Times Report
The University of Minnesota Crookston has unveiled a new campus alcohol policy that, the Crookston campus indicates in a release, “will enable students of legal drinking age (21 or older) to earn the privilege of drinking on campus by participating in educational programs shortly before turning 21 and by abiding by campus policies regarding responsible drinking.” The policy, the Crookston campus goes on to say, is “intended to be a comprehensive educational strategy informed by theory and research to help educate UMN Crookston students on how to make healthy decisions related to alcohol.”
“This is a key component in a comprehensive alcohol education program for students,” said Savala DeVoge, Ed.D., dean of student engagement. “This program is aimed at giving students safer options when it comes to drinking - students will not need to leave campus and potentially drive under the influence.”