U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Given the nature of alcohol and other drug abuse and violence on our campuses and in our communities, programs and coalitions developed to prevent or intervene in these issues are faced with a challen
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Given the nature of alcohol and other drug abuse and violence on our campuses and in our communities, programs and coalitions developed to prevent or intervene in these issues are faced with a challen
The HEC [Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention] staff challenged our committee, questioned our process and provided us with a framework to truly define the problems and attach evidence-based approaches to the issues we were experiencing.”
– Lori Ebert, staff member of Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity
With a new four year contract to operate the Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention, HHD will enhance its support to colleges and universities.
As colleges and universities got into full swing this fall, so did the Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention.
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention is funded by U.S. Department of Education. The name of the center has been changed slightly. John Clapp from San Diego State University is the Director. Tracy Downs is the Acting Assistant Director. For more information contact Tracy Downs at tdowns@edc.org
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Many years of prevention research and practice support the use of a systematic planning and evaluation process when organizing complex, multifaceted interventions.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
To tackle the problems of student alcohol and other drug abuse and violence, campus administrators—working in conjunction with partners from the surrounding community—need to put in place an integrate
Colleges and universities are now emphasizing ways to promote students’ mental health and prevent problems like depression and anxiety before they occur.
A person’s mental health affects their ability to learn. At colleges and universities, issues like depression and anxiety are typically addressed through treatment, such as counseling.
For more information, please contact Laurie Davidson at ldavidson@edc.org. The webinars are a collaboration between HHD and The Jed Foundation.
William DeJong, Senior Advisor to the Higher Education Center, was presented with an Outstanding Contribution to the Field Award.
Dr. William DeJong received the Outstanding Contribution to the Field Award presented at the 22nd annual U.S.
The Higher Education Center at HHD is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. For more information go to www.higheredcenter.org.
