Study to Prevent Alcohol Related Consequences: Using a Community Organizing Approach to Implement Environmental Strategies in and around the College Campus

SPARC Purpose SPARC Funded by Universities Involved SPARC Study Team SPARC Timeline A Unique Approach A Recommended Approach Special Program

·SPARC Approach: Based on NIAAA's recommended strategies in April 2002 Report: "A Call to Action: Changing the Culture of Drinking at U.S. Colleges"  ·NIAAA Recommendations:    --Culture change:   Helps change culture by changing elements of the campus and community environments that contribute to high risk drinking --Environmental Management:   Composed of ASU staff/students, and Boone/Blowing Rock community members  --Campus and Communities:  Must collaborate to make the changes effective and lasting  --Partnerships:   One of the most effective vehicles for facilitating campus and community collaboration