College chiefs split on need for dialogue about drinking age

By Amy Calder

"The problem of excessive drinking at college and universities nationwide raises at least a few questions: Are underage students drinking excessively because it is prohibited? Would lowering, or raising, the age lead to more responsible drinking? ... College and university presidents and chancellors are debating those issues..."

"The solution, [Gary Zane, Unity College dean of student affairs] said, rests with a comprehensive effort that includes providing accurate data, education, healthful alternatives, adequate counseling and consistent enforcement of campus policies; and trying to change a culture in which alcohol companies glamorize alcohol use by young adults..."

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