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