The California Youth Advocacy Network (CYAN) will be hosting a virtual Smoke and Tobacco-Free College Conference on May 4th and 5th from 9:00am – 12:00pm.
Schedule
May 4th @ 9:00am – 12:00pm
The first day of the statewide conference will focus on young adult college student substance use and mental health. Sessions will highlight current tobacco, marijuana, and other substance use among college students; the impact of poor mental health on substance use; and strategies colleges are using to supporting overall student wellness.
May 5th @ 9:00am – 12:00pm
Day 2 of the Conference will be dedicated to advancing smoke and tobacco-free policies at California Community Colleges. Participants will hear from a research team on what factors contribute to successful smoke/tobacco-free policy adoption on community college campuses. Following this session, a panel advocates will discuss what challenges continue to exist when addressing tobacco use on campus and strategies they have used to advance smoke and tobacco-free policies.
The conference agenda can be viewed here.
AUDIENCE
This Conference is open to anyone working with or interested in learning more about addressing tobacco and marijuana use at a college or university.
Day 1 is designed for college/university students, staff, faculty, and public health partners from community organizations. While knowledge and best practices will be shared from California institutions, individuals from outside of California are welcome to attend the event.
Day 2 is open to students, staff, and faculty from a California Community College campus or district as well as community-based organizations working with these institutions to address tobacco use.
COST
There is no cost to attend this event.
REGISTRATION
Registration is open through May 3, 2023. Registration is required to attend the event. On the registration page, individuals will be asked to select if they will be attending on one or both days of the conference.