The California Youth Advocacy Network (CYAN) will be hosting a virtual Smoke and Tobacco-Free College Conference on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
SCHEDULE
Morning Sessions (9:00am – 12:00pm)
The statewide conference will kick off with a focus on young adult college student tobacco use and strategies for supporting quit attempts. Sessions will highlight emerging tobacco-related challenges for California colleges and universities; current tobacco use among college students; strategies colleges are using to support students in quitting tobacco.
Afternoon Sessions (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
The afternoon sessions will be dedicated to student engagement and advancing smoke and tobacco-free policies at California Community Colleges. Participants will hear from young adults who will share strategies for engaging students in tobacco prevention and treatment intiatiives; staff from colleges and community partners who will highlight successes in partnering with students; and a research team on what factors contribute to successful smoke/tobacco-free policy adoption on community college campuses.
AUDIENCE
This Conference is open to anyone working with or interested in learning more about addressing tobacco use at a college or university.
COST
There is no cost to attend this event.
REGISTRATION
Registration will open on March 27th and will remain open through May 1, 2024. Registration is required to attend the event.