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David H Jernigan1, Janika Blaise Cureg1, Molly Mitchell2
1Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
Campus alcohol policies can be improved to reduce excessive drinking and alcohol-related deaths among college students. Research shows that providing institutions with assessments and technical assistance leads to policy enhancements and better student health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Higher Education Policy
- Substance Abuse Research
Background:
- Excessive alcohol consumption causes over 1,500 annual deaths among college students.
- Campus alcohol policies are a key but under-researched defense against excessive drinking.
- A previous study developed and ranked campus alcohol policies by effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report back assessments of campus alcohol policies to 15 institutions.
- To provide recommendations and technical assistance for policy improvement.
- To re-assess policy effectiveness and clarity after intervention.
Main Methods:
- Institutions received reports on their campus alcohol policies' accessibility, clarity, and effectiveness.
- Technical assistance was provided to guide policy improvements.
- Policies were re-assessed after a two-year period.
Main Results:
- 11 out of 15 assessed institutions implemented more effective alcohol policies.
- Four institutions adopted more effective consequences for policy violations.
- Institutional engagement with assessment findings facilitated policy change.
Conclusions:
- Campus-level interventions, including policy assessment and technical assistance, can significantly improve alcohol policies.
- Enhanced campus alcohol policies contribute to student health, safety, and academic success.
- Further research and practitioner attention can optimize the impact of campus alcohol policies.
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