Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery

Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery Providing tools, training, and technical assistance to campus professionals working to address collegiate substance misuse across the continuum.

Is your campus Biennial Review feeling more like a compliance hurdle than a helpful tool? Taking the mystery out of the ...
06/04/2026

Is your campus Biennial Review feeling more like a compliance hurdle than a helpful tool?

Taking the mystery out of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act (DFSCA) doesn't have to be a solo effort. Join HECAOD’s upcoming Biennial Review Learning Collaborative to move past the "checkbox" approach.

Led by faculty expert Molly Lindner, this intensive day of learning will help you master EDGAR Part 86 requirements, explore real-world data contexts, and build a concrete path forward to maximize your program's reach. Connect with a national network of peers and leave with practical, data-driven strategies to build a safer, healthier campus community.

Full Collaborative Schedule (Wednesday, July 29, 2026):

- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET | Opening Session: Biennial Review: Laying the Groundwork

- 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET | Constructing the Biennial Review: Making it More Than Just a Checkbox

- 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET | Closing Panel and Next Steps: Bringing the Biennial Review to Life

- 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET | Action Planning: So Now What? Determining How YOU Can Move Forward

Event Details:

- Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

- Featured Faculty Presenter: Molly Lindner

Secure your spot to simplify your compliance process and boost your campus impact. Register today:
https://buff.ly/7cSzwCV

Is your campus prepared to address the hidden risks of impaired road use? Student attitudes toward substance use and ch...
06/02/2026

Is your campus prepared to address the hidden risks of impaired road use?

Student attitudes toward substance use and changing traffic safety trends create unique safety challenges on campus. You don't have to navigate these complexities alone.

Join HECAOD’s upcoming Water Cooler Chat for an interactive, peer-to-peer discussion where we demonstrate the use of a free environmental scan to identify local risks and move toward better protecting our campus communities. Leave with practical insights and actionable ideas from colleagues nationwide.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 9

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Featured Presenters: Elizabeth Branham & Paige Carter

Join the conversation and build your campus strategy! Register today:

https://buff.ly/J9W4NJt

Is your campus ready to move beyond "recovery-friendly" to a truly “recovery-ready” community? Join HECAOD on June 17 f...
05/28/2026

Is your campus ready to move beyond "recovery-friendly" to a truly “recovery-ready” community?

Join HECAOD on June 17 for our “Recovery is Spoken Here: Recovery Ally Train the Trainer” workshop. You will gain practical tools needed to engage faculty and staff toward building a culture of acceptance and empowerment for students in or seeking recovery.

Register today to start building a stronger support network on your campus:

https://buff.ly/1Gf4KhQ

Is your campus ready to tackle the complex issue of hazing? When left unaddressed, hazing can be dangerous – or even dea...
05/26/2026

Is your campus ready to tackle the complex issue of hazing? When left unaddressed, hazing can be dangerous – or even deadly. Fortunately, higher education policymakers, leaders, and practitioners have an opportunity to profoundly impact student well-being on campus.

Join Drs. Stevan Veldkamp and Patrick Biddix at our upcoming webinar, where they will review their work, “Charge for Change.” Attendees will dive into hazing and its implications for campus safety, develop a deeper understanding of evidence-based strategies to address hazing, and explore data-driven policies and practices that can enhance student well-being.

https://buff.ly/x7ZbcCf

Struggling to expand your campus harm reduction efforts with limited staff? Peer Health Educators can be your greatest ...
05/12/2026

Struggling to expand your campus harm reduction efforts with limited staff?

Peer Health Educators can be your greatest asset in building sustainable programs. Join us on Wednesday, May 13th, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET to learn how Trinity University empowered student leaders to design and implement a successful Narcan program. Join Marlaina Widmann and Bryce Dye from Trinity University as they share practical mentorship strategies and leadership models to increase your capacity.

Level up! CHES/MCHES credits are available as a $10 (members) or $20 (non-members) add-on.

Register today to empower your student changemakers:

https://buff.ly/rG3aMxs

There is still time to register for tomorrow's Collegiate Gambling Learning Collaborative! The landscape of student well...
04/15/2026

There is still time to register for tomorrow's Collegiate Gambling Learning Collaborative!

The landscape of student wellbeing is shifting, with sports betting and online gaming becoming a new "recreational" norm. Join tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET for the Collegiate Gambling Learning Collaborative to gain a comprehensive look at how these behaviors intersect with alcohol and other drug use.

This full-day virtual event is designed to give campus teams the practical, evidence-informed strategies needed to respond effectively. Whether you are a clinician, a prevention specialist, or a student affairs administrator, you’ll leave with a coordinated framework to reduce gambling-related harms across your campus.

Full Agenda – April 16, 2026 (All Times ET):

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Opening Session: Examining Gambling and Its Impact on Student Mental and Physical Health.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Concurrent Breakouts:

What Clinicians Need to Know About Collegiate Gambling.

Bridging the Gap: Leveraging AOD Expertise for Collegiate Gambling Prevention.

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Closing Panel: Overcoming Barriers to Integrating Gambling into Health and Well-being Work on Campus.

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Action Planning: Creating a Plan for Action.

CEUs: Live Sessions approved for up to 3.5 CHES/MCHES contact hours.

Cost: $75 | FREE for HECAOD Members & all Ohio Campuses! (Contact [email protected] for Ohio access).

Register today to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/dMLfwSG

Are prediction markets the next evolution of gambling on college campuses? As platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi gain ...
04/14/2026

Are prediction markets the next evolution of gambling on college campuses?

As platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi gain popularity, many campuses are grappling with an important question: are these tools sophisticated financial markets—or simply high-tech sportsbooks? As prediction markets blur the line between investing and gambling, student engagement with these platforms raises new considerations for prevention, wellness, and policy.

Join us today for HECAOD’s April Water Cooler Chat, an informal, peer-led space to explore the growing presence of prediction markets in higher education.

📅 Tuesday, April 14

⏰ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Facilitated by Cindy Clouner, MPH, LSW, OCPS, this conversation will unpack how prediction markets work, how they compare to traditional betting, and—most importantly—what you’re seeing and hearing from students on your campus.

Connect with colleagues nationwide to share observations, concerns, and questions in a low-pressure, collaborative environment.

https://buff.ly/u1c7rzh

There is still time to add your voice to the conversation! The Higher Education Center, in partnership with our Training...
04/09/2026

There is still time to add your voice to the conversation! The Higher Education Center, in partnership with our Training Advisory Committee, is accepting proposals for the 2026 National Meeting. The submission deadline is Friday, April 10th, 2026. This year’s conference will be held virtually on October 19th through October 22nd, 2026. Proposals should be based in research, theory, lived experience, and practical application. All relevant topic areas will be considered, with priority topics being especially appreciated. Insights from experienced professionals to new faces in the field are all welcome. Please consider joining us in shaping the conversation.

https://buff.ly/kcVhEBF

Is your campus prepared for the rapidly shifting intoxicant market? From hemp-derived cannabinoids to kratom, intoxicati...
04/07/2026

Is your campus prepared for the rapidly shifting intoxicant market?

From hemp-derived cannabinoids to kratom, intoxicating products are becoming more accessible in local smoke shops and gas stations every day. Join us on April 22nd at 2 p.m. ET as Dr. Matthew Rossheim, Associate Professor of Health Administration & Health Policy at the University of North Texas, breaks down how gaps in enforcement have fueled this growth, as well as how you can use effective communication skills to inform stakeholders and influence policy.

Register today to strengthen your campus strategy:

https://buff.ly/SyL6F0z

The Higher Education Center, in partnership with our Training Advisory Committee, is accepting proposals for the 2026 Na...
04/01/2026

The Higher Education Center, in partnership with our Training Advisory Committee, is accepting proposals for the 2026 National Meeting. The submission deadline is Friday, April 10th, 2026. This year’s conference will be held virtually on October 19th through October 22nd, 2026. Proposals should be based in research, theory, lived experience, and practical application. All relevant topic areas will be considered, with priority topics being especially appreciated. Insights from experienced professionals to new faces in the field are all welcome. Please consider joining us in shaping the conversation.

https://buff.ly/kcVhEBF

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