DARTMOUTH COLLEGE ADDRESSING HIGH-RISK DRINKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT: AN OVERVIEW SYLVIA C. SPEARS, Ph.D. ACTING DEAN OF THE COLLEGE

Dartmouth Definition: No formal commonly accepted Dartmouth definition Refers to a broad range of communities that include academic affinity houses, language houses, special interests, and the East Wheelock Program Common components include selected/self-selectEd group of students living together who seek to explore and learn more about a common interest or academic theme, typically with the involvement of faculty and/or staff LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Since 1996, the East Wheelock Cluster has been the site for a rich residential experience. The Cluster includes 314 students residing in five distinct buildings. EAST WHEELOCK CLUSTER

Establishing an intellectually vibrant community. Establishing a culturally diverse community. Establishing an educational experience that expands beyond the classroom Fostering life-long learning. Fostering responsible global citizenship. EAST WHEELOCK PROGRAMMATIC GOALS

Enhanced interaction between students, faculty and staff Education and social programs Student Cluster Council Range of visiting scholars, artists, performers and public figures Community Service Corps EAST WHEELOCK PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Community Director Student staff – Undergraduate Advisors In–house Undergraduate Dean Faculty Associate affiliated Graduate Student Advisor Residential Faculty Fellow EAST WHEELOCK STAFFING

Application only admittance for a highly desired experience Recruitment and Demographic Profile: Cluster Total Student % Male% Female % Inter- national % Students of Color % White TOTALS33346%54%20%59%41%

East Wheelock is an intellectually stimulating environment – 78% agreed Academic success is fostered – 85% agreed Living in EW has exposed them to different cultures – 83% agreed Their culture and values are appreciated - 79% agreed Out of class teaching and learning opportunities are available – 88% Appreciation for the arts has been enhanced – 61% agreed Learned to have responsibility to improve the lives of others – 61% ASSESSMENT AND OUTCOME DATA

Commitment from the top Faculty buy-in Develop clear goals and identity Adequate financial and human resources Leverage other campus resources Develop a solid assessment plan from the beginning ADVICE FOR OTHER INSITUTIONS FOR SUCCESS

What can you do? Phase I: December Taking steps to increase staffing capacity Developing new programs, revising policies, and refining initiatives Phase II: Winter and Spring Implement programs ready for immediate action Further develop more complex initiatives Assess programmatic efforts III. NEXT STEPS