Campus Smoking Policy
Rancho Santiago Community College District Smoking Policy
District Policy
| RSCCD Board Policy | RSCCD Administrative Regulation |
At the request of student government leaders, faculty and staff, Santa Ana College became smoke-free effective February 9, 2009. This smoke-free initiative protects students, employees and visitors to the risks of first and second-hand smoke. Because of tobacco's status as the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., many colleges and universities are already smoke and tobacco-free.
Smoking is allowed in parking lots 1-13.
Yes, as long as it's parked in lots 1-13.
All smokers are expected to voluntarily comply. Enforcement depends on the cooperation of college employees and public safety officers who observe possible violations. These violations will be handled through already-established discipline procedures based on the Rancho Santiago Community College District Board approved Student Code of Conduct.
Yes, it applies to everyone who comes to the SAC campus. Visitors will be notified of the smoke-free initiative through signs posted in parking lots and on buildings throughout the campus.
Yes. Student health fees cover visits to the SAC Health and Wellness Center (located in JSC-110), where information about referrals to community resources is available.