6 BIENNIAL REVIEW 2022-2024 STATEMENT OF AOD PROGRAM GOALS Northern State University is proactive in addressing alcohol, drug, and other behaviors within the student population. NSU’s overall goal is to create a safe learning environment for all students, both on and off campus. By utilizing prevention methods such as social norming of healthy behaviors, reductions can be made in the high-risk behavior of students. Promoting social, recreational, and educational programming will make students more aware of safe and healthy alternatives to alcohol or drugs. • Identify and respond to issues that arise in conjunction to drugs and alcohol effectively and in accordance with the South Dakota Board of Regent Policies. • Decrease binge drinking, underage drinking, and drunk driving through increased education and data-driven prevention methods. • Increase activities available to students on campus as an alternative to alcohol or drug usage, as 34% of students identified in 2025 that they would participate in more alcohol-free activities if they were offered. • Complete the National College Health Assessment annually to analyze students’ beliefs regarding policies, procedures, drug and alcohol usage and mental health. • Uniformly distribute policies to students and staff, while effectively training the individuals responsible for the enforcement of campus policies to ensure consistency in enforcement efforts. • Reduce the illegal availability of alcohol at campus and community events for youth with consistent enforcement. POLICIES RELATED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE The following linked South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) documents outline policies and procedures related to alcohol and drugs at Northern State University. • SDBOR 4.7.1 Drug Free Environment • SDBOR 4.7.2 SmokingSDBOR 6.14 Sale of Alcoholic Beverages at Institutions • SDBOR 3.4.1 Student Code of Conduct • SDBOR 3:6 Housing and Meal Plan Requirements • Student Handbook 2025-2026 • Guide to Residence Life 2025-2026 • Student Athlete Drug Policy • SDBOR 4.3.1 Non-Faculty Exempt Employment Provisions • SDBOR 4.4.8 Faculty Remediation and Remediation Procedures • SDBOR 4:44 Administrators, Professional and Student Employees (Non-faculty Exempt) Code of Conduct/Misconduct Policy HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Excessive alcohol use has immediate effects that increase the risk of many harmful health conditions. These are most often the result of binge drinking and include the following: • Injuries, such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, drownings, and burns. • Violence, including homicide, suicide, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. • Alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels. • Risky sexual behaviors, including unprotected sex or sex with multiple partners. These behaviors can result in unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. • Miscarriage and stillbirth or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) among pregnant women. Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems including: • High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems.
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