The resources below have been collected to help ensure that campus social events are safe and enjoyable for all attendees and provide information to help in difficult or emergency situations.
Key Resources
In an emergency, call Campus Safety at 740-427-5555 or 911 immediately.
Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
These signs indicate a medical emergency. Call Campus Safety (740-427-5555) or 911 immediately if you notice any of the following:
- P: Puking while passed out
- U: Unconscious or semiconscious
- B: Breathing is slow or shallow
- S: Skin is pale, clammy, cold or bluish
Empowered Choices
Check out the information below to help inform the choices you make with alcohol.
Take your time. Drinking a high volume of alcohol in a short amount of time can lead to unintended behaviors. Stick to one drink an hour and check in with how your body and mind feel.
Count and track your drinks. 12 oz of beer, 1.5 oz of 80 proof liquor, and 5 oz of wine are all considered one standard drink. Try to avoid drinking from large containers of mixed drinks, as it is difficult to know how much you’re consuming.
Not drinking tonight? Cool. Did you know 30% of Kenyon students haven’t used alcohol in the last three months? There are plenty of students choosing not to drink. Consider carrying your own non-alcoholic beverage around the party to keep people from asking you if you need a drink.
Drink water! Alternating non-alcoholic drinks with alcohol can help keep you hydrated and reduce the likelihood of a hangover. Don’t forget to eat before and while drinking, too.
Make a plan. Make sure you know everyone you came with has a plan to get home safely.
Be an Active Bystander
We are all part of a community with a shared responsibility to keep each other safe. If you see something that is inappropriate or threatening here are some options to intervene:
Direct Action: Use your words or actions to stop the behavior. For example, “No, this person has had too much to drink and is not leaving with you” or “I don’t appreciate jokes rooted in racism.”
Distract: Use an indirect strategy to stop the behavior. For example, ask a friend who may be entering a dangerous situation, “Hey, come dance with me” or “Can you help me find my phone?”
Delegate: You don’t have to do this alone. Consider talking to a community advisor, the party host or Campus Safety to mitigate the situation.
Delay: Sometimes it just won’t be safe to step in at the time, and that is okay. You can follow up afterwards to make sure they’re okay and that they’re aware of campus and community resources that can help.