Tobacco-Free Campus

Worcester State University is a tobacco-free campus the use of tobacco products of any kind, including any nicotine-delivery system, will not be permitted in or on WSU-owned or -leased property, including buildings, residence halls, grounds, community garden, athletic fields, walkways, parking lots, bus stops, and parked vehicles on campus grounds. (Nicotine replacement therapy is permitted.) This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, visitors, vendors, and contractors.

Marijuana eCheckup To Go

A personalize, evidence based online intervention and prevention program designed to reduce marijuana use among college students. It is designed to help motivate students to reduce their level of use using personalized information about their own behavior and risk factors.

Learn more: http://interwork.sdsu.edu/echeckup/usa/mj/coll/worcester/

BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students)

BASICS is an evidence-based intervention program that helps students examine their own alcohol use. Students may self-refer or be referred through the student-conduct process.

Screening for Mental Health

This website includes additional anonymous brief screenings for alcohol and substance abuse.

Learn more: http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/worcesterstate

Tobacco Cessation: Tobacco-Free Campus

The Director of Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education, Jen Quinn is a certified tobacco treatment specialist and available to assist students in quitting.

Curriculum Infusion

If any faculty would like to request an in class presentation on alcohol, marijuana or opioids please contact Jen Quinn for more information.

Student Trainings

If any students, RA’s or student leaders would like a presentation on alcohol, marijuana or opioids please contact Jen Quinn for more information.

Mission Statement

The Worcester State University Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) Task Force was established in 2011 to provide guidance and oversight on issues related to alcohol and drugs on campus. The committee meets monthly to discuss AOD issues, evaluate current program efforts, review AOD policies and make recommendations concerning policy and outreach strategies. Its mission and responsibilities include:

• Make recommendations about alcohol-related policies and procedures
• Develop collaboration and advocacy among campus and community groups
• Monitor campus climate
• Evaluate prevention efforts
• Support and participate in grant projects
• Assist in gathering information for biennial review as required by Federal Law
• Help maintain prevention as a priority concern on campus
• Review enforcement of policy sanctions

The group will accomplish these goals by:

• Anaylzing data
• Idenfity current challenges
• Review policies
• Promote protective factors
• Identify goals and objectives

Success of the task force requires many different strategies as well as commitment and collaboration between several departments and stakeholders.

Task Force Members

Campus community members of the AOD Task Force include:

• Jen Quinn, Dir. of Title IX and Alcohol & Drug Prevention Education (Chair)
• Kelly Downs, Coordinator of Student-Athlete Support Services
• Colby Harvish, Resident Director
• Alan Jackson, Director of Military Affairs
• Josh Katz, Conduct Coordinator
• Jeffrey LeBrun, Assistant Director, Information Technology Services
• Matthew Mahota, University Police Officer
• William Marrier, Captain, University Police
• Jayne McGinn, Director, Financial Aid
• Sean Morrow, Assistant Director, University Advancement
• Laurie Murphy, Associate Dean for Health & Wellness, Dir. of Counseling
• Kristen Nelson, Associate Director of Residence Life & Housing
• Sarah Potrikus, Assistant Director, Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development
• Nancy Ramsdell, Director, Administrative Services