Welcome To The CAAPC
The alcohol abuse prevention program at Virginia Tech was created in January of 1999 as a result of the Attorney Generals Report on College Drinking. The College Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center (CAAPC) was created in the Summer of 2001 when alcohol abuse prevention services were moved from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs to the Schiffert Health Center.
Mission | Goals | Alcohol Judicial Policy and Practice | Educational Philosophy | Safer Community Plan
Mission
To provide leadership in the development and evaluation of alcohol abuse prevention programs on the Virginia Tech campus and in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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- Design, pilot and seek to institutionalize innovative, research-based programming and prevention efforts for the student community at Virginia Tech.
- Coordinate the strategic planning and implementation of Virginia Tech alcohol abuse prevention efforts in order to maintain consistency in the prevention messages promoted by offices and departments at Virginia Tech.
- Monitor and report to the University community, on an annual basis, the alcohol use behaviors of Virginia Tech students and the status of alcohol abuse prevention efforts.
- Serve as a consultant, provide support, and act as a clearinghouse for campus wide and Commonwealth efforts o prevent alcohol abuse among college students.
- Seek local, state and federal grants to support the development, evaluation, and dissemination of alcohol abuse prevention programs for college students.
Alcohol Judicial Policy and Practice
Virginia Tech is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia and, as such, enforces the laws of the Commonwealth, including the prohibition on underage consumption of alcoholic beverages. Students who violate that law (also a University policy) will face appropriate action and sanctions. These educational materials promote low-risk alcohol consumption for those who choose to consume alcohol and should not be construed as endorsing or promoting underage consumption.
Educational Philosophy
Virginia Tech believes that decisions concerning alcohol consumption are a personal choice, and that students should make informed alcohol use decisions. For those students who are not 21, the only legal choice is to abstain from drinking. For those students who choose to consume alcohol we recommend that you consume alcohol in a low-risk and legal manner to reduce eliminate negative outcomes associated with your alcohol use.
Safer Community Plan
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This website is another step in Virginia Tech's effort to reduce high-risk drinking and alcohol-related negative consequences. It is designed and maintained by the CAAPC (Campus Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA).
