Thursday, November 17, 2005
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
330 HUB/Robeson
Members Present: Bill Welch, Bill Mahon, Linda LaSalle, Tom Fountaine, Nathan Leopard, Tyrone Parham, Deb Marron, Kim Mallett, Ken Healy, Travis Burke, Dennis Heitzmann, Aileen Querry, Tom King, Peggy Lorah, Robert Turrisi, Ed Rosick, Summer Irvin, Brian Mauro.
Bill Mahon stated that USA Today may come to PSU regarding a collection of stories that are being compiled regarding alcohol problems on college campuses.
Tom King gave a report from the National Summit on Preventing Civil Disturbances held in Iowa, November 10th and 11th.
Rob Turrisi Presentation: Alcohol Prevention Targeted Toward Parents of First Year Students
Rob Turrisi gave the presentation which outlined the research results of how parents make a difference in the link between their children and alcohol during the first year of college and that the family based approach really does make a difference.
Discussion afterwards included:
Ken Healy commenting on the 2 year study being currently conducted by the PLCB.
Bill Mahon suggested that a note to parents be sent to parents 1-2 weeks before classes begin with a link to Rob’s study.