| The Network |
The Network is a national consortium of IHE professionals aimed at sharing and disseminating information to help curb alcohol and other drug abuse as well as violent behavior among college students. Begun in 1987 by the US Department of Education, the Network is a voluntary membership organization whose member institutions agree to adhere to a set of standards aimed at reducing alcohol and other drug problems. It now has over 1,500 members. For more information visit our website. |
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Name: Susie Bruce
Position: STC
Region: VA Title: Director, Center for Alcohol and Substance Education E-mail: sbruce@virginia.edu
How The Network is beneficial to members:
"One of the great benefits of the Network is the opportunity to participate in regional trainings and professional development programs." |
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"Holding Students solely responsible for abusive drinking is like holding fish responsible for dying in a polluted stream"
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Thank you for your continued interest in The Network and our resources. On behalf of The Network, I would like to draw your attention to an important date on our calendar of events. In October, The U.S. Department of Education will hold its 21st Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug and Violence Prevention in Higher Education. This exceptional conference will take place October 18-21, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska. At this National Meeting, The Network will be celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The National Meeting is the national conference for examining issues around alcohol and other drug abuse and violence prevention on college campuses and in their surrounding communities. During this meeting, The Network will sponsor its National Forum for Senior Administrators. For complete participation advice, call for presentation proposals, exhibit and registration instructions, hotel and travel information, and agenda details as they develop, please visit the Web site at http://www.higheredcenter.org/natl/2007/.
We hope to see you there! Joan Masters |
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Friday Classes Impact Thursday Drinking |
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| Psychology researchers at the University of Missouri have identified that students who don't take Friday classes consume twice as much alcohol on Thursdays as those with early Friday classes. "Approximately two-thirds of students who consumed some alcohol Thursday consumed a binge amount if they had late or no Friday classes." To remedy the problem, the article suggests, colleges having more Friday classes, early Friday classes, or tests on Friday as a cost effective way to reduce binge drinking. To read more click here. |
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Mandatory Carding in Tennessee |
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Tennessee is the first state to make universal carding mandatory. The law is designed to assist grocery store and convenience clerks by alleviating their need to guess a customers age. Having a blanket requirement makes it easier for stores to comply. Tennessee is also providing a voluntary training for vendors and employees. To read more, click here.
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| Virginia Tech and the Law |
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Everyone remembers the shooting at Virginia Tech this past spring. Peter Lake, an advisor for the Network, comments on how these events impact college campuses from a legal perspective. This article appeared in the Chronicle of Higher Education on DATE. If your campus subcscibes/has a membership to this publication, please visit this link to continue reading. |
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Making a Difference Brochures |
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| The Network is pleased to provide several brochures available for Network members. The brochures in our Making a Difference Series feature information on topics such as issues for parents, children of alcoholics, policies such as parental notification and medical amnesty, and social networking sites. Brochures are available as downloads from our website or contact your Regional Director for more information. Click here for the link. | |
News From the Front is edited by Robert J. Chapman, PhD. Suggestions for articles, news items, and online resources are always welcomed. To submit to NFTF, send email to chapman.phd@gmail.com. For more information on the Network, visit http://www.thenetwork.ws |
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