Elon University - Substance Education

Current Prevention Efforts at Elon

Academic Climate

Thirteen faculty members are involved with the Interdisciplinary Committee on Course-Based Alcohol Initiatives. These members are implementing projects unique to their discipline’s curriculum and alcohol. Disciplines include communication, journalism, psychology, health and human performance, and biology.
New interested faculty attended workshop on how to implement a project with Course-Based Alcohol Initiatives. Faculty were able to interact with and get advice from national expert, Dr. Wes Perkins.
New faculty attend “Partners in Prevention” training workshop.
HED 111-Wellness includes a research based, risk reduction alcohol education component.
Faculty offer classroom time to administer 2007 CORE Survey.
Program around state and university policies was implemented in Elon 101 classes by peer educators.
All first-year and transfer students required to complete Collge Alc, an online alcohol education program.

Social Marketing/Student Involvement

Admissions tour guides participated in training, learning how to accurately respond to the most frequently asked questions regarding alcohol.
0-1-3 Campaign aimed as a guideline for responsible drinking.
Student led campaign during Orientation- the use of alcohol and harm reduction messages delivered through peer theater, discussions with Orientation Leaders, newspaper and radio ads.
Peer education program, Alcohol 101 Plus, delivered to more than 1,200 students annually-aimed at reducing harm among students who drink and eliminating misperceptions about drinking.
Safe spring break message delivered by peer educators through College Coffee, tables in Moseley, e-net.
Mini-grants available to student organizations who want to host an alcohol-free event.
Coordinator for Substance Education working with senior-level campaigns class to develop a social norming campaign

Samples of Institutional Support

U.S. Dept. Of Education Grant to Prevent High-Risk Drinking among First-Year Students awarded to Elon for $236,000 over 2 years
Advisory panel for U.S. Dept. of Ed. Grant made up of on and off campus professionals committed to reducing harm related to alcohol use in the Elon and Burlington communities.
Coordinator of Substance Education housed in Division of Student Life.
President sends a letter to parents of new students outlining community expectations and the use of alcohol.
President includes a community message regarding alcohol at Opening Convocation.
Vice President of Student Life provides an annual update regarding the use of alcohol to all faculty and staff.
President Lambert appointed faculty, staff, and students to sit on Presidential Task Force on Alcohol.
Revised Alcohol Position Statement.

Samples of Risk Management Training

Risk management training for vendors who have contracted with the University allowing use of the Phoenix card.
Student organizations hosting parties where alcohol is present must complete risk management training.
Functions that include alcohol require insurance, control for underage drinking, and paid security.
Campus Security holds an information/education session for all new students outlining policy and law enforcement regarding underage drinking.

Judicial

3 tier judicial process that includes fines, parent notification and 3 different levels of alcohol education.
Judicial fines increased-% of fines collected is allotted to alternative programs through a grant program.
Counseling Services adopted new assessment tool for high-risk drinkers - SASSI


Home SPARKS! Peer Education Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs Party Smart! Social Norms Prevention Efforts Low Risk Grant Guidelines Information for Parents Links College Alc	Current Prevention Efforts at Elon Academic Climate Thirteen faculty members are involved with the Interdisciplinary Committee on Course-Based Alcohol Initiatives. These members are implementing projects unique to their discipline’s curriculum and alcohol. Disciplines include communication, journalism, psychology, health and human performance, and biology. New interested faculty attended workshop on how to implement a project with Course-Based Alcohol Initiatives. Faculty were able to interact with and get advice from national expert, Dr. Wes Perkins. New faculty attend “Partners in Prevention” training workshop. HED 111-Wellness includes a research based, risk reduction alcohol education component. Faculty offer classroom time to administer 2007 CORE Survey. Program around state and university policies was implemented in Elon 101 classes by peer educators. All first-year and transfer students required to complete Collge Alc, an online alcohol education program. Social Marketing/Student Involvement Admissions tour guides participated in training, learning how to accurately respond to the most frequently asked questions regarding alcohol. 0-1-3 Campaign aimed as a guideline for responsible drinking. Student led campaign during Orientation- the use of alcohol and harm reduction messages delivered through peer theater, discussions with Orientation Leaders, newspaper and radio ads. Peer education program, Alcohol 101 Plus, delivered to more than 1,200 students annually-aimed at reducing harm among students who drink and eliminating misperceptions about drinking. Safe spring break message delivered by peer educators through College Coffee, tables in Moseley, e-net. Mini-grants available to student organizations who want to host an alcohol-free event. Coordinator for Substance Education working with senior-level campaigns class to develop a social norming campaign Samples of Institutional Support U.S. Dept. Of Education Grant to Prevent High-Risk Drinking among First-Year Students awarded to Elon for $236,000 over 2 years Advisory panel for U.S. Dept. of Ed. Grant made up of on and off campus professionals committed to reducing harm related to alcohol use in the Elon and Burlington communities. Coordinator of Substance Education housed in Division of Student Life. President sends a letter to parents of new students outlining community expectations and the use of alcohol. President includes a community message regarding alcohol at Opening Convocation. Vice President of Student Life provides an annual update regarding the use of alcohol to all faculty and staff. President Lambert appointed faculty, staff, and students to sit on Presidential Task Force on Alcohol. Revised Alcohol Position Statement. Samples of Risk Management Training Risk management training for vendors who have contracted with the University allowing use of the Phoenix card. Student organizations hosting parties where alcohol is present must complete risk management training. Functions that include alcohol require insurance, control for underage drinking, and paid security. Campus Security holds an information/education session for all new students outlining policy and law enforcement regarding underage drinking. Judicial 3 tier judicial process that includes fines, parent notification and 3 different levels of alcohol education. Judicial fines increased-% of fines collected is allotted to alternative programs through a grant program. Counseling Services adopted new assessment tool for high-risk drinkers - SASSI