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9/28/2017 Our Presenter Types of Programs Alternative Programming: An Exploration of Aztec Nights Big Dance Carnival Movie Nights Dr. Jim Lange Executive Director, HECAOD Activities Coordinator of AOD Initiatives, SDSU Live Shows Dr. Jim Lange San Diego State University Executive Director, HECAOD Powered by: The Ohio State University 1

9/28/2017 Comprehensive Strategy Tiers and Functional Approach Functions Unified Theory of Prevention: Physics of Prevention Motivation Focus Block- create barriers between object and Enforcement and Access target Behavioral Alternatives Deflect- redirect the inertia of object away Community Action from the target (can also be thought of as Research adding a new attractor) Repel- counter or remove the attractive force of the target 2

9/28/2017 Environmental Considerations Development of Identity Campus Identity and Living Arrangements  Three main environmental risk factors  First weeks of fall term is a very high risk time for new students  Lack of responsible adult supervision  Some evidence that up through 5 th week is  Facilitative social environment  Readily accessible alcohol/drugs critical for student identity development  Student success predictors:  Off campus living and social events… - Engagement - Lower AOD involvement  ripe with these factors - On-campus living  have fewer points for intervention  feeds identity/engagement differences  So bring them back to campus 3

9/28/2017 Templo del Sol Support for Effectiveness Two-way Interaction between Identification with Greek initiation rite Members and Perceptions of Greek Members' Approval of Drinking 6 Drinks per Occasion 5 4 3 2 1 0 Low Med High Perceived Greek Support for Drinking Low Identity Med. Identity High Identity Reed, M. B., Lange, J. E., Ketchie, J. M., & Clapp, J. D. (2007). The relationship between social identity, normative information, and college student drinking. Quinnan (2013). Fall 2013 Aztec Nights Summary Evaluation. Social Influence , 2 , 269 – 294. 4

9/28/2017 How did we do it? Some Success Indicators Planning process and execution  Collaboration: Student Affairs, Associated  Coordinating with other AOD policy and Students and Business and Financial programs Affairs  Planning is ongoing:  Student Life and Leadership  Aztec Nights Management Team  Associated Students - Programs from various departments  New Student and Parent Programs report to the team  Residential Education Office  Many moving parts. Various activities on campus  Health Promotion may conflict.  Support from the highest administration  Keeping an eye on costs levels  Event planning teams from various  Priority to change the campus culture departments. All involve students. 5

9/28/2017 Challenges Other questions and issues Alternative Programming: • Do we kick out those who An Exploration of Aztec Nights have been drinking?  Embedding health education? • Noise, lights and neighbors  Timing with conflicting activities • Costs, guests and  Can small-scale programs work? admission charges  Non-party programming Dr. Jim Lange • Attendance: Keeping the Executive Director, HECAOD attendance up and Coordinator of AOD Initiatives, SDSU tracking it. • Keeping the focus on late nights, taking over the social calendar, and FUN! Powered by: The Ohio State University 6