Processed by:

Jeanne Barnes

Date Completed:

March, 2002

Encoded by:

Eli Naeher

Date Encoding Completed:

20 May 2004

Descriptive Summary

Repository

UNCW Archives, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Creator

Alternatives! office, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Title

Alternatives! Records, 1981 - 1996, chiefly 1987 - 1991

Call Number

WRG 170-01

Extent

9 archival boxes,
4.5 linear feet

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult UNCW Archives at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Abstract

This record group contains records of the Alternatives! program. The records range in date from 1981-1996, with the bulk of material from 1987-1991. There are also some undated materials that appear to be from the same general time span. Alternatives! was the name of the substance abuse prevention and counseling program at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington from 1987 until 1996, when it changed its name to "Crossroads." This collection includes scrapbooks, news clippings, photos, correspondence, memos, flyers, reports, grant proposals, and other materials produced by the office. Materials in this collection document the activities of Alternatives! employees, which included participation in national conferences on topics such as National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, a student peer educator program, counseling services, services for student athletes, and service on the Chancellor’s Substance Abuse Advisory Board. Alternatives! partnered with Housing and Residence Life and other units on campus to sponsor programs, learning opportunities, and events for students.

Administrative Information

Restrictions to Access

Since there are no restrictions on this collection, it is open to research. However, please contact UNCW Archives in advance to schedule an appointment.

Provenance

The materials in this collection were in UNCW Archives prior to processing, having been transferred to UNCW Archives from the offices that created them.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], WRG 170-01, Alternatives! Records, UNCW Archives, University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Copyright Notice

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington owns copyright to the materials in this collection. Individuals using materials from Randall Library at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington are responsible for using the materials in conformance with United States copyright law.

Historical Note

In the fall of 1987, the U.S. Department of Education awarded UNCW $78,662 for a Drug Education and Prevention Program, which was named LivWell/Alternatives. Linda Shaddix became the project director. LivWell focused on health issues and information and was coordinated by Deborah Hayward. Alternatives! became the substance abuse prevention and counseling program. In 1996, the program changed its name to Crossroads.

Scope and Content

This collection includes scrapbooks, news clippings, photos, correspondence, memos, flyers, reports, grant proposals, and other materials produced by Alternatives!, the substance abuse and counseling program. Materials in this collection demonstrate that Alternatives! employees attended national conferences on topics such as National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Alternatives’ activities included a student peer educator program, counseling services, programs for student athletes, and service on the Chancellor’s Substance Abuse Advisory Board. Alternatives! partnered with Housing and Residence Life and other units on campus to sponsor programs, learning opportunities, and events for students.

Collection Arrangement

Please note that the arrangement of materials in this collection was partially determined by original order as received. Because of that, researchers should be sure to check all possible locations for materials of interest. Please note that original file folder titles have, for the most part, been retained.

Online Catalog Headings

College students--Alcohol use--North Carolina--Wilmington
College students--Drug use--North Carolina--Wilmington
College students--Substance use--North Carolina--Wilmington
Alcoholism--North Carolina--Wilmington--Prevention
Alcoholism--Treatment--North Carolina--Wilmington
Substance abuse--North Carolina--Wilmington--Prevention
Substance abuse--Treatment--North Carolina--Wilmington
Drug abuse--North Carolina--Wilmington--Prevention
Drug abuse--Treatment--North Carolina--Wilmington

Organization of Collection

Series 1. Programs
Series 2. Administrative
Series 3. Research
Series 4. Reports
Series 5. News Clippings
Series 6. Photographs
Series 7. Scrapbooks

Detailed Description of the Collection