Gregory Farrington

Lehigh University

President Farrington President Gregory Farrington has actively pursued alcohol prevention during his tenure at Lehigh University. He has addressed the problem head on, working closely with the Student Affairs Provosts overseeing the "A Matter of Degree" program to develop a comprehensive initiative to reduce high-risk drinking. He contributed to a paper entitled, "A Call to Action," declaring the "status quo" of alcohol abuse at Lehigh to be no longer permissible. He has taken full advantage of the visibility his position, using every opportunity to remind both students and parents of the dangers of alcohol and of Lehigh’s stringent alcohol policy, and supporting the creation of a college environment that discourages high-risk drinking. He continues to be an active and outspoken advocate for change on the Lehigh University campus and is a valued member of the Presidents Leadership Group.

President Farrington has also been involved in:

Writing letters to incoming freshman and their parents to encourage candid discussion about alcohol abuse and its ramifications for the college environment.
Setting explicit expectations of alcohol use during the convocation for new students at Lehigh.
Expanding the alcohol and other drug specialist position from part-time to full-time.

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