A Survey of 100 Community Colleges on Student Substance Use,Programming, and Collaborations |
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| Authors: | Emil Chiauzzi PhD Elizabeth Donovan PhD Ryan Black PhD Elizabeth Cooney MPH Allison Buechner BA Mollie Wood MPH |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Inflexxion, Inc. , Newton, Massachusetts;2. Synchrony Healthcare Group , West Chester, Pennsylvania;3. Department of Counseling and Applied Educational Psychology , Northeastern University , Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Objective: The objective was to survey community college personnel about student substance use, and infrastructure (staff and funding), programs, and collaborations dedicated to substance use prevention. Participants: The sample included 100 administrators, faculty, and health services staff at 100 community colleges. Methods: Participants completed a Web-based survey. Results: Participants reported a number of alcohol and other drug (AOD) related concerns. Despite limited staff and funding dedicated to AOD, institutions are implementing a number of programs, although many are not implementing some of the programs popular at traditional 4-year colleges. They are also collaborating with a number of on- and off-campus groups. The availability of staff and funding dedicated to AOD, and the presence of residence halls, is associated with health programming and substance abuse collaborations. Conclusions: Results suggest that there is a need for increased research to understand the most effective AOD prevention strategies for community colleges. |
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| Keywords: | alcohol health education mental health other drugs |
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