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Carr, Joetta L.; Ward, Robert L. – NASPA Journal, 2006
In 1999, the American College Health Association (ACHA) adopted a position statement for the Association that addresses acts of violence, bias, and other violations of human rights that have been occurring all too often within or adjacent to college communities. The purpose of this ACHA White Paper is to confront this serious college health issue…
Descriptors: Crime, Violence, College Environment, Crime Prevention
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Reis, Janet; Trockel, Mickey; Wall, Andrew – NASPA Journal, 2003
Undergraduate students participated in a discussion on common secondhand consequences of alcohol use, including concerns about personal safety and impact on living environments. This easy-to implement and brief intervention may strengthen students resolve to be more proactively involved in prevention of alcohol abuse for their campus community.…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, College Environment, College Students, Higher Education
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West, Ellen L.; And Others – NASPA Journal, 1994
Discusses difficulties in effecting change in campus climates and describes Portland (Oregon) State University's (PSU) efforts to combat sexual harassment, and the creation of the PSU Sexual Harassment Resource Network. Defines sexual harassment and explains the response to the Resource Network's prevention strategies. (NB)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Programs, College Students, Educational Environment
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Bergen-Cico, Dessa; Urtz, Anastasia; Barreto, Charmaine – NASPA Journal, 2004
In 1998, the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA Reauthorization) was amended by the United States Congress, thereby encouraging the development of new strategies on college and university campuses for addressing alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse. The HEA Reauthorization also served as a catalyst for colleges and universities to develop new…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Federal Legislation, Educational Policy, Program Evaluation
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Hollinger, Richard C.; Lanza-Kaduce, Lonn – NASPA Journal, 1996
Presents self-reported prevalence and incidence data about student academic dishonesty generated from an anonymous survey. Over two-thirds of students reported some form of academic dishonesty during a sample semester. Evaluates the perceived effectiveness of cheating countermeasures by comparing those students who admitted involvement with those…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cheating, Codes of Ethics, College Environment