The Higher Education Center
helps campuses and communities address problems of alcohol, other drugs, and violence by identifying effective strategies and programs based upon the best prevention science.
e-Fact sheet: Guns on Campus: A Current Debate
Almost all U.S. college campuses ban concealed weapons. But in the aftermath of the tragic shooting deaths at Virginia Tech in 2007, the debate on whether guns should be permitted at colleges and universities has intensified.
Announcements
- Updated Notice of Funding Opportunities
More information about FY 2010 U.S. Department of Education Funding Opportunities - National Meeting 2010
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, is planning on holding the next National Meeting on Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education October 18-20, 2010 in Maryland.
- OSDFS seeks peer reviewers
For more information, visit the peer reviewer information page.
Recent News Articles
- Center Daily Times (PA)
- The Times Leader (PA)
In The Spotlight
Register now for the Higher Education Center's Webinar "Thinking Strategically: Using Local Data and Research to Plan Effective Alcohol and Drug (AOD), and Violence Prevention Initiatives."See more information about the Higher Education Center's Webinar program.