Policy Regarding Consumption of Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages on Campus

Policy:

Unless otherwise prohibited, the consumption of food and drink is generally allowed in non-specialized, non-classroom areas and facilities at CCBC.

Food and/or drink may be consumed in general, non-specialized classrooms unless prohibited by individual faculty. The consumption of food and drink should be moderate and not disruptive to the teaching/learning process. Faculty who teach in such a classroom shall include guidelines in their syllabi; for example, “You may bring water, soft drinks, coffee, or tea to class.” Or, “You may not bring food or drinks to this class.” In cases where food and/or drinks are allowed, the faculty member should be certain that the students dispose of their refuse appropriately either in a trash can or a recycling bin.

No food or drink shall be consumed in certain specialized facilities at CCBC, such as theatres. Signs will be clearly posted in and/or outside of such facilities conveying this message. If there are any exceptions to this general guideline, they must be approved by the appropriate director or coordinator for the facility.

No food or drink shall be consumed in specialized classrooms with computers, specialized equipment, or biological/chemical hazards, all of which pose a safety concern. Examples of these rooms would include but are not limited to science labs, computer labs, classrooms with computers, automotive instruction areas, etc. Signs will be clearly posted in and/or outside of labs or classrooms with specialized equipment or biological/chemical hazards, conveying this message. If there are any exceptions to this general guideline, they must be approved by the appropriate academic dean.