AlcoholEdu® for College

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2013!
Don't forget to complete Part I of AlcoholEdu®  for College by August 17, 2009!
Class of 2013 Parents & Guardians!
Scroll down for instructions on how to complete AlcoholEdu®.

What are Villanovans saying about AlcoholEdu® for College?

Don’t take our word for it! Villanova students have been taking AlcoholEdu® for College for seven years. Read about what some of them had to say below.  Student essays:

Why AlcoholEdu® for College?

AlcoholEdu® for College is an objective, science-based, online alcohol prevention program designed specifically for college students as the cornerstone of a comprehensive campus prevention program.

The purpose of AlcoholEdu® for College is to prevent or reduce alcohol-related problems among college students while providing a statistically accurate description of the alcohol-related attitudes, experiences, behaviors, and health education needs of their students.

Backed by research:
Rigorous evaluation concluded that students who completed the program experienced a 50% reduction in negative academic and personal consequences. The same evaluation concluded that students who completed AlcoholEdu for College increased protective behaviors of others (e.g., watching out for their friends). Students who did not take AlcoholEdu for College had greater instances of heavy episodic drinking.

AlcoholEdu® for College is a key component of Villanova University’s Health Promotion program.

How Does It Work?

The first part of the program (Part I) takes roughly 3 hours to complete and can be completed in multiple sittings. Students can log in and out of the program. Part I ends with an exam and survey (for those over age 18). Students must earn a minimum score of 75% or higher to pass and receive credit for completion of the course. The deadline for incoming first year students to complete Part I is August 17, 2009.

The second part of the program (Part II) includes a short module and survey. Approximately 45 days after completing Part I, students will receive an email invitation to return to the course and complete Part II. The deadline to complete Part II is October 14, 2009.

AlcoholEdu® for College includes three surveys that measure students’ alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors. All survey responses are strictly confidential. Villanova University will only receive information about the first year student body as a whole and will never see individual student responses. Students can feel confident in providing truthful responses to the survey questions. Students who are under age 18 at the time they are taking the course will not receive any of the surveys, but they will still complete the rest of the course curriculum.

AlcoholEdu® for College is MANDATORY for all incoming first year students at Villanova University. It is important that every student complete the course to avoid disciplinary consequences through the University.

How Do I Start AlcoholEdu® for College?

To begin AlcoholEdu® for College, follow the instructions below. All instructions will be emailed to incoming students.

1. Login at http://college.alcoholedu.com/login.aspx
2. Under “New User,” enter the following login ID: 9C216597FIRSTYEAR
3. Click “Sign Up.”
4. On the registration page, you will have the opportunity to create your personal AlcoholEdu® for College account using your Villanova email address and a password of your choice.
5. When you return to the course, you will login as a “Returning User.” Enter your Villanova email address and password you created when you first logged into the course.

Having Problems Getting Started or Completing AlcoholEdu® for College?

For 24/7 online technical support, click on the “Help” button located in the upper right hand corner of every screen in the course. Students do not need to be logged in to access this feature. Select the “Request Support” tab for more contact options.

For campus support, contact the Office of Health Promotion at 610.519.7407 or by emailing Stacy Andes. Health Promotion staff will be happy to assist during regular office hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Trouble Viewing the Course Media?

Try these tips:

• Select “Audio Only” for the Media Option on the MEDIA SETTINGS page (Media Settings link is in the upper righthand corner of the AlcoholEdu® for College screen).
• Do not play music or run video clips on your computer (CD, mp3s, other websites, etc.) while viewing the course.
• Do not have any other programs or applications running on your computer while viewing the course (including applications such as Instant Messenger, or music file-sharing.
• Log in at a local library as opposed to your home computer for a faster connection.
• Access the course at a different time of day (during non-peak hours, e.g., early morning).
• Do not use your wireless connection. Connect directly to the Internet for a faster connection.

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I don’t drink, so why do I have to take AlcoholEdu® for College?

First and foremost, we congratulate you for choosing to abstain. There are many other students at Villanova who are making the same choice. However, it is important to recognize that students are affected by their peers’ decisions around alcohol during their Villanova experience. It is important that every student is equipped with accurate and credible information about alcohol so that they can make safer, responsible choices for themselves and encourage their peers to do the same. Chances are that even if you do not drink, you will encounter someone who does. If you think about it, the information in AlcoholEdu® could help to save a life, keep someone from getting hurt, or reduce someone’s risk for poor academic performance as a result of alcohol use. AlcoholEdu® for College is a key element of this support for healthy choices.

To get involved in other healthy initiatives at Villanova University, please click here .

I am a parent or guardian of an incoming student.  How can I take AlcoholEdu® for parents?

First and foremost, we congratulate you and your son/daughter on their acceptance to Villanova.  Second, we would like to welcome you to Villanova and to the Office of Health Promotion where we provide ongoing, comprehensive efforts to sustain a healthy Villanova community.

AlcoholEdu® for College and its companion programs like AlcoholEdu® for Parents are just one part of our efforts to sustain a healthy Villanova community. We know that parents and guardians are significant influences on their children, especially around alcohol and decision-making. With this in mind, we would like to invite you to complete AlcoholEdu® for Parents alongside your son/daughter as they complete AlcoholEdu® for College this summer.

AlcoholEdu® for Parents is an on-line program designed for parents and guardians to support your efforts to have meaningful conversation about alcohol use BEFORE your son/daughter arrives on Villanova’s campus. The course also allows you to view components of AlcoholEdu® for College, if you are curious about what your son/daughter is viewing and learning as well. We know that this is an exciting and, sometimes, challenging times for families as you send your loved one away to college. We hope that you will find AlcoholEdu® for Parents helpful in initiating the very important discussion about alcohol, its responsible and legal use, and where it does or does not fit into your son/daughter’s Villanova experience.

To begin AlcoholEdu® for Parents, follow the instructions below.
Please note: These are not the same instructions for your son/daughter who will be completing AlcoholEdu® for College.
1. Login at http://parents.alcoholedu.com/parent_login.aspx
2. Under “New User,” enter the following login ID: 9P216597PARENT
3. Click “Sign Up.”
4. On the registration page, you will have the opportunity to create your personal AlcoholEdu® for Parents account using your email address and a password of your choice.
5. When you return to the course, you will login as a “Returning User.” Enter your email address and password you created when you first logged into the course.