Faculty - Staff

The campus faculty and staff must make an individual commitment to using their influence in a positive way and align themselves with the larger prevention strategies implemented by their university.  From professors to Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) coordinators to Deans, Presidents and Trustees, every leader on the campus has a role to play in minimizing the dangers of college student’s drinking.   Consider the following suggestions:

Take an active leadership role

Each member of the faculty and administration can make a visible personal commitment and be part of the team that develops a vision for change.

Commit to long-term, research-based solutions

It is often tempting to experiment with simple, untested strategies. However, excessive college drinking is a complex problem requiring complex solutions and many quick-fix solutions have a high failure rate. Therefore, tested and proven approaches are both ethically and financially sound.

Persuade the larger campus community

Integrating research into college alcohol program planning requires not only your participation, but also cooperation from the larger campus community—faculty and staff, students, parents, alumni, alcohol researchers, and policymakers. You can motivate and inspire these groups to work with you by using the visibility of your office to speak passionately about the issue and possible solutions. Make a compelling case for change.

 If you are ready to do more, start by filling out this registration form to become a part of the solution.