Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
The Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Campus Policy at Ozarks Technical Community College was created in January 2004. Our goal is to share our knowledge, experiences, and best practices with higher education institutions, medical organizations, and businesses trying to implement tobacco-free policies.
We know through research that the #1 thing that helps people quit smoking is prohibition in the workplace. Knowing that by sharing our experiences and helping others institute such policies helps people quit a habit that claims thousands of lives yearly and ensures non-smokers are not subjected to second-hand smoke provides us with continued ambition and hope. The mission of the Center of Excellence focuses on five main areas:
- Collect best practices from higher education institutions successfully implementing tobacco-free campus policy.
- Perform ongoing research on the impact of tobacco-free campus policy.
- Organize workshops to provide information to prospective campuses that are considering going tobacco-free.
- Disseminate information to those interested in tobacco-free campus policy.
- Pursue funding for The Center.
Informational Resources
- Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Campus Policy ServicesWe offer several services for to those interested in making their institution or organization tobacco free.
- TestimonialsSee what others have to say about services provided by the Center of Excellence.
- Model Community College Tobacco-Free PolicyThis model was drafted by the American Lung Association of Oregon and Mr. Andrew Epstein, Oregon School Policy Coordinator at ALA. Mr. Epstein worked with Mr. Patterson in developing this model policy.
- List of Higher Education Institutions and Organizations Provided Consulting Services. Tobacco-Free Institutions and Consulting Services, Ty Patterson, Director of The Center of Excellence.
Important Links
Contact Us
Ty Patterson
Director of The Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
417-447-8887
