Upcoming conferences and events, new resources and publications, and job opportunities in the alcohol and other drug abuse and violence (AODV) prevention field. The information shared on this site does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Education or the Higher Education Center. The U.S. Department of Education and the Higher Education Center do not necessarily endorse the events and resources listed below, but offer this information as a service to the AODV prevention field.  

The School and College Organization for Prevention Educators (SCOPE) announces that registration is open for its 2011 Annual International Conference. Keynote speakers Alan Berkowitz, Ph.D., Linda Langford, Sc.D., and Jane Stapleton, M.A., will discuss the "State of Prevention Research: Compelling Findings, Effective Programs, and New Directions." 

Dates: October 21-23, 2011

Location: Orlando, Florida

To register and for information on keynote speakers and conference sessions, please visit the SCOPE Web site.

Register Now! ASPH Annual Meeting

The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) Annual Meeting is held in conjunction with the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition. In order to facilitate planning, ASPH is requiring all attendees to register for the its Annual Meeting this year.

Dates: October 28-November 2, 2011

Location: Hyatt Regency Washington, Washington, D.C.

To register, please visit the ASPH Web site.

Job Opportunities  

The following positions were recently posted to the Job Opportunities section of the Center's Web site:

Counselor for University Counseling Center with emphasis on Threat Assessment and Threat Management

North Carolina State University

Health Promotion Specialist

University of Florida

Assistant Director, Wellness Education

University of South Florida

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Oregon State University

Coordinator, Health Promotion Services

University of West Florida - Pensacola Campus

To read the letter, please visit the ONDCP Blog: ONDCP and Department of Education Ask Universities to Join Efforts to Reduce Illegal Drug Use.

Resources can be viewed on the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention Web site. Of particular interest might be the following:  

Federal Mandates 

Field Experiences in Effective Prevention 

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