Volume 36- Issue 1
hy Cathy Annas, WCC Tobacco Use Prevention
Grant Coordinator
Fall semester is an exciting time here at WCC.
We welcome our new and returning students to
campus. They bring with them hope, enthusiasm,
and energy to work toward fulfilling dreams of
attending college in preparation for their chosen
careers. In the process, students are making smart
choices now which lead to healthier futures. To
support those choices, WCC has recently adopted
a revised tobacco use policy to help provide a safe
and healthy environment for students, employees,
and visitors. The policy prohibits the use of
tobacco products in college buildings and includes
designated outdoor areas for smoking. One might
ask why it is necessary to designate smoking
areas outside? The 2006 report from former US
Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona states that,
“Secondhand smoke exposure can cause heart
Changes for Fall at WCC
disease and lung cancer in nonsmoking adults
and is a known cause of sudden infant death
syndrome, respiratory problems, ear infections,
and asthma attacks in infants and children.
Even brief exposure to secondhand smoke has
immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular
system and increase risk for heat disease and lung
cancer.” By designating outdoor smoking areas,
this should help alleviate wide-range exposure to
secondhand smoke. We thank you for supporting
and observing the designated smoking areas.
For those who are interested in quitting tobacco
use, call 1-800'QUIT-N0w To enroll in free
cessation classes on campus, contact Cathy Annas,
838-6462, Room 561 Continuing Education
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WCC Policy on Tobacco Usage
1. The use of tobacco products is prohibited in all
college buildings and enclosed college vehicles.
2. Signs indicating designated smoking areas will
be placed throughout campus.
3. Smoking is prohibited in seating areas of
outdoor college sponsored events.
4. The advertising, distribution, and sale of
tobacco products on college property or through
college media outlets are prohibited.
5. Tobacco cessation information is made available
to students and employees through the Student
Services Office.
6. The Wilkes Community College Safety
and Security Manager is responsible for the
enforcement of tobacco use violations.
Designated Smoking Approved Sites
Note; Smoking allowed only at “Designated
Smoking Signs"(All other areas of campus are
Smoke Free)
1 - Alumni Hall - north side near covered
walkway and retaining wall holding
2 - Lowe’s Hall - southeast side (level one)
Near retaining wall/ walkway leading to back of
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Thompson Hall
3 - Hayes Hall - southeast end (near Lovette
Hall) Right side near rock wall away from
entrance doors / walkway
4 - Power Mechanics Building - south side (front)
Left side away from doors / walkways
5 - Industrial Classroom Building (old
headhouse) North end (right side facing
building) on concrete area away from doors
6 - Daniel Hall - east side (front of building) left
of entrance / walkway
7 - Randolph Hall - north side (first level) inside
closed garden area
Walker Center
8 - South side (back) walkway leading to
backstage/side doors of auditorium
9 - North side (front) left side facing building
-Hawkins Garden
10 - Beacon Building - north side (back) under
shelter away from doors/walks
11 - Horticultural Complex - south side near
edge of hill.
Bookstore Hours
Special Hours
Monday August B:
Tuesday August 14:
Wednesday August 15:
Thursday August 16:
Friday August 17;
Monday August 20:
Tuesday August 21:
Wednesday August 22;
8:45am to 8:00pm
8:45am to 430pm
8:45am to 4:30pm
8:00am to 6:15pm
8:00amto3:00pm
8:00am to 6:15pm
8:45am to 6:15pm
; 8:45am to 6:15pm
Regular Hours
wUl resume August 23
Monday - Thursday; 8:45am to 6:00pm
Fridays 8:45am to 3;00pm