Where do the numbers come from?

Colleges and universities participating in the Iowa Social Norms Project administer the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey or the Iowa Social Norms Project Alcohol Survey in order to obtain statistical data about the drinking behaviors and attitudes of students on their particular campus. The surveys are reliable and valid instruments to measure the effectiveness of campus-based prevention programs. The Core Institute provides an executive summary and key findings for each institution as well as a cross-tabulation report that college officials use to determine their social norms campaign message. Because it is used on numerous campuses, data from the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey can be aggregated and direct comparisons can be made between an institution and the aggregated totals.

The Iowa Social Norms Project (ISNP) Alcohol Survey was developed by the Iowa Social Norms Project staff to obtain specific information about alcohol behaviors and perceptions. The survey will be administered by all participating colleges and universities. Data from the ISNP Alcohol Survey will be aggregated and comparisons will be made between an institution and the aggregated total.

required to view the sample surveys.

(More information about the Core Survey from the Core Institute at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale can be found on their web site: www.siu.edu/~coreinst/)

What can I expect for outcomes?
Who do I contact to get involved?