| 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: Kenneth Healy
Position: Pennsylvania Co-State and Territory Coordinator
Region: DE-NJ-PA Title: Alcohol Education Specialist with the Pennsylvania Liqour Control Board E-mail: khealy@state.pa.us
How The Network is beneficial to members: "As the name implies, the networking capabilities to share information, resources, and ideas is the most valuable aspect for members" |
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For drug related films, click health/drugs
A useful tool for budding authors
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"To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did. I ought to know because I've done it a thousand times"
Mark Twain
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Welcome to the new format for The Network's News from the Front. For those of you not familiar, you are receiving this online publication because your institution is a member of The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues.
This edition provides you with helpful information in your AODV prevention work. As we move into the summer session at many campuses, it is important to remember to include strategizing on alcohol, other drug, and violence prevention in your summer strategic planning efforts. Be sure to visit the Network's website for more helpful information.
I hope that you continue to find this new online format user friendly. This newsletter is best viewed using Internet Explorer.
Sincerely,
Joan Masters
Chair, The Executive Committee
The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
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| Simple Assesment Identifies Teens at Risk |
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| Researchers believe a simple and brief screening measure called the adolescent risk inventory (ARI) can quickly identify the broad range of risk behaviors found among adolescents. Click here. |
| New Tools for Tracking One's Online Presence |
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Okay, so you've read enough about MySpace and Facebook. However, this remains a topic of both interest and concern for the student affairs professional. Employers, law enforcement, and other agencies checking on students by trolling such sites in search of information that may offer a clue as to a student's character. Those conducting background searches on students have become increasingly interested in how they portray themselves in online communities. Such investigators have turned to online search engines specifically designed to troll social networking sites in this quest to peak behind the formal facade presented by applicants as they seek employment. Check out YoName and Wink to visit two such search engines. Related to the topic of student safety in online communities is this music video about a stalker using Facebook to track his female obsession. It may capture more student interest and pique concern about sharing TMI online. Watch video here. |
| New Listserv on Social Marketing |
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A new listserv is available to discuss use of strategic and operational social marketing. The purpose of the listserv is to allow engagement and participation in discussion of the application of evidence based social marketing to bring about positive health, enhanced student learning and social change on campuses. TO JOIN, click here. |
| Help Comes in the Mail for Drinkers |
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| Mailing a simple information pamphlet to interested drinkers in the general population reduced binge drinking by 10% and is a promising public health approach to reduce the health and social problems associated with heavy drinking, shows a new study led by the University of Alberta. To read more click here. |
| Standard Drinks and Alcohol Content |
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| Most students who choose to drink know what they like to drink, and when and where they like to drink, but their awareness as regards to how much alcohol they are consuming in a drink is suspect at best. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal presents this issue in an interesting and useful light. Read more. | |
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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