Broward College is Tobacco Free

As of August 24, 2015, Broward College implemented a tobacco-free policy, which also prohibits the use of e-cigarettes and any smokeless tobacco products. In an effort to create a healthier environment for all students, faculty, employees, vendors and visitors at Broward College, the use of all tobacco products including:

  • Cigarettes
  • Cigars
  • Pipes
  • Smokeless tobacco
  • Snuff
  • Chewing tobacco
  • Smokeless pouches
  • e-cigarettes
  • and any other form of loose-leaf, smokeless tobacco

Are prohibited on all Broward College campuses. This tobacco free policy is in effect for all indoor spaces, outdoor locations, including parking lots and garages on campus.

For more information regarding the policy review the tobacco and smoke-free policy (PDF)..

  • Most of Broward College students and employees are non smokers. In a 2012 survey conducted by a partnership of the American Lung Association, Transforming Our Community's Health (TOUCH) and the Broward Regional Health Planning Council, It was found that 75.3% of students, 71% of faculty and 75.8% of staff do not smoke.
  • Most Broward College students support a tobacco free policy. In the same 2012 study cited above, over 60% of Broward College students polled said they support a tobacco free policy.
  • Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Broward College cares about its staff, students and community. The adoption of a tobacco free campus policy shows that Broward College is working to provide an environment that encourages healthy behaviors for all who study, work and visit our campuses.
  • Second hand smoke is a health risk. Brief exposure to second hand smoke, is still harmful. Since 1964, approximately 2,500,000 nonsmokers have died from health problems associated with exposure to secondhand smoke. Adopting a tobacco free campus policy eliminates the risk of encountering second hand smoke on all of Broward College's campuses.
  • Eliminate Tobacco Litter on Campus. Cigarette butts contain the same toxic chemicals that are found in tobacco smoke. Butts left on the ground not only become an eyesore and take away from the well maintained look and beautification efforts of our campuses, but can release dangerous chemicals into waterways and can present a significant fire risk.

Cessation Classes Outside of Broward College

Area Health Education Centers (AHEC): Nova Southeastern University & Florida Department of Health
954-262-1580

Quit For Life
1-877-822-6669

Tobacco Free Florida
850-245-4144

American Lung Association
1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872)

American Cancer Society: Guide to Quitting Smoking
1-800-227-2345

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
1-800-232-4636

Smokefree.gov

American Heart Association

MedlinePlus from National Institute of Health (NIH)

WebMD - Smoking Cessation Health Center

Mayo Clinic - Quit Smoking

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838)

BeTobaccoFree.gov

Holy Cross Hospital- Zachariah Family Wellness Pavilion, Holy Cross Hospital
954-229-7950
wellnessadmin@holy-cross.com

Time Since BC Went Tobacco Free

August 24, 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tobacco free policy will be in effect for all indoor spaces, outdoor locations, including parking lots, and garages.

For those sidewalks adjacent to streets not controlled by Broward College, we ask that individuals respect the pedestrians and our efforts to provide a healthier environment by refraining from tobacco use on those sidewalks.

As of January 1, 2015, 1014 other colleges and universities have gone 100% tobacco free.

The goal is to make Broward College a healthy place to work and learn. Designated areas don’t support the goal of the policy: to promote a healthy environment.

Broward College believes compliance is everyone’s business. If you feel comfortable doing so you can approach the violator in a kind and compassionate way letting them know that the college has a new tobacco free policy and that tobacco use is prohibited on campus. If you are not comfortable approaching the violator, you can anonymously report the violation online by using our violations reporting page. Please include as many details about the violation as possible to allow our Tobacco Free Ambassadors to in areas where violations are occurring so they can help to notify violators of the new policy.

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