Progress in curtailing the abuse of alcohol and use of tobacco on campus. Significant steps that occurred in 2005-2006

Tobacco

The percentage of UND students who reported smoking in the last 30 days dropped from 32.7% in 2000 to 18.5% in 2006, according to the National College Health Assessment administered at UND by Student Health Services. The daily smoking rate dropped from 10.1% to 5% during the same time period. Grand Forks Public Health allocated $10,000 in tobacco settlement fund to Student Health Services for tobacco prevention and cessation activities. The City of Grand Forks and the State of North Dakota celebrated the 1-year anniversary of the smoke-free workplace legislation in August of 2006. All indoor environments at UND have been smoke-free since July of 2004. These laws and policies have significantly reduced exposure to second hand smoke. Tobacco cessation support is available for faculty, staff and students through an array of programs offered through the ND Quit Line, ND PERS, GF Public Health, and Student Health Services.

Alcohol and Tobacco

• A social norms marketing campaign entitled "We are the Majority" was conducted to highlight positive behaviors of students related to alcohol, tobacco and other lifestyle behaviors through a partnership between Student Health Services and the Substance Abuse Prevention Office.

Alcohol

• All parents of incoming freshmen receive a booklet on alcohol abuse prevention and a letter of encouragement to talk to their children about this issue from Dr. Boyd, Vice President for Student and Outreach Services.
• The Substance Abuse Prevention Office and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) conduct a variety of alcohol free activities and prevention initiatives throughout the year.
A Community Town Hall Meeting was held at Chester Fritz Auditorium in March of 2006 to explore ways to reduce underage drinking.
• The Dean of Students Office, Housing, and the University Counseling Center work collaboratively to address alcohol violations on campus, offer educational opportunities to students, and assist them in accessing services.

Source: UND Student Health Services