Navigating the Federal and State Cannabis Policy Divide in Higher Education
With evolving state laws and ongoing federal restrictions, institutions must carefully navigate policy development, enforcement, and communication with students and families.
9:00 am –
12:00 pm
Nebraska East Union
Room: Great Plains Room
Target Audiences:
1705 Arbor Dr
Lincoln NE 68503
Lincoln NE 68503
Directions: Attendees must register for this event - registration opens 03/17/2025
Additional Info: NEU
Contact:
Nebraska Collegiate Prevention Alliance, (402) 853-0742, nepreventionalliance@nebraska.edu>
Join us for an insightful presentation with Dr. Jim Lange, Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Initiatives at the Higher Education Center, as we explore the challenges and strategies surrounding medical marijuana policies on college campuses.
This session will cover key topics, including:
-Marketing the Policy Discrepancy – Effectively communicating the gap between federal and state regulations to students and parents.
-Institutional Policy & Enforcement – Defining what your institution will and will not do regarding marijuana use.
-Medical Use Considerations – Setting thresholds and policies while balancing legal and ethical concerns.
-Determining Alternatives – Exploring other options for student health and wellness support.
-Larger Implications – Understanding the broader impact of conflicting cannabis laws on higher education.
-Potential Federal Rescheduling – What could change if marijuana is reclassified?
-Best Practices in Prevention – Strategies to promote healthy choices and reduce substance misuse.
This session is essential for higher education professionals seeking to align campus policies with shifting legal landscapes while maintaining compliance and fostering a safe, informed student community.
Agenda:
9:00 am - 10:00 am | Presentation: Navigating the Federal and State Cannabis Policy Divide in Higher Education
10:00 am - 11:00 am | Roundtable Discussions & Planning for Policy Updates
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Q&A and Responses to Policy Update Plans with Dr. Lange
Dr. Jim Lange is Executive Director of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery, an academic center of The Ohio State University. But he lives in San Diego where he is San Diego State University’s Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Initiatives. His expertise in campus prevention efforts is based upon over 20 years at SDSU, and over 25 years of prolific, funded research in the field of AOD prevention. He’s credited with over 80 peer-reviewed and scholarly publications, and over 190 conference and invited guest presentations. Dr. Lange has also spearheaded statewide and local coalitions, along with other major prevention initiatives. He has served in leadership roles within the collegiate prevention field, including as the executive committee co-chair of The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol Other Drug Issues, and continues to serve on SAMHSA’s Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, Advisory Board. Dr. Lange received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park, and his BA in Psychology and Studio Art at Pitzer College.
This session will cover key topics, including:
-Marketing the Policy Discrepancy – Effectively communicating the gap between federal and state regulations to students and parents.
-Institutional Policy & Enforcement – Defining what your institution will and will not do regarding marijuana use.
-Medical Use Considerations – Setting thresholds and policies while balancing legal and ethical concerns.
-Determining Alternatives – Exploring other options for student health and wellness support.
-Larger Implications – Understanding the broader impact of conflicting cannabis laws on higher education.
-Potential Federal Rescheduling – What could change if marijuana is reclassified?
-Best Practices in Prevention – Strategies to promote healthy choices and reduce substance misuse.
This session is essential for higher education professionals seeking to align campus policies with shifting legal landscapes while maintaining compliance and fostering a safe, informed student community.
Agenda:
9:00 am - 10:00 am | Presentation: Navigating the Federal and State Cannabis Policy Divide in Higher Education
10:00 am - 11:00 am | Roundtable Discussions & Planning for Policy Updates
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Q&A and Responses to Policy Update Plans with Dr. Lange
Dr. Jim Lange is Executive Director of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery, an academic center of The Ohio State University. But he lives in San Diego where he is San Diego State University’s Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Initiatives. His expertise in campus prevention efforts is based upon over 20 years at SDSU, and over 25 years of prolific, funded research in the field of AOD prevention. He’s credited with over 80 peer-reviewed and scholarly publications, and over 190 conference and invited guest presentations. Dr. Lange has also spearheaded statewide and local coalitions, along with other major prevention initiatives. He has served in leadership roles within the collegiate prevention field, including as the executive committee co-chair of The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol Other Drug Issues, and continues to serve on SAMHSA’s Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, Advisory Board. Dr. Lange received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park, and his BA in Psychology and Studio Art at Pitzer College.
Additional Public Info:
Parking will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to carpool.
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This event originated in Nebraska Collegiate Prevention Alliance.