Alcohol/Other Drugs Observations

Alcohol seems to be at the root of most of the problems for the Greek community. Anecdotal evidence also points to the use of other drugs as a problem for a handful of chapters.

Provide more access/ideas for non-alcoholic social activities/alternative programming. This should be done through university and peer-to-peer interventions and programs.
SOA should provide regular training on alcohol/drugs, risk management, and safe event planning.
University should discuss the merits of all chapter houses becoming alcohol free. At the very least, I would suggest the President and Dean of Student Affairs meet with house corporation leaders, advisors, other alumni, and landlords to discuss the issue.
University should use an alcohol survey to create strategic plan for dealing with these issues – relate to fraternity/sorority community.
Involved constituents should develop a zero tolerance policy for drug use in chapter living facilities and during events.
Alcohol needs to be removed from recruitment and new member/pledge events. Chapters should concentrate on more date functions or invitation only functions instead of large parties.