National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW)
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week is sponsored and promoted by BACCHUS (a leader in promoting healthy student behaviors). The idea behind the campaign is to empower students to make safe choices, to take care of friends, and to keep safe by not drinking to excess, by not driving after drinking and by not riding with a driver who has been drinking. It reminds students to protect their health, their academics, their friendships, and their future. John Carroll University observes NCAAW around St. Patrick’s Day.
Sexual Responsibility Week (SRW)
Sexual Responsibility Week (SRW), is sponsored and promoted by BACCHUS (a leader in promoting healthy student behaviors). The idea behind SRW is to promote an open dialogue on positive behaviors like abstinence as a healthy choice, relationships consisting of respect, honesty, trust, and intimacy. It is also the goal of the week to point out the connections between alcohol abuse and unhealthy sexual decisions, and reduce violence against women. John Carroll University observes SRW around Valentine’s Day.
Safe Spring Break (SSB)
Safe Spring Break (SSB), is sponsored and promoted by BACCHUS (a leader in promoting healthy student behaviors). The idea behind SSB is to promote safe driving and sober driving, safe sexual decision-making, avoiding high-risk drinking, and even safe sun protection! John Carroll University observes SSB the week before Spring Break.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), April brings an annual opportunity to focus awareness on sexual violence and its prevention. It is also an opportunity to highlight the efforts of individuals and agencies that provide rape crisis intervention and prevention services while offering support to sexual assault survivors, victims and their families. SAAM raises awareness of sexual violence and its prevention through special events while highlighting sexual violence as a major public health issue and reinforces the need for prevention efforts. John Carroll University annually observes SAAM with events like the Clothesline Project, Take Back the Night Week, and speakers.
In order to educate and raise awareness in the John Carroll University community, we bring in several speakers a year to address pertinent issues. If you would like to know more about the speaker and his or her topic, if you have a potential speaker you would like to recommend, or you are looking for feedback on one of our speakers, please contact Ryan Knotts, Coordinator for Developmental Programming, at rknotts@jcu.edu or 216-397-1973.
Through sole sponsorship or in collaboration with others, these are several of the speakers we have brought in over the past few years:
Kelly Addington & Rebecca Tieder presented “Let’s Talk About ‘It!” (Synopsis: "Let's Talk About IT” inspires students to honestly discuss sexual assault and the issues surrounding it. Using humor, bold-faced honesty and real-life scenarios Kelly and Becca provide an atmosphere in which students feel comfortable and confident talking openly about sex. They understand that combating sexual violence on campus requires community action, and believe that their program lights that spark. Their hope is that this program starts the conversation that leads to a call to action in every college community.) during Take Back the Night Week 2008. Website: http://campuspeak.com/speakers/addington-tieder/
David Coleman presented “An UnPlugged Session with the Dating Doctor!” (Synopsis: A no holds barred program whereby the audience determines the topics that will be covered once they enter the room. No topic is taboo or off limits. Being offended is not an option. Along with David Coleman sharing his thoughts, ideas, strategies, emotions and wisdom formed from thousands of appearances and millions of individual interactions with people, the audience will act as consultants for one another. They will challenge and support one another during a continuous experience of give-and-take whereby we will tackle the toughest relationship issues of our time with courage, strength, grace, hope and class! There is no other program like it....anywhere!) during November 2007. Website: http://www.datingdoctor.com/index.html
Andrea Cooper presented “Kristin’s Story: A Mother’s Account of Acquaintance Rape and Depression” (Synopsis: On New Year's Eve, 1995, Kristin Cooper, a 20 year old member of Alpha Chi Omega , committed suicide after being raped by a friend. In 1998, Andrea Cooper, Kristin's mother and a member of Delta Delta Delta, decided to share Kristin's story with Greek communities across the country. This program has been supported by funding from the Alpha Chi Omega and Delta Delta Delta Foundations ever since. In Andrea's words,
"I am sharing this because I hope by telling Kristin's story that other lives will be saved, and other young women will not be victims of acquaintance rape, and that those suffering from depression for ANY reason will get help.”) in November 2006. Website: http://www.alphachiomega.org/foundation/philanthropic_projects/ep_kristins_story.asp
Mike Domitrz presented “Can I Kiss You?” (Synopsis: For over 15 years, Mike Domitrz has been inspiring students with his hilarious sense of humor and his truly unique approach to healthier dating and communication. While he presents one of the "cleanest" shows, Mike holds nothing back. Males and females from all cultures, backgrounds, sexual orientations, and diverse populations appreciate his sincerity and honesty. As the Founder and Executive Director of “The Date Safe Project” (www.thedatesafeproject.org), Mike works closely with students and campuses across the country to produce national initiatives resulting in revolutionary change in America’s approach to dating, respect, & intimacy.) during Greek Week in April 2006, Sexual Responsibility Week in February 2007, and Fall Orientation in August 2007, and 2008. Website: http://www.canikissyou.com/
Bob Hall presented “Nonviolent Sexuality: A Campus Dialogue on Sex, Conflict, Alcohol, & Intimacy” (Synopsis: Alcohol and sexual violence unfortunately go together. According to a U.S. Department of Justice study published in 2003, acquaintance rape is now the most common violent crime on college campuses today and alcohol or other drugs are almost always involved.
Nonviolent Sexuality™ is one of the most effective and engaging programs in higher education for dealing with alcohol and sexual violence issues on campus. The content is solid and research based, the language used is inclusive of all audience members, and the strategic use of humor is tastefully done. Abstinence is addressed as a valid choice in relationships but not presented as a substitute for dealing with the realities of human sexuality and conflict. What is unique about Bob Hall is his approach to treating this conflict as an opportunity for learning and growth, through direct dialogue and better understanding; rather than a struggle of one side against the other, to be won or lost through blaming and finger-pointing. It is this non-adversarial/ resolution-oriented approach which has won the approval of both men and women on college campuses nationwide.) during Homecoming Week 2006. Website: http://www.programsthatmatter.com/program.php?program_id=1
Randy Haveson presented “Party with a Plan” (Synopsis: “Party with a Plan” alcohol education risk reduction program using the KNOW THE CODE 0-1-2-3® guideline will revolutionize the way college students look at the consumption of alcohol. The creator and presenter of the program is Randy Haveson, who brings to this program over 20 years of experience as a therapist, university health educator, professional speaker, and recovering addict. Randy’s teach, not preach approach to this topic has been widely accepted and appreciated on campuses across North America. Students see his method as non-threatening, sensible, honest, and logical. Even non-drinkers appreciate the message!) during April 2007. Website: http://www.partywithaplan.org/
David Hellstrom presented “The Real Buzz: The Truth and Lies About Campus Alcohol” (Synopsis: Forget the stereotypes, forget the scary news stories about campus drinking. The truth is that most students are making healthy decisions about alcohol, sex and other important choices. The question is, "Are You?" David Hellstrom brings his nearly two decades of experience on alcohol issues to colleges and universities in this newest program. This is a great foundation for what students need to know about alcohol and alcohol-related issues. David covers topics such as: what we think we know but don't, how most students are making healthy decisions, how we often let abnormal behavior become the norm, and how to take care of ourselves and our friends. Although the program is packed with information, David delivers it in a way that is funny, constantly engaging and powerfully challenging. Using humor, storytelling and positive health promotion, "The Real Buzz" avoids the typical scare tactics and dry facts and figures. Instead, David talks to students about what they are interested in: relationships, self-esteem, a great social life, and feeling like they are in charge of their own lives. He challenges students to get what they want out of life by making choices that return them positive results, without putting themselves or their friends at risk.) during National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week in October 2005 and October 2006. Website: http://campuspeak.com/speakers/hellstrom/
Jackson Katz will present: “Men, Women, Sex & Violence” on Monday, October 27 at 7:00 PM in Kulas Auditorium of the Administration Building. (Synopsis: Jackson Katz is one of America's leading anti-sexist male activists. An educator, author and filmmaker, he is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of gender violence prevention education with men and boys, particularly in the sports culture and the military. He has lectured on hundreds of college and high school campuses and has conducted hundreds of professional trainings, seminars, and workshops in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Japan. He is the co-founder of the Mentors In Violence Prevention (MVP) program, the leading gender violence prevention initiative in professional and college athletics. He is the director of the first worldwide domestic and sexual violence prevention program in the United States Marine Corps. He is also the creator and co-creator of educational videos for college and high school students, including Tough Guise: Violence, Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity (2000), Wrestling With Manhood (2002) and Spin the Bottle: Sex, Lies and Alcohol (2004). His new book, The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help, was published by Sourcebooks in 2006.). Website: Http://www.jacksonkatz.com
C.L. Lindsay III presented “Campus Computing from Free Speech to Facebook” (Synopsis: The Internet's ability to bring the world at large to every computer terminal opens students and their institutions to a slew of potential legal problems. The advent of social networking sites like myspace and facebook have putboth universities and their students in a precarious and, largely undefined space. Add to that the fact that students are commonly accused of online harassment, electronic stalking, copyright infringement, and software piracy and its clear that cyberspace can be a dangerous place, indeed. This program teaches students everything they need to know about their online lives: What their rights are; how the laws operate; what potential liabilities await them. And, most importantly, they'll leave knowing how to protect themselves both legally and personally when they log on.) during Homecoming Week 2007. Website: http://www.co-star.org/index.html
Brett Sokolow presented “Drunk Sex or Date Rape: Can You Tell the Difference?” (Synopsis: Some students on our campuses today engage in a hook-up culture of random sexual encounters with other students, usually fueled by alcohol. But, just because some students are getting drunk and hooking-up doesn't make it right, or legal. When does a hook-up cross the line? Students don't really know, and they've heard confusing messages. This program teaches students about incapacity and blackouts, and dispels common myths about alcohol and sex.) during Fall Orientation of August 2005 and August 2006. Website: http://ncherm.org/student-programs.html
