Johnson C. Smith University News August 25, 2014 C. Smith University to be tobacco-free In a major step to foster a healthy learning environment, Johnson C. Smith University will join a growing number of U.S. colleges and universities that have adopted a tobacco-free campus policy. While smoking has long been prohibited in JCSU's buildings, the new policy that takes effect January 1, 2015 will extend to all campus grounds and university-owned and operated properties. Not only will this new policy effect cigarette smoking; it will encompass other tobacco and smoking products such as e-cigarettes. As the college gears up to become a tobacco-free campus, an information campaign will take place over the next five months to help students and employees break their addiction to tobacco products. The campaign will offer health-related information, multiple smoking cessation programs and designate temporary smoking areas. According to Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, at least 1,372 campuses and universities have adopted the 100% smoke-free policy. Of these, 938 are 100% tobacco-free. "JCSU is proud to soon join these institutions as we strive to uphold our commitment to create a happy and healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors," said Dr. Ronald L. Carter, president of JCSU. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Register now http://www.hbculibraries.org/html/2014meeting-form.html for the October 26-28, 2014 HBCU Library Alliance 6th Membership Meeting in Atlanta GA!