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Mission & Goals

The Campus / Community Coalition was established to address high-risk drinking and its harmful effects on students at local college campuses and in the community. The Coalition is part of a national effort to reduce alcohol consumption among college students.

The goals of the Coalition are to:

• Reduce rates of high-risk drinking among College students
• Reduce the second-hand effects of high-risk drinking experienced by students and community members
• Improve the quality of academic and social life for all students
• Enhance the relationship between area colleges and their neighboring communities

To achieve these goals the Coalition is engaged in on-going efforts designed to develop an environment which encourages responsible decisions about alcohol consumption on campus and in the community. These efforts include:

• Heightening awareness among students of the level of binge drinking on campus, as well as the consequences and long-term effects of this behavior
• Working with college administration, student groups, and cultural organizations in the community to offer alcohol-free entertainment
• Building partnerships with local government officials, community leaders, and bar and restaurant owners to develop community-based solutions
• Advocating changes to campus alcohol policies and city and state alcohol-related laws to support an environment of responsible drinking
• Monitoring and promoting enforcement of alcohol-related policies and laws