Questionnaire - Community Leaders

10/19/2012

Attachment C

CDC Questionnaire

Form Approved

OMB No. 0920-XXXX

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CDC Science to Service
Safer Campuses and Communities Questionnaire

The following questions are meant to ask your perceptions regarding alcohol use among students of [college/university], and what current approaches are being taken to reduce the harm related to their drinking. We are particularly interested in whether you are familiar with the Safer Campuses and Communities Project and whether it would be useful in those efforts.

Which of the following best describes your relationship to [college/university]?

• College/University Administrator/Employee

• College/University Student

• City/County Elected Official

• City/County Administrator/Employee

• Member of a community organization

• A nearby resident to the college/university

• Other [Specify] ________________________________________________

[IF 1 or 2, above]

Which of the following describes the college/university department or sector in which you work? [Please select one]

• Student Life

• Housing

• Greek Life

• Health Services

• Chancellor or President’s Office

• Faculty

• Psychological Services

• Athletics

• Public Safety/Security

• Other [Specify]________________________________________________

[IF 3 or 4, above]

Which of the following describes the city or county office in which you work? [Please select one]

• Mayor’s Office

• City Council Office

• Board of Supervisors’ Office

• City or County Health Services

• Police or Sherriff’s Department

• Emergency Services

• Mental Health Services

• Public Works

• Other [Specify]________________________________________________

From your perspective, how large a problem is student drinking at each of the following places?

	Don’t Know	Not a problem	Problem, but it’s not visible	Moderate Problem	Severe Problem
Parties in university residence halls
Campus sporting events
Other campus events, concerts or dances
Fraternity or sorority parties at Greek houses
Parties at someone’s house or apartment off campus
Drinking at pubs, bars, or restaurants within a few blocks of campus
Drinking by students at outdoor settings (park, beach, car, etc.)

The Safer Campuses and Communities Program is intended to reduce problems related to drinking in off-campus homes and apartments, including fraternity or sorority houses.

Do you remember getting an email or any other material concerning the Safer Campuses and Communities Program?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure or don’t remember

[IF YES]
How did you first become familiar with the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention?

• Email

• Website

• Conference presentation

• Workshop

• Publication

• Told about it by someone here in the college community

• Other [specify]

[IF YES]
Please rate how well you know what the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention includes.

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

Fair

Very Good

Do you recall the primary components of the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention?

• Yes

• No

• Unsure

[IF “No” or “Not Sure” To Previous Recall Question]

The Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention is aimed at reducing intoxication at off-campus parties in private homes and apartments (including fraternities and sororities) via a combination of alcohol control measures, including enforcement of drunk driving laws, laws against selling or serving alcohol to minors, and local ordinances to address nuisance parties (e.g., loud or with obviously intoxicated guests). A large part of the intervention is the use of various media and messages so students will be aware of the enforcement operations.

With this brief description, do you now recall getting an email or any other material concerning the Safer Campuses and Communities Program?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure or don’t remember

Did you follow up on the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention in any of the following ways? [Check all that apply]

• I forwarded an email describing the program to someone else

• I printed materials from the website

• I called the program developers for more information

• I discussed the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention with others

• I asked about whether others here were interested in the program

• I met with a group who discussed adopting the Safer College program here.

• None of the above

[IF 4, 5, or 6 checked]
How interested in the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention did the person or people you spoke with seem?

Not at all

Just a little

Somewhat

Very

How likely are you to contact someone about implementing the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention?

Very Unlikely

Somewhat Unlikely

Somewhat Likely

Very Likely

How likely are you to call a meeting with key personnel about the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention?

Very Unlikely

Somewhat Unlikely

Somewhat Likely

Very Likely

How likely are you or others to implement the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention at your campus?

Very Unlikely

Somewhat Unlikely

Somewhat Likely

Very Likely

What changes, if any, would you plan to make to the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention?

Please state the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Enforcing alcohol and nuisance party laws can be effective in reducing college drinking problems.
The Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention offers real advantages over other drinking prevention programs.
The Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention is compatible with other prevention programs at this university.
I think that the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention fits well with the way people at [college/university] like to work.
I believe that implementing the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention would require this university to make substantial changes in how it operates.
I had no difficulty finding information about the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention.
I had no difficulty understanding how to implement the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention.
I believe that it will be difficult to implement the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention.
I believe that it will be difficult to engage law enforcement in the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention.
I believe that there is little the university can do to change student culture.
I believe that there is little the university can do to change student drinking off-campus.
I believe that there is little the university can do to change the drinking culture in the Greek system.
University officials seem interested in pursuing the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention.
It will be easy to see changes in student drinking if the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention is implemented here.
The Safer College Intervention requires that a lot of pieces are in place before any benefit can be seen.

What do you like best about the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention? [Check all that apply]

• It has a relatively low cost

• It has been shown to be effective in a rigorous evaluation

• It is endorsed by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

• It will take limited time to get the intervention up and running

• It targets the major source of the problem

• It establishes clear norms and expectations for students

What do you like least about the Safer Campuses and Communities Intervention? [Check all that apply]

• The cost is too high

• It will have limited impact

• It will take too much time to get the intervention up and running

• It is too heavy-handed

• It will create a large backlash from students

• College/University staff will not support it

Thank you for your help in this research. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach us at (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

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