HECAOD is celebrating 10 years with a two-part Virtual Learning Collaborative. Titled Shaping Collegiate AOD Prevention and Recovery: Past, Present, and Future, this event will take place on 26 March 2025 and 24 April 2025. It provides a platform to exchange ideas and strategies for improving Collegiate AOD Prevention. This is a crucial step for enhancing student health and creating safer campuses. This collaborative event brings together industry experts and emerging leaders to explore evolving prevention approaches. Attendees will also learn practical methods to develop recovery-focused, supportive campus environments.

Event Highlights

26 March 2025 – Kick-Off Session

• Collegiate AOD Prevention Through the Years
  Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
  Explore how federal initiatives have influenced public health policies in the education sector. Speakers like Dr. John Clapp and Dr. William Dejong will review harm reduction frameworks and their impact on research and campus policies today.

24 April 2025 – Session Line-Up

• Opening Keynote – Building Collegiate AOD Prevention Success
  Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET
  Join Dr. Jason Kilmer to uncover lessons learned from alcohol harm reduction. Discover practical approaches to minimize harm from alcohol and cannabis use while avoiding pitfalls in communication strategies.
• Afternoon Keynote – The Recovery Landscape
  Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
  Ahmed Hosni and Sarah Nerad Anstine will discuss the development of Collegiate Recovery Programmes (CRPs). They will highlight milestones and share techniques for fostering inclusive, sustainable recovery initiatives across campuses.
• Closing Panel – Shaping the Future in Collegiate AOD Prevention
  Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM ET
  Led by Dr. Dolores Cimini, this panel dives into harm reduction skills, professional development, and integrating wellness into campus life. Learn actionable steps to drive student success through prevention-focused strategies.

Be Part of the Future of Collegiate AOD Prevention

This free virtual event offers a rare chance to deepen your knowledge and network with peers. Gain the tools to create healthier, substance-free campuses that support student success.

• Dates to Remember:
  • 26 March 2025 (2:00 – 3:30 PM ET)
  • 24 April 2025 (12:30 – 4:30 PM ET)
• Registration Details:
  Visit HECAOD’s registration page to secure your spot and explore the full agenda.

Don’t wait! Mark your calendar and join us to shape the future !

Source: HECAOD