CHOICES: The Alcohol Skills Training Program
CHOICES is a 2-hour program that focuses on making safer decisions regarding alcohol consumption. Rather than focusing on abstinence, this program encourages a harm-reduction approach to drinking. While it is important to recognize the illegal nature of any underage alcohol use, it is equally important to provide students with accurate information and strategies for reducing their risk if they choose to drink alcohol. In addition, this program challenges students to look at the campus environment and identify ways that they can help their peers, including how to responsibly serve alcohol at parties.
CHOICES is recommended for all students, and is necessary for those who wish to serve alcohol at college or departmental functions. Participants must RSVP to wellness[at]rice.edu at least 48 hours in advance, and complete a confidential online screening: Alcohol Education/Assessment: E-Chug.
We make house calls! To request a CHOICES program for your group, please contact Emily Page at wellness[at]rice.edu or call x5194. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
More information about CHOICES:
The program:
- is research and evidence based
- has 10 components
- is most effective with college students
* For more in-depth see the Program Overview
2007-2008 Schedule
Spring Semester
Wednesday, January 16 · 3 - 5 PM
Wednesday, January 23 · 7 - 9 PM
Friday, February 8 · 3 - 5 PM
Monday, February 18 · 7 - 9 PM
Thursday, March 6 · 3 - 5 PM
Wednesday, March 19 · 7 - 9 PM
Tuesday, April 8 · 4 - 6 PM *FULL!*
Only students in good University standing may serve alcohol at registered events. Classes with less than three participants will be cancelled. There is a maximum of 12 participants per class.
Have you already completed a TIPS or CHOICES training in the past and would like to serve alcohol this academic year? TIPS/CHOICES alcohol training classes certify you to serve at Rice for up to five years.
Documents
Download the Certificate of Volunteer Student Alcohol Service.
Download an overview of the CHOICES program.
Download the CHOICES sesssion outline.
