BC3 Tobacco-Free Policy
Butler County Community College is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable and productive environment for all employees, students and visitors. Therefore, smoking and the use of all tobacco products are prohibited on all campuses and sites owned and/or leased by Butler County Community College and College vehicles effective July 1, 2009. This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students and visitors of Butler County Community College. Any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action.
Why should you quit?
There are many reasons why quitting smoking will benefit you and those around you. Smoking and second-hand smoke cause over 430,000 preventable deaths each year. Cigarette smoking and second-hand smoke cause shortness of breath, decreased energy, bone loss, lung cancer, poor circulation, etc.
Resources to help you quit:
Gain the support of your family members and friends to help you quit. Also, your doctor can help you come up with a plan to quit. Set your target date, the date that you want to be tobacco free, and utilize any of the following resources to help you reach that target date successfully.
Online Resources:
- determinedtoquit.com or call 1-800-784-8869
- ffsonline.org (American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Program)
- quitnet.com
- cancer.org (American Cancer Society)
- smokefree.gov
- cdc.gov/tobacco (the Center for Disease Control)
Smokeless Tobacco Resources
- kikit.net
- stopsmokeless.com
- quittobacco.com
- throughwithchew.com
How do I maintain a tobacco-free life?
Join a smoking cessation support group or find a family member or friend and quit together. Ask your family for support. Take smoking cessation classes. For help, contact the Community Health Challenge at 724-283-9955 or visit communityhealthchallenge.org. They provide educational resources, classes, counseling and more! Don't give up!
Printable Flyers
Tobacco Free Announcement Flyer(pdf)
Tobacco Cessation Resources Flyer(pdf)
Ordinance No. 8 - Offenses & Penalties (pdf)
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Phone: 724.287.8711 Ext. 8353
HR Mailing Address
Linda M. Dodd
Director of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer
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P.O. Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003-1203
