Central Washington University - Campus-Community Coalition : Planning Strategy

Planning Strategy

Mission Statement: The mission of the Campus-Community Coalition is to reduce underage and high-risk drinking by fostering a united and sustained commitment to that goal and by changing practices, expectations and policies within our communities.

Needs, Goals & Objectives

The Coalition identified five areas of need, developed a mission statement, articulated goals and objectives for each area of need, and created committees that would delineate work strategies to accomplish each objective.

Identified Need #1: The need for knowledge and assessment of existing prevention\education programs.

Goal: Increase knowledge of existing programs that address high-risk & underage drinking in our community.
Objective: To develop and disseminate a resource directory.
Goal: Assess the effectiveness of the various prevention programs in reducing high-risk and underage drinking.
Objective: To form an assessment committee to develop a plan to evaluate the Campus-Community Coalition and to collaborate with local programs to assess effectiveness in reducing underage and high-risk drinking.

Identified Need #2: The need for appropriate and consistent consequences within institutions and agencies for alcohol-related infractions.

Goal: Enhance effectiveness of policies, sanctions, and consequences within and among institutions and agencies.
Objectives:

To compare and contrast sanctions and consequences of various agencies.
To facilitate the development of appropriate & consistent consequences within institutions and agencies.

Identified Need #3: A wide availability of alcohol products and over-promotion of those products to underage and high-risk drinkers.

Goal: Limit alcohol product availability & promotion to underage drinkers.
Objectives:

To develop a Hospitality Resource Alliance (HRA).
To assess alcohol product availability and promotion.
To develop a plan to reduce the availability and over-promotion of products aimed at underage and high-risk drinkers.

Identified Need #4: A lack of places for young adults (under 21) to gather.

Goals:

Increase public awareness of existing and new opportunities for young adults (under 21) to gather.
Increase use of places/opportunities for young adults to socialize in an alcohol-free environment.

Objectives:

To support local agencies with the creation of alcohol-free social, recreational and public service options on campus and in the community and to assist with the promotion of these activities.
To identify opportunities that currently exist for young adults (under 21) to gather.
To develop a publicity campaign to inform youth about the opportunities that exist.

Identified Need #5: A lack of a consistent and unified voice in supporting and encouraging positive community norms regarding underage and high-risk drinking.

Goal: Advocate, support and encourage positive community norms regarding underage and high-risk drinking.
Objective: To foster a social, academic and residential environment that supports healthy behavior.

Contact Information

Campus-Community Coalition
Lynne Harrison
SURC, room 139
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7489