In spring 2005, the UM Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Program was awarded a Federal Department of Education grant to
decrease the excessive use of alcohol on campus by partnering with the Ann Arbor community. Funding was for a two year time period,
spring 2005-2007. These funds were awarded to assist in building a stronger grassroots partnership between the UM campus and City of
Ann Arbor, with a broad representation involved in leadership and strategic planning.
A2C3 (Ann Arbor Campus Community Conversations) was formed in December 2005 and continues to meet
monthly.
Mission: The mission of A2C3 is to promote health and wellness by reducing
harm from inappropriate alcohol use in the community through involvement of a broad-based coalition
of community members.
Membership: A2C3 is a coalition comprised of individuals representing
diverse constituencies in the Ann Arbor community and from the UM campus.
Membership includes UM students, A2 youth, staff and faculty from UM and high schools, parents, city
and county civic leaders, public officials, business representatives, and health and treatment
experts.
Working Goals:
Change campus and community culture surrounding the inappropriate promotion and use of
alcohol
Reduce access to alcohol for minors
Advocate for more treatment and prevention options
See the A2C3 website
for more information on the work of this coalition.
