Higher Education
e-Digest
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Volume 5 / Issue 9
February 23, 2017
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SPOTLIGHT: Alternative Spring Break
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Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a rewarding way for college students to bypass the typical high-risk activities associated with spring break, and participate in community- and service-learning trips and activities. Do you know a student who is interested in taking part in ASB to volunteer at home or abroad? Use the resources below to learn more, find options, and start planning!
RESOURCES
International Volunteer HQ
Projects Abroad
Volunteer Forever
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IN THE NEWS
Why This Community College Is Getting Rid of Remedial Classes
PBS News Hour
, January 31, 2017
Tennessee Governor Seeks Free Community College for All Adults
NPR,
January 31, 2017
Why So Many College Students Decide to Transfer
The Washington Post
, January 29, 2017
Campus Safety Challenges Range from Risky Behaviors to Natural Disasters
The Oklahoman
, January 29, 2017
The Atlantic
, January 29, 2017
College Leaders Discuss Future Title IX Sexual Assault Prevention Efforts
Inside Higher Ed
, January 26, 2017
New University of Wisconsin Police Department Chief Hopes to Repair Connection Between Police, Campus Community
The Daily Cardinal
, January 25, 2017
Expanding College Access: Promising Strategies to Boost Students' Financial Aid Completion
Education Northwest
, January 24, 2017
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RECENT RESEARCH
Crosby, R. A., Salazar, L. F., & Geter, A. (February 2017).
American Journal of Sexuality Education
Characteristics of University Students who Mix Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Bonar, E. E., Green, M. R., & Ashrafioun, L. (January 2017).
Journal of American College Health
Fiorito, T. M., et al. (January 2017).
Journal of American College Health
Kort, D. N., Samsa, G. P., & McKellar, M. S. (January 2017).
Journal of American College Health
Commentary on Patrick and Colleagues: High-Intensity Drinking Among Young Adults in the United States: Prevalence, Frequency, and Developmental Change
White, A. (January 2017).
Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research
Age-Varying Association of Student Status with Excessive Alcohol Use: Ages 18 to 30 Years
Evans-Polce, R. J., Maggs, J. L., Staff, J., & Lanza, S. T. (December 2016).
Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research
Subjective Evaluations of Alcohol-Related Consequences Among College Students: Experience with Consequences Matters
Leavens, E. L., et al. (December 2016).
Journal of American College Health
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UPCOMING WEBINARS AND CONFERENCES
Webinars
Upcoming
Thursday, March 30, 2017, 2-3 PM ET
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Archived
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Conferences
March 16-18, 2017, Jacksonville, FL
Association of American Colleges & Universities (AACU)
April 6-7, 2017, Washington, DC
Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Education and Employment
April 18-20, 2017, Orlando, FL
End Violence Against Women International
April 24-25, 2017, Washington, DC
HACU
May 30-June 3, 2017, Austin, TX
ACHA
June 24
-27, 2017, Boston, MA
AACU
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