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Representatives from 31 SC colleges, more than half of the state's colleges, attended the SC Tobacco-Free College and University Summit held at USC Columbia on October 17, 2013. Both national and state speakers discussed the keys to success for tobacco-free campus campaigns.

 

Of the 61 colleges and universities in South Carolina:

• 16 have adopted tobacco-free campus policies;
• 3 have adopted smoke-free campus policies; and
• 23 are either developing or considering a tobacco-free campus policy

Learn more about the National Tobacco-Free College Campus Initiative. 

The South Carolina Tobacco-Free Collaborative's Annual Report for fiscal year 2013 is now available. The report highlights notable accomplishments, outlines progress toward meeting Healthy South Carolina Initiative goals and provides financial information. View the full report on our website.

Election results for the SCTFC's new Board of Directors were announced at the joint annual meeting. Elected to the board are Mary-Kathryn Craft (President), Dr. David Keely (Vice President), Yarley Steedly (Treasurer), Breana Lipscomb, Jonathan Williams, Dr. K. Michael Cummings, Rodney Williams, Dean Slade, and Katrina Taylor. Installation of the board takes place November 1, 2013. Many thanks to our outgoing board members, Nancy Cheney, Carol Reeves, and Dianne Wilson, for their years of hard work and dedication.

The American Lung Association in South Carolina - Midlands Office will be offering a Freedom From Smoking Facilitator Training Workshop on December 12, 2013 in Columbia. The one-day training will prepare one to lead the Freedom From Smoking group program for people who want to quit smoking. Learn more about Freedom From Smoking.

The training will feature Master Trainer Pat McKone. For a fee of $350, participants will receive a facilitator manual, sample participant workbook and relaxation CD, certificate of completion, lunch and access to the FFS website. Participants are expected to conduct a clinic at least once over the next year. Download an application.

Space is limited. Contact Melissa Goforth or Kenzie Knight with any questions at 803-779-5864. 

 

South Carolina was recently recognized by Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights for receiving third place in the Smokefree Indoor Air Challenge. This award acknowledges the state's efforts to pass local smoke-free laws in 2012.

 

South Carolina is a past recipient of this award.

 

Learn more about Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights. View a list of cities, towns, and counties in South Carolina that are smoke-free.

• Report: Many teens smoke flavored cigars. Read more.
• Coker College announces plan to be tobacco-free in 2014. Learn more.
• Claflin University became tobacco-free on October 16th. View policy.
• ANR releases new smoke-free lists and maps. View lists.

The S.C. Tobacco-Free Collaborative is a statewide non-profit organization. Have a question about tobacco use, policy or activities in your community? Contact Megan Hicks at megan@smokefreesc.org or 803-251-0130.