What is UK doing to address high-risk alcohol use among college students?
UK takes the issue of college alcohol abuse and underage drinking very seriously. Since 2000, the Campus Community Coalition, which includes UK administrators, faculty, staff, students, local government officials, and community members, has been working diligently to implement environmental management strategies. The Coalition’s charge is to identify solutions and make recommendations that will enhance the safety and quality of lives of UK students as influenced by high-risk alcohol use. Four areas of concern were identified and agreed upon by the Coalition: sales/marketing and promotion of alcohol, policies/law, cultural norms, and alcohol-free alternatives. The Coalition continues to meet regularly to address campus alcohol abuse.
