Audiences

While the majority of content on this Web site assists prevention professionals on college campuses and in the surrounding community to address issues of alcohol, other drug, and violence (AODV), the following sections of the site address other audiences that can play a role in and/or may take interest in the issues of AODV in college settings:

College and University Presidents

Presidents are far and away the most influential single person on a campus with respect to voicing their concerns about AODV problems and making prevention a priority for staff and students. The Center has created a number of materials that cast light on the important role that presidents play in prevention, offering assistance for presidents interested in taking action, or others who want to demonstrate to presidents their critical role. More…

Parents

Parents are often concerned about the campus culture with respect to alcohol and other drugs, and also about the personal safety of their students once they reach college. Parents can also serve as effective advocates for change and concern through every stage of their students’ time in college, starting with the admissions process. The Center has created and collected several materials to inform parents of what they can do to help address problems of AODV in the campus environment. More…

Students

College students are undoubtedly the group most affected by problems of AODV on campuses, and so their concern about these issues is only natural. While some students take interest in these issues for class assignments, others may want a more active role in addressing these problems. In fact, students can play an important role in advancing solutions to AODV problems on campus, and serving as an important voice for change. More…

Journalists

Members of the press often take an interest in AODV issues on college campuses, for instance in the aftermath of a local tragedy or other incident, the release of new data, or the adoption of new policies. The Center has gathered several materials to help frame these issues for journalists, providing background and lists of experts to inform their reporting. More…

Historically Black College and Universities

Studies confirm that students at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and African American students in general drink far less and, as a result, suffer fewer consequences than do students at predominantly white institutions. Due to this disparity in alcohol consumption and negative consequences, the Center has tailored information and products pertaining to the HBCU population to both assist them and inform the efforts of others. More…