Austin Community College students and staff who make a New Year鈥檚 resolution to stop smoking will have an added incentive when they head back to school: ACC鈥檚 smoke-free policy takes effect on January 2.
The policy was adopted by the ACC board and bans smoking anywhere on college grounds or inside ACC-owned vehicles. Signs reminding people about the new policy will be set up over the winter break.
鈥淎CC understands the challenges faced by people who want to stop smoking,鈥� ACC vice president Mary Hensley said in a news release. 鈥淲e are committed to providing support and making our students and employees aware of resources that can assist them.鈥�
ACC will be offering a free six-week course for ACC staff and family members who want to quit smoking.
