The Gavel Podcast

Alcohol Misuse Prevention with Dr. Lori Hart

Episode Summary

In this episode, Adam and Christopher step aside and invite Fred Dobry, the Fraternity’s Director of Health and Safety, to interview Dr. Lori Hart, Director of Educational Initiatives for Holmes Murphy & Associates about alcohol misuse prevention. During the interview, Dr. Hart shares her experience in prevention work within the fraternity/sorority industry and provides frameworks for officers and advisors on how to approach alcohol misuse prevention.

Episode Notes

The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood. 

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Hosts for this Episode

• Christopher Brenton (North Carolina State) - Director of Communications
• Adam Girtz (North Dakota State) - Director of Engagement
• Fred Dobry (Indiana State) - Director of Health and Safety

Guests for this Episode

• Dr. Lori Hart - Director of Educational Initiatives for Holmes Murphy & Associates and former Director of Prevention Education for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Episode References

• National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) - The Center offers information and technical assistance to states, districts, schools, institutions of higher education, and communities focused on improving school climate and conditions for learning.
• Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research - The center produces actionable data to give practitioners, campuses, and headquarters the evidence needed to enact significant change on their campuses for the over 750,000 members across more than 770 campuses with fraternity and sorority life.
• Sigma Nu's Social Planning Webpage
• Sigma Nu's Educational Programs Webpage 

General Fraternity Resources

• Risk Reduction Chairman Officer Resource Page - Webpage hosting resources and best practices for chapter officers.
• Social Planning Guide - The Social Planning Guide includes explanations of policy, a rationale for determining what constitutes a chapter event, event planning templates, examples for managing alcohol and guest lists, and assorted tips for applying risk reduction and safety guidelines.
• Educational Poster Series - A health and safety resource created by the Harm Reduction Alliance. The Alliance creates and distributed educational posters addressing a variety of student health and wellness topics, such as hazing prevention, alcohol consumption, and mental health.
• CommunityEdu - An online educational program that addresses alcohol use, hazing, sexual assault, and mental wellness.
• Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.
• Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1, but applications are accepted on a rolling basis.