Online course AlcoholEdu will be required this year
Undergraduates enrolled this fall will be required to complete the AlcoholEdu course. As George Fox does not allow students to consume alcohol while enrolled, you may be wondering why we are requiring it.
The university has its current policy because we are seeking to create an environment that is safe and optimized for student learning. Unfortunately, there is a lot of data associating college student use of alcohol with negative outcomes (alcohol abuse, binge drinking, underage drinking, poor academic performance, etc.).
This past year, the university’s board of trustees affirmed the current policy and supported the university’s desire to provide education about alcohol awareness and prevention, which is the reason we are asking students to complete the course.
Through it, you will gain an understanding of the mental and physical effects of alcohol, as well as how to engage in bystander intervention. This online education will empower you to make well-informed decisions about issues that affect your years at George Fox and beyond.
In the next few weeks, you will receive an email from EverFi and George Fox with an invitation to complete part one of AlcoholEdu.
Please read the welcome letter carefully so that you understand what is expected of you and contact the student life office if you have any questions (studentlife@georgefox.edu).