Executive Summary This past year (2010-2011) was a phenomenal year of growth, success and opportunity. After a decade of valiant efforts we finally had success in the grant department being awarded not one but two grants for a total of just over $60,000. The NCAA Choices Grant and the National Social Norms Marketing Institute Grant will allow us to further our alcohol and drug prevention efforts by applying innovative and evidence-based practices to our campaigns. After several years we were also able to gain some traction in the special programs we offer students who have demonstrated that they want to change their relationship with alcohol and other drugs. Prime Solutions, a voluntary, peerbased program that is built on the same solid research as Prime for Life, was up and running for both winter and spring quarters. We hope to build on this success in the coming year with its new name – PACT: Promoting Alternative Choices Together. One of the many program highlights from the year was the success of the first ever Sexapalooza event that was co-sponsored with the Residence Hall Association (RHA) during winter quarter. Approximately 125 students were in attendance for activities such as STD Deal or No Deal, and a “Talk Sex” panel where professional CWU staff answered questions submitted by the audience. Various clubs, and organizations were represented at tables during intermissions so attendees could learn more about the topics they discuss and the programs they sponsor. We are looking forward to the second annual Sexapalooza this upcoming winter. Lynne Harrison highlighted the work of the CCC- Hospitality Resource Alliance at the national conference, Alcohol Policy 15, in Washington, DC, in December. Her presentation, “Responsible Hospitality - collaborative efforts in a university downtown,” was part of a national conference on “Policies for Reducing Problems Associated with Alcohol Availability.” Our annual report this year is in an abbreviated, dashboard format. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like more detailed information.
Gail Farmer Director, Wellness Services farmer@cwu.edu
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