2023 Annual Security Report

24 2023 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT KU is committed to promoting the health and safety of its campus community through a program of alcohol education and the implementation of relevant policies. The University has developed a program to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol misuse by students and employees. The program provides drug use and abuse services including dissemination of informational materials, educational programs, counseling services, referrals, special interest housing for students who seek substance-free lifestyles and university disciplinary actions. The University provides alcohol & other drugs prevention programs. First-year students are required to complete an online program from EVERFI known as AlcoholEDU for College as their new student requirement. Health Promotion and Alcohol & Other Drug Services (HPAOD) provide Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) and Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students (CASICS) for students referred by Student Conduct. Also, students who are thinking of change can self-refer. BASICS/CASICS are two-session programs where students meet with a trained BASICS/CASICS facilitator in a non-judgmental environment to examine their use and how it impacts their lives. The HPAOD team also provides the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) for student organizations and campus screening days. AUDIT is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. Students with positive screening receive referral information. HPAOD provides ongoing services throughout the academic year including alcohol and other drug workshops, training, and interactive activities for students at Kutztown University. Printed material, educational tools, and information are available at HPAOD Services. Clinical Services, a part of Health & Wellness Services, provides Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to students. It is an evidence-based approach to identifying patients who use alcohol and other drugs at dangerous levels. The goal of SBIRT is to reduce and prevent health consequences, diseases, accidents, and injuries related to substance misuse. Students receive referrals to campus resources such as CASICS/BASICS, smoking cessation, sober curious information and Counseling and Psychological Services. Student Conduct issues disciplinary and educational sanctions for violations of alcohol and drug policies of the Student Code of Conduct. Educational sanctions may include mandatory participation in one or more of the following programs: Under the Influence, an online alcohol intervention program that examines alcohol use and the associated behavioral health issues; THC 101, an online intervention course addressing the effects of cannabis including mental health, dependence and legal issues; and motivational interviewing programs such CASICS or BASICS. Additionally, online and motivational interviewing programs also feature the use of the eCHECKUP TO GO, a personalized, evidencebased online prevention intervention tool. Abuse of alcohol and drugs can have a dramatic impact on professional, academic, and family life. Therefore, Kutztown University encourages members of the community who may be experiencing difficulty with drugs or alcohol to attend programs or to contact one of the following: • KU Clinical Services (Beck Hall, health@kutztown.edu, www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/ administrativeoffices/health-and-wellness-services.html), (610) 683-4082: provides high quality, affordable care and resources to students. It offers a range of confidential health services to support medical and mental health needs. • Health Promotion and Alcohol and Other Drug Services (Beck Hall, cortez@kutztown.edu, www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/health-and-wellness-services/health-promotion-services.html), (610) 683-4240. The department strives to enhance student success by fostering a healthy collegiate environment through the provision of interactive and cultivating experiences where students can raise their awareness of health and wellness through programs, services, and events that promote wellness, reduce harm, and support responsible decision-making practices. • Counseling and Psychological Services (122 Beck Hall, cps@kutztown.edu, www.kutztown.edu/ aboutku/administrative-offices/counseling-and-psychological-services.html, 610-683-4072): provides initial consultation, community referrals, and crisis intervention to all students. If deemed clinically appropriate, students are offered short-term individual counseling (5-7 sessions) and group counseling. They provide services for students

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