U. takes many steps to educate about alcohol
Regarding 'Educating about alcohol' (Wednesday, Sept. 28):
The authors assume as fact that very few students retain information gained from AlcoholEdu, a 2.5 hour online, non-opinionated prevention program used on more than 450 campuses around the country. Our data, from preand post-program surveys, suggests otherwise.
For example, last year, only 14 percent of our students reported knowing "very much" about the effects of alcohol before completing the program, yet that number leaped to 34 percent after. The number of students who enjoyed the program also doubled upon completion. More importantly, the survey results lead us to conclude that AlcoholEdu participation decreased the likelihood of freshmen engaging in high-risk drinking behavior on campus.
The editorial went on to call for the University to do more than use this program. In fact, AlcoholEdu is merely one part of a multi-tiered approach to addressing an issue with which all colleges struggle.
Over the years, many student, staff, faculty, alumni and community partners have contributed to a comprehensive and proactive approach to ensure that students have the tools they need to make safe and healthy decisions about alcohol. One trusted strategy is the meeting of RCAs with their advisees when they arrive on campus to reinforce principles learned in AlcoholEdu, including the University alcohol policy and consequences for irresponsible behavior. Under a new initiative this year, 60 eating club officers and some residential college advisors have been trained in CPR and alcohol intoxication response by University Health Services and Outdoor Action.
This sampling of efforts does not preclude us from trying new ideas, the best of which usually stem from students. I encourage students to get even more actively involved so that Princeton can do more to prevent underage and high-risk drinking. Gina Baral Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Services University Health Services
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