12 BIENNIAL REVIEW 2020-2022 PROGRESS The Biennial Review Committee is committed to enhancing Northern’s Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Prevention Program. The table below demonstrates progress made from 2018-2020 Biennial Review with previous recommendations and offering valuable notes for continual improvement. With thorough assessment and revision, Northern can enhance the role in ensuring a proactive and effective approach to alcohol and drug prevention on campus. With the committee’s insights and input, Northern can implement evidence-based strategies and initiatives to create a safer and healthier environment for all students, faculty, and staff.: Recommendation: Progress: Notes: The Dean of Student should ensure that the Biennial Review Committee meet no less than once per academic semester to continue reviewing program effectiveness and progress on recommendations. No Progress. The Dean of Student should take action to ensure that the Biennial Review Committee meets regularly, at least once per academic semester, to diligently review the effectiveness of existing programs and monitor progress on recommendations. The Dean of Students should notify all students, faculty, and staff via e-mail at the beginning of fall and spring semester on NSU’s Student Code of Conduct, Guide to Residence Life, and Security and Fire Safety Report to ensure better distribution of AOD Policies. Accomplished. Now standard practice The Director of Human Resources should send out the “Safe Colleges” drug & alcohol training for staff and faculty each fall to include information about the Employee Assistance Program. No Progress. The Director of Human Resources should take action to implement the “Safe Colleges” drug & alcohol training for staff and faculty each fall. This training initiative remains essential to equip employees with the knowledge and resources needed to address drug and alcohol-related concerns effectively. The Director of Human Resources should notify all faculty and staff of drug and alcohol related policies, health risks, and insurance benefits provided. Accomplished Spring 2023. It is essential to maintain and reinforce these efforts to ensure ongoing awareness and understanding among employees Consistent with Key Result 78 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025), create and implement a comprehensive and mandatory alcohol and drug education program for all new students (under 60 credit hours) to improve AOD program education. In progress. On-line alcohol education added in the 2021-2022 academic year. The online alcohol education introduced in the 2021-2022 academic year is a positive step, but there is room for further improvement in administering a comprehensive and impactful program. Administration is considering additional educational opportunities. Update NSU’s Drug & Alcohol Policy to include NSU Insight Program changes and level descriptions. No Progress. Incorporating insights from the NSU Insight Program will strengthen the policy’s impact and ensure a more comprehensive approach to addressing drug and alcohol issues on campus. NSU Prevention Services should reinstitute the “Don’t Cancel That Class” program for faculty to increase drug and alcohol prevention programing in classrooms. No Progress. The program plays a crucial role in increasing drug and alcohol prevention programming in classrooms and engaging faculty in fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
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