Alcohol is a problem on many college campuses

Four out of five college and university presidents consider alcohol a problem on their campuses, and many have become increasingly aggressive about banning alcohol from campus or dorms and educating students.

• 84 percent target alcohol education to freshmen

• 81 percent ban alcohol in some dorms or dorm floors

• 80 percent ban alcohol at athletic events

• 61 percent have a task force for substance abuse issues

• 53 percent ban alcohol at tailgate events

• 49 percent conduct social norms campaign

• 34 percent ban alcohol on campus

Source: Journal of American College Health, March 2004