BYOC (Bring Your Own Conversation): A Conversation about Alcohol
BYOC is a one-hour discussion course for Emerson College students who have been referred for alcohol education as a result of a conduct/policy violation (although the course is open to ALL interested students). The course is based on a peer-to-peer model and is co-facilitated by two Emerson College student facilitators.
The goal of the program is to assist students in understanding the risks associated with alcohol consumption and the impact alcohol can have on their college experience, and to allow students to consider various strategies for making safer choices regarding alcohol consumption.
The program is presented in a non-confrontational manner that enables students to draw their own conclusions.
Program Dates
Wednesday, October 18th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (172 Tremont, room 205)
Sunday, November 5th 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (172 Tremont, room 205)
Wednesday November 15th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (172 Tremont, room 205)
Tuesday, November 28th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (172 Tremont, room 205)
Sunday December 3rd 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (172 Tremont, room 205)
Let's Be Blunt: A Conversation about Cannabis
Let’s Be Blunt (LBB) is a nonjudgmental one-hour educational session designed to provide students with necessary facts and resources so that they can make informed and responsible decisions regarding cannabis (open to ALL interested students). The course is based on a peer-to-peer model and is co-facilitated by two Emerson College student facilitators.
The goal of the program is to assist students in understanding the risks associated with cannabis use and the impact cannabis can have on their college experience, and to allow students to consider various strategies for making safer choices regarding cannabis use.
The program is presented in a non-confrontational manner that enables students to draw their own conclusions.
Program Dates
Tuesday October 24th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (172 Tremont, room 205)
Wednesday December 6th 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (172 Tremont, room 205)
Registration
There are several sessions of BYOC (Bring Your Own Conversation) and LBB (Let's Be Blunt) classes offered each semester. To attend a class:
- Choose a date/time that works with your schedule.
- Complete the online registration form at least 24 hours in advance of the first session. If you register less than 24 hours in advance, you will need to come to another class.
- Class size is LIMITED TO 10 people to encourage group participation. If the session you are registering for is already filled, we will email you and you will need to choose another date.
- If you miss a class that you have already registered for, re-register for a new class and then email the laura_owen [at] emerson.edu (associate director of Wellness)title="Email the associate director of Wellness" to inform the coordinator as to why you missed the class and what class you're-registered for.
Additional Information
What else do I need to know?
- All students are required to bring their Emerson IDs to confirm attendance and a PEN to write with.
- Anyone coming to the program under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will forfeit their right to participate.
- All participants must be on time. If a participant does not attend the entire program, they receive no credit for completion.
- All participants must actively, positively participate in the session; follow instructions; complete evaluations and exercises; and maintain a high level of involvement. Anyone who disrupts or displays inappropriate conduct will be asked to leave and will forfeit credit for participation.
- MOST IMPORTANTLY, all participants are required to maintain confidentiality among the group's members. Students will be sharing their thoughts and experiences, and students should respect the privacy of their peers and not share this information.
How will my residence director or the conduct coordinator know when I have completed the BYOC or Let's Be Blunt class?
You will sign in with your student ID. After the class ends, the list of students who completed the course will be sent to the RDs and the Office of Student Conduct as proof that you fulfilled this requirement.
