NASPA Conference March 28, 2004 Presented by: Carole W. Middlebrooks University of Georgia

History of The Network 1986-Drug Free Schools and Communities Act 1986-Drug Free Schools and Communities Act 1987-Established by Dept. of Ed., under Abt Associates 1987-Established by Dept. of Ed., under Abt Associates 1987-Planning Group, 15 Higher Education Administrators, developed Standards 1987-Planning Group, 15 Higher Education Administrators, developed Standards 1988-Present, National Administrators Forums 1988-Present, National Administrators Forums 1989-Regionalization 1989-Regionalization 1992-Higher Education Center created, Abt Associates Contract, Planning Group ended 1992-Higher Education Center created, Abt Associates Contract, Planning Group ended 1994-Assigned to Office of Postsecondary Education & the Department’s Drug Prevention Programs in Higher Education 1994-Assigned to Office of Postsecondary Education & the Department’s Drug Prevention Programs in Higher Education 1995-Higher Education Center reassigned to EDC 1995-Higher Education Center reassigned to EDC

HOW IS THE NETWORK ORGANIZED The Network has established 21 Regional Networks throughout the mainland, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to facilitate the exchange of information and to collaborate nationally in areas of alcohol and other drug education and prevention. Volunteer Regional Coordinators staff each identified region. The Network has established 21 Regional Networks throughout the mainland, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to facilitate the exchange of information and to collaborate nationally in areas of alcohol and other drug education and prevention. Volunteer Regional Coordinators staff each identified region.

WHAT DOES THE NETWORK DO? It develops collaborative alcohol and other drug prevention efforts among colleges and universities through electronic information exchange, printed materials, and sponsorship of national, regional, and state activities and conferences. Each Network member has a campus contact who, as part of the constituency of the region, helps determine activities of the Network. It develops collaborative alcohol and other drug prevention efforts among colleges and universities through electronic information exchange, printed materials, and sponsorship of national, regional, and state activities and conferences. Each Network member has a campus contact who, as part of the constituency of the region, helps determine activities of the Network.

The Network: Addressing Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Issues Vision Statement The Network is recognized as the preeminent organization of campus- based leaders within higher education addressing the issues of alcohol, other drugs and violence. The Network is recognized as the preeminent organization of campus- based leaders within higher education addressing the issues of alcohol, other drugs and violence.

The Network: Addressing Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Issues Mission Statement The Network is the national organization that proactively addresses the issue of alcohol, other drugs, and violence in order to promote healthy campus environments through self-regulatory initiatives, information dissemination, and technical assistance. The Network serves as a liaison between the U.S. Department of Education and member institutions as well as other higher education professional organizations. Member institutions encourage and enhance local, state, regional, and national initiatives through a commitment to shared standards for policy development, educational strategies, enforcement, evaluation, and community collaboration. The Network is the national organization that proactively addresses the issue of alcohol, other drugs, and violence in order to promote healthy campus environments through self-regulatory initiatives, information dissemination, and technical assistance. The Network serves as a liaison between the U.S. Department of Education and member institutions as well as other higher education professional organizations. Member institutions encourage and enhance local, state, regional, and national initiatives through a commitment to shared standards for policy development, educational strategies, enforcement, evaluation, and community collaboration.

The Network: Addressing Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Issues The Standards are organized within five areas: Policy Policy Education & Student Assistance Education & Student Assistance Assessment Assessment Campus/Community Collaboration Campus/Community Collaboration

The Network Standards Policy Annually promulgate policy, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, using such means as the student and faculty handbooks, orientation programs, letters to students and parents, residence hall meetings, and faculty and staff meetings. Annually promulgate policy, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, using such means as the student and faculty handbooks, orientation programs, letters to students and parents, residence hall meetings, and faculty and staff meetings.

The Network Standards Policy Develop policy that addresses both individual behavior and group activities Develop policy that addresses both individual behavior and group activities Define the jurisdiction of the policy carefully to guarantee the inclusion of a campus property. Define campus-based standards to off- campus events involving students. Define the jurisdiction of the policy carefully to guarantee the inclusion of a campus property. Define campus-based standards to off- campus events involving students.

The Network Standards Policy Stipulate guidelines on marketing and hosting off-campus sponsored events involving students, faculty, staff, and alumni at which alcoholic beverages are served. Stipulate guidelines on marketing and hosting off-campus sponsored events involving students, faculty, staff, and alumni at which alcoholic beverages are served. State institutional commitment to the education and development of students, faculty, and staff regarding AODV issues. State institutional commitment to the education and development of students, faculty, and staff regarding AODV issues.

The Network Standards Education & Student Assistance Provide a system of accurate, current information exchange on the adverse consequences related to alcohol abuse and other drug use for students, faculty, and staff. Provide a system of accurate, current information exchange on the adverse consequences related to alcohol abuse and other drug use for students, faculty, and staff. Promote and support alcohol-free programming options. Promote and support alcohol-free programming options.

The Network Standards Education & Student Assistance Provide, with peer involvement, a system of assessment, intervention, education, treatment, and /or referral services for students, faculty and staff utilizing collaborative relationships among and between community groups, agencies, and the institution. Provide, with peer involvement, a system of assessment, intervention, education, treatment, and /or referral services for students, faculty and staff utilizing collaborative relationships among and between community groups, agencies, and the institution.

The Network Standards Education & Student Assistance Include alcohol and other drug information for students and their family members in student orientation programs. Include alcohol and other drug information for students and their family members in student orientation programs. Support and encourage faculty in incorporating alcohol and other drug education into the curriculum, where appropriate. Support and encourage faculty in incorporating alcohol and other drug education into the curriculum, where appropriate.

The Network Standards Education & Student Assistance Develop a coordinated effort across campus to offer a student assistance program encompassing alcohol, other drug, and related violence education, assessment, treatment and referral. Develop a coordinated effort across campus to offer a student assistance program encompassing alcohol, other drug, and related violence education, assessment, treatment and referral.

The Network Standards Enforcement Publicize all alcohol and other drug policies. Publicize all alcohol and other drug policies. Consistently enforce alcohol and other drug-related policies. Consistently enforce alcohol and other drug-related policies. Exercise appropriate sanctions for the illegal sale or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs. Exercise appropriate sanctions for the illegal sale or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs.

The Network Standards Assessment Assess the institutional environment as it contributes to or mitigates against alcohol and other drug problems and related violence. Assess the institutional environment as it contributes to or mitigates against alcohol and other drug problems and related violence. Assess campus awareness, attitudes, and behaviors regarding alcohol and other drug use and apply results to program development. Assess campus awareness, attitudes, and behaviors regarding alcohol and other drug use and apply results to program development.

The Network Standards Assessment Collect and related AODV information from police or security reports to guide program development. Collect and related AODV information from police or security reports to guide program development. Collect summary data regarding alcohol and other drug related disciplinary actions, including violent and other disruptive behavior and use it to guide program development. Collect summary data regarding alcohol and other drug related disciplinary actions, including violent and other disruptive behavior and use it to guide program development.

The Network Standards Community Collaboration Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies, groups, and individuals whose operations are relevant to our mission and goals. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies, groups, and individuals whose operations are relevant to our mission and goals. Address campus/community issues of alcohol and other drug access, availability, and enforcement at local, regional and state levels. Address campus/community issues of alcohol and other drug access, availability, and enforcement at local, regional and state levels.

The Network Standards Community Collaboration Consider the inclusion of the following agencies and groups: law enforcement, judicial system, state liquor control license agency, hospitality industry (including retailers), local government, neighborhood associations, faith community, family/parents, school systems, area health care and treatment providers, and others as appropriate. Consider the inclusion of the following agencies and groups: law enforcement, judicial system, state liquor control license agency, hospitality industry (including retailers), local government, neighborhood associations, faith community, family/parents, school systems, area health care and treatment providers, and others as appropriate.

The Network Standards Community Collaboration Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of a strategic plan that addresses underage AODV issues in the community and state. Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of a strategic plan that addresses underage AODV issues in the community and state.

The Network: Addressing Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Issues Violence & Alcohol & Other Drug Use/Abuse The consumption of alcohol and other mind altering drugs can present a significant threat to the safety and well being of students, staff, faculty, and other members of college and university communities. Intoxication by these drugs not only increases the likelihood of personal injury due to accidents such as falling or the consumption of toxic amounts of various substances, but also introduces the equally threatening problem of violence, against self, others or property. Consequently, The Network: Addressing Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Issues recognizes that addressing the impact of alcohol or other drug-related violence falls within the purview of its mission statement and organizational goals and objectives. The consumption of alcohol and other mind altering drugs can present a significant threat to the safety and well being of students, staff, faculty, and other members of college and university communities. Intoxication by these drugs not only increases the likelihood of personal injury due to accidents such as falling or the consumption of toxic amounts of various substances, but also introduces the equally threatening problem of violence, against self, others or property. Consequently, The Network: Addressing Collegiate Alcohol & Other Drug Issues recognizes that addressing the impact of alcohol or other drug-related violence falls within the purview of its mission statement and organizational goals and objectives. Position statement proposed for adoption by The Network at the November 8, 2001, fall meeting of the Regional Coordinators. Position statement proposed for adoption by The Network at the November 8, 2001, fall meeting of the Regional Coordinators.

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For more information: Carole Middlebrooks, MS,CAC University of Georgia ATOD Education Program Coordinator University Health Center/ Student Activities