Attitudes and perspectives

The 'Prince' surveyed the undergraduate community about their attitudes and perspectives regarding the newly announced revisions to the University alcohol policy. The results follow.

1. Do you know that there have been revisions to the University alcohol enforcement policy?

73% Yes 27% No

2. Would you say that you fully understand the revisions to the policy?

27% Yes 66% No 7% Not Sure

3. Do you agree with the revisions to the University alcohol enforcement policy?

4% Yes 36% No 7% Mostly agree 27% Mostly disagree 8% Ambivalent 18% I don't know

4. Have you noticed increased Public Safety patrolling in dorms over the past three weeks?

49% Yes 45% No 6% Not sure

5. Do you think the revisions to the policy sufficiently incorporated student opinions and feedback?

4% Yes 68% No 28% Not sure

6. How does/did your RCA approach drinking in the dorms?

11% Strongly discourages 13% Mildly discourages 34% Does not encourage or discourage 20% Emphasizes drinking in a safe manner 1% I have been drinking with my RCA 19% Unsure/Won't say

7. Do you think the new policy will serve as a deterrent to drinking in dorm rooms?

4% Yes, a strong deterrent 29% Yes, a mild deterrent 55% No, it won't be a deterrent 12% Unsure

8. To what extent do you think RCAs will actually comply with the new policy?

5% Highly comply 62% Mildly comply 22% Not comply 12% Unsure

9. When the policy is in effect next year, will you be less likely to talk to your RCA about alcohol-related issues?

44% Yes 43% No 13% Unsure

10. Will the changes to the RCA role affect your likelihood of becoming an RCA?

35% Yes, I am less likely 9% Yes, I am more likely 46% No, it doesn't affect my decision 10% Unsure

11. To what extent do you think alcohol abuse is a problem on campus in general?

13% Serious problem 63% Mild problem 15% Not a problem 9% Don't know

12. To what extent do you think alcohol abuse is a problem in the dorms?

13% Serious problem 53% Mild problem 23% Not a problem 11% Don't know

13. How often do you serve alcohol in your room?

15% At least once a week 18% At least once a month 10% At least once a semester 47% Less than once a semester or not at all 11% Don't know/Won't say

14. Where do you consume most of your alcohol?

9% In my dorm room 32% In others' dorm rooms 27% At eating clubs 7% Off campus 18% I don't drink alcohol 7% Don't know/Won't say

15. To what extent do you think Public Safety controls alcohol consumption in the dorms?

4% Very effectively 37% Mildly effectively 44% Not effectively at all 15% Unsure

16. Which of the following attitudes toward Public Safety officers do you most identify with?

21% I see them as helpful 29% I see them as adversaries 51% I don't have a strong opinion

17. What do you think prompted the University's revision of the alcohol policies?

17% Concern for student health 47% Legal liability 23% Outside pressures such as parental/alumni concern 12% Not sure Based on a Daily Princetonian survey of 244 students conducted Nov. 14 to Nov. 20. Figures may not add to 100 percent due to rounding.