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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.
Request for Information (RFI): Input into the Scientific Strategic Plan for the Proposed National Institute of Substance Use and Addiction Disorders
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting input into the Scientific Strategic Plan for the proposed new institute with the working name of the National Institute of Substance Use and Addiction Disorders. This new institute would result from the proposed reorganization of substance use, abuse, and addiction-related research at the NIH.
Responses Due: May 11, 2012
More information is available on the NIH Web site.
SPRC Unveils New Web site
The newly redesigned Web site of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) - funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - makes SPRC services more accessible, includes many updates to the previous content, and continues to offer a professionally maintained collection of resources, publications, and information on suicide prevention. SPRC's Web site continues to offer information on suicide prevention basics; the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)/SPRC Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention (BPR); and an extensive library. The tailored resource areas for colleges and universities and for American Indian/Alaska Native suicide prevention are now more centrally located.
New SPRC Publication: A Guide to Campus Mental Health Action Planning
SPRC is pleased to announce that Campus MHAP: A Guide to Campus Mental Health Action Planning, developed by the Jed Foundation and Education Development Center, Inc., is now available online to assist colleges and universities in promoting student mental health and preventing suicide. This new publication is intended to help college and university administrators and staff develop a comprehensive plan to promote the mental health of their campus communities and support students who are struggling emotionally or distressed.
The free guide can be downloaded from the Jed Foundation or the SPRC Web site.
Training Seminar: "The Practical Implementation of Title IX and Clery for Sexual Violence Prevention and Response"
Security On Campus, Inc., and Victim Rights Law Center have joined together to share their expertise on Clery Act and Title IX compliance when responding to sexual violence. This training seminar is open to campus administrators, faculty, first responders, and university counsel. Participants will learn from litigators, victim advocates, and compliance experts on how to avoid liability and maintain a balanced approach to adjudicating sexual assault and rape cases.
Date: May 7, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Boston College, Boston
More information is available on the SOC Web site.
Job Opportunities
The following positions were recently posted to the Job Opportunities section of the Center's Web site:
Health Educator
Virginia Tech (Blacksburg campus)
Manager, Campus/Community Partnerships
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Assistant Director of Health Promotion
Western Michigan University
Assistant Director, Wellness Center
American University
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