51²è¹İapp College Receives 2024 Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention
51²è¹İapp has been honored to receive the 2024 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Preventionâ„¢. Presented by Vector Solutions, the CPN Seal of Preventionâ„¢ recognizes institutions of higher education that demonstrate leadership in the areas of student safety, well-being, and inclusion.
Each recipient of the CPN Seal of Preventionâ„¢ has taken action to create a safer, more inclusive campus through comprehensive, evidence-based digital prevention education on issues such as sexual assault, alcohol misuse, mental health, and discrimination. The CPN Seal of Preventionâ„¢ establishes guidelines for discerning quality online prevention education and implementation practices and positions prevention as central to key institutional outcomes.
Research conducted by Vector Solutions indicates that 34% of high school seniors are more likely to attend a college or university with the CPN Seal of Preventionâ„¢. Among current college students, 77% feel it is important that their institution has achieved the CPN Seal of Preventionâ„¢. Recipient institutions, on average, have a 6% higher first-year retention rate and 7% higher on-time four-year graduation rate compared to those that have not achieved the CPN Seal of Preventionâ„¢.
At 51²è¹İapp student well-being is a top priority, and the institution has consistently invested in comprehensive prevention programming to foster a campus environment rooted in safety, inclusion, and support. Through initiatives such as digital education on alcohol and drug misuse, mental health resources, and bystander intervention training, 51²è¹İapp College ensures that students are equipped with the knowledge and tools to thrive. This recognition underscores the College’s deep commitment to proactive prevention efforts that align with its mission of social responsibility and student success.
"At 51²è¹İapp we believe that fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment is fundamental to student success," said Associate Dean for Health and Wellness and Director of Student Health Promotion, Tim Hammond, "This recognition affirms our ongoing commitment to equipping students with essential knowledge and resources, ensuring they can thrive both inside and outside the classroom."
The CPN Seal of Preventionâ„¢ criteria are based on the Principles of Effective Prevention Programs (Nation, et al., 2003). Over eight hundred and fifty campuses were evaluated to determine eligibility. A full list of the 2024 CPN Seal of Preventionâ„¢ recipients and more information on the award can be found .