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Parent Information
Dear Tarleton State University Class of 2009 Parents, Sending your child off the college for the first time is never an easy thing to do. In the next four years, your child will grow and change in large part based on personal interactions and the environment in which he or she is living. We recognize that the culture at Tarleton State University will have a big impact on your child’s growth. We take every part of the Tarleton State University experience very seriously, and we have implemented a comprehensive prevention program to help our students – your children – make the safest, healthiest decisions possible. One way we do that is through AlcoholEdu for College, a 2.5-3 hour Web-based alcohol prevention program being used at more than 350 colleges and universities around the country. The program uses the latest prevention techniques and science- based research to educate students about the impact of alcohol on the mind and body. Whether or not your child drinks alcohol, AlcoholEdu for College will empower your child to make well-informed decisions about alcohol and help him or her better cope with the drinking behavior of peers. Every incoming first-year student will be required to take Alcohol Edu for College and pass the course Exam. Because it is available on line, students need only a computer with internet access and audio capabilities to take the course. While we are committed to making a difference with our students, we also understand that parents are the first line of defense against alcohol misuse and abuse. That’s why we are making the course available for parents to review to help you open a dialogue about alcohol with your son or daughter. If you choose to review the course, please follow the instructions included with this letter. The course will be available for both Tarleton State University students and parents on July 27, 2007. All students must complete the first part of the course, through the Exam and survey 2, by October 12, 2007. We are confident that AlcoholEdu for College will help ensure your child’s success at Tarleton State University and in the future. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dr. Thad Anglin
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