Download as PDF On July 1, 2012, the Maricopa Community Colleges went 100% tobacco-free. Public Safety is responsible for enforcement on campus. Repeat and/or egregious violations will be reported to student affairs for students and supervisors for employees. By way of this document, we want to clearly communicate the expected role of “people leaders” in  (more…)

4.21 Breathe Easy Tobacco Free | Smoke Free The Maricopa County Community College District has made the commitment toward a healthier environment for employees, students and guests. On July 1, 2012, all district colleges and district-owned facilities will become tobacco-free. Although the district has undertaken an expansive educational campaign, including a broad cessation component, we  (more…)

We are all responsible for a healthy learning and working environment and encourage you to support the Breathe Easy Tobacco Free initiative by being proactive with awareness, education and enforcement on your campus or site.    - Are you a supervisor? If so, in the coming weeks schedule a one on one meeting with each of your employees,  (more…)

We are introducing BreatheEasy Buddies, a free, volunteer program for tobacco users who would like a sponsor to keep them on track. If you are a current smoker, or if you want to help your co-worker or friends quit, please fill out this form.  You don’t need to be a former smoker, or have any  (more…)

Marisol Chavez-Tavena made a New Year’s Resolution to quit smoking on January 1, 2012, but her quest to stop smoking began three years ago. After several attempts, she knew quitting was something she had to do to protect herself against numerous health risks. And there was a practical reason as well: She knew the Mesa  (more…)

It’s a fact that many smokers want to quit. They just haven’t reached that critical point where they’re ready to take action. Maricopa BreatheEasy can help. It’s a healthy-living program that’s designed to help those who want to kick the habit. Starting July 1, 2012, all Maricopa Community College District properties will be smoke free  (more…)

The Maricopa Community Colleges are concerned about tobacco use because it’s the right thing to do.  We have a responsibility to our students and employees to provide a safe and healthful environment. Research findings show that tobacco use in general, including smoking and breathing secondhand smoke, constitute a significant health hazard. In addition to causing  (more…)

“Call It Quits” App Is New Tool Revealed in Time for Great American Smokeout, Nov. 17 PHOENIX, AZ–(Marketwire – Nov 15, 2011) – This month the Arizona Smokers’ Helpline expands its arsenal of resources to help smokers quit tobacco with the addition of the Call It Quits app which debuts on Facebook but will be  (more…)

The District’s buildings have been smoke-free for years. Why was the decision made to expand the policy to include all tobacco products and to cover all District grounds? Chancellor Rufus Glasper made the decision because of his commitment to a healthier environment for all Maricopa students, faculty members and staff.  The decision was made to  (more…)

Here is a compilation of news stories about BreatheEasy The East Valley Tribune’s article on the Great American Smokeout: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/article_b4c5abea-8ca7-5406-9d3d-8a7f1d8ecc2b.html Channel 15, Phoenix, story on the program: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_southeast_valley/mesa/student-smokers-may-soon-be-snuffed-out The Arizona Republic’ s story announcing the program: http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2011/10/31/20111031maricopa-colleges-ban-tobacco-use.html The East Valley Tribune’s story announcing the program: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/article_db67f7aa-fb64-11e0-a13f-001cc4c03286.html