| Alfred Community Coalition
Mission
The Alfred Community Coalition is comprised of members from Alfred University, Alfred State College and the Village and Town of Alfred who are dedicated to addressing issues that arise regarding students living in the Alfred community. The Coalition works proactively to reduce high risk behaviors of students in the community. The Coalition also is committed to promote responsible decision-making of college students and to educate students on their rights and responsibilities as good neighbors and citizens in the Village and Town of Alfred.
Accomplishments from last year
- Expanded membership to include a landlord, a business owner, and the health/wellness/Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) educators on each campus.
- Explored the idea of restorative justice and a community/town "court" for alternative sanctioning of students who might otherwise go through the court system for alleged violations.
- Pursued grant funding for the development of town-gown initiatives and partnerships; submitted a federal grant for sexual assault prevention on the AU and ASC campuses. (We have not yet heard whether we received the funding)
- Expanded on education for students at both campuses who intend to move off campus, including a risk management seminar.
- Contributed to a safe and fun Hot Dog Day weekend.
Thank you to all the town, village, college and university community members who have contributed to allow us to reach these goals.
Goals for 2007-2008
- Pursue discussions with local alcohol providers (bar owners and local store owners) to emphasize responsible provision of alcohol beverage service and recognize those vendors who are already utilizing responsible practices.
- Support the village in reducing the number of false fire alarms coming from both campuses
- Increase participation from students and property owners in risk management seminars
- Continue to pursue restorative justice and dispute resolution training and implementation.
- Include students from each campus in the Alfred Community Coalition membership
Links of interest
Off-campus living for AU students
Village of Alfred
Alfred Police Department
Partners for Prevention in Allegany County
Coalition members
Neil Benedict, Associate VP for Student Life at Alfred State College
Dennis Culhane, ASC student representative
John Dougherty, Chief of Public Safety at Alfred University
Mary Harris, representing Alfred rental property owners
Jessica Henderson, AU student representative
Chief Tim O'Grady, Alfred Chief of Police
Dr. Norm Pollard, Dean of Students at Alfred University
Virginia Rasmussen, Village Board member and Alfred resident
Greg Sammons, Chief of University Police at Alfred State College
Pam Schu, Health and Wellness Educator at Alfred University
Dr. Steve Tyrell, VP Student Affairs at Alfred State College
Bob Volk, Owner, Tinkertown Hardware
Kathy Woughter, VP Student Affairs at Alfred University
For information, please contact any of the members listed above. The Coalition meets on the first Wednesday of every month; the location rotates between the Village Hall, Alfred State College and Alfred University.
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