14 BIENNIAL REVIEW 2020-2022 Consistent with Key Result 37 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025) develop and offer a Prime for Life evidence-based motivational prevention program for marijuana and present to the Campus and Community Coalition and courts. No Progress. The implementation of Prime for Life supports student well-being, responsible decision-making, and compliance with legal requirements. The program’s implementation will contribute to a healthier and more responsible campus culture Consistent with Key Result 36 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025) Rebrand the Insight Program and present to the Campus and Community Coalition and courts. No Progress. A well-executed rebranding effort can enhance the program’s visibility, effectiveness, and community impact. In turn, enhancing the program’s relevance, appeal, and collaboration with community stakeholders, contributing to a safer and more supportive campus environment for all students. Consistent with Key Result 35 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025), Prevention Services will create once a semester prescription give-back program with Aberdeen Police Department. Accomplished. Now standard practice, does not need to be included in the next Recommendations. Consistent with Key Result 31 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025), work with partners to provide standard budget funding for the Prevention Services Coordinator (currently 100% grant funded) in order to maintain program strengths and continue to address AOD program weakness. Limited progress due to staff vacancy. Adequate funding will help maintain program strengths and address weaknesses in AOD prevention efforts effectively. Consistent with Key Result 82 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025), create a sanctioning rubric for all Student Conduct educational sanctions to ensure greater consistency with alcohol and drug sanctioning and increase the 57% of students who believe NSU is concerned with high-risk alcohol use. In progress. The establishment of a clear and consistent sanctioning rubric will promote a culture of responsibility, fairness, and concern for highrisk alcohol use among students. The rubric’s implementation will promote greater consistency in alcohol and drug sanctioning, foster a sense of concern for high-risk alcohol use, and contribute to a safer and more responsible campus environment. Northern should consider collecting data on student use of drugs and alcohol by administering the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey to collect information about “students’ health habits, behaviors, and perceptions.” In progress. The data gathered from the survey will provide valuable insights into student health behaviors and perceptions, enabling evidence-based decisionmaking and targeted interventions. The survey results will serve as a foundation for evidencebased decision-making and targeted interventions, contributing to a healthier and more informed campus community. Northern State University hosts the NSU Campus Community Coalition quarterly to review data and discuss programming and prevention efforts NSU Campus Community Coalition is comprised of community and campus leaders, including law enforcement, students, and administrators Per Department of Social Services grant criteria, a Social Norms Survey assessing student wellness is administered to NSU students and externally evaluated by Mountain Plains Evaluation. NSU Campus Community Coalition assesses Social Norms data and uses SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) approved programs. and practices based on data and community climate. In progress. The coalition’s involvement of community and campus leaders, law enforcement, students, and administrators provide a diverse and knowledgeable perspective. The continued collaboration and engagement of the NSU Campus Community Coalition will play a vital role in addressing substance abuse and mental health challenges among students and fostering a thriving campus community.
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