September 1: Coalition Research Series: Recovery & HBCU Experiences

What is the recovery community like on an HBCU campus? Dr. Allison Smith, Assistant Commissioner for Student Health and Wellness at the Louisiana Board of Regents, and Dr. Vivian Barnette, Executive Director of Counseling Services at NC A&T State University, talk about Recovery and HBCU Experiences. Watch the recording here.

October 6: Coalition Research Series: Belonging, Retention, & Substance Use

Learn about how substance use might play a role in college students' feeling of belonging and its relation to retention. Margo Leitschuh from Missouri Partners in Prevention and invited panelists will discuss the connections and possible next steps. Watch the recording here.

November 3: Coalition Research Series: The College Prescription Drug Study

What is the College Prescription Drug Study (CPDS)? What can the CPDS tell us about students in higher education? Emily Baker, Ohio State University, will talk about the CPDS and the most recent findings. Watch the recording here.

December 1: Coalition Research Series: Impaired Driving

February 3: Coalition Research Series: Medication Assisted Treatment & Recovery

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Join the Vice President for Research at the Medical University of South Carolina, UofSC alumni with lived experience in Medication-assisted recovery, and other local experts for a conversation about the effectiveness of MAT/R and how it works to save lives in South Carolina. Watch the recording here.

March 3: Coalition Research Series: The Intersection of Cannabis, Mental Health and Suicidality

Is there a correlation between cannabis use and stress levels? How about anxiety, depression, suicidality? Margo Leitschuh from Missouri Partners in Prevention and invited panelists will discuss connections between cannabis use and mental health. Watch the recording here.

April 7: Coalition Research Series: Cannabis

Tom Fontanta of the University of Vermont shares his insights into cannabis tolerance breaks, including research on his "T-Break" guide, and answers questions from students. Watch the recording here.

May 5: End of Year Summaries from Student Conduct, Off-Campus Living & Neighborhood Relations, SAPE, and Gamecock Entertainment

End of Year Summaries from UofSC Student Conduct, Off-Campus Living & Neighborhood Relations, SAPE, and Gamecock Entertainment. Watch the recording here.

FALL 2021

September 2: Coalition Research Series: Beyond the Box: From Prison to PhD

Stanford researcher Noel Vest will share his own journey and the research on policy initiatives related to justice-system impacted students. Nothing is more effective at reducing recidivism than obtaining a college degree. Join us as we explore solutions addressing civil rights and public safety. Watch the recording here.

October 7: Coalition Research Series: The Color of Drinking: Alcohol as a Social Justice Issue

University of Wisconsin-Madison Prevention Specialist and proud alumna Reonda Washington will share the results of their Color of Drinking Study. The Color of Drinking study explores the impact of alcohol culture on students of color at a predominantly white institution. Join us for a discussion about the intersectionality of substance use, social justice, and belonging. Watch the recording here.

November 4: Coalition Research Series: The Research on Game Day: Rivalries, Alcohol, and Fan Behavior

What does the research tell us about fan behavior related to college sporting events? Health behavior social scientist Adam Barry will share the impact of opponent rankings, kickoff time, alcohol sales, and other factors on alcohol-related consequences and policy implications for university stakeholders. Watch the recording here.

December 2: Coalition Research Series: Fences, Benches and Lights: Applying CPTED at UMass

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach of crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments. Police officers and Student Affairs staff from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst will share their experiences, successes, and challenges applying this approach in their local community. Watch the recording here.

September 3: Hazing Prevention & Education

October 1: Student Substance Use in a Pandemic

November 5: MADD SC Court Monitoring Report, 2018-2020

December 3: Semester summary from Student Conduct, Off-Campus Living & Neighborhood Relations, University Police, Gamecock Entertainment

February 4: UofSC's Biennial Review 2020

March 4: Coalition Research Series: Minimum Unit Pricing with Dr. Tim Stockwell

April 1: Coalition Research Series: Predatory Drugs with Dr. Demi Garvin 

May 6: Semester summary from Student Conduct, Off-Campus Living & Neighborhood Relations, University Police, Gamecock Entertainment

Meetings

The steering committee meets on Thursdays at 2pm on Teams.

Fall 2022 Dates

• August 18
• September 15
• October 20
• November 17
• December 15

Members

• Steven Burritt
• Emily Catoe
• Anna Edwards
• Kyle Gilbert
• Eric Grabski
• Maureen Grewe
• Jasmine Gunn
• J. Michael Harpe
• Aimee Hourigan
• Christina Jackson
• Blair Layman
• Emily Mathias
• Carli Mercer
• Marc Shook
• Shannon Nix
• Nikki Prudé

Goal: Gather feedback and information about the student experience related to designated topics. 

Leader: Aimee Hourigan

Goal: Compile data, analyze progress, and develop goals for the 2022 Biennial Review.

Leaders: Emily Mathias & Ailish Stein