NSU's Insight Program
Overview
The Insight Program at Northern State University
is a multi-level disciplinary system serving the
5th Judicial Circuit Courts, NSU
Judicial Affairs, and NSU Athletic Department.
The Insight Program is an early intervention service for individuals ages 18-20 in the Court and all ages for Judicial Affairs and the Athletic Department. Early intervention services are designed to explore and address problems or risk factors that appear to be related to substance use, and assist the individual in recognizing the harmful consequences of inappropriate substance use.
There are 2 levels for the Court and Judicial Affairs. Level 1 utilizes a 1 day class program “Prime for Life: On Campus Talking About Alcohol”. Level 2 is comprised of individual meetings with a counselor.
Individuals have 60 days from the date of their court appearance or date of hall violation to complete Insight requirements.
First
Offense
Level 1
An
individual’s 1st offense results in a
referral to the Insight class. This is a 1-day
class held on one Saturday each month. Class
registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and class
starts at 9:00 a.m. Class generally concludes
by 4:00p.m.
Level 1 utilizes the “Prime for Life: On Campus Talking About Alcohol” program. This is a risk reduction program, emphasizing alcohol, with 2 main goals. The first goal is “to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by using the Five Steps to Risk Reduction”. The 2nd goal focuses “on self-assessment to help people who are making high-risk choices understand and accept the need to make changes, either in their lifestyles or in choices that they make, to avoid future problems”. (Prime for Life: On Campus Talking about Alcohol study guide, 1999).
Subsequent Offenses
Level 2
An individual’s 2nd offense results in
mandatory attendance in individual counseling
for a minimum of 4 sessions. Level 2 utilizes
“Alcohol Skills Training Program” and “Alcohol
101+” CD-ROM and
E-CHUG to provide personalized feedback
about consequences of high-risk use.
The “Alcohol Skills Training Program” is comprised of 10 components, which cover such topics as Assessment of Use, Alcohol and the Body, BAC and Tolerance, and Monitoring Drinking Behavior.
Alcohol 101+ was created by the University of Illinois in partnership with the Century Council to reduce the harm associated with the misuse of alcohol. The program provides the physiological, psychological, and legal information to help individuals make responsible decisions about drinking. Or not drinking.
Evaluations
Chemical Health Evaluations
The Insight
program has the qualified staff to perform
chemical health evaluations to determine level
of use. An assessment can be court-ordered or
is also available for people who would just like
a more accurate assessment of their levels of
use. The initial evaluation meeting takes about
1-1 ½ hours. The evaluation can also be used to
determine treatment recommendations.
Cost
Program Fees
The fee schedule* is as follows:
Level 1
Court ordered: $150.00
NSU Office of Judicial Affairs:
$50.00
Level 2 (Advanced
Insight)
Court Ordered: $150.00
Campus violation:
No fee*
(although a fine may be assessed by the NSU
Office of Judicial Affairs. For more
information, please refer to your student
handbook.)
Evaluations
Court ordered: $75.00
Self-referral: No charge
Hall referral: No charge
*Level 2 services for a campus violation are
currently considered free and a part of the
counseling services offered to NSU students. If
a person is self-referred, there would be no
charge for any services.
Insight Class Schedule
Insight Class Schedule*
Classes are currently
scheduled through January 2007 and are as
follows:
October 14th, 2006
November 11th, 2006
December 2nd, 2006
January 6th, 2007
*these dates are subject to change and you must
register with the Insight office at (605)
626-2371 to attend a class.
Class Information
Insight Class
Information
Classes are held on the 2nd
floor of the Student Center at Northern State
University. (campus
map).
Registration begins at
8:30 a.m. and class begins promptly at
9:00 a.m. Payment of the $150 (Court) or $50
(Campus) fees must be made at the time of
registration and only check, cash, and money
orders are accepted. NO PAYMENT PLANS ARE
ACCEPTED.
Please note that doors open at 8:30 a.m. Again, registration is at 8:30 a.m. and class starts at 9:00a.m. Class will run until approximately 4:00pm with a break for lunch around noon.
Any evidence of alcohol or other drug use will result in immediate referral to the police.
A Division of Student Affairs
Counseling Center
Northern State University
1200 S Jay
Student Center Room 217
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2371
People have visited this page since August
11,2006.