Commission for Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

The vision of Commission for Alcohol and Other Drug Issues is to assist both its members and the ACPA leadership be informed, educated, empowered and supported as they strive to improve the quality of campus and community life vis a vis alcohol and other drug issues.

Listing of AOD-related Sessions at the 2008 Convention

**Indicates Commission Sponsored Program

SUNDAY, MARCH 30th

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Open 12-Step Meeting
Hyatt Regency, Executive Conference Suite 223

MONDAY, MARCH 31st

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Open 12-Step Meeting
Hyatt Regency, Executive Conference Suite 223

**Putting the Pieces Together: Changing the Face of Alcohol Education
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency, Hanover Hall D
Identity Development. Critical Thinking. Millennials. Assessment. Student affairs professionals attempt to actualize these concepts amidst the changing landscape of our campuses. But what do these efforts look like? How do they all come together in practice? At the University of Pittsburgh, collaboration between Health Education and Residence Life is merging these concepts and transforming institutional approach to alcohol education. Participants will discuss student conduct, sanctioning, programming, staff training and leave with a "how-to" list for implementation at their institutions.
Joe Mull

How Millennials May Be Changing Alcohol Use on College Campuses
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Marriott Marquis, M302 & M303
Although alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use among college students continues to be an issue on campuses across the country, the Millennial Generation is creating a new twist. A study from 2002-2006 examined the ATOD use of incoming students at the University of Georgia. The results revealed that the percentage of students using ATOD decreased over time among incoming classes. This session describes how these results are consistent with the changing college student.
Michael D. Shutt

**Utilizing Community for Prevention: Curricular Infusing in Learning Communities
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, International 4
How can a living-learning community based on themes of alcohol use and gender identity impact students’ attitudes and behaviors related to alcohol? Join us as we share the results of our study exploring the effects of a theme-based living-learning community on outcomes related to high-risk drinking, compared with results of curricular intervention with non-themed learning communities and first year seminars. We will also share our successes and challenges of designing and implementing a learning community related to these topics.
Rebecca J Caldwell

**Reducing High Risk Drinking Among Drinking Freshman and Athletes: Effective Interventions
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Marriott Marquis, A706
Harvard College has developed a novel alcohol education training for professional staff and student-leaders that, supported by social norms and multiple data sets, has been successful in reducing high-risk drinking among its freshmen and athletes. The presenter will share his story about creating a successful program from scratch, with many challenges, lessons learned, and a few laughs along the way. Both process and outcome measures that point to the effectiveness of these interventions will be highlighted.
Ryan M Travia
CEU Credit: 1

A Socioecological Model for Collegiate Tobacco Prevention and Control Initiatives
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Hyatt Regency, Hanover Hall C
The American College Health Association’s Healthy Campuses 2010 promotes use of a collaborative and coordinated approach focusing on assessment and development, implementation, and evaluation of programs. It includes goals focusing on reducing illness, disability, and health issues related to tobacco use and secondhand smoke. Educators must become intentional in efforts to reduce tobacco use among college students. Use of a socioecological model of coordinated campus resources, policies, programs, and practices represents a sound approach to reducing student health risks.
Deborah L. Jackson
CEU Credit: 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 1st

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Open 12-Step Meeting
Hyatt Regency, Executive Conference Suite 223

Sanctioned to Project ABC: An Opportunity to Improve My Well Being
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Marriott Marquis, M304
Need a positive solution to campus alcohol/drug problems? This presentation describes Project ABC, an innovative program for college students who violate campus alcohol/drug conduct codes. Participants learn how students take charge of their over-all health using an alcohol use survey, a health behaviors assessment, and implementing a behavioral change program.
Georgette E Miller

Strategies for Student Athlete Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Marriott Marquis, L405 & L406
The student athlete population is a special, at-risk group which requires selective programming efforts tailored to its unique culture. This session provides an overview of the student athlete population and a discussion on how alcohol and other drugs influence an athlete’s performance. We explore the APPLE model, which provides a framework for institutions to assess their individual needs and create a measurable, realistic action plan. Last, we discuss the Student Athlete Mentor (SAMs) program.
Holly Deering

**Are We Making a Difference with Drug and Alcohol Abuse?
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Hyatt Regency, Courtland
The College Alcohol Survey has examined policies, programs, services, foundations, and problem assessment on alcohol, drugs, tobacco and violence since 1979. With increases and decreases in the range of approaches, what difference does this make? Furthermore, what implications exist for meaningful results as we strategize for the future? This workshop highlights the longitudinal results from ten data collection points, including detailed research analysis, modeling, and data mining. Practitioners and researchers will be challenged to rethink individual and organizational initiatives.
David S. Anderson
CEU Credit: 1

Commission for Alcohol and Other Drug Issues: Open Meeting
2:30PM-5:00PM
Marriott Marquis, M102

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd  

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Open 12-Step Meeting
Hyatt Regency, Executive Conference Suite 223

**Personal Legacies as a Health Promotion Strategy: What? Why? How?
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Hyatt Regency, Courtland
Legacy development can be helpful in promoting positive health choices about drugs and alcohol as well as other student stressors. The innovative COMPASS approach blends technology, student voices, and professional insights to promote conscious health-based decisions. The emphasis on 31 topics demonstrates ways that this model program can be adapted for implementation. Furthermore, suggestions for how academic preparation programs for new professionals can help promote better decisions will be shared, based upon results from an academic program assessment.
David S. Anderson
CEU Credit: 1