Schedule at a Glance � Sunday, June 15, 2008

June 15, 2008 Dear Conference Participants: Welcome to Denver, Colorado for The 2008 National Conference for Advisors of Peer Education Groups, hosted by The BACCHUS Network™. This year BACCHUS is excited to be joined by the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division and the Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues to offer this unique training opportunity. On behalf of the conference staff and the individuals who have worked so hard to make this conference possible, we are thrilled that you have chosen to join us. This conference comes in response to requests from advisors, with various levels of experience around the country, for additional support with their advisor role and who want to share challenges and successes with colleagues. Over the next couple of days, advisors will have the opportunity to network and participate in breakout sessions as well as round table discussions. The conference program is designed to prepare advisors to:       Understand current health and safety strategies in prevention education Recognize the skill set needed to advise peer educators Develop year-round prevention programming that engages students Create networking among advisors Promote peer education efforts on campus or in the community Build a strong sustainable peer education program Participants will also explore the successes and challenges of the advisor role and discuss important topics related to peer education and health issues. Because time to reflect and learn with one another as colleagues does not happen often enough, this is your opportunity to do something for your professional development and, in turn, take back important ideas to create greater success in prevention efforts on your campus. Although you are here, first and foremost, to gain knowledge and experience from all that this conference has to offer, we also hope that you have the opportunity to tour a little bit of Denver and the surrounding area. A unique feature of this conference is the Dine Around, a chance to network with BACCHUS staff and experience Denver with a local’s perspective. If at anytime you need special assistance during the conference, please approach any member of the conference staff and we will be glad to do our best to enhance your conference experience. Sincerely, Drew Hunter President/CEO Schedule at a Glance – Sunday, June 15, 2008 4:00-6:00 PM Conference registration open 6:00-8:00 PM Opening Reception Lobby Lower Level 2 Denver IV Schedule at a Glance – Monday, June 16, 2008 7:30–9:00 AM Conference Registration Open: Lobby Lower Level 2 7:30–8:30 AM Continental Breakfast: Colorado G Opening Session Speaker 8:30-9:45 AM Room Title Welcome General Session: The Missing Piece of the Wellness Pie Drew Hunter, President/CEO, The BACCHUS Network™ Stan Paprocki, Director of Prevention Services, Colorado Department of Human Services’ Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Linda Hancock, Director, Office of Health Promotion, Virginia Commonwealth University Breakout 1 Presenter 10:00-11:00 AM Colorado G Colorado G Title Room Going to Pot: Appropriately Addressing Marijuana Use With College Students Standing the Test of Time Night Life @ UND Katie Dunker Nat Hill Nanette Vega Sandi Luck Breakout 2 Presenter 11:15am-12:15 PM Colorado D Pomeroy Title Room Peer Education on Commuter and Two Year Campuses: What Makes It Work Walking the Line: Balancing Student Creativity and Administrative Pressure Getting Creative With Clicker Technology Andrea Zelinko Nat Hill Marc Goldfarb Colorado D Linda Hancock Pomeroy Schedule at a Glance – Monday, June 16, 2008 Continued Lunch General Session Speaker 12:30-1:45 PM Room Title Changing Students’ Lives Through Social Norms Marketing James C. Turner, Executive Director, Student Health and the National Social Norms Institute, University of Virginia Colorado G Title Breakout 3 Presenter 2:00-3:15 PM Room Leaving Your Legacy: Sustaining Your Peer Education Program Through Succession Planning High Risk Drinkers! What Do We Do? Responding to the YOUTUBE/ MYSPACE Generation: Thinking Digitally About Today’s College Student M. Dolores Cimini Nat Hill Annette Eaton Robert Chapman Colorado D Pomeroy Title Breakout 4 Presenter 3:30-4:45 PM Room Using Standards to Support Peer Education Evaluation for Success Building Effective CampusCommunity Coalitions Michael P. McNeil Judith A. Tindall Joan Masters Nat Hill Colorado D Pomeroy Title Breakout 5 Presenter 5:00-6:00 PM Room Are You a Shining Light of Hope: Creating Mental Health Advocates on Campus Bravo! Well Done! Way to Go! Recognition on Any Size Budget Learning Reconsidered: A Primer and Practical Application for Advisors Sally Spencer-Thomas Nat Hill Amy Melichar Ann Quinn-Zobeck Andrea Zelinko Colorado D Pomeroy Dine Around Special Event 6:30-8:00 PM Depart from Main Lobby for optional Dine Around escorted by BACCHUS staff. Check each Dine Around restaurant reservation form for times of departure. Schedule at a Glance – Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:30-8:30 AM Continental Breakfast Colorado G Breakout 6 Facilitators 7:30-8:25 AM Room Topics Facilitated Roundtables Various Presenters and BACCHUS Staff General Session Speaker 8:30-9:30 AM Colorado G Title Room Moving Towards a Synergistic Model of Prevention Robert Chapman, Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health Communication, Drexel University 9:45-10:45 AM Colorado G Title Breakout 7 Presenter Room Working With At-Risk Groups: Fraternities and Sororities Creating Positive Peer Dynamics I Made a Difference to That One: The Advisor Role in Mentoring Peer Educators Ron Binder Joan Masters David Hellstrom Nat Hill Colorado D Pomeroy Title Breakout 8 Presenter 11:00 AM-Noon Room The Save-A-Life Program: Training Peer Educators to Respond to Suicide Risk Building and Sustaining Strong Peer Education Programs Healthy Is As Healthy Does M. Dolores Cimini Nat Hill Amy Melichar Michael P. McNeil Carolyn Cornelison Lunch General Session Facilitator 12:15-1:30 PM Colorado D Pomeroy Title Room Action Planning: Setting Goals and Objectives for Your Peer Education Program Various Presenters and BACCHUS Staff Colorado G Schedule at a Glance – Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Continued Title Breakout 9 Presenter 1:45-3:00 PM Room Trends and Features of New Communication Technologies: Implications for Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Developing Successful Peer Education Brands Developing and Assessing Learning Centered Outcomes for Your Peer Education Program Dave Buller Nat Hill Michael P. McNeil Amy Melichar Matt Wawrzynski Colorado D Pomeroy Title Closing Speaker 3:15-4:15 PM Room Been There, Done That, Learned This David Hellstrom, Facilitator Colorado G Post Conference Session – Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Participants must have pre-registered for the post-conference session 8:00 AM-Noon Title Presenter Room Motivational Strategies, Screening and Brief Intervention: Finessing Change Robert Chapman, Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health Communication, Drexel University Mattie Silks Thank You to Our Co-Sponsors Colorado Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) of the Colorado Department of Human Services was established by state law in 1971 to promote healthy, drugfree lifestyles, reduce alcohol and other drug abuse, and reduce abuse-associated illnesses and deaths. ADAD supports the Colorado Coalition of Campus Alcohol and Drug Educators (CADE), a statewide network for campus professionals. The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues Begun in 1987 by U.S. Department of Education, the Network is a voluntary membership organization whose member institutions agree to work toward a set of standards aimed at reducing alcohol and other drug problems at colleges and universities. It now has approximately 1,600 members nationwide. The 2008 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach “radi-cal” Research, Audience, Data & Innovations of the Social Norms Approach July 20 – 22, 2008 San Francisco, CA The National Conference on the Social Norms Approach is a unique and exciting opportunity to meet and interact with some of the leading QuickTime™ an d a researchers and practitioners in this TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are need ed to see this picture. rapidly expanding area of health promotion. It is the only national conference devoted entirely to this effective approach, and at no other meeting will so many issues and questions about social norms, from its past success to its future development, be so intensively explored and discussed. If you are new to the social norms approach, this conference will challenge your thinking and provide you with essential information about this effective health promotion strategy. If you are currently involved in a social norms project, you will find many opportunities at the conference to expand your knowledge and sharpen your skills. There is still time to register for We hope to see you in San Francisco. Early registration deadline is June 23, 2008. To register online, visit bacchusnetwork.org 2008 BACCHUS National General Assembly: Rediscover Peer Education November 13 – 16 Columbus, Ohio Plan Now to Attend the At General Assembly there are many great opportunities for professionals and students. Take advantage of a tremendous selection of learning opportunities during the conference at 70+ educational sessions, 2 keynotes, and 6 featured health issue presentations. At the Assembly, peer educators gain new ideas and strategies for their programming and awareness events. Advisors learn how to make prevention efforts stronger on their campuses while supporting the students who make it happen. Whether your emphasis is alcohol abuse prevention, drug education, sexual responsibility, sexual assault, violence prevention, tobacco prevention, mental health or other health and safety issues, you will find program offerings and other peer education groups similar to yours to gain and share new ideas. For more information about the 2008 BACCHUS General Assembly visit our website: bacchusnetwork.org Conference Registration Sunday, June 15, 2008 4:00 – 6:00 PM Lobby Lower Level 2 Please come to the registration table to receive your conference materials. You will also be able to sign up for the Monday night Dine Around. The BACCHUS staff will be happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you might have. The BACCHUS Network™ Reception Sunday, June 15, 2008 6:00 – 8:00 PM Denver IV Please join us for The BACCHUS Network™ reception. Participants must have indicated on their registration forms their intention to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. General Session Monday, June 16, 2008 8:30-9:45 AM Welcome to The 2008 National Conference for Advisors of Peer Education Groups Room: Colorado G Drew Hunter President/Chief Executive Officer, The BACCHUS Network™ Since 1987, Drew Hunter has served as the Chief Executive Officer of The BACCHUS Network™, an international association of more than 1000 college and university based peer education programs focusing on alcohol abuse prevention, tobacco issues, and other health and safety initiatives for students. During his tenure as President/CEO, BACCHUS has grown from a small and relatively unknown organization to the largest student organization serving higher education today. Drew received a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Denver and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado. Stan Paprocki Director of Prevention Services Colorado Department of Human Services’ Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Stan Paprocki is the Director of Prevention Services for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, Colorado Department of Human Services. He also serves on the Colorado Prevention Leadership Council. Previously, Mr. Paprocki worked with the Prevention Initiatives division of Colorado’s Department of Education and with the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He has an extensive background in education and substance abuse prevention. The Missing Piece of the Wellness Pie General Session: Linda Hancock Virginia Commonwealth University Room: Colorado G Biography Statement Linda Hancock is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has provided health care to college students at Virginia Commonwealth University since 1987. Linda’s specialty is making science user friendly and fun. Her high energy and lively sense of humor have made her a popular national speaker. Linda loves to challenge students to think in new ways about all the ―S’s‖—sex, substance abuse, smoking, stress and spirituality. Program Abstract Do you remember the six-piece model of the ―Wellness Pie‖? I always remembered the pieces with the pneumonic SPICES (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Career, Emotional and Spiritual). Whatever happened to the last ―S‖? We put it in the model but we don’t know how to put it into health practice. This session will explore some interesting new college specific research on spirituality and some practical ways to help you and your peers put the missing piece back into diverse wellness programming. Breakout Session 1 Monday, June 16, 2008 10:00-11:00 AM Going to Pot: Appropriately Addressing Marijuana Use With College Students Presenter: Katie Dunker Room: Nat Hill Standing the Test of Time Presenter: Nanette Vega Room: Colorado D Night Life @ UND Presenter: Sandi Luck Room: Pomeroy Going to Pot: Appropriately Addressing Marijuana Use With College Students Presenter: Katie Dunker Title: Health Promotions Coordinator Institution/Organization: University of Denver Biography Statement In her position at the DU Health & Counseling Center, Katie Dunker primarily coordinates prevention, assessment, & interventions for Alcohol and Marijuana on campus. She received her Bachelor's degree from Oregon State University and completed her Masters at Colorado State University in Students Affairs in Higher Education. Since entering the professional world of health education two years ago, she has earned a certificate as a Tobacco Cessation Specialist from the Mayo Clinic, is working on her Addictions Counseling Certificate through Colorado and recently enrolled in the Counseling Psychology program at DU. Program Abstract Marijuana is commonly known as the second drug of choice on many college campuses. While colleges pour resources and energy into reducing alcohol abuse, there is very little in the AOD world focusing on addressing marijuana use and abuse. Fall 2007 marked the first time the University of Denver has addressed marijuana violations through a separate educational group class. Learn about how we have developed the program using a very different approach from alcohol education groups and see our assessment data gathered from the first year. This session will look at practical ways to create a similar program on your campus using evidence-based practices and limited monetary resources. Standing the Test of Time Presenter: Nanette Vega Title: Associate Dean of Students/Director of the Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education Institution/Organization: University of Miami Biography Statement Ms. Nanette Vega is the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education. She is responsible for serving as a campus judicial officer and coordinating campus programs related to substance abuse education. She also serves as the Area 9 Consultant. Program Abstract This presentation explores best practices at the University of Miami PIER21 program (13th founding BACCHUS affiliate) and lessons learned over the years. Discover unique and exciting ways to enhance your peer education organization on your campus. Whether you’re a new, established, or struggling peer education organization, this presentation will provide valuable information to initiate dialogues about prevention, peer education and changes on your campus. Night Life @ UND Presenter: Sandi Luck Title: Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Institution/Organization: University of North Dakota Biography Statement Sandi Luck has worked with prevention for the past nine years. She is the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist at the University of North Dakota and supervises the Adapt Peer Educators. Sandi has her undergrad degree in Criminal Justice and her masters in Business Administration. Since being at the University of North Dakota, Sandi and her students have created various new programming which enhances the UND's comprehensive alcohol abuse prevention plan. Sandi likes to think outside the box and encourages her students to do the same! Program Abstract Night Life @ UND is a new program that is entering its first full year at the University of North Dakota. The program events are on Friday and Saturday nights from about 9:00pm to 1:00am in the Student Wellness Center as well as the Memorial Union. Night Life directly benefits students, student organizations at UND, as well as local businesses and groups in the Grand Forks Community. Students benefit from low cost, high quality entertainment on the weekends during peak social hours as well as increased awareness of events through efficient advertising. Student organizations benefit from increased student attendance, free advertising, amplified events through other student groups, food, supplies, and prizes, decreasing the possibility of an organization’s event failure. The Grand Fork Community benefits from the opportunity to participate and contribute to a positive and growing program that will help to lower high risk and underage alcohol consumption on UND’s campus and in the community as well. Handouts will be provided at the session. Breakout Session 2 Monday, June 16, 2008 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Peer Education on Commuter and Two-Year Campuses: What Makes It Work Presenter: Andrea Zelinko Room: Nat Hill Walking the Line: Balancing Student Creativity and Administrative Pressure Presenter: Marc Goldfarb Room: Colorado D Getting Creative With Clicker Technology Presenters: Linda Hancock Room: Pomeroy Peer Education on Commuter and Two-Year Campuses: What Makes It Work Presenter: Andrea Zelinko Title: Director, Alcohol Abuse and Impaired Driving Prevention Initiatives Coordinator of the Coalition of Colorado Campus Alcohol and Drug Educators (CADE) Institution/Organization: The BACCHUS Network™ Presenter: Shannon McCasland Title: Coordinator of Student Activities and Orientation Institution/Organization: Aims Community College Presenter: Steve Smith Title: Director of the Counseling and Advising Center Institution/Organization: Northeastern Junior College Biography Statement Andrea Zelinko is the Director of Alcohol Abuse and Impaired Driving Prevention Initiatives for The BACCHUS Network™ and the Coordinator of the Coalition of Colorado Campus Alcohol and Drug Educators (CADE). She has been with BACCHUS for six years. Andrea joined BACCHUS after completing her Masters in Student Affairs and Higher Education at Colorado State University, where she also advised their peer education group. Shannon McCasland earned her Masters degree from Colorado State University and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. She worked as a residence hall director for four years at Miami University in Ohio and later at CSU. Shannon has worked at Aims Community College since 1997 and is currently the Coordinator of Student Activities, Orientation, and the First-Year Experience Program. Steve Smith currently serves as the Director of Counseling & Advising Services at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado. He also serves as the advisor for the NJC Peer Helpers—a BACCHUS-affiliated student leadership group. Program Abstract A common question: How does peer education work on a two-year or commuter campus? Panelists from two-year and commuter campuses will discuss how peer education has worked on their campuses, challenges they face, and strategies for success. Join this interactive discussion about strategies for developing and maintaining a peer education program on a community college and/or commuter campus. Walking the Line: Balancing Student Creativity and Administrative Pressure Presenter: Marc Goldfarb Title: Assistant Director, The Leadership Center Institution/Organization: Fort Lewis College Biography Statement Marc is a graduate of CSU, Fort Collins and Fort Lewis College where he is currently employed. He is the Area 3 Consultant for the BACCHUS Netowrk and has been fully engaged in peer education for many years. Program Abstract Encouraging students to "get creative" in their marketing campaigns comes with a price. When the "price" rides the line between appropriate tactics and administrative pressures, things get interesting. This program will look at a campaign, developed by students and staff together, that may cause you to ask the question, "Is that really appropriate?" Come to this session expecting to have your beliefs challenged and prepared to give an honest opinion on a very interesting dilemma. Handouts will be provided at the session. Getting Creative With Clicker Technology Presenter: Linda Hancock Title: Director, Office of Health Promotion Institution/Organization: Virginia Commonwealth University Biography Statement Linda Hancock is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has provided health care to college students at Virginia Commonwealth University since 1987. Linda’s specialty is making science user friendly and fun. Her high energy and lively sense of humor have made her a popular national speaker. Linda loves to challenge students to think in new ways about all the ―S’s‖—sex, substance abuse, smoking, stress and spirituality. Program Abstract More and more campuses are using ―Audience Response Devices‖ to engage students in active learning. This session will provide a brief overview of what to look for in the technology. However, the main focus will be on new and creative ways to use clickers in health programming. Come prepared to laugh and learn. We will explore together the endless possibilities for helping your peers and yourself to use clickers creatively. Handouts will be provided at the session. Lunch General Session Monday, June 16, 2008 12:30-1:45 PM Changing Students’ Lives Through Social Norms Marketing James C. Turner Department of Student Health and the National Social Norms Institute, University of Virginia Room: Colorado G Biography Statement Dr. Turner is the Executive Director of the National Social Norms Institute and of the Department of Student Health, and Professor of Internal Medicine, at the University of Virginia. He completed medical school at the University of Wisconsin and internal medicine residency at the University of Virginia. He is currently President-elect of the American College Health Association. His professional areas of interest have included health policy development in the area of vaccine-preventable diseases and research on methodologies of reducing high-risk behaviors of college students. Program Abstract Social Norms Marketing has been successfully used as a tool to facilitate behavioral change among college students. Social Norms Marketing corrects a population’s misperceptions about behaviors and emphasizes healthy, responsible, and protective behaviors of a population. This program will review a social norms marketing campaign at the University of Virginia and a comprehensive assessment program demonstrating statistically significant declines in drinking and negative consequences associated with exposure to the campaign. Breakout Session 3 Monday, June 16, 2008 title Coordinating Presenter: 2:00-3:15 PM Room: Leaving Your Legacy: Sustaining Your Peer Education Program Through Succession Planning Presenter: M. Dolores Cimini Room: Nat Hill High Risk Drinkers! What Do We Do? Presenters: Annette Eaton Room: Colorado D Responding to the YOUTUBE/MYSPACE Generation: Thinking Digitally About Today’s College Students Presenter: Robert Chapman Room: Pomeroy Leaving Your Legacy: Sustaining Your Peer Education Program Through Succession Planning Presenter: M. Dolores Cimini Title: Assistant Director for Prevention and Program Evaluation, University Counseling Center Institution/Organization: University at Albany, SUNY Panel Members: Judy Douglas, Gustavus Adolphus College Marc Goldfarb, Fort Lewis College Amy Melichar, Marquette University Biography Statement M. Dolores Cimini is the Assistant Director for Prevention and Program Evaluation at the University at Albany Counseling Center. She is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the School of Education and is the Director of the nationally recognized Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program at the University at Albany. Judy Douglas, Director of Alcohol and Drug Education at Gustavus Adolphus College, is credited with pioneering the Peer Assistants program on campus. Judy has been selected as a BACCHUS Outstanding Advisor five times in her 27 year career at Gustavus. Marc Goldfarb is a graduate of CSU, Fort Collins and Fort Lewis College where he is currently employed. He is the Area 3 Consultant for the BACCHUS Netowrk and has been fully engaged in peer education for many years. Amy Melichar has been the Health Educator and Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion for Marquette University’s Center for Health Education and Promotion/Student Health Service since 1997. Since then, she has had primary responsibility for advising, training, and coordinating the Peer Health Education program as well as various other educational efforts. Program Abstract As peer education program advisors, we work very hard to build our programs in areas such as recruitment and retention of peers, training of our peers, marketing of our programs, and establishing and maintaining those very important linkages on campus and in the community. As we work within our programs on a day-to-day basis, we have little time to give thought to what would happen if we left our advisor position and what this might mean to the continued survival of our programs. Come join our panel of seasoned peer education program advisors and hear what they have learned about what we can do from the very start of our careers to ensure that we leave a legacy for our programs. High Risk Drinkers! What Do We Do? Presenter: Annette Eaton Title: Associate Director of Education and Assessment Institution/Organization: University of Notre Dame Biography Statement Annette has worked in the field of addictions for 26 years. The last five years has been with the University of Notre Dame, Office of Alcohol and Drug Education. Program Abstract This session is designed to brainstorm and develop methods in prevention that may more effectively reach our high risk student drinker. The ―invisible problem drinker‖ and students whose tolerance prevents consequences continue to be an educational challenge on campus. Developmentally these students appear to be more disconnected from themselves. The consequences high risk student drinkers do experience are perceived as the result of policy enforcement; not a consequence of a student’s alcohol use. Advisors will have the opportunity to identify the developmental common threads of these students between universities, brainstorm ideas in prevention methods that might be more effective, and share ideas that might hold some promise or are worth researching. Responding to the YOUTUBE/ MYSPACE Generation: Thinking Digitally About Today’s College Student Presenter: Robert Chapman Title: Clinical Assistant Professor Institution/Organization: Drexel University Biography Statement Robert J. Chapman, PhD, has worked in the addiction field since 1974, specifically in higher education since 1987. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health Communication at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. His most recently published works include a three monograph series entitled, When They Drink, which explores campus drinking, available at http://www.rowanedu/cas/cas/resources_pdf.htm, items 05-9 and 05-10. Program Abstract This workshop will present an overview of the history of online social networking, its meteoric rise in popularity, some of the problems that have arisen as the result of its popularity, and the social phenomenon that has arisen around it. This workshop is proposed as two-thirds presentation and one-third discussion where participants can react, share, discuss, and brainstorm what advisors of peer education groups can to to embrace what is productive and beneficial about social networking while helping students avoid being seduced by the ―dark side of the force.‖ Breakout Session 4 Monday, June 16, 2008 3:30-4:45 PM Using Standards to Support Peer Education Presenter: Michael P. McNeil Room: Nat Hill Evaluation for Success Presenters: Judith A. Tindall Room: Colorado D Building Effective Campus-Community Coalitions Presenter: Joan Masters Room: Pomeroy Using Standards to Support Peer Education Presenter: Michael P. McNeil Title: Assistant Director, Alice! Health Promotion Program Institution/Organization: Columbia University Biography Statement Michael P. McNeil is the Assistant Director of the Alice! Health Promotion Program at Columbia University and Immediate Past Chair of the Health Promotion Section for the American College Health Association. A long time member of The BACCHUS Network, the Peer Education Hall of Fame and current Downstate NY Coordinator, he has developed numerous peer education related tools, resources, presentations, publications and other materials. Program Abstract This session is designed to help peer education program advisors draw links between the practice of peer education and the existing standards for health in higher education. Specific focus will be based on the ACHA Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education, the CAS Standards for Health Promotion Services and the CAS Frameworks for Assessing Learning and Development Outcomes (FALDOs). Both new and seasoned advisors will have the opportunity to explore how the use of standards can strengthen peer health education programs and how to apply a standards framework to the campus level. Evaluation for Success Presenter: Judith A. Tindall Title: President Institution/Organization: Psychological Network, Inc. Biography Statement Dr. Judith A. Tindall is currently the author of seven books in the peer resource field. Her book Peer Program: An In-Depth look at Peer Helping, Planning, Administration and Implementation has a model for evaluation. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for The BACCHUS Network™, Board of Directors for the National Association of Peer Programs and provides evaluation for a variety of peer programs over the year. Program Abstract The program will provide an overview of evaluation for peer programs. The presenter will share different forms of evaluation. Examples of process, outcome, and impact evaluation and cost savings will be presented. The steps involved in setting up an evaluation will be discussed. Alignment of mission, vision, goals, training and evalutaion will be explored using a sample program. The National Association of Peer Programs’ Programmatic Standards and Rubric will be shared as a form of process evaluation. Building Effective CampusCommunity Coalitions Presenter: Joan Masters Title: Senior Coordinator, Partners in Prevention Institution/Organization: University of Missouri Biography Statement Joan Masters is the Senior Coordinator of Missouri Partners in Prevention, a coalition of 12 college and university campuses. Joan works specifically with coalition building and strategic planning initiatives on the colleges supported by Partners in Preveniton. She is a former peer education advisor and works with coalition schools on the development of peer education programs. She currently serves as the Area Consultant for The BACCHUS Network’s™ Area 5. Program Abstract This interactive session will provide you with the attributes of an effective campuscommunity coalition as well as tools for achieving success. Campus-community coalitions not only assist in garnering success for prevention activities and plans, but can specifically assist your peer education efforts. Strategies for addressing barriers such as planning, securing resources, engaging necessary but unwilling partners, and gaining support from administration will be discussed. Participants will have time to share about their current efforts and plan next steps. Breakout 5 Monday, June 16, 2008 5:00-6:00 PM Are You a Shining Light of Hope: Creating Mental Health Advocates on Campus Presenter: Sally Spencer-Thomas Room: Nat Hill Bravo! Well Done! Way to Go! Recognition on Any Size Budget Presenter: Amy Melichar Room: Colorado D Learning Reconsidered: A Primer and Practical Application for Advisors Presenter: Ann Quinn-Zobeck and Andrea Zelinko Room: Pomeroy Are You a Shining Light of Hope: Creating Mental Health Advocates on Campus Presenter : Sally Spencer-Thomas Title: Director, Leadership Development Program/Executive Director Institution/Organization: Regis University and Carson J Spencer Foundation Biography Statement Sally Spencer-Thomas currently serves as the Director, Leadership Development at Regis University, as the Executive Director for the Carson J Spencer Foundation, and as a professional speaker for CAMPUSPEAK. A clinical psychologist by training, she is also certified as a QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Trainer and has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of mental health promotion and suicide prevention including speaking engagements for the FBI Academy, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the American College Personnel Association, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, the American Association of Suicidology, and the International Association of Suicide Prevention. She currently serves on the Steering Committee for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and on the Board of Directors for the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado. She is the principle investigator for the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant and is working to develop comprehensive suicide prevention resources for campuses and workplaces. Dr. Spencer-Thomas is the mother of three boys and she lives with her partner and children in Conifer, Colorado. Program Abstract ―In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.‖-Robert Ingersoll Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, and yet at almost every level people are reluctant to deal with the issue directly. As someone who has experienced mental health problems, lost a brother to suicide, is a clinical psychologist, and is a mental health advocate on campus and in the community, Dr. Spencer-Thomas sees suicide prevention from many different perspectives. In this program she will share the science, the stories and the promising practices to help us create communities of care – from the personal level to classrooms and communities to large social change. Suicide affects everyone and we have a shared responsibility to prevent it – come learn how to be a shining light of hope on your campus. Bravo! Well Done! Way to Go! Recognition on Any Size Budget Presenter: Amy Melichar Title: Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion Institution/Organization: Marquette University Biography Statement Amy has been the Health Educator and Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion for Marquette University’s Center for Health Education and Promotion/Student Health Service since 1997. Since then, she has had primary responsibility for advising, training, and coordinating the Peer Health Education program as well as various other educational efforts. Since 2001, she has also served as the Wisconsin State Coordinator to The BACCHUS Network™. Currently she serves as Area 4 Consultant. In 2003, Amy was recognized as ―Advisor of the Year‖ and the Marquette University Peer Health Education program won ―Outstanding Affiliate‖ at the BACCHUS Network National General Assembly. Program Abstract Did you know that recognition can be directly correlated with retaining members and building a strong peer education team? If you didn't, you will after this session. Don't have a huge budget? No worries. You don't need one. During this session participants will define recognition and explore ways to build recognition into your peer education team on all size budgets. Learning Reconsidered: A Primer and Practical Application for Advisors Presenter: Ann Quinn-Zobeck Title: Director of Education and Training Institution/Organization: The BACCHUS Network™ Presenter: Andrea Zelinko Title: Director, Alcohol Abuse and Impaired Driving Prevention Initiatives Coordinator of the Coalition of Colorado Campus Alcohol and Drug Educators (CADE) Institution/Organization: The BACCHUS Network™ Biography Statement Since 2002, Ann Quinn-Zobeck, Ph. D., has served on the staff of The BACCHUS Network and is currently the Director of Education and Training for the Network. Dr. Quinn-Zobeck coordinated alcohol and other drug prevention programs and advised an award winning peer education group at the University of Northern Colorado for 14 years. Her efforts were recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a model for collegiate alcohol and other drug prevention programs. Ann has a doctorate in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. Andrea Zelinko is the Director of Alcohol Abuse and Impaired Driving Prevention Initiatives for The BACCHUS Network™ and the Coordinator of the Coalition of Colorado Campus Alcohol and Drug Educators (CADE). She has been with BACCHUS for six years. She also serves as the editor for The Peer Educator™, BACCHUS’ bimonthly publication on current events, trends, and campus happenings in peer education. Andrea joined BACCHUS after completing her Masters in Student Affairs and Higher Education at Colorado State University, where she also advised their peer education group. Program Abstract Learning Reconsidered contends that experiential learning can be a comprehensive, holistic, and transformative activity that integrates academic learning and student development. Research has found that participation in campus peer education programs can provide students exceptional experiential learning opportunities that transform students’ peer education skills and increase their higher order thinking skills, civic engagement, interpersonal and intrapersonal competence, appreciation of diversity, and educational gains. Participants will learn how to intentionally connect the peer education experience with student learning outcomes. Special Event Monday, June 16, 2008 6:30 – 8:00 PM Join us for this unique Dine Around event. Denver has a wide variety of wonderful eateries within walking distance from the hotel. BACCHUS staff members and planning committee members will escort small groups of diners to unique restaurants in several captivating neighborhoods close to the hotel. This special event provides you with an opportunity to network, make new friends, and learn more about the host city. Sign up for the Dine Around at the registration table. *NOTE: the Dine Around costs are not included as part of the conference registration, so you will be responsible for your own meal and portion of transportation if applicable. Please meet your Dine Around group in the Main Lobby of the hotel. Group leaders will be holding signs for each restaurant. Reservations will have been made at each restaurant, so please be on time. Breakout Session 6 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:30-8:25 AM Facilitated Roundtable Discussions Room: Colorado G Use the Collective Wisdom of the Group That's the idea behind the Facilitated Roundtable Discussions. Check the list of topics below and join a roundtable that will let you share your ideas and hear from others on a range of advisor issues and strategies. Each of these discussions will have a facilitator well versed in the topic area, but these are interactive discussions, not presentations. Feel free to wander to several topic tables, to add your perspective and programs, and to get new ideas that you can use! Topics Recruiting and Retaining Peers Dealing with Controversy in Peer Education Groups Evaluating Your Efforts Peer Education Liability Issues Transitioning to Evidence-Based Practice Peer Education Group Structures Finding the Fun in Fundraising Using Technology for Health Promotion Controlling Tobacco on Your Campus Outcome-Based Training for Peer Educators Getting the Most from Your Bacchus Affiliation Facilitators Amy Melichar Joan Masters Matt Wawryznski M. Dolores Cimini Michael P. McNeil Nanette Vega Heather Winner Dave Buller Tad Spencer Andrea Zelinko Ann Quinn-Zobeck General Session Tuesday, June 17, 2008 8:30-9:30 AM Moving Towards a Synergistic Model of Prevention Robert Chapman Drexel University Room: Colorado G Biography Statement Robert J. Chapman, PhD, has worked in the addiction field since 1974, specifically in higher education since 1987. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health Communication at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. His most recently published works include a three monograph series entitled, When They Drink, which explores campus drinking, available at http://www.rowanedu/cas/cas/resources_pdf.htm, items 05-9 and 05-10. Program Abstract This presentation will argue for a ―synergistic‖ approach to conducting prevention. Its objective will be to empower advisors of peer education groups to increase the likelihood they will consider and adapt evidence-based approaches to prevention in creative ways, sensitive to the unique needs, population, and resources of an individual campus. Time for participants’ questions will round out the presentation. Breakout Session 7 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:45- 10:45 AM Working with At-Risk Groups: Fraternities and Sororities Presenter: Ron Binder Room: Nat Hill Creating Positive Peer Dynamics Presenter: Joan Masters Room: Colorado D I Made a Difference to That One: The Advisor Role in Mentoring Peer Educators Presenters: David Hellstrom Room: Pomeroy Working with At-Risk Groups: Fraternities and Sororities Presenter: Ron Binder Title: Director of Greek Affairs Institution/Organization: Bowling Green State University Biography Statement Dr. Binder has presented risk management and general fraternity and sorority programs on over 100 campuses and at a dozen national fraternity and sorority conventions. His 20+ years as a Greek Advisor at three major institutions (University of Georgia, UNC Chapel Hill and Bowling Green State University), as well as serving as the chair of the Association of Fraternity Advisors Risk Management Committee and recently serving as their national president, gives him a unique insight into fraternities and sororities and their role in contemporary Higher Education. Program Abstract Working with at-risk populations can be a daunting and frustrating proposition with regard to changing the alcohol and substance abuse culture. Yet these groups provide the most ―gains‖ in terms of changing behavior and outcomes that can impact a large portion of the undergraduate population, as well as potentially altering campus practices. One of these at-risk groups are fraternity and sorority members, a large percentage of undergraduate students on most campuses. This session will examine the unique Greek ―culture‖ and how this contributes to alcohol and substance abuse, and how to work with these vital student groups and their multiple constituencies. Strategies will be outlined as to how to tap into these groups in terms of education and policy development that will make a difference. Creating Positive Peer Dynamics Presenter: Joan Masters Title: Senior Coordinator, Partners in Prevention Institution/Organization: University of Missouri Biography Statement Joan Masters is the Senior Coordinator of Missouri Partners in Prevention, a coalition of 12 college and university campuses. Joan works specifically with coalition building and strategic planning initiatives on the colleges supported by Partners in Preveniton. She is a former peer education advisor and works with coalition schools on the development of peer education programs. She currently serves as the Area Consultant for The BACCHUS Network’s™ Area 5. Program Abstract Just started a peer education group? Want to improve a program you have had for years? In this interactive session, you will learn how to develop positive group dynamics through team building activities, recognition, accountability and incentive systems, training programs, and group collaboration. For any peer education group, you can use the helpful hints to improve retention and recruitment and generate interest in peer education on your campus. Participants will discuss and receive packets of information regarding free or low-cost activities and programs that can be implemented on any campus. I Made a Difference to That One: The Advisor Role in Mentoring Peer Educators Presenter: David Hellstrom Title: Manager, BACCHUS Materials Center Institution/Organization: The BACCHUS Network™ Biography Statement David started his career with The BACCHUS Network™ first as an undergraduate member, and then as an advisor while a young professional at St. Mary’s University. He went on to serve as a volunteer for our Network and served on the staff for 17 years as the Director of Education and Training. David now serves as the manager of the BACCHUS Materials Center. He is widely revered for his educational and creative efforts as the force behind our educational materials, videos and training efforts. Program Abstract So much of our work with peer educators has to do with training them to be stronger educators: public speaking and program planning, marketing and management. But what role do we have in making them stronger people? How can we use our position as advisor to help our peers understand their strengths, identify their issues and overcome adversity? Together, let's look at some strategies and techniques and also share stories about how, and how much, we can make a difference. Breakout Session 8 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:00 AM-Noon The Save-A-Life Program: Training Peer Educators to Respond to Suicide Risk Presenter: M. Dolores Cimini Room: Nat Hill Building and Sustaining Strong Peer Education Programs Presenters: Amy Melichar and Michael P. McNeil Room: Colorado D Healthy Is As Healthy Does Presenter: Carolyn Cornelison Room: Pomeroy The Save-A-Life Program: Presenter: M. Dolores Cimini Title: Assistant Director, Prevention and Program Evaluation, University Counseling Center Institution/Organization: University at Albany, SUNY Biography Statement M. Dolores Cimini is the Assistant Director for Prevention and Program Evaluation at the University at Albany Counseling Center. She is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the School of Education and is the Director of the nationally recognized Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program at the University of Albany. Dr. Cimini has provided leadership for over $3.3 million in research-to-service projects addressing college student high-risk drinking and the role of peer education in implementing evidence-based interventions. She is a Center Associate for the Higher Education Center on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention and is a State Coordinator for The BACCHUS Network. Program Abstract Both research and campus-based prevention practices indicate that an increasing number of colleges and universities are contending with the challenges associated with suicide and risky behaviors leading to suicide among students. Are our peer education programs ready to meet this challenge? Will our peer educators know what to do if they are confronted with a situation in which they need to get help for a student who is at risk for suicide? This workshop will focus on a peer educator training program entitled ―Save-ALife‖ that teaches the essential steps peers can take to respond to situations which may present suicide risk. Key program elements will be outlined, and the ways these training program elements can be addressed with peer educators by advisors will be discussed. The integration of the Save-A-Life program into the broader university mental health care system, as well as policy and liability implications and lessons learned, will be explored. Building and Sustaining Strong Peer Education Programs Presenter: Amy Melichar Title: Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion Institution/Organization: Marquette University Presenter: Michael P. McNeil Title: Assistant Director, Alice! Health Promotion Program Institution/Organization: Columbia University Biography Statement Amy has been the Health Educator and Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion for Marquette University’s Center for Health Education and Promotion/Student Health Service since 1997. Since then, she has had primary responsibility for advising, training, and coordinating the Peer Health Education program as well as various other educational efforts. Since 2001, she has also served as the Wisconsin State Coordinator to The BACCHUS Network™. Currently she serves as Area 4 Consultant. In 2003, Amy was recognized as ―Advisor of the Year‖ and the Marquette University Peer Health Education program won ―Outstanding Affiliate‖ at the BACCHUS Network National General Assembly. Michael P. McNeil is the Assistant Director of the Alice! Health Promotion Program at Columbia University and Immediate Past Chair of the Health Promotion Section for the American College Health Association. A long time member of The BACCHUS Network, the Peer Education Hall of Fame and current Downstate NY Coordinator, he has developed numerous peer education related tools, resources, presentations, publications and other materials. Program Abstract In this session we will explore critical elements for peer education programs that are built to last. Discussions will include important infrastructure, collaboration, and funding elements along with how to sustain strong advisors and a consistent student involvement. Be prepared to discuss issues of models, theory, learning outcomes, assessment, evidence-based practice, and most importantly, why these are not scary words! This session is trageted at advisors that have been in the field at least 3-5 years, though campuses just beginning peer education programs will gain a great overview of what is needed to ultimately be successful. Healthy Is As Healthy Does Presenter: Carolyn Cornelison Title: President Institution/Organization: CC Speaks, Inc! Biography Statement Carolyn Cornelison was a student leader, a Director of Student Activities and Intramurals, and a Director of the Florida State Campus Alcohol and Drug Information Center. She was an "Outstanding Advisor" for The BACCHUS Network™ and later became a staff member for BACCHUS. Her passion and expertise are in creative programming, and inspiring advisors and peer educators to take care of themselves while educating others. Program Abstract Hands-on exercises for participants and leisure education concepts make this program ideal for exploring ways to be and feel healthier. For so many of us, our lives and work revolve around doing for others. Because of the focus on others, we forget how to take care of ourselves. This workshop looks at wellness concepts, time management, stress reduction, free time choices, life’s purpose, and spiritual health, among other topics, to assist participants in developing healthy life skills. Each of the exercises can be replicated for campus peer educators and can be used in general programming on campus. Personal stories and a sense of humor pervade this motivational presentation, which is appropriate for professionals. Lunch General Session Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:15-1:30 PM Action Planning: Setting Goals and Objectives for Your Peer Education Program Facilitated by: Various Presenters and BACCHUS Staff Room: Colorado G Program Abstract It is great to come to a conference and get lots of outstanding ideas, but how will you apply what you have learned once you get back to your campus? Spend this lunch session with the conference presenters, BACCHUS staff members, and your colleagues building an action plan that you will be able to implement on your campus. Grab your lunch and choose a table. Each table will have a facilitator to walk you through the planning process. With your group, you will explore the goals you want to accomplish, how to overcome barriers, and how to find support. This session is designed to help you ―hit the ground running‖ when you return home. Breakout Session 9 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 1:45-3:00 PM Trends and Features of New Communication Technologies: Implications for Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Presenters: Dave Buller Room: Nat Hill Developing Successful Peer Education Brands Presenter: Michael P. McNeil and Amy Melichar Room: Colorado D Developing and Assessing Learning Centered Outcomes for Your Peer Education Program Presenter: Matt Wawrzynski Room: Pomeroy Trends and Features of New Communication Technologies: Presenter: Dave Buller Title: Research Director Institution/Organization: Klein Buendel, Inc. Biography Statement Dr. David Buller is an expert in health communication, conducting research sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 1979. Dr. Buller is the Research Director for Klein Buendel, a Public Health Research and Multimedia company. He previously worked as Professor at the University of Arizona, a Senior Scientist at AMC Cancer Research Center, and the Harold Simmons Senior Scientist for Health Communication and Vice President of The Cooper Institute - Denver. Many of Dr. Buller's current projects are centered on educating targeted groups about changes they can make in their lives that can save them from years of chronic illnesses. Avoiding extreme sun exposure, developing healthier eating habits, and avoiding cigarette smoke are the focus of some of David's most recent and successful programs. His Sunny Days Healthy Ways program has been recognized as a national resource for complying with the CDC and American Cancer Society's recommendations for skin cancer education. Program Abstract New communication technologies are fundamentally changing the media landscape. College students are among the most savvy consumers of the Internet and mobile communication technologies. These technologies present many characteristics that have the potential to improve the reach and effectiveness of health programs by BACCHUS affiliates. Trends in new communication technologies – their functions, features, and use – will be presented and how to apply them in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of campus health programs will be discussed. Illustrative examples will include Ping my Health, a free and anonymous health assessment for young adults aged 18-30 available from The BACCHUS Network™. Developing Successful Peer Education Brands Presenter: Michael P. McNeil Title: Assistant Director, Alice! Health Promotion Program Institution/Organization: Columbia University Presenter: Amy Melichar Title: Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion Institution/Organization: Marquette University Biography Statement Michael P. McNeil is the Assistant Director of the Alice! Health Promotion Program at Columbia University and Immediate Past Chair of the Health Promotion Section for the American College Health Association. A long time member of The BACCHUS Network, the Peer Education Hall of Fame and current Downstate NY Coordinator, he has developed numerous peer education related tools, resources, presentations, publications and other materials. Amy has been the Health Educator and Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion for Marquette University’s Center for Health Education and Promotion/Student Health Service since 1997. Since then, she has had primary responsibility for advising, training, and coordinating the Peer Health Education program as well as various other educational efforts. Since 2001, she has also served as the Wisconsin State Coordinator to The BACCHUS Network™. Currently she serves as Area 4 Consultant. In 2003, Amy was recognized as ―Advisor of the Year‖ and the Marquette University Peer Health Education program won ―Outstanding Affiliate‖ at the BACCHUS Network National General Assembly. Program Abstract Every peer education group wants to be quickly recognized and valued on campus. Unfortunately, not every group has engaged in a strategic branding process. This session will assist advisors with the information and tools to successfully apply branding principles to campus-based peer education programs. Examples of the good (and not so good), along with dissemination and positive messaging strategies will be presented. Participants will also be encouraged to share experiences with their branding efforts. Developing and Assessing Learning Outcomes for Your Peer Education Program Presenter: Matthew Wawrzynski Title: Assistant Professor Institution/Organization: Michigan State University Biography Statement Matthew Wawrzynski is an assistant professor at Michigan State University. He received his doctorate from the University of Maryland. He has worked in the area of college peer education and has been affiliated with The BACCHUS Network for over 20 years. With a national grant from The BACCHUS Network in 2003, he has been conducting research on college peer educators. Program Abstract Undergraduate peer educators play a uniquely effective role in encouraging their peers to consider, talk honestly about, and develop responsible attitudes and lifestyles regarding a number of topics from alcohol to multiculturalism. Despite the fact that a large percentage of colleges and universities have invested in peer education, little is known about the outcomes that peer education has on being a peer educator. In this interactive forum, participants will learn about tools and strategies to gather the type of information needed to assess and intentionally connect the peer education experience with student learning outcomes. Closing Session Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:15-4:15 PM Been There, Done That, Learned This Room: Colorado G Facilitator: David Hellstrom Title: Manager, The BACCHUS Materials Center Institution/Organization: The BACCHUS Network™ Panelists: Experienced Advisors Biography Statement David Hellstrom is currently the Manager of the Materials Center for The BACCHUS Network™. With a graduate degree in Human Development: Alcohol Education and Counseling, David has been working in higher education for more than two decades. David's experience with health and leadership issues has resulted in creating more than 100 videotapes, CD-ROMS, pamphlets and posters culminating with winning an Omni Education Award in 2001. In 1998, David appeared on the TODAY Show with Katie Couric to discuss alcohol abuse and college students. David feels honored to have conducted trainings at more than 400 campuses and conferences since 1990. Program Abstract David Hellstrom will facilitate a question and answer session with a few of BACCHUS’ seasoned advisors. Join us to experience wisdom gained and wisdom shared from advisors who are willing to reflect on the mistakes, and the difference, they have made. The BACCHUS Network™ PO Box 100430 Denver, Colorado 80250-0430 303-871-0901 303-871-0907 FAX www.bacchusnetwork.org www.friendsdrivesober.org www.smartersex.org www.tobaccofreeU.org SAVE THE DATE General Assembly Columbus, Ohio November 13 – 16, 2008