Lead by Choice

The University of North Georgia’s Lead by Choice campaign is a campus wide-effort to reduce alcohol abuse. This campaign is made possible by the NCAA CHOICES alcohol education grant program, which encourages athletic departments to work with other campus departments to develop and implement successful alcohol education programs.

What Is the Goal of Lead by Choice?

The goal of the Lead by Choice campaign is to educate students about the unintended effects of alcohol use and to define the social norms surrounding college drinking behaviors. Lead by Choice is determined to make an impact on alcohol abuse on UNG campuses through four objectives.

Create a Lead by Choice Task Force.
Develop and implement a sustainable training program for student leaders.
Expand educational and social programming around alcohol education by utilizing new and existing delivery methods.
Assess current alcohol messaging and create strategic social norming efforts that reflect current needs.

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

Bold Forward!