2026 CoHEASAP Educational Series

📅 October 5, 2026 
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time 
💻 Virtual Webinar 

As concerns related to substance use and gambling continue to evolve across college campuses, professionals must be equipped with current research, innovative prevention strategies, and collaborative approaches that bridge health promotion, clinical practice, student affairs, and campus leadership. This kickoff session will explore emerging trends and practical strategies for supporting student well-being while fostering healthier campus communities.

Featured Presenters: 

• Jason Kilmer, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, University of Washington 
• Timothy Fong, PhD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, Los Angeles
• Cindy Clouner, MPH, Current CoHEASAP Chair and Managing Director, Higher Education Center 
• Carey Wheelhouse, PhD, Director of Health Promotion, Sports Science Institute, NCAA 

This session will be recorded and provided to those registered after the event.

Sponsored by the Association for Student Conduct Administrators

📅 October 5, 2026 
🕛 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time 
💻 Virtual Webinar 

Student conduct professionals often address situations of student alcohol and drug use, and while many are isolated incidents, others may signal more significant substance use concerns. This webinar will explore how student conduct offices can partner with campus and community resources to promote harm reduction and recovery.

Featured Presenter:

Alex Schwartz, Assistant Dean for Student Support, University of Michigan-Flint

Sponsored by the American College Health Association and the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery

📅 October 13, 2026 
🕛 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time 
💻 Virtual Water Cooler Chat

While health and wellness professionals readily recognize the importance of working across campus to deliver comprehensive, continuum-wide behavioral health support, achieving true interdepartmental buy-in is often easier said than done. While every campus role impacts the student experience, engaging partners who lack background expertise or health education in their job descriptions can feel like an uphill battle.

Join in a conversation that will offers a candid space to unpack the realities of cross-campus collaboration. Together, we will discuss practical successes and lessons learned, while breaking down concrete strategies for building relationships from scratch. Participants will explore the stages of departmental readiness, learning how to meet campus partners where they are, frame shared goals, and timing outreach effectively to build lasting, campus-wide support networks.

This event will only be offered live. No post-event recording will be available.

Featured Presenter:

• Faith DeNardo, Director for Office of Health and Wellness, Bowling Green State University
• Kristin Manzi, ACHA ATOD Coalition Co-Chair and Assistant Director, Outreach and Prevention Services, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Sponsored by NASPA – Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education

📅 October 15, 2026 
🕛 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time 
💻 Virtual Webinar

As interest in psychedelics expands across therapeutic, spiritual, recreational, and academic contexts, higher education professionals are increasingly encountering students who are curious about, using, or seeking support related to psychedelic experiences. At the same time, rapidly changing laws, emerging treatment models, and shifting cultural attitudes can make it difficult for institutions to know how to respond. This session will explore the current legal and policy environment, considerations for student conduct, and practical harm reduction approaches that prioritize student safety, dignity, and informed decision-making. The session will highlight tools and resources that campus professionals can use in their own settings and apply key concepts through case-based scenarios involving psychedelic use, therapy, spirituality, and student support. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their role and practical resources for responding to psychedelic-related issues with greater knowledge, confidence, and care.

Featured Presenter

Sara Gael MA, LPC, Founder, Psychedelic Stewardship

Sponsored by the Fraternity Executives Association

📅 October 21, 2026 
🕛 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time 
💻 Virtual Webinar

CHOICE is a research-informed program that builds knowledge
and critical thinking around cannabis use. The program reflects
real experiences and decision-making contexts of today’s students.
Participants explore cannabis laws and policies, health impacts,
product literacy, myth-busting and risk reduction strategies.
CHOICE encourages participants to reflect on their values,
understand potential risks, and make legal and informed decisions
that align with their goals and responsibilities.

Featured Presenters:

• Stacy JT Hust, PhD, Professor & Chair, Strategic Communication, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University
• Jessica Willoughby, Professor, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University
• Kyle A. Pendleton, Sr. Director Harm Reduction, Zeta Tau Alpha
• Emily Rose Jacobsen, Director of Harm Reduction, Alpha Chi Omega

Sponsored by the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International

📅 October 30 , 2026 
🕛 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time 
💻 Virtual Webinar

With the expansion of mobile sports betting and the rise of prediction markets (such as Kalshi and Polymarket), high-risk gambling has moved directly into residence hall rooms. Frontline residence life professionals are uniquely positioned to notice when digital wagering begins impacting student well-being and community dynamics. This webinar will equip you with an up-to-date overview of the digital gambling environment, discuss residence hall related policy considerations, and practical approaches to identification and referral of students experiencing gambling-related harm. Participants will leave prepared to hold supportive conversations, recognize warning signs of harm, and navigate clear referral pathways across campus, community, state, and national networks.

Featured Presenter:

• Cindy Clouner, MPH, Managing Director, Higher Education Center