Resource Center - Alcohol & Other Drugs - Western Illinois University

Alcohol & Other Drugs

Mission Statement:

The mission of the organization shall be to educate students, faculty and the greater community as a whole on healthy and responsible decision making in regards to alcohol and other drug consumption, to create and support alternatives to alcohol and other drug use on and off campus and to promote positive behavior changes.

Program Organization

In accordance with Western Illinois University's values, WIU B.A.C. Squad will provide students with an opportunity to gain knowledge on topics such as alcohol and other drug use and its impact on self, family and friends and the greater community. Peer educators will also learn imperative leadership skills such as active listening, presentation skills and referral skills. WIU B.A.C. Squad will provide students with an opportunity to grow personally through promoting and engaging in healthy behaviors specific to alcohol and other drug use. Peer educators will follow the value of social responsibility through co-facilitating and facilitating presentations to residence halls, Greek houses and other University programs. Peer leaders will promote safe alcohol and other drug choices through events sponsored by the Alcohol and Other Drug Resource Center and Beu Health Center.