Assessment Details
Academic Year: 2020-2021 Level: Undergraduate
Campus Department: Student Affairs [UG and Grad]
Program Type: Co-Curricular Program [UG and Grad]
Program Name: ChooseWell
Description of Data Collection:
CHOICES was last evaluated in 2018-2019 and it was determined to be replaced by Be In The Know. Be In The Know was then replaced in Fall 2020 due to COVID-19 as it transitioned to a virtual, 1:1 coaching conversation format. Be In The Know and ChooseWell 1:1 will be evaluated to determine their efficiacy given the circumstances in the next calendar year.
Review Process:
During the 2018-2019 academic year, data was collected and captured via Campus Labs and the Associate Director of OHP/ADE and staff collected and analyzed the data. An assessment report with recommendations was written in the summer of 2019; leading to the implementation of Be In The Know as a replacement for CHOICES. Be In The Know was replaced d/t COVID-19 limitations and will be assessed in the next calendar year. This data will be interpreted and analyzed by the Associate Director of OHP/ADE and staff in order to determine the efficacy of the program and to inform future programming.
Resulting Program Changes:
Results from 2018-2019 include: 122 participated and 25 participants completed the post-survey (n=25). As a result of participating in CHOICES, students reported learning about the following low-risk drinking strategies: alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, use a buddy system, count your drinks, limit drinking games, and mix your own drinks. Following the CHOICES program, students reported how many standard drinks they typically consume, with most popular responses being 5 drinks (23%) and 6 drinks (31%). As a result of attending CHOICES, students were able to accurately describe BC’s help-seeking policy and the point of diminishing returns (i.e. how alcohol works as a stimulant and a depressant in the brain and body). As a result of participating in CHOICES, 44% of students reported they were “Very Likely” to drink fewer standard drinks on a typical occasion, 32% reported they were “Likely,” 20% reported they were “Unsure,” and 4% reported they were “Somewhat Likely.” After participating in the CHOICES program, 32% of respondents do not plan to make any changes to their drinking because they already drink in a low-risk way, 4% do not plan on making any changes, but should, 40% have begun to think about making changes, and 24% will make changes to reduce risk associated with drinking. Focus groups were also held comprised of students who completed CHOICEs during the 2018-2019 academic year. Several themes emerged as a result of the focus groups, including: the CHOICES class was not dynamic, the CHOICES class should incorporate more discussion, the CHOICES class does not reflect nuances of the BC culture, and the CHOICES class should be more engaging and allow students to share personal experiences with alcohol use or non-use on campus. Additionally, Health Coach feedback was solicited and Health Coaches who led CHOICES classes felt the classes should be more dynamic and relevant to the BC student experience.
As a result of evaluating the CHOICES program, it was determined that CHOICES is no longer the most appropriate intervention to address learning outcomes required by this level of student sanctioning. Participants in CHOICES, based on results are most typically low to moderate-risk drinkers. The national CHOICES curriculum is not particularly relevant to BC students and will be replaced by an improved curriculum, developed by the Associate Director of Alcohol and Drug Education, called “Be In The Know.” Be In The Know includes all concepts from CHOICES but is presented in a creative, discussion and activities based way to allow for a more engaging and dynamic class.
As a result of COVID-19 Be In The Know was replaced by a virtual, peer facilitated 1:1 conversation called ChooseWell 1:1. ChooseWell 1:1 preserved all elements except for in-person activities as Be In The Know, including reflection, education, and discussion.
Date of Most Recent Program Review:
Results from 2018-2019 include: 122 participated and 25 participants completed the post-survey (n=25). As a result of participating in CHOICES, students reported learning about the following low-risk drinking strategies: alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, use a buddy system, count your drinks, limit drinking games, and mix your own drinks. Following the CHOICES program, students reported how many standard drinks they typically consume, with most popular responses being 5 drinks (23%) and 6 drinks (31%). As a result of attending CHOICES, students were able to accurately describe BC’s help-seeking policy and the point of diminishing returns (i.e. how alcohol works as a stimulant and a depressant in the brain and body). As a result of participating in CHOICES, 44% of students reported they were “Very Likely” to drink fewer standard drinks on a typical occasion, 32% reported they were “Likely,” 20% reported they were “Unsure,” and 4% reported they were “Somewhat Likely.” After participating in the CHOICES program, 32% of respondents do not plan to make any changes to their drinking because they already drink in a low-risk way, 4% do not plan on making any changes, but should, 40% have begun to think about making changes, and 24% will make changes to reduce risk associated with drinking. Focus groups were also held comprised of students who completed CHOICEs during the 2018-2019 academic year. Several themes emerged as a result of the focus groups, including: the CHOICES class was not dynamic, the CHOICES class should incorporate more discussion, the CHOICES class does not reflect nuances of the BC culture, and the CHOICES class should be more engaging and allow students to share personal experiences with alcohol use or non-use on campus. Additionally, Health Coach feedback was solicited and Health Coaches who led CHOICES classes felt the classes should be more dynamic and relevant to the BC student experience.
As a result of evaluating the CHOICES program, it was determined that CHOICES is no longer the most appropriate intervention to address learning outcomes required by this level of student sanctioning. Participants in CHOICES, based on results are most typically low to moderate-risk drinkers. The national CHOICES curriculum is not particularly relevant to BC students and will be replaced by an improved curriculum, developed by the Associate Director of Alcohol and Drug Education, called “Be In The Know.” Be In The Know includes all concepts from CHOICES but is presented in a creative, discussion and activities based way to allow for a more engaging and dynamic class.
As a result of COVID-19 Be In The Know was replaced by a virtual, peer facilitated 1:1 conversation called ChooseWell 1:1. ChooseWell 1:1 preserved all elements except for in-person activities as Be In The Know, including reflection, education, and discussion.
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