees at public events using James Sprunt Community College’s facilities, such as conferences, meetings, public lectures, athletic events, social and cultural events will be required to abide by the College’s Smoking Policy. Organizers of such events are responsible for communicating and enforcing this policy.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. Tobacco Products: For the purposes of this policy, tobacco is defined to include any lit or unlit cigarette, pipe, cigar, cigarillo, or other smoking equipment (whether filled with tobacco or any other type of materials), smokeless tobacco (use of snuff, dip, chew, smokeless pouches, or other forms of loose leaf tobacco), and any other tobacco product in any form. This is to include “e-cigarettes” or any device designed to introduce tobacco into the body.

2. Students: Includes but is not limited to full-time day students, part-time students, commuter students, non-traditional students and other special students.

3. Campus: Includes any and all college owned, leased, or maintained property (includes all classes taught by JSCC personnel regardless of location) including but not limited to buildings, facilities, sidewalks, roadways, parking lots, and grounds.

4. College vehicle: This includes college owned, rented, or leased vehicles.