Faculty

Alcohol Abuse a Problem

Alcohol abuse is one of the most significant problems for any college campus. Around 25% of college students report having academic consequences because of their drinking, including missing class, falling behind, doing poorly on exams or papers, and receiving lower grades overall. Other negative consequences of alcohol abuse are legal difficulties, assault, sexual assault, health problems, bad decision-making, injuries, and even death. One way to create a safer and healthier environment which promotes academic excellence is to reduce alcohol abuse.

How Faculty Can Contribute

Alcohol Abuse permeates an entire university community. Effective strategies that prevent alcohol abuse and associated problems must be comprehensive and involve the entire university community. Faculty members have a considerable impact on campus culture because they usually remain at a university much longer than the students and spend more time with students than practically any other college staff. Faculty support can really make a difference in addressing alcohol abuse. Here’s how to get Involved.

How To Play an Active Part

Faculty can help enhance student health and safety in many ways. Whether connecting with students during classes, research projects, advising sessions, or informally around campus, there are some techniques that seamlessly fit with your role as a teacher and researcher. If you are concerned about a student click here to find out how you can help them. Interested faculty are also invited to be a part of the NC State Harm Reduction Action Committee, an on-campus group that addresses alcohol and other drug issues on and off campus.