College Drinking Series

Appendix D

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Campus Visit Key Questions 

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Academics

• What are the class attendance policies?

• Are there support services for students having academic difficulties?

• Are there Friday classes?  

• Do faculty conduct tests on Fridays? 

• What is the attendance like in Friday classes?

 

Prevention Staff

• Is there an individual staff member whose job is specifically dedicated to alcohol and other drug education and abuse prevention efforts? 

• If so, does the staff member have a high profile on the campus?

• Does the prevention specialist have a budget specifically allocated for education and prevention programming?

 

Residence Hall Policies

• What is the Alcohol Policy for residence halls?

• Is alcohol allowed? If so, how much?

• Can students have parties in their rooms?

• What are the penalties for violating the policy?

• Are there wellness-oriented residence halls?

• What are the rules in these halls?

• How are students selected for wellness halls?

 

Athletics

• What is the drinking policy for athletes?

• Are athletes allowed to drink during the season? During the off-season?

• What are the consequences if an athlete breaks a team alcohol policy?

• Is the Athletic Department supported by the alcohol industry?

• Is there a Champs Life Skills Program for athletes?

 

Greek Life

• Are there fraternities and sororities (Greek Life) on the campus?

• Are they local organizations or chapters from a national organization?

• Is there a full-time Greek Life Coordinator?

 

Social Norms Program

• Is there a social norms program?

• What are the true campus drinking norms?

• How does the program highlight the true campus norms?

• What is the theme(s) of the program?

 

Counseling Services

• Is there a Counseling Department? 

• What counseling services are available to students?

• Is there a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor?

• How dependable is the follow-up on students who exhibit alcohol abuse and other problem behaviors?

• Are there any support group meetings conducted on campus or in the nearby community?

• Are counseling services part of the sanctions for students found responsible for violating campus policy?

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