January 15, 2010

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Addressing Problem Gambling on a Shoestring Budget
Although most collegiate student affairs and health educators are short on time and funding, they can still find ways to help prevent problem gambling among students. This article presents five low-cost strategies.

News Capsules
Campus sexual assault responses ‘shrouded in secrecy,’ group says; Faculty guide for students in distress; Students vote in favor of concealed weapons; Alcohol vs. investing?; More troubling fan behavior; 2010 alcohol abuse and violence prevention meeting; Education Department proposes Clery fine; Columbia considers gender-neutral housing

Transforming Students into Professionals
By Therese Kattner
Employers say that colleges should teach all students, regardless of their fields of study, how to be more professional, according to a new poll.

Additional Tips on Operating Saferide Programs
A campus Saferide program can save students’ lives by giving students free rides to their homes after drinking alcohol or studying at the library late at night. But although the idea sounds good, logistical and financial challenges keep many campuses from pursuing it. Here are a few tips on dealing with those challenges.

Dealing with a Difficult Employee
Q: How do I handle a supervisee who is not making the grade?