The California Aggie Online is currently undergoing some research and development. Please bear with us as we work to provide a better web site for you. By Mike McDaniel Aggie Campus Editor Across the country, college administrators are taking a new approach to student drinking - instead of ducking the problem, they are now planning aggressive campaigns to curb heavy drinking among their students. According to Assistant Vice Chancellor Janet Gong, the advertisements will, hopefully, raise awareness about binge drinking. The participation of top college administrators is a significant first step in fighting the problem.
Administrators determine the budget and set the campus agenda.
The more of us who say we have a problem, the more we engage students, the better prepared they will be in understanding the consequences. In addition to joining efforts with other universities, UCD has also put together an individual task force, according to Gong. The group developed a number of recommendations that are currently being reviewed and discussed. These recommendations are far ranging and include strategies generally related to campus policy development, intervention and education programs, alcohol-free programming alternatives and conduct. One alcohol free event that is already on tap for fall quarter is called Turbulence.