11 BIENNIAL REVIEW 2022-2024 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 2020-2022 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 Students 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 Students 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 Director of Human Resources should send out the “KnowBe4” drug & alcohol training for staff and faculty each fall as well as include information about the Employee Assistance Program. No Progress. The Director of Human Resources should take action to implement the “KnowBe4” 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. 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. No Progress. 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. Due to lack of funding within the student training platform, the institution was not able to provide an online training to students. Update NSU’s Drug & Alcohol Policy to include NSU Insight Program changes and level descriptions. Completed. Wellness and Prevention Website and rack cards outlines the changes to the Insight Program NSU Prevention Services should reinstitute the “Don’t Cancel That Class” program for faculty to increase drug and alcohol prevention programing in classrooms. Completed. Coordinator of Wellness and Prevention was able to present to over 30 classes from 2022-2024. The Biennial Review Committee should review annually those permits issued by NSU allowing alcohol on campus in order to reduce the illegal availability of alcohol at campus and community events for youth. No Progress. The Biennial Review Committee should act and establish a systematic process for review permits. The effective management of alcohol policies at the sports complex is vital to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees and uphold the reputation of Northern State University.
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