In October 2013, my colleagues Dr. Dan O’Neill, Ms. Jayme Trogus, Mr. John Baltzer and I gave a 2-hour training workshop on Strategies for Reducing High-risk Alcohol and Other Drug use on Campus to the Association of Chemical Dependency Professionals. I have presented to this organization in the past and thought it would a good idea for us all to come together to share our expertise.
The main purpose of our workshop was to share various approaches and policies used by Millersville University in the prevention, treatment and care of chemically-dependent students. Institutions of higher education have been increasingly implementing creative programs and aggressive policies to curb high-risk AOD use and its associated negative consequences. Strategies such as these go beyond traditional programs and help to decrease student-behaviors that are sometimes interpreted as normal when in fact they are high-risk.
Ms. Jayme Trogus is the director of the Elise S. Shenk Wellness and Women’s Program at Millersville University. As director, she leads several programs which promote healthy lifestyles through peer education and collaborations while being a key leader in advancing equity and enrichment opportunities for women within the University community.
Dr. Daniel O’Neill is a licensed psychologist at the MU Counseling Center. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Haverford College and his Psy.D. from Hahnemann University. He is also a Certified School Psychologist. His special areas of interest include depression, adult development, family relationships and anxiety disorders.
Mr. John R. Baltzer is a certified addictions counselor who joined the MU Faculty in 2005. He received his B.A. from Mansfield State College in 1975 and his C.A.C. in 1997. He is skilled with chemical dependency and recovery issues and dual diagnosis issues.
In addition to this work giving presentations, I am a member of the MU Alcohol and Other Drug Steering Committee–a group of highly invested and talented individuals who represent much of campus community in roles such as the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of Student Housing, the Athletic Director, the MU Chief of Police and other key constituents. Shown below are a few of the meeting agendas.
Click here to open the PDF Powerpoint: Compass Mark Presentation final
