Higher Education floats on a river of booze

http://chronicle.com/article/A-River-of-Booze/150221/?cid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en

Mapping where that river flows:

http://chronicle.com/article/Maps-6-Campusesthe/150225/?cid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en


And the full "Atlas":

http://chronicle.com/article/A-River-of-Booze/150221/#getpdf?cid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en


My webinar on drugs and drinking on campus is coming up on 12/18:

Campus Drinking & Drug Use: Policies to Ensure Student’s Safety and Avoid Liability
Summary
Thursday
December 18, 2014 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Webinar Price: $199.00
* Includes Proprietary Workbook
Register Now
Alcohol and drug abuse is on the rise on college campuses. The consequences of abuse can have far reaching effects including assault, injury, health problems, and even death. Colleges must have policies in place to protect students, reduce risk and prevent liability. Join us for a live, 60-minute webinar where you and your colleagues will discover:
What must be included in your alcohol & drug policy
Federal & State laws – What you need to know in higher ed
Strategies to implement prevention & wellness programs on your campus
Litigation on institutional liability for alcohol & drug related incidents
Program Highlights
Drinking & Drug Abuse: Critical Polices to Protect Students & Your Institution
What drinking & drug policies must be included in your student handbook
Disciplinary actions for violators- specific guidance for higher ed
Good Samarian Policy- Is it right for your campus?
Federal & State Laws on Substance Abuse: What Institutions Need to Know
What is your institutional liability if an incident occurs on your campus
Legal implications for the offender & the campus when violence occurs
What are the legal rights of self governed organizations on campus
Policy Enforcement: Practical Solutions to Keep Students Safe
Prevention & Wellness Programs – guidance to aid alcohol & drug abusers
Non-drinking activities – programs to implement on your campus
Guidance on drug & alcohol test for student athletes & club members
Examples of legal cases involving alcohol, drugs & the institution
Live Question & Answer Session – Have your questions answered by the expert!
About The Speaker
James Castagnera, JD, PhD
Jim has practiced for 40 years as a communication specialist and attorney, principally in higher education.
He has been a law professor at several institutions, and a communication specialist for the United States Coast Guard and at an R1 university.
He is currently legal counsel at a regionally-ranked teaching university in Central New Jersey. Jim has published 18 books, as well as some 50 professional/scholarly articles and book chapters.
He is a frequent commentator in newsletters, newspapers and magazines, and on the Internet. His teaching has taken him to the University of Texas-Austin, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the Widener University School of Law.
Program Benefits
Join us for this 60-minute webinar to discover drinking and drug polices to keep students safe and avoid liabilities for your campus.