Counseling Center

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Activities, see handout
Webinars:
Alcohol & Athletes: A Scientific Look at the Impact of Alcohol Use on an Athlete: 21 people attended; 5 were athletes, most were from Kris Hinnerichs classes. Kathy will also be taking the presentation to the football team after the season.
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Underage Drinking in Native American Communities
Thursday, December 14, 2006 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.; Res. Life Office
Underage drinking is a pervasive problem within many Native American communities and is attributable to a host of health, social, and economic problems that negatively impact the well being of the culture. Learn how Native American communities within various states are taking a stand to prevent underage drinking within the tribal community, foster “wellbriety”, and promote a culture free of alcohol use/abuse
Nebraska Collegiate Consortium (NCC) to Reduce High Risk Drinking-
- Web Survey-the Human Subjects Institutional Review Board approved the application; initial e-mails were sent out on 10/31/06, follow-up e-mails will be sent to students around 11/6/2006.
- The week of Dec. 5, UNL is hosting another workshop to discuss how to best use the results
*Wayne Rotary Club Methamphetamine information night, see
Handouts; a large number of athletes attended the 3 hour long event

Neighborhood Relations: No report

Policy and Enforcement: Next Wildcat Wheels Safe Ride meeting is 11/28/2006

at 4:00 p.m. in the Counseling Center.

now using 3 cabs every night
less than 5 minute wait time
6,729 passengers served since February 2005.
Halloween: 70 calls; 206 passengers, third best night on record
Alcohol Industry Sponsorship Policy: Norfolk Beverage offered to bring a Driving Under the Influence prevention speaker to WSC, see attachment

Social Environment: Those wanting to participate in this committee, please contact

Lin Brummels for more information at 375-7557, or stop by SC 103.

“Not What You Expect” social norm bulletin boards now at Rec. Center
Student Center kiosk address
http://www.wsc.edu/student_center/sc_kiosk/index.php?date=2006
at the end of the site all you need to do is put the month and day (example October 24, 2006 is 20061024; if you hit “F11” it will make full screen and then hit it again to go back to regular size; this information will be included in the next update of the “So what is there to do at Wayne State?” brochure

Upcoming meetings: November 30 at 4:00 PM in the Student Activities Room

Check the TRUST Coalition website for minutes of the meetings.

Contact the Counseling Center at 402-375-7321 or wsctrust@hotmail.com if you have any suggestions or concerns for the TRUST Coalition.