In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) articulated through the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Part 86, a review of Prairie View A&M University’s alcohol and other drug programs is assessed every two years.

Since the DFSCA’s 1994 amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, institutions of higher education are responsible for communicating standards and prevention efforts regarding the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and other illicit drugs (AOD) on their campuses.  Every year, institutions are responsible for notifying students, faculty, and staff of the consequences AOD brings to the campus community.  Every other year, in a biennial review, institutions must prepare a report that assesses AOD prevention efforts and allows for growth by examining the strengths and weaknesses of current offerings.  Institutions are charged with determining the effectiveness of their efforts and ensuring that disciplinary standards for enforcement are being upheld.

This biennial review is completed by the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program committee.  The DAAPP committee is a group that fosters campus and community collaboration aimed at reducing the negative impact of alcohol and other drug use in our community.  This group makes recommendations for policy and program changes, serves as the lead campus group to collaborate with community resources to reduce alcohol and other drug-related problems, coordinates the institutional alcohol and other drugs biennial review, and supports efforts of the community to reduce high risk alcohol and other drugs related negative behavior on and off campus.

This program is the joint responsibility of the Division for Student Affairs, Office for University Compliance, Office for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Office for Human Resources, Intercollegiate Athletics, and the University Police Department.  Notification of the program, including information about health risks and sanctions for violation of the policy, will be provided each academic semester to the students and employees of Prairie View A&M University.

The Biennial Review includes:

  • A program inventory
  • Statement of AOD program goals and goal achievement
  • Summary of AOD program strengths and weaknesses
  • Procedures for distribution of annual AOD notification to students and employees
  • Recommendations for revising AOD programs

A systematic prescriptive disciplinary process ensures each disciplinary referral is resolved appropriately, and the consequences or sanctions adequately address the nature of the issue.  Emphasis is placed on student and employee development and a holistic approach to student learning and staff development.

For additional information on subjects such as laws, prevention initiatives, publications, community resources, and help for parents, you may access the Health and Human Services Website.

To view the most recent DAAPP Biennial Review Report please click here.