Ball State University. Biennial Review of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program. in compliance with the

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1 Ball State University Biennial Review of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 Submitted by Office of Health, Alcohol & Drug Education and Office of Student Rights & Community Standards December 2016 Table of Contents I. Introduction... 2 II. Goals of the AOD Prevention Program... 2 III. Alcohol and Drug Policies IV. Program Effectiveness Data... 7 V. Student Prevention Efforts A. Alcohol Education Programs B. Environmental Interventions C. Policy Enforcement VI. Employee Prevention Efforts VII. Sanction Effectiveness and Consistency VIII. Annual Notification Procedures/Annual Marketing Campaign IX. Recommendations for 2017 and 2018 (calendar years) X. Appendix A

2 I. Introduction Ball State University is required to have an alcohol and other drug (AOD) awareness program to be in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of Part of this program is to include a biennial review by Ball State University of its program to determine its effectiveness, implement needed changes, and ensure that disciplinary sanctions are consistently enforced. The last review of the program was conducted in Fall 2012 and was published in December The biennial review has two objectives: Determine the effectiveness of the university s AOD prevention program and make any necessary changes. Ensure that disciplinary sanctions for violating standards of conduct regarding alcohol and other drugs are enforced consistently. The following is a report resulting from the biennial review of the AOD prevention program implementation including policy development/enforcement at Ball State University for the 2013 and 2014 calendar years. II. Goals of the AOD Prevention Program Support the academic success (including retention and graduation) and well-being of students by: Reducing the harmful consequences of high risk drinking; Assisting students in making informed personal choices regarding healthy behaviors. Providing reasonable care for individuals who are abusing or dependent on alcohol or other drugs; Implementing education and other prevention strategies for preventing alcohol abuse and other drug use; Increasing collaboration between the University and local, state, and national partners; Complying with federal and state laws and statutes concerning AOD use and prevention; III. Alcohol and Drug Policies 2016 Student Policy When students choose to consume alcoholic beverages, Ball State University encourages responsible practices and behavior in accordance with campus policies, the laws of the State of Indiana, and the City of Muncie. On and off campus violations of University policy and local and state laws related to alcohol will result in disciplinary action. A. General Guidelines 1. University Sponsored Events - Illegal purchase, service, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages at any University-sponsored event on or off campus is prohibited. 2

3 Upholding applicable local, state, and federal laws in connection with this policy is the joint responsibility of the persons in attendance at the activity, the sponsoring organization, and the management of the establishment in which the activity is held. 2. Illegal purchase, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages by any student under 21 years of age is prohibited wherever it may occur. 3. Providing alcoholic beverages at any time to an individual who is under 21 years of age is strictly prohibited. 4. Adverse behavior as a result of alcohol consumption, including disruption, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication shall be a violation of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities (Code). 5. The sale of alcoholic beverages by any person, group, or organization without a license is strictly prohibited. 6. Students, groups, or organizations found responsible for providing alcohol to minors and selling or distributing alcohol in violation of state law shall be in violation of the Code. 7. Students hosting parties where (a) minors are allowed to consume alcohol, (b) alcohol is provided to minors, (c) provided in excess to others, or (d) otherwise distributed in violation of the law are subject to sanctions outlined in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University. Groups and organizations are subject to sanctions up to and including suspension of recognition or withdrawal of recognition. B. On Campus: With respect to the service, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Ball State University campus, state statutes and city ordinances will be enforced in addition to the following regulations: 1. Residents who are of legal age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages and who reside in University-operated employee apartments or University Apartment units may possess and consume such alcoholic beverages in the privacy of their residences. 2. Consumption and possession of alcohol may be permitted on some residence hall floors where all residents are of legal age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. Such use of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted in the public lounges, study lounges, recreation areas, dining rooms, or any area other than the student rooms. C. Parental Notice: The University will notify parents/guardians of students under 21 years of age when a student is found responsible for (1) a violation of the drug policy, (2) a second violation of the alcohol policy, and (3) on the first violation of the alcohol policy when one or more of the following occurs: 1. the student demonstrates a reckless disregard for his or her personal safety or the safety of others; 2. medical attention to any person, including the student, is required as a result of the student's alcohol-related behavior; 3. there is property damage; 3

4 4. the student operates a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; 5. the incident involves another serious violation; 6. the student's alcohol-related behavior negatively impacts the learning environment. D. Good Neighbor Exception - Students are always encouraged to call for emergency assistance as needed, even at the risk of disciplinary action for one s own conduct. When another person is in need of critical care or when a situation otherwise warrants emergency response, call 911 immediately. The Good Neighbor Exception provides students the opportunity for University disciplinary action to be waived if he/she risked revealing one s own violation of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities in order to seek medical or other emergency assistance to another person in distress. The decision to provide the exception shall be the judgment of the designated hearing officer. NOTE: The exception does not apply to any criminal charges that might be incurred as a result of an offense. Drug Policy 2016 (Student Policy) The use, abuse, possession, sale, distribution, manufacture, or transfer of narcotics, illegal drugs as defined by state or federal law, or any controlled substance is prohibited at all times, except as expressly permitted by law. Controlled substances include, but are not limited to, marijuana, hash oil, hashish, inhalants, and abuse of over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs, and/or the use of overthe-counter drugs or prescription drugs, or any other immediate precursor to be used to manufacture any other illegal drug, including without limitation, methamphetamine, except as expressly permitted by law. Possession or manufacture of drug paraphernalia which is to be used for any one of the following purposes (a) to introduce into a person's body a drug, marijuana or any controlled substance, (b) to test the strength, effectiveness or purity of a drug, marijuana or any controlled substance, or (c) enhances, or is perceived to enhance, the physiological effect of a drug, marijuana or any controlled substance, is also a violation of this policy. Violation of this policy, on or off campus, will result in disciplinary action by the University. Those found responsible may face sanctions up to and including consideration of suspension or expulsion, depending on prior disciplinary record and severity of the violation. Students who reside in University housing facilities, will be subject to immediate contract termination if found responsible for any violation of this policy. Student need to be aware that any student convicted of a state or federal drug violation that occurred while enrolled and while receiving federal financial aid may be declared ineligible for future federal student aid for up to a year. Individuals convicted of both possession and selling may face a longer period of ineligibility. The University will notify parents/guardians of students under 21 years of age when a student is found responsible for (1) a violation of the drug policy, (2) a second violation of the alcohol policy, and (3) on the first violation of the alcohol policy when one or more of the following occurs: the student demonstrates a reckless disregard for his or her personal safety or the safety of others; medical attention to any person, including the student, is required as a result of the student's alcohol related behavior; 4

5 there is property damage; the student operates a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; the incident involves another serious violation; the student's alcohol-related behavior negatively impacts the learning environment. C. Employee Policies 1. Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and State of Indiana Drug-Free Executive Order No of 1990 The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and State of Indiana Drug-Free Exective Orfer No of 1990 requires the university to establish and maintain a drug-free workplace. To accomplish this objective, the university established a policy, approved by the Board of Trustees on March 31, 1989, that outlines the methods and philosophy of the university in relation to this new federal regulation. This policy is consistent with previously approved programs supporting the health and productivity of Ball State University employees. As set forth in the above referenced statute and regulation, Ball State University must certify that it will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the university workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; the university s policy of maintaining a drugfree workplace; any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace. Making it a requirement that each employee engaged in the performance of a federal or state contract or grant be given a copy of the statement required in the above paragraph. Making it a requirement that each employee notify the university in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) calendar days after such conviction. Imposing a sanction on, or requiring the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program by any employee who is so convicted. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace. 2. Ball State University Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law requires that the university adopt and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees and students. In addition, the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the State of Indiana Drug-Free Workplace Executive Order of 1990 requires the university to establish and maintain a policy designed to create a drug-free workplace. 5

6 The inappropriate use of controlled substances is detrimental to Ball State University s employees, students, and the public they serve. The university will attempt to assist an employee involved with the inappropriate use of controleed substances in obtaining rehabilitation. However, the ultimate responsibility for overcoming a dependency or inappropriate use of controlled substances is that of the employee and students. Policy Objectives: 1. Provide a drug-free workplace and assure a safe, healthy work environment. 2. Adopt and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by employees and students. 3. Reduce poor or indifferent job performance and/or rule infractions. 4. Provide assistance toward rehabilitation for individuals employed by the university who seek assistance in overcoming a dependency or inappropriate use of controlled substances. Policy: 1. The university does not accept or condone the inappropriate use of a controlled substance by any individual employed by the university. Therefore, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in university facilities, which is a violation of federal and state law, is prohibited. 2. Compliance with this policy is a condonation of employment, and violations may be caused for one or more of the following actions: a. Referral to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for evaluation and assessment to determine the appropriate treatment for rehabilitation; b. Participate in a drug rehabilitation program; c. Suspension from university duty; and/or d. Termination 3. Employees may contact or supervisors may refer employees to EAP for assistance and confidential service. Participation in the EAP and/or participation in a treatment program will not alter or amend any of the rights or responsibilities of the employee or university. 4. The university will establish a drug-free awareness program to educate and inform employees and supervisors about: a. The dangers of drug abuse; b. A description of applicable legal sanctions under local, state, or federal law; c. A description of health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol; d. The University s policy pertaining to a drug-free workplace; e. The availability of assistance and confidential services offered through the EAP; and f. The Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations in the workplace. 5. All individuals employed by the university must abide by the terms of this policy and if convicted of any criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace 6

7 must notify his or her department head or immediate supervisor no later than five (5) days after such conviction. Upon receiving notification from the employee of such conviction, the department head or immediate supervisor must notify University Human Resource Services of the conviction. 6. If an employee who is paid from a federal or state contract or grant is convicted of a criminal drug statue for a violation occurring in the workplace, the department head or immediate supervisor must notify the Contracts and Grants Office within five (5) days after receiving notice under item five above for the purpose of complying with federal regulations. Definitions 1. The term drug-free workplace means a site for the performance of work done in connection with the employee s assigned university responsibilities. 2. The term employees means all paid personnel of the university. 3. The term controlled substance refers to a controlled substance as defined in schedule I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 812). 4. The term conviction means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violation of the federal or state criminal drug statutes. 5. The term criminal drug statue means a criminal state involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance. 6. The term university facilities means any building or structure or any improved or unimproved land, or any part of any such building, structure, or land which is owned, used, or occupied by Ball State University. IV. Program Effectiveness Data The following data were collected by the Office of Health, Alcohol, and Drug Education. The data were collected using American College Health Association s National College Health Assessment. The assessment consisted of 65 questions and was administered via paper surveys in classrooms during regularly scheduled class time. Students were asked specific questions about their alcohol and drug use in college anonymously and confidentially. Ball State s 2015 reference group consisted of 1,156. The data from spring 2015 is compared with similar data collected in 2013 (995 respondents) and 2011 (806 respondents). Detailed data associated with the data highlighted below are included as Appendix A to this document. Alcohol Use The percentage of male Ball State students who reported never having used alcohol has slight decreased from 2013 to Female Ball State students who reported never having used alcohol also demonstrate a trend of slight increase in alcohol use. 7

8 Student Alcohol Use M F M F M F Never used alcohol (%) Students who reported consuming alcohol the last time they partied or socialized % 1-4 drinks in a sitting % 5-6 drinks in a sitting % 7 + drinks in a sitting Frequency of drinking during the last 30 days among students who consumed alcohol % consumed, but not in the last 30 days % consumed 1-9 days % consumed days % consumed all 30 days Ball State students reported using risk-reduction techniques more often than in the past. Students used the following risk-reduction techniques while partying or socializing in the last 12 months: Technique % alternated non-alcoholic with alcoholic beverages % avoided drinking games % chose not to drink alcohol % determined in advance not to exceed set number of drinks % ate before and/or during drinking % had a friend let them know when they had enough % kept track of how many drinks 52.5% being consumed % paced drinks to one or fewer an hour % stayed with the same group of friends the entire time drinking % stuck with only one kind of alcohol when drinking % used a designated driver

9 Overall, Ball State students reported experiencing fewer negative consequences as the result of alcohol use. They experienced the following consequences as a result of their own drinking: Consequences % did something they later regretted % forgot where they were or what they did % had trouble with the police % had sex with someone without giving consent % had sex with someone without getting consent % had unprotected sex % physically injured self % physically injured another person % seriously considered suicide* In 2015, the percentage of male Ball State students who seriously considered suicide as the result of alcohol use decreased from 3.9% in 2013 to 3.4% (2015). The percentage of female students who seriously considered suicide as the result of alcohol use continued to rise from 1.4% (2011) and 1.7% (2013) to 3.0% (2015). Marijuana Use The 2015 percentage of male Ball State students who reported never having used marijuana was lower than the 2011 group (61.0%) but slightly higher than the 2013 group (54.0%). The percentage of female students who reported never having used marijuana (59.8%) decreased than by the 2011 group (65.8%) and the 2013 group (66.3%). The percentage of all students who reported using marijuana in the 30 days prior to being surveyed increased by 7.2 percentage points from 2011 (17.8%) and 2.5 percentage points from 2013 (22.5%) M F Total M F Total M F Total Never used marijuana Any use within last 30 days

10 V. Student Prevention Efforts A. Alcohol Education Programs Several different University departments, including the Counseling Center, Health, Alcohol & Drug Education, and Housing & Residence Life offer services for students. The Counseling Center offers group therapy and individual therapy if a student is struggling with alcohol or other drug use, or both. Staff psychologists conduct abuse assessments and advise the student on any treatment recommendations. The center s Substance Abuse Prevention Outreach team conducts classroom presentations, screenings and information sessions throughout the year. During National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) in October and National Alcohol Screening day in the spring, the Counseling Center distributes information and offers screenings. All year long, the students can use an online assessment tool on the Center s web site and receive referrals for more information. The Counseling Center provides a number of life skills classes each semester. In addition to NCAAW programming as well as monthly presentations on alcohol and other drugs, the Office of Health, Alcohol & Drug Education (OHADE) provides alcohol prevention programming through its Peer Health Educator program and in conjunction with the Office of Victim Services in Red Zone sexual assault programming (including discussions surrounding alcohol). OHADE also sponsors a Safe Spring Break campaign [typically] at the end of February to raise awareness of risky behavior during spring break and encourages safe behavior including legal and low risk alcohol consumption. OHADE handed out 200 Party Smart kits at the Fall 2014 and 2015 Activities Fair and Homecoming Bed Races as part of the Delaware Country Prevention Council Grant. To further decrease risky behaviors involving high-risk alcohol consumption, OHADE was awarded a $30,000 three-year grant from NCAA Choices in The grant aims to reduce alcohol-related arrests on home football games among BSU students, reduce annual alcoholrelated arrests among BSU students, decrease incidence of binge drinking, decrease the incidence of students doing something they later regretted under the influence of alcohol, and decrease the incidence of students forgetting were or what they did under the influence of alcohol through campus-wide programming including alcohol-free tailgating zone at home football games, alternative alcohol-free Thursday night programming, and a social norms campaign. When students violate the University s alcohol policies, first time/low level violators are assigned to a alcohol module in Think About It designed specifically for policy offenders, and required to complete the primary Think About It program if they have not already completed that. Second time or first-time violators with an egregious offense are assigned to a substance use assessment with a $100 program fee, and assigned to complete echug (Alcohol echeckup TO GO). Drug policy violators are assigned to a substance use assessment as well. 10

11 All Housing and Residence Life staff members receive special training that is focused on alcohol intervention strategies. If a student lives in university housing, they are able to take advantage of alcohol-free events and programs and participate in a variety of alcohol abuse prevention efforts, including meetings to review the university s alcohol policy and to focus on safety issues surrounding alcohol and other concerns. Finally, the university made a significant commitment to provide training on alcohol use and sexual misconduct when it contracted with Campus Clarity to provide a program called Think About It to over 4,000 new students beginning in Fall National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) Each year (in October), university offices sponsor this event that teaches students how to make smart and responsible decisions about alcohol and how to help a friend when things don't go as planned. It also teaches them what the behaviors and attitudes are of their fellow Ball State peers regarding alcohol. The 2015 and 2016 NCAAWs at Ball State were focused on harm reduction by increasing effective bystander interaction and correcting student misperceptions of campus alcohol use. Co-sponsors of NCAAW included Housing and Residence Life, the Office of Health, Alcohol & Drug Education, the Counseling Center, Greek Life, Student Rights and Community Standards, Student Life (Late Nite event prior to NCAAW), and University Police. 2. Fraternity and Sorority Efforts Event Management Training continues to be evaluated and modified after a 2011 refocusing on (a) effective and crisis management, (c) confrontation and conflict resolution, (c) policy review, and (d) general AOD education. S.E.T (Social Evaluation Team) is a group of students trained to observe and accurately report what they see to the chapter leadership that is hosting an event. They suggest corrective action the chapter should make and report violations. Greek Academy: this educational program provides skills based training for chapter officers and new members on a number of topics, of which alcohol and drug abuse is commonly targeted. Through the Greek Life Accreditation Program, each chapter is required to provide several educational programs to their membership focusing on health, safety, and alcohol and drug use/abuse. 3. Academic Classes There are several academic classes offered to students to educate them on the effects and dangers of alcohol and drug use. Two examples of this are: Health Science 465 (Alcohol Problems) and Health Science 467 (Drug Dependency and Abuse). 4. Parental Notification 11

12 In an effort to partner with parents to assist students in making healthy and responsible choices about alcohol and other drug use, Ball State has a parental notification policy that states that the Offices of Student Rights and Community Standards and Housing and Residence Life will notify parents after their under-21 students second violation of Ball State s alcohol policy or when the first violation puts the student or others at risk. Parents are notified of first offenses of Ball State s drug policy. B. Environmental Interventions 1. Alcohol Free Options Student Center Programs sponsors Late Nite which is an alcohol free event on Saturday nights, a popular drinking night among college students. Late Nite offers free food and drinks, entertainment, and games. In , 35,967 students participated in Late Nite programming. The University Program Board (also part of Student Center Programs) is the largest student programming organization and offers many cultural events, educational programs, and popular and diverse entertainment for students. It sponsors activities such as movies, comedy shows, bowling, speakers, concerts, cultural events and other attractive alcohol free events. Students often receive free or discounted tickets. In , a total of 57,109 students were served by Late Nite and UPB programming, all of which is alcohol-free. 2. Reducing Alcohol Availability Alcohol is prohibited everywhere on campus with a few exceptions, such as staff events that must be approved. Illegal drugs are prohibited in all residence halls and on campus and student organizations may not raise organizational funds using alcohol. With respect to the service, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Ball State University campus, state statutes and city ordinances are enforced in addition to the following regulations: Residents who are of legal age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages and who reside in University-operated employee or University Apartment units may possess and consume such alcoholic beverages in the privacy of their residences. Consumption and possession of alcohol may be permitted on Elliott Hall floors where all residents are of legal age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. Such use of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted in the public lounges, study lounges, recreation areas, dining rooms, or any area other than the student rooms. 3. Risk Reduction Charlie s Charter Escort Service Cosponsored by the Department of Public Safety and SGA, Charlie s Charter escort service offers students a free ride from one campus location to another, such as from the stadium parking lot to the residence hall. This first-come, first-served service is available Sunday to Thursday from 6 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Safety Handbook 12

13 All freshmen receive a booklet filled with important safety information. Topics covered include alcohol awareness, campus safety tips, and residence hall safety information. 4. Good Neighbor Policy Students are always encouraged to call for emergency assistance as needed, even at the risk of disciplinary action for one s own conduct. When another person is in need of critical care or when a situation otherwise warrants emergency response, call 911 immediately. The Good Neighbor Exception provides university officials the opportunity to waive University disciplinary action regarding alcohol or other drugs for a student if he/she risked revealing one s own violation in order to seek medical or other emergency assistance for another person. The Good Neighbor Exception typically applies only to individuals committing minor offenses and shall be the judgment of the designated university official. NOTE: The exception does not apply to any criminal charges. Since 2014, new student orientation (all orientation sessions including summer, winter, and transfer orientations) features a standard, first-day session for all attending new students and their parents focused on Partnering for a Safe Campus. This program highlights both the Good Neighbor Policy and the Indiana LifeLine Law. 5. Facilities hours of operation The hours of operation of campus buildings are an important factor in alcohol and drug use analysis. The following hours demonstrate that Ball State provides easy access to participating in other activities such as studying or recreation during evening and weekend hours that are often associated with high risk levels of alcohol and other drug use. Student Wellness & Campus Recreation Center Hours Sunday-Thursday Friday Saturday 5 am to 1 am 5 am to 11 pm 7 am to 10 pm Library Hours Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 7 am to 3 am 7 am to 9 pm 9 am to 9 pm 10 am to 3 am 13

14 6 Campus Crime Statistics The following table presents crime statistics on or around Ball State s campus from 2009 to This table is excerpted and modified from the 2016 Clery Annual Security Report. The number of students arrested or referred to University disciplinary processes for alcohol and drug policy violations has decreased over the 3 year time span. Crime Area Liquor Referrals* On Campus* Non Campus/Public Property** Liquor Arrests On Campus* Non Campus/Public Property** Drug Referrals* On Campus* Non Campus/Public Property** Drug Arrests On Campus* Non Campus/Public Property** *Includes residence halls **Non Campus and Public Property incidents were combined 7. Campus Community Coalition Strengthening the campus/community coalition (CCC) was a goal in the past biennium. The CCC sponsored the Door Hanger Project for the second time in September, 2016, to help student, other renters, and permanent residents around the university perimeter to be aware of state, city, university and other local policies and resources. The Door Hanger Project involved printing and distribution of approximately 1,500 Off Campus Survival Guides and other information to house and apartment doors. 8. University Prevention Team In 2012, Ball State developed the University Prevention Team, an intra-campus coalition for AOD use and abuse prevention. The group also has sexual assault prevention, a related topic, as part of its mission. The group includes is chaired by an Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and includes representatives from the following campus offices: vice President for Student Affairs, Student Life, University Police, Housing & Residence Life, Student Rights and Community Standards, Counseling Center, Office of Health, Alcohol & Drug Education, and Office of Victim Services. The purposes of this group are to share information, determine roles and objectives for prevention programming, and coordinate stakeholder involvement in the comprehensive alcohol abuse prevention program described in this document. 14

15 C. Policy Enforcement 1. Sanctions from Student Rights and Community Standards First-time, low-level offense referrals from with a corresponding criminal citation (e.g., underage possession) are issued an official reprimand only. This is done to focus staffing resources and with consideration of the legal consequences which included fines, court costs, legal fees, community service and alcohol abuse education. The initial assessment of this action found that of the 71 students in this category, only 2 had violated again. First year students found responsible for a first-time/egregious or second alcohol policy offense, sanctions typically include the following: Referral to Late Nite (this gives students the opportunity to participate in a series of high-energy events which provide quality entertainment for Ball State University students every Saturday night and promotes safe and healthy choices) and a requirement to take AlcoholEdu. With upperclass students, community service is substituted for the Late Nite requirement. Response to a 2 nd or more serious alcohol policy violation also includes a parent notification, community service, a substance use assessment, and disciplinary probation, up to and including suspension. Response to a 1 st time drug violation typically includes disciplinary probation for a period of four months, substance use assessment, and a referral to Late Nite or community service. 2. Sanctions from Residence Life If the student is found responsible for an initial alcohol policy offense, sanctions typically include a referral to Alcohol Education with a small group discussion and a required paper. Responses to a second or more serious alcohol policy violation include parent notification, referral to substance use assessment or further alcohol education, disciplinary probation, and additional sanctions up to and including the termination of a housing agreement. The typical response of a drug policy violation in university housing, beginning Fall 2015, included a residence hall reassignment, assignment to a combined etoke/substance use assessment with a program fee of $250, parent notice and disciplinary probation. A second or significant first offense led to termination of the housing agreement, parent notification, referral to substance use assessment and education, disciplinary probation, and for students required to live in residence halls as part of the first year student residence requirement--referral to Student Rights and Community Standards for consideration of terminating student status (similar to suspension). 15

16 VI. Employee Prevention Efforts A. Employee Assistance Program The EAP provides confidential assistance to the employee who experiences personal problems which may or may not alter work performance or attendance. Problems may include alcoholism, drug abuse, emotional, marital, parent/child relationships, grief, or other concerns. An employee may self-referred or be referred by a supervisor to the Working Well office. VII. Sanction Effectiveness and Consistency Prior biennial reviews considered the before and after intervention effect of AlcoholEdu. Ball State ceased using that program after the vendor cancelled the contract. Ball State began using Think About It to comply with DFSCA and Clery Act training/education requirements of the DFSCA. The following table provides information about alcohol and drug policy violators and the sanctions imposed in the and academic years (July 1-June 30). Please note that any single individual violator may have had multiple violations including both alcohol and drug violations in the same incident. The most direct measure of effectiveness for enforcement/sanctions is the percent of recidivism, or repeated behavior. For alcohol, 8% ( ) and 9% ( ) of offenders repeated violations in same academic years, while 0% and 1% of drug policy offenders repeated for the same years. These figures do not capture recidivism across academic years, but generally, this figure will be quite low as first year resident students comprise the bulk of AOD policy violations. Most of those students move off-campus after the first year where repeated behavior is much less likely to be observed by university officials including law enforcement. Alcohol sanctions overall were down in from the previous years, consistent with the reduced number of violators (top of table) and arrests + disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations on campus (see Clery crime statistics table on page 14). The increase in Think About It Part 1 sanctions was likely a result of the documented lower compliance rate with Think About It in Fall, Regarding sanctions for drug policy violation, Housing and Residence Life implemented new sanctions. Instead of contract termination for the first offense, students were usually reassigned to a new residence hall and required to complete an extensive education program with a $250 participation fee. As a result, contract terminations as a sanction decreased significantly from to and reassignments increased significantly for the same time period. Overall, sanctions for alcohol and drug policy violations are consistent, especially when considering the wide variation in nature, severity, and complexity of cases leading to policy violations. 16

17 Alcohol Violations Drug Violations Alcohol Numbers: Drug Numbers: # of Alcohol Incidents* # of Drug Incidents* # of Alcohol Violators** # of Drug Violators** # of Repeat Violators*** # of Repeat Violators*** 0 7 Alcohol Sanctions: Drug Sanctions: AlcoholEdu- Residence Life Apartment Contract Cancellation 1 0 AlcoholEdu-SRCS Ban/Restriction Housing 3 3 Ban/Restriction from University Housing 0 3 Community Service Substance Abuse Assessment - External Disciplinary Probation Community Service echug - HRL 0 2 Disciplinary Probation echug - SRCS 0 2 echug - HRL 0 79 Educational Requirement etoke / Substance Abuse echug - SRCS 0 21 Assessment - HRL 1 47 Educational Requirement Late Nite 5 8 Educational Requirement (var) Marijuana Education 21 0 Late Nite Official Reprimand 3 17 Official Reprimand Residence Hall Reassignment 0 33 Restriction - Other 2 1 Restriction - Trespass 1 1 Residence Hall Reassignment 0 7 Substance Abuse Assessment Restitution 14 8 Suspension 1 3 Suspension 2 5 Termination-Housing Contract 45 3 Termination of Housing 13 3 Think About It -- HRL Alcohol Contract 2 4 Think About It -- HRL Alcohol Think About It -- Part I 0 3 Think About It -- Part I Think About It -- SRCS Alcohol 21 2 * = Total number of unique incidents reported ** = Number of unique individuals found responsible for violation *** = Number of unique individuals found responsible for multiple violations, in different incidents, in the same academic year VIII. Annual Notification Procedures/Annual Marketing Campaign In spring 2004, Ball State University initiated a high impact, targeted annual informational campaign to raise student awareness of the consequences and risks of illegal or irresponsible alcohol use. The 17

18 campaign was successful in capturing student s attention. Student Affairs supports the continually evolving campaign with assistance from University Marketing and Communication. The campaign targets key points in the academic year: the start of the fall and spring semesters, homecoming, and spring break. The Division of Student Affairs sponsors the campaign with design, printing, and consultation support by University Marketing & Communications. The primary goal of this campaign has been to provide students with the opportunity to make fully informed decisions about their use of alcohol in light of risks to health, safety, and their future success. Institutional goals of the campaign are: To raise student awareness of the risks and consequences associated with illegal or irresponsible use of alcohol so that they can make informed decisions. To reduce risky behavior that jeopardizes student health, safety, educational success, and personal achievement. To communicate clearly to students Ball State s commitment to maintaining a positive educational environment. To maintain the reputation of Ball State University as a healthy environment and an academically sound institution. Content updates and design refreshment were made to all remaining tactics. The alcohol awareness web site was significantly updated as part of the overall re-launch of the Student Affairs web site. The student safety handbook was redesigned to reflect its greater scope and focus; while it retained all existing alcohol awareness content, the look of the piece was changed to Ball State s institutional look, an acknowledgement of the fact that the piece serves many important purposes beyond alcohol awareness. The newspaper ads, posters, and table tents designs were updated as well as content, as needed. The outdoor banners that hang on the flyswatter were determined to be too worn for reuse and were updated. Residents in each residence hall receives a Safety Handbook that covers in detail Ball State University s policies surrounding alcohol and drug consumption, health risks associated with alcohol and other drugs, and alcohol-free campus activities and events. Each year a copy of Guide to Regulations for a Drug-Free Campus is given to every employee with the federal and state laws pertaining to drugs and alcohol as well as Ball State University s polices. Guide to Regulations for a Drug-Free Campus also covers the health risks associated with alcohol and other drug abuse as well as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In 2015, an evaluation of the 2014 Drug/Alcohol Awareness Program was completed with 159 employees completing the evaluation. Of the employees that completed the evaluation, 97% of employees were aware Ball State University has a drug policy for a drug-free workplace; 91% of employees remembered receiving a drug brochure in campus mail; and 82% of employees were aware Ball State University has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 18

19 IX. Recommendations for 2017 and 2018 (calendar years) In addition to the current comprehensive AOD prevention/education program described in this document, a number of initiatives are already in place to be implemented for the upcoming biennium including: Additional recommendations for the upcoming biennium are: 1. Consider adding representatives from other stakeholder groups to the University Prevention Team with consideration of how those representatives will contribute to prevention efforts aimed at students. 2. Continue development and implementation of additional, specific evidence-based AOD prevention programming and interventions that are part of an overall environmental management strategy designed to reduce harm among college students due to high risk alcohol use and illegal drug use. Possible programming and interventions to be considered include: a. Strengthen presentation of alcohol abuse prevention/alcohol awareness education during Welcome Week activities. b. Encourage development of student organization (perhaps using Peer Health Educators as core group) focused on harm reduction due to alcohol abuse c. Create social marketing campaign/opportunities for students who choose not to drink or who choose to drink in lower-risk ways. 3. Recommend formal assessment program for AOD prevention/education program 4. Evaluate annual ad campaign. 19

20 X. Appendix A Ball State NCHA 2013 and 2015 data comparison Tables A-C compare rates of actual use of alcohol, marijuana, and all other drugs combined as reported on the National Collegiate Health Assessment administered in the springs of 2013 and 2015 at Ball State. The same tables also compare student perception of the rate of all student use of the same substances. These are important in developing interventions as social norms whether factually accurate or not influence the likelihood of student use. For example, note the two highlighted rows in Table A. In 2015, 19.5% of students never used alcohol but all students surveyed believed that only about 2.4% never used alcohol. In contrast, 1.3% of students surveyed in 2015 reported using alcohol every day in the 30 days prior to the administration of the survey but students surveyed believed a much larger percent (16.8%) used alcohol every day. Table A Actual and Perceived Alcohol Use among Ball State University Students (ACHA- NCHA, 2013; ACHA-NCHA, 2015) Percent (%) Actual Use Perceived Use Never used Used, but not in last 30 days Used 1-9 days Used days Used all 30 days Any use in last 30 days Table B - Actual and Perceived Marijuana Use among Ball State University Students (ACHA- NCHA, 2013; ACHA-NCHA, 2015) Percent (%) Actual Use Perceived Use Never used Used, but not in last 30 days Used 1-9 days Used days Used all 30 days Any use in last 30 days

21 Table C - Actual and Perceived Other Drug* Use among Ball State University Students (ACHA- NCHA, 2013; ACHA-NCHA, 2015) Percent (%) Never used Used, but not in last 30 days Used 1-9 days Used days Used all 30 days Any use in last 30 days *Includes cigars, smokeless tobacco, cocaine, methamphetamine, other amphetamines, sedatives, hallucinogens, anabolic steroids, opiates, inhalants, MDMA, other club drugs, other illegal drugs. This table excludes alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco from a water pipe, and marijuana. Table D - Reported Number of Times Students Consumed Five or More Drinks in a Sitting within the Last Two Weeks* (ACHA-NCHA, 2013; ACHA-NCHA, 2015) Percent (%) N/A don t drink None times times or more times * Students responding N/A, don t drink were excluded from this analysis Table E - Reported Number of Drinks Consumed the Last Time Students Partied or Socialized* (ACHA-NCHA, 2013; ACHA-NCHA, 2015) Percent (%) or fewer or more * Students responding N/A, don t drink were excluded from this analysis 21

22 Table F Students Reported Doing the Following most of the time or always When They Partied or Socialized during the Last 12 Months:* (ACHA-NCHA, 2013; ACHA-NCHA, 2015) Percent (%) Alternate non-alcoholic with alcoholic beverages Avoid drinking games Choose not to drink alcohol Determine in advance not to exceed a set # of drinks Eat before and/or during drinking Have a friend let you know when you have had enough Keep track of how many drinks being consumed Pace drinks to one or fewer an hour Stay with same group of friends the entire time drinking Stick with only one kind of alcohol when drinking Use a designated driver Reported one or more of the above *Students responding N/A, don t drink were excluded from this analysis Table G Students who Drank Alcohol Reported the Following Consequences Occurring in the Last 12 Months as a Result of Their Own Drinking:* (ACHA-NCHA, 2013; ACHA-NCHA, 2015) Percent (%) Did something you later regretted Forgot where you were or what you did Got in trouble with the police Had sex with someone without giving your consent Had sex with someone without getting their consent Had unprotected sex Physically injured yourself Physically injured another person Seriously considered suicide Reported one or more of the above *Students responding N/A,don t drink were excluded from this analysis 22