“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Unknown author
The following is a check list you may want to carry with you to help you gain an objective overview of the school(s) you investigate.
1. What are the school’s written policies on alcohol use on campus?
2. What are the school’s written policies on alcohol use in dorms?
3. What written security and emergency supports are available to students who drink alcohol?
4. What are the school’s written policies on heavy or binge drinking in fraternities and/or sororities?
5. What are the school’s written policies on pledge drinking, whether voluntary or involuntary, in fraternities and/or sororities?
6. Does the school consistently provide “safe rides” to students who need them for any reason?
7. Does the school have a “No Friday classes” policy? These have been found to encourage heavy drinking since students are free for three day weekends.
8. How much problems have students who abstain from drinking had on campus. Ask for a printed statistical list of offenses reported to the campus police. Remember, the number may be slightly higher because some offenses may not have been reported.
9. Check with the local police about reported offenses resulting from heavy drinking or binge drinking on campus.
10. How many and what kind of non-alcoholic activities are sponsored by the school and how often?
11. Does the school have a diverse student population? It’s been found that schools with a diverse student population, combining different races, genders, and age groups have less alcohol abuse.
12. Are there any chapels/churches/youth groups on campus and are they well attended at that college?
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