NM07 Planning Committee Application (.pdf file)

The U.S. Department of Education will convene its 20th Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education and the National Forum for Senior Administrators on October 19 - 22, 2006, at the Hyatt Crystal City hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Visit this site frequently for details as they develop, including the call for presentation proposals, registration, agenda highlights, and complete information on lodging and travel options.

Plan on participating in this premier gathering of campus, community, state, and national interests addressing alcohol, other drug, and violence concerns. The National Meeting features preconference, plenary, poster, and workshop sessions, as well as exhibits, technical assistance, and other resource opportunities.

This is the national conference for examining issues around alcohol and other drug abuse and violence (AODV) prevention on college campuses and in their surrounding communities. The National Meeting includes keynote speakers, workshops, town meetings, poster presentations, exhibits, and the National Forum for Senior Administrators cosponsored with The Network: Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues. For complete conference information, exhibit and registration instructions, hotel and travel information, and agenda details, please check this site frequently.

Who should attend?

• Prevention professionals (disciplines can include health and wellness, AODV prevention, student affairs, residence life, campus safety, law enforcement, and peer education)
• College and university students
• Community-based coalition members (including prevention and treatment providers)
• Representatives from state and national organizations concerned with AODV issues on college campuses and in their surrounding communities