Donna Lynn Darmody

Director of Health Education/ Alcohol and Drug Prevention Coordinator

April 8, 2010

Post-mat 2006© 2000 – 2007, Outside The Classroom, Inc.2

COLLEGE

EFFECT

Abstainers decreased by 46%.

Note: When comparing your data to the College Effect pattern, it is important to account for the time period during which you implemented the course.

Heavy episodic drinkers increased by 110%.

Problematic drinkers increased by 200%

The College Effect Alcohol Consumption Rates

The CORE Survey

It was developed in the late 1980s by the U.S Department of Education

Its purpose is to determine the extent of drug and alcohol abuse on college campuses

Sample SizeSample Size

RWU 06’ RWU 08’ RWU 10’

N= 1,389 N = 1,358 N = 1,093

Year in SchoolYear in School

Year In School

RWU 06’ RWU 08’ RWU 10’

Freshman 31.26% 31.22% 30.00%

Sophomores 21.92% 23.34% 25.19%

Juniors 24.75% 21.58% 20.46%

Seniors 18.09% 18.70% 22.78%

EthnicityEthnicity

Ethnic Origin RWU 06’ RWU 08’ RWU 10’

American Indian/Alaskan

Native

1.05% .088% 1.12%

Asian/Pacific Islander

2.41% 2. 43% 2.44%

Black non-Hispanic

.90% .66% 1.41%

Hispanic 2.18% 2.06% 3.84%

White 89.55% 86.82% 87.72%

Other 3.91% 2.95% 3.47%

GenderGender

Gender RWU 06’ RWU 08’ RWU 10’

Female 53.4% 49.63% 50.00%

Male 46.61% 45.66% 50.00%

Median Frequency of Median Frequency of Alcohol Use Per WeekAlcohol Use Per Week

Students 06’ Perceived

08’ Perceived

10’ Perceived

06’ Actual

08’ Actual 10’ Actual

Males 3X NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

3X NO CHANGE

Once

Females 3X “ “ Once “ NO CHANGE

On Campus

3X “ “ Once “ NO CHANGE

Off Campus

3X “ “ 3X “ Once

Athletes 3X “ Once Once “ NO CHANGE

Quantity of Alcohol Consumed Per Sitting

Perceived‘06

Actual‘06

Perceived’08

Actual ‘08

Perceived ‘10

Actual‘10

Males 9.38 drinks

7.57 drinks

8.88 drinks

7.12 drinks

8.29 drinks

6.61 drinks

Females 6.29 drinks

4.60 drinks

6.03 drinks

4.39 drinks

5.77 drinks

4.02 drinks

Athletes 7.73 drinks

6.91 drinks

7.36 drinks

6.41 drinks

6.84 drinks

6.48 drinks

Perceived and Actual Average Number of Perceived and Actual Average Number of Drinks Consumed at Various Social EventsDrinks Consumed at Various Social Events

Social Events

Perceived ‘06

Actual

‘06

Perceived ‘08

Actual ‘08

Perceived ‘10

Actual ‘10

Bars 6.38 4.93 6.03 4.59 5.90 4.47

Athletic Events

3.75 2.18 4.08 2.53 4.08 2.47

Residence Hall Get

Togethers

6.95 5.47 6.05 4.70 5.96 4.63

School Dances

8.45 6.51 7.83 5.94 6.92 5.16

Off Campus Parties

8.66 6.94 8.37 6.52 7.92 6.33

AbstainersAbstainers06’

Perceived Norm

06’ ActualNorm

08’ Perceived

Norm

08’ Actual Norm

10’ Perceived

Norm

10’ Actual Norm

12.75% 5.74%

ACUHO-I/EBI12%

16.62%

CORE NE ’08

20.99%

5.38%

ACUHO-I/EBI

13.5%CORE NE ’08 16.92%

19.3% 6.86%

ACUHO-I/EBI15%

National Rates of Binge Drinking Monitoring the Future study ’05 44% Harvard Study (Weschler) 44% since 1993 CORE since early ’80s 30% CORE 2008 New England 27% National Survey on Alcohol UseAmong Full Time College Students 40.1% American College Health association (ACHA)

College Health Assessment ’06 38%

Binge DrinkingBinge Drinking

Have you had 5 or more drinks in a Have you had 5 or more drinks in a single sitting in the last 2 weeks?single sitting in the last 2 weeks?

06’ Perceived

Norm

06’ Actual Norm

08’ Perceived

Norm

08’ Actual Norm

10’ Perceived

Norm

10’ Actual Norm

71.85% 72.11%

ACUHO-I/EBI - 61%

66.88% 72.09

ACUHO-I/EBI - 57%

CORE NE – 41.94%

62.80% 65.55%

ACUHO-I/EBI - 52%

How many drinks on average do you consume at parties and bars? (Males/females combined: 5 or

more drinks)

RWU 06’ RWU 08’ RWU 10’

56.2% 53.8% 54.4%

How many drinks on average do you consume at parties and bars? (Males alone: 5 or more drinks)

RWU 06’ RWU 08’ RWU 10’

76% 70% 70%

How many drinks on average do you consume at parties and bars? (Females alone: 4 or more drinks)

RWU 06’ RWU 08’ RWU 10’

64% 65% 58%

RWU Attitudes Toward Alcohol UseRWU Attitudes Toward Alcohol Use

a. Drinking is never a good thing to do.

b. Drinking is all right but a person should not get drunk.

c. Occasionally getting drunk is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with academics or other responsibilities.

d. Occasionally getting drunk is okay even if it does interfere with academics of responsibilities.

e. Frequently getting drunk is okay if that’s what the individual wants to do.

Results To Five Statements On AlcoholResults To Five Statements On Alcohol

Median Attitude Held by Students at Roger Williams in 2006 was:

Occasionally getting drunk is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with academics or other responsibilities.

NO CHANGE IN ‘08 or ‘10

1. Binge drinking rate higher than national average

2. High rate of drinking frequency

3. Lower abstinence rate than national average

4. Second hand effects on low risk drinkers and non-drinkers

5. Attrition

What was our problem?

Marijuana Median Frequency of Use

Students 06’ Perceived

Norm

08’ Perceived

Norm

10’ Perceived

Norm

06’ Actual Norm

08’ Actual Norm

10’ Actual Norm

Males Once/Week NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

1-2 Times/ Year

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Females Once/Week “ Twice/ Month

Never “ “

On Campus

Once/Week “ NO CHANGE

Never “ 1-2 Times/ Year

Off Campus

Once/Week “ “ 1-2 Times/ Year

“ “

Athletes Twice/Month 1 Time/Week

Once/ Month

Never 1-2 Times/

Year

“

Other Illicit DrugsOther Illicit DrugsMedian Frequency of Use

Students 06’ Perceived

Norm

08’ Perceived

Norm

10’ Perceived

Norm

06’ Actual Norm

08’ Actual Norm

10’ Actual Norm

Males 6x/yr NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Never NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Females 6x/yr “ “ Never “ “

On Campus

6x/yr “ “ Never “ “

Off Campus

6x/yr “ “ Never “ “

Athletes 1- 2Xyr “ “ Never “ “

Attitude Choices Attitude Choices The Five Statements for Choices About Marijuana (or any illicit drug

other than marijuana) were:

a. It is never a good thing to use (use is never okay).

b.Trying it out one or two times (trying out a drug once or twice) is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with academics or other

responsibilities.

c. Occasional use is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with academics or other responsibilities.

d. Occasional use is okay even if it does interfere with academics or responsibilities.

e. Frequent use is okay if that’s what the individual wants to do.

Median Attitude On Marijuana Median Attitude On Marijuana

2006 Trying out a drug once or twice is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere

with academics or other responsibilities.

Perception-Students typically thought other students would respond:

Occasional use is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with academics of other responsibilities.

NO CHANGE IN ‘08 or ‘10

Median Attitude on Illicit Drugs Other Median Attitude on Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana Than Marijuana

2006:

Use is never okay.

Perception - Students typically thought other students would respond:

Trying out a drug once or twice is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with academics or other responsibilities.

NO CHANGE IN ‘08 or ‘10

Experience of Negative Alcohol Effects for Residents (ACUHO I/EBI)

(1) Not at all (2) (3) (4) Moderately

(5) (6) (7) Extremely

2010 33% 19% 12% 17% 10% 6% 4%

2009 35% 17% 13% 17% 9% 5% 5%

2008 29% 18% 12% 21% 10% 6% 4%

2007 27% 18% 12% 21% 10% 8% 5%

2006 29% 20% 15% 18% 9% 6% 4%

2005 30% 17% 12% 19% 10% 6% 5%

Action Year - 2008-2009 December 08

Presentation to University Life Committee 5 Hour Training & Discussion

January 09 Team attends NASPA AOD Prevention Conference

January- May 09 sub-committee working groups

March 09 Student focus groups and Student Forum

May 09 Recommendations to VP

July 09 Letter sent home to students regarding policy changes

Sub Committees The Freshman Year Experience

Education Enforcement/Access Policy Messaging and Marketing Social Space and Student

Programming Academic Partnerships External Relationships