TIPS University provides students with the knowledge and confidence necessary to reduce high-risk drinking behavior among their peers. The University program is a 3-hour program tailored for students at universities and colleges. This program gives students the skills they need to intervene with their peers in social situations to prevent alcohol-related incidents. TIPS University aims to:
-Empower students to intervene when alcohol is misused
-Provide liability protection for both the university and its student organizations
-Improve relations with local law enforcement, businesses, and residents
-Demonstrate your commitment to the safety and well being of your students
-Prevent property damage, vandalism, and other alcohol-related crimes.
Last reviewed: 2025
Intended Outcomes:
TIPS for the University builds on students’ concern for the safety of their peers. This non-judgmental approach helps students from all segments of campus life learn:
- Decision-making skills that help students guide their behavior and consider the consequences of their actions.
- Confidence to prevent alcohol-related incidents on and off campus such as property damage, injury, drunk driving, sexual assault, and other crimes.
- Interpersonal skills that increase students’ abilities to effectively intervene in difficult, alcohol-related situations.
- Liability protection for both the school and its student organizations.
- Respect and concern for others that lead to a more positive campus environment.
Continuum of Care:
Selective Prevention, Universal Prevention
Topic Areas:
Behavioral Health/Mental Health, Substance Use
Ages:
Adult (25+), Young Adult (19-24)
Geographic Locations:
Rural, Urban
Delivery Settings:
Community-Based, School-Based
Cultural Considerations:
Audience:
This program is intended for students at universities and colleges.
Credentials:
Unknown.
Manuals:
Yes
Is Training Required?
Yes, see developer info
Who can provide the required training?
Visit the TIPS University website for more information on training.
Program Costs (materials, training, etc.):
Yes, refer to program website
Program/Practice Website:
https://www.gettips.com/universities
Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research:
WV Rating:
Unable to Be Rated
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Rationale for Rating:
No relevant, published studies could be found for the program itself. Beverage server training does have some research that can be found, but none specifically for any of the TIPS family of programs.
Contraindications or Concerns:
None identified.
Other Registries/Ratings
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare:
Not On Registry
Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development:
Not On Registry
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness:
Not On Registry
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Model Programs Guide:
Washington State Institute for Public Policy:
Not On Registry