Re: For Discussion: The Situation at Rider University

Beth,
 
I had not seen the articles on the incident at Rider University. Can you
refer me to a link where the article can be found?
 
Thanks,
Cynthia

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From: Drug Abatement Research Discussion on behalf of Beth DeRicco
Sent: Wed 8/8/2007 9:38 AM
To: DRUGHIED_at_LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU
Subject: For Discussion: The Situation at Rider University

Dear Colleagues -

Back in the office on Monday after two weeks of work and family travel left
me with lots of e-mail to catch up with.

I spent a good bit of time reading through the articles related to the tragic
incident at Rider University and even went back to read the original news
stories.

I am struck by the tone of some of the articles - indicating that we in
higher education might need a sort of wake up call and that the indictment of
professional colleagues will send a "much needed" message to our community.

What are your thoughts about the media attention resulting from the Rider
situation?

Though we in prevention know the risks and understand that a comprehensive,
evidence based approach that focuses on individuals and the environment is
critical, is this message and approach permeating the boundaries of our
positions and offices?

Are resources being better allocated at more campuses so that we can do our
work effectively?

Do more of our colleagues understand how to implement the ecological models
that so clearly show evidence of success?

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Beth DeRicco, Ph.D.
Associate Center Director
The Center for College Health and Safety
http://www2.edc.org/cchs/
Associate Center Director
The U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Other
Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention
http://higheredcenter.org/
Phone: 800-676-1730, ext. 2602
FAX: 617-928-1537
Received on 08/08/07