| In a 90 minute Roundtable session, the first
rotation uses the first 45 minutes and the second rotation uses the last 45 minutes. |
| Roundtable Rotation I:
Evaluation of an In-class Versus an Online Alcohol Diversion Program to Reduce Alcohol Consumption and Negative Consequences Among College Students |
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Roundtable Presentation 781 to be held in Douglas Boardroom on Saturday, November 10, 12:10 PM to 1:40 PM
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| Presenter(s):
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| Peggy Glider,
University of Arizona,
glider@health.arizona.edu
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| David Salafsky,
University of Arizona,
salafsky@health.arizona.edu
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| Carlos Moll,
University of Arizona,
cmoll@email.arizona.edu
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| Abstract:
This program evaluated an in-class versus online alcohol education course designed to: a) decrease alcohol use and negative consequences; b) increase student's stage of change; c) change attitudes regarding alcohol and d) increase accuracy of perceptions of AOD use norms. Students were randomly assigned to type of course following an alcohol infraction. The in-class program consisted of three 2-hour sessions over consecutive weeks. Students in the online course completed Third Millennium's “Under the Influence”, a self-paced, 3-hour alcohol program. Students completed baseline and 3-month post surveys that measured a range of alcohol indicators including consumption, negative consequences, perceptions and attitudes. To date, 396 matched (baseline and follow-up) cases have been analyzed. Preliminary results have shown consistent decreases in several alcohol consumption measures including drinks per week, drinks when partying and nights per week partying from both in-class and online methods, suggesting that both interventions are effective for this population.
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| Roundtable Rotation II:
Pearls and Pitfalls in Evaluating Student Assistance Programs: A Seven-Year Longitudinal Study |
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Roundtable Presentation 781 to be held in Douglas Boardroom on Saturday, November 10, 12:10 PM to 1:40 PM
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| Presenter(s):
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| Sharon Wilburn,
University of North Florida,
swilburn@unf.edu
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| Kenneth Wilburn,
University of North Florda,
kwilburn@unf.edu
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| Dax Weaver,
Health-Tech Consultants Inc,
htci@comcast.net
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| Kathy Bowles,
Duval County Public Schools,
bowlesk@educationcentral.org
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| Abstract:
This study is a longitudinal evaluation of the ZIP student assistance program including challenges to conducting evaluation in school-based programs. Evaluation questions were posed to determine program impact on substance use, behavior, academic success, and internal control orientation. During the study period, 9,978 students at 12 middle and 10 high schools participated in some phase of the program. Results indicate that drug use declined and significant improvement in internal locus of control occurred each year; average number of discipline referrals was less than the year prior to program admission; and there was no significant change in academic performance. Levels of significance for amount of time in program, referral types, intervention category, school level, and participant characteristics are also addressed. Evaluation pitfalls and recommendations for continued and improved evaluation practice with school-based prevention programs are discussed.
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