Hudson Valley Community College will be tobacco free beginning with the start of the Fall 2013 semester.
At its March meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a tobacco-free policy amending the college’s Code of Conduct: “Chewing tobacco or using any product or similar product or device such as pipes, cigars or cigarettes or personal vaporizers is prohibited on the College premises and in vehicles on campus.” [Article 5.2.24(b)]
A “tobacco-free HVCC” promotes a healthy and safe environment for all, as well as aligns the college with Tobacco-Free SUNY expected to take effect Jan. 1, 2014. The SUNY Board of Trustees approved a resolution in June 2012 that — with state legislative approval — will require a 100% tobacco-free campus environment to include all campus buildings, parking ramps and facilities, and off-campus facilities.
Many SUNY campuses already are tobacco-free, as are most colleges and universities in the Capital Region. Under current New York State law, smoking is banned on all SUNY campuses in indoor areas and in vehicles owned or leased by SUNY institutions.
Prior to the tobacco-free policy effective date of Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, additional information and resources will be provided to students, faculty and staff, and campus signage will be updated.
Hudson Valley’s tobacco-free policy was drafted by a committee appointed by Dr. Alex Popovics, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Development, and chaired by Claudine Potvin-Giordano, clinical coordinator in College Health Services.
Published: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:40:00 +0000 by d.gardner