Please read more about these requirements and how to submit below; if you have any questions please contact Emma Liles, Graduate Assistant for Harm Reduction, or your chapter coach.
For ACE credit, submit your presentation information through the Chapter Program Submission form (https://universityofsouthcarolina-yrckc.formstack.com/forms/chapterprogramsubmission)
Chapters are encouraged to use on campus resources, inter/national staff, or guest speakers from the community for these programs.
On campus resources include:
- Alcohol and Other Drugs (https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/substance_abuse_prevention_and_education/request-presentation/index.php)
- Bystander Intervention and Sexual Assault (https://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/wellness/request-wellness-presentation/index.php)
- Mental Health (https://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/student-health-well-being/wellness/request-wellness-presentation/index.php)
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life requires chapters host at least one (1) harm reduction program per semester on topics including: alcohol/substance abuse, bystander intervention/interpersonal violence, hazing, or mental health. The programs must be presented by university staff, inter/national staff, or an expert in the field. The chapter must have 70% of members in attendance.
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Attendees will be able to identify harm reduction strategies related to alcohol.
- Attendees will be able to describe risks associated with specific behaviors, such as binge drinking or mixing drugs and alcohol.
- Attendees will understand and be able to implement strategies for intervening when a member is engaging in risky behavior.
- Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence (IPV)
- Attendees will be able to define consent and how consent impacts relationships and interactions.
- Attendees will be able to describe at least three signs of a healthy relationship and at least three warning signs of an unhealthy relationship.
- Attendees will be familiar with on and off-campus resources for both reporting sexual assault and IVP, and for receiving additional post-trauma support.
- Bystander Intervention
- Attendees will be able to define bystander intervention.
- Attendees will be able to identify situations where bystander intervention can be used.
- Attendees will understand and be able to implement common intervention tactics.
- Attendees will be able to identify common reasons why bystanders fail to intervene.
- Hazing
- Attendees will understand the University of South Carolina’s policy on hazing.
- Attendees will be able to define at least three common examples of hazing related to the fraternity/sorority experience.
- Attendees will understand the variety of ways to report hazing at the University of South Carolina.
- Mental Health
- Attendees will be able to identify common signs of mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, etc.).
- Attendees will be able to develop strategies for promoting positive mental health (stress management, self-care).
- Attendees will be able to recognize resources for seeking help (on-campus & community).