SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COMMITTEE

PURPOSE

To provide leadership and support for a University-wide initiative to reduce the use and abuse of mind-altering substances by students, faculty, and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Ensure cooperation of segments of the University Community in the development of an active substance abuse prevention program.
  2. Establish relationships between and among individuals and groups committed to the prevention of substance abuse on campus.
  3. Provide leadership in the development of alcohol and other drug education programs within the curriculum.
  4. Review and update policy as warranted to ensure specific needs are addressed and that policy is enforced in a fair and equitable manner.

COMPOSITION

Coordinator of Substance Abuse Programs

Comprehensive Counselor

Director of Student Health Services

President Student Government Association

Vice President for Student Affairs or Designee

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee

One (1) Representative from each of the following:

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Division of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Office of Residence Life

University Police

Commuting Student

Non-Traditional Student

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