Upcoming & Previous Regional, National, and International Presentations

2023

“Using Social Norms for Positive Prevention,” Guest Speaker at the National Leadership Summit on Overdose Prevention. This virtual national conference was sponsored by multiple agencies including the San Diego and Imperial Valley HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), the San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce, and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U. S. Justice Department, November 17, 2023.
“Introduction to Social Norms Approach: Applying a Social Norms Framework to Emerging Issues,” Guest Speaker (co-speaker with Jessica Perkins and Michael Haines), Song for Charlie Collaboration Virtual Forum, October 26, 2023. (Song for Charlie is a national family-run nonprofit charity dedicated to raising awareness about emerging dangers of self-medication and casual drug use in the fentanyl era.)
“Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors,” Guest Speaker and Training Leader, provided for community, secondary school, and higher education professionals concerned with health promotion and risk prevention in Central New York. The presentation was sponsored by the Central New York Region Prevention Resource Center in Syracuse, New York, September 26, 2023.
“Understanding the Influence of Perceptions of Substance Use on Youth Behavior: ‘Everybody is doing it.’—Really?” Guest Speaker at the 2023 Youth Substance Use Prevention Institute. The conference held in Denver, Colorado, was attended by public safety and public health professionals and sponsored by ADAPT (A Division for Advancing Prevention & Treatment within the Center for Drug Policy and Prevention at the University of Baltimore), the Rocky Mountain HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area of Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming), and the HIDTA of the Washington/Baltimore Area, May 18, 2023.
“Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors,” Guest Speaker and Training Leader, provided for community, secondary school, and higher education professionals concerned with health promotion and risk prevention in Western New York. The presentation was sponsored by the Western New York Region Prevention Resource Center and held in Hamburg, New York, May 11, 2023.
“Collecting and Using Data in Social Norms Interventions and Impact Assessments for Schools and Communities,” Guest Workshop Speaker, a nationally available webinar presentation sponsored by ADAPT (A Division for Advancing Prevention & Treatment within the Center for Drug Policy and Prevention at the University of Baltimore) and Washington/Baltimore HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), February 9, 2023.

2022

“The Importance of Social Norms in Substance Use Prevention Messaging," Guest Speaker (co-speaker with Michael Haines), 2022 HIDTA Prevention Summit—Mind the Message: Equipping Communities with Evidence-Informed Communication Strategies for Youth Substance Use Prevention (virtual summit available nationwide), October 6, 2022.
“Using a Social Norms Approach to Prevent Teen Substance Use in School-Based Interventions," Guest Workshop Speaker (invited co-speaker with Michael Haines), a nationally available webinar presentation sponsored by ADAPT (A Division for Advancing Prevention & Treatment within the Center for Drug Policy and Prevention at the University of Baltimore) and Washington/Baltimore HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), December 14, 2022.

2020

"Misperceptions of Youth and the Social Norms Approach to Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors," webinar presentation for professional staff working in children & youth services, guidance counseling, mental health counseling, student assistance programs, juvenile justice, and drug & alcohol prevention sponsored by the Child and Family Focus organization of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, May 22, 2020.
“Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors,” invited guest speaker presentation and training by H. Wesley Perkins for community, secondary school, and higher education professionals concerned with health promotion and risk prevention in the Central New York State region. The program is sponsored by the Central Region Prevention Resource Center and takes place at the Prevention Network, 906 Spencer Street, Syracuse, New York, March 12, 2020 (see details on flyer ))
“Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors,” invited guest speaker presentation and training by H. Wesley Perkins for community and secondary school professionals concerned with health promotion and risk prevention in Iroquois Central School District, Elma, New York. The program is sponsored by the It Takes a Community Coalition of Iroquois Central School District and takes place at the School District Office in Elma, New York, March 4, 2020.

2019

“The Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for bullying and sexual harassment prevention project staff of the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, December 12, 2019.
“Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors,” invited guest speaker presentation and training by H. Wesley Perkins for community, secondary school, and higher education professionals concerned with health promotion and risk prevention in Western New York. The program takes place in Hamburg, New York and is sponsored by the WNY Prevention Resource Center, November 7, 2019. (see details on flyer).
“Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for Southwestern Utah schools at Southwest Behavioral Health Center Rm206, 474 W. 200 N., Saint George, Utah, September 27, 2019. (Program description and speaker bio.)
“Social Norms Theory and Practice: Preventing Problem Drinking & Substance Abuse and Promoting Healthy Campus Environments,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty, administration, and counseling staff at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, September 20, 2019.
“Misperceiving Marijuana Use Among Peers and Personal Use Frequency Among U.S. Students,” poster presentation by Perkins, J.M., Jurinsky, J., Perkins, H.W., & Craig, D.W. at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, 2019, Chicago, IL. (poster)
“Social Norms Theory and Practice: Preventing Problem Drinking & Substance Abuse and Promoting Healthy Campus Environments,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for health educators, counselors, college prevention coordinators, researchers, and administrators in New York State higher education attending the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services’ College Prevention Learning Institute held at the University of Albany, Albany, New York, April 2, 2019.
“Best Practices for Effective Social Norms Interventions,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for health educators, counselors, college prevention coordinators, researchers, and administrators in New York State higher education attending the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services’ College Prevention Learning Institute held at the University of Albany, Albany, New York, April 2, 2019.
“Misperceiving Marijuana Use as Common and Personal Use Across US Middle and High School Students.” Poster presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, Jordan Jurinsky, and David Craig at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine, Washington DC, March 9, 2019.

2018

“Personal Drinking Behavior and The ‘Reign of Error’ in Adolescents’ Perceptions of Peer Drinking Norms in US Secondary Schools.” poster presentation by by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, August 9-12, 2018, San Francisco, CA.
“Social Norms Theory and Practice Promoting Healthy Campus Environments,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for student life and health education staff of Herkimer College, The State University of New York, Herkimer, New York, June 29, 2018.
“Misperceptions of Peer Norms for Tobacco Use and Personal Use: Evidence from Students in Grades 6-12 across 63 Schools in the United States.” oral presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the Society of Prevention Research Annual Meeting, May 29 - June 1, 2018, Washington, DC.
“The ‘Reign of Error’ in Adolescents’ Perceptions of Peer Drinking Norms in US Secondary Schools.” oral presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the Society of Prevention Research Annual Meeting, May 29 - June 1, 2018, Washington, DC.

“The ‘Reign of Error’ in Adolescents’ Perceptions of Peer Drinking Norms in US Secondary Schools.” oral presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the Society for Behavioral Medicine Annual Conference, April 12, 2018, New Orleans, LA. (slides and abstract)

“Misperceptions of Peer Norms for Tobacco Use and Personal Use: Evidence from Students in Grades 6-12 across 63 Schools in the United States.” Poster presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the American Academy of Health Behavior annual meeting, March 4-7, 2018, Portland, OR.

“The ‘Reign of Error’ in Adolescents’ Perceptions of Peer Drinking Norms in US Secondary Schools.” Poster presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the American Academy of Health Behavior annual meeting, March 4-7, 2018, Portland, OR.

“Confronting the 'Reign of Error': The Social Norms Approach to Preventing Problem Drinking and Promoting Health among Students,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty and staff at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Campus, Bradford, Pennsylvania, January 18, 2018.

"Is Everybody Really Doing it? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Problem Drinking among Students,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Campus, Bradford, Pennsylvania, January 18, 2018.

2017

“Confronting the ‘Reign of Error’ among Youth: The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Problem Behaviour and Promoting Health,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for Coram Life Education staff, Coram Learning & Development Academy, Coram Campus, London, England , December 7, 2017 (poster).

“Confronting the “Reign of Error” among Youth: The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Problem Behaviour and Promoting Health,” invited guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the Children’s Studies Program Seminar Series at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland, October 26, 2017 (poster).

"Misperceptions of Peer Norms for Tobacco Use and Personal Use: Evidence from Students in Grades 6-12 Across 63 Schools in the US,” presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine in San Diego, CA, March 30, 2017. (abstract)

2016

"Social Norms and Correcting Misperceptions about Alcohol Use on College Campuses,” guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the Capital District Regional Consortium on Alcohol and Other Drugs (Consortium of regional prevention professionals from 21 colleges, universities, and agencies in the Capital District area) meeting at the University of Albany, Albany, NY, April 1, 2016. (flyer)(slides)

"Using the Social Norms Approach to Support Campus Culture Change," guest speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the Division of Student Affairs Staff and Collaborating UAlbany Departments at the University of Albany, Albany, NY, March 31, 2016.

2015

"Misperception of Peer Norms is Key to Predicting Adolescent Tobacco Use Across Diverse School Settings and Student Types," Poster Presentation by Jessica Perkins ( Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Cambridge, MA) and H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at 2015 APHA 143rd Annual Meeting conference, Chicago Ill, November 4, 2015. (Abstract and Handout)

2014

"Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors," training session by H. Wesley Perkins for the HFM Prevention Council (The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council of Hamilton, Fulton and Montgomery Counties), Johnstown, NY, November 21, 2014. (flyer)

"Social Norming: Utilization in Family Advocacy Behavioral Health Prevention, Education, and Public Awareness," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the U.S. Air Force Family Advocacy Prevention Staff Training, San Antonio, Texas, July 29, 2014. (HWS Press Release)

"The Social Norms Approach to Student Substance Abuse Prevention: Successful Intervention Practices and Current Research Issues," Keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins for the 4th European Symposium on Substance Use & Abuse among University Students (ESSUS 2014), Bremen, Germany, June 26-27, 2014. (Website, HWS Press Release)

"Impact Assessment of a Multi-Site Social Norms Intervention Targeting Student-Athlete High Risk Drinking," Research Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the 4th European Symposium on Substance Use & Abuse among University Students (ESSUS 2014), Bremen, Germany, June 26-27, 2014. (abstract, Website)

"Best Practices and Current Issues for Successful Social Norms Interventions Among College Students," Extended Training Session by H. Wesley Perkins at the 2014 Meeting of the Minds, Kansas City, Missouri, April 5, 2014. (Website, Slides, HWS Press Release)

"Student Alcohol Abuse: What's Gender Got to Do With It?" Educational Session by H. Wesley Perkins at the 2014 Meeting of the Minds, Kansas City, Missouri, April 4, 2014. (Website, Abstract, Slides)

"Using Social Norms to Promote Health and Well-Being Among Student-Athletes," Educational Session by H. Wesley Perkins at the 2014 Meeting of the Minds, Kansas City, Missouri, April 4, 2014. (Website, Abstract, Slides)

"What Do Heavy Drinking and Misperceived Norms Have To Do with Student Retention: Uncovering the Connections," Educational Session by H. Wesley Perkins at the 2014 Meeting of the Minds, Kansas City, Missouri, April 4, 2014. (Website, Abstract, Slides)

"Current Topics in the Social Norms Approach to Preventing Problem Drinking and Promoting Student Health," Webinar presented by H. Wesley Perkins for The National College Health Improvement Program (consortium of 32 universities of the Learning Collaborative on High-Risk Drinking), The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice, February 12, 2014. (Website)

"USAF Social Norms Project: Reducing Alcohol Abuse Among Airmen Age 18-24," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the AFMOA Mental Health Division Annual Research Review Meeeting, San Antonio, Texas, January 31, 2014. (Abstract)

2013

"Accuracy of Drinking Behavior Recall: Comparing Late Night BAC by Breath Analysis to Estimated BAC From Linked Survey Responses in a Residential College Environment," presentation by David Craig, and H. Wesley Perkins at the APHA 141st Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA, November 5, 2013. (website, flyer, poster and handouts)

"Reporting of Weapon Carrying at School Among US Youth: Personal Attitudes and Perceptions of Peers' Attitudes," presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David Craig at the APHA 141st Annual Meeting and Expo, Boston, MA, November 4, 2013. (website, flyer, AWARD)

"The Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Consumption and Harm Reduction," plenary address by H. Wesley Perkins at the 5th International Conference on Alcohol and Harm Reduction, Frankfurt, Germany, March 7 - 8, 2013. (website, flyer)

"USAF Social Norms Project: Reducing Alcohol Abuse Among Airmen Age 18-24," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig at the AFMOA Mental Health Division Annual Research Review Meeeting, San Antonio, Texas, January 30 - February 1, 2013.

"'Is Everybody Really Doing It?' Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Youth Risk Behaviors," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins for coalitions and substance abuse prevention service providers in Western New York, sponsored by the WNY Prevention Resource Center, Batavia, NY, January 28, 2013. (website, flyer, slides)

2012

"Higher Education Meeting on Substance Abuse Prevention: Training on the Social Norms Approach" training by H. Wesley Perkins sponsored by the Prevention Network at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, M.I., November 30, 2012. (flyer)

"Social Norming: A How-to Workshop with Dr. Wesley Perkins," for the Shenendehowa Community Coalition, in cooperation with the Prevention Council of Saratoga Springs, NY at the Clifton Park Public Library, Clifton Park, N.Y., October 4, 2012. (flyer)

"Using Social Norms to Promote Well-Being," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins for the Leadership Summit on Workforce Well-being: Driving, Measuring, and Sustaining Engagement, National Business Group on Health, Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012.

"Social Norms Theory and Practice: Reducing Alochol Abuse and Promoting Health Campus Environments," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for Cornell University staff sponsored by Mental Health Initiatives, Gannett Health Services, Cornell University, May 9, 2012.

"Social Norms 101," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the Central Region Prevention Resource Center, Syracuse, NY, April 20, 2012. (flyer)

"Bullying Behavior Norms, Perceived Bullying Norms, and Personal Victimization Among UK Youth as Predictors of Self-Assessed Isolation at School," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins, Jessica Perkins, and David Craig at The British Sociological Association Annual Conference, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, April 11-13, 2012. (abstract)

"Risks Associated with Distorted Perceptions of Body Weight Norms Among UK Youth," presentation by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David Craig at The British Sociological Association Annual Conference, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, April 11-13, 2012. (abstract)

"The Power of Positive Peer Pressure and Positive Messaging," District-Wide presentation by H. Wesley Perkins, at Honeoye Falls-Lima Schools, Honeoye Falls, New York, February 15, 2012. (flyer)

"Confronting the 'Reign of Error': The Social Norms Approach to Drug and Alcohol Prevention," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig at the 2012 Annual US Air Force Mental Health Division Research Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 7-9, 2012.

2011

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting Health and Safety: Research, Theory, and Practice," two-day workshop led by H. Wesley Perkins for Coram Life educators based throughout the United Kingdom, London, UK, December 15-16, 2011.

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting Health and Safety: An Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the faculty and staff of Russel I. Doig Middle School, Trumansburg, New York, September 29, 2011.

"Is Everybody Really Doing It? Misperceptions of Risk Behavior and the Social Norms Approach to Promoting Healthy Schools," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the Honeoye Falls-Lima School Board, Honeoye Falls, New York, September 13, 2011.

"Using Social Norms to Prevent Bullying in Middle Schools," workshop led by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig at the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools National Conference, Making the Connection - Creating and Maintaining Conditions for Learning, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC., August 9, 2011. (slides)

"Midwest Social Norms Institute," two day training workshop led by H. Wesley Perkins and Michael Haines, sponsored by the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation, Chicago, IL, July 25 & 26, 2011. (website)

"Social Norms: What Are They--What Do They Mean for Our Kids, Their Families and Our Communities?" presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the "Taking Control Part 2" Council on Addiction Prevention and Education's Spring Conference, Poughkeepsie, NY, March 4, 2011. (flyer)

“Nation-Wide Findings from the Campus Survey of Alcohol and Other Drug Norms,” research presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) National Conference on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention, Miami, FL, January 15, 2011.

“Impact Assessment of a Multi-Site Social Norms Intervention Targeting Student-Athlete High-Risk Drinking,” research presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) National Conference on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention, Miami, FL, January 14, 2011.

2010

“The Social Norms Model and Relevant Research in Assessing Effective Strategies for Reducing Teen Risk Behaviour,” invited address by H. Wesley Perkins to the Programme Development Group Meeting for Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, The Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, England, September 17, 2010.

"Using Social Norms in Bullying Prevention," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins at The Truth About Youth Conference, University of Bedfordshire, Bedford Campus, Bedford, UK, September 16, 2010.

“The Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion: Talking Truth about Youth,” keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at The Truth About Youth Conference, University of Bedfordshire, Bedford Campus, Bedford, UK, September 16, 2010. (flyer, registration, feedback comments)

“How to Engage the Academic, Researcher and Practitioner in the Social Norms Approach,” panel presentation with H. Wesley Perkins, Ellen Bass and Linda Hancock at the 2010 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Philadelphia, PA, July 11-13, 2010.

"Alcohol Use and Sexual Risk Taking: Survey Methods to Examine Misperceived Norms in a College Population," workshop presented by David W. Craig and H. Wesley Perkins at the 2010 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Philadelphia, PA, July 11-13, 2010. (abstract)

"Achieving and Demonstrating AOD Prevention Impact from a Social Norms Intervention with Survey Research in Diverse Secondary Schools," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the 2010 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Philadelphia, PA, July 11-13 ,2010. (abstract, presentation slides)

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice," Pre-conference intensive seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins and Michael Haines at the 2010 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Philadelphia, PA, July 11, 2010.

"Using Social Norms in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention," training workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the Annual Union County School Task Force Conference sponsored by Prevention Links, Clark, NJ, May 14, 2010. (brochure, abstract)

"Using Social Norms in Bullying Prevention," training workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the Annual Union County School Task Force Conference sponsored by Prevention Links, Clark, NJ, May 14, 2010. (brochure, abstract)

"'Is Everybody Really Doing It?' Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Risk Behaviors," training workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and sponsored by the Huntingdon County Communities That Care, Huntingdon, PA, April 7, 2010. (flyer)

“Confronting the 'Reign of Error': The Social Norms Approach to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention,” opening plenary session presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the United States Air Force Annual World Wide Conference for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) and Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Programs, Orlando, FL, March 29, 2010.

“Emerging Topics in the Social Norms Approach to Problem Drinking and Health Promotion in College,” presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the New England Deans Meeting, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, March 25, 2010. (slides)

“The Impact of Alcohol on Student Retention,” panel session presentation (Cindy Berg, H. Wesley Perkins, Lewis Sanborne, Michael Shonrock) at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Chicago, IL, March 9, 2010. (slides)

"'Is Everybody Really Doing It?' Using a Social Norms Approach to Reduce Problem Behaviors," lecture presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the faculty of Geneva Middle School, Geneva, NY, January 4, 2010.

2009

"Is Everybody Really Doing it? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Risk Behaviors," is a full day workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins for health educators, risk behavior prevention professionals, and student development personnel working in colleges, secondary schools, and community settings. The event takes place at Allegheny College and is sponsored by the Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission, Meadville, PA, November 20, 2009.

"Where Does Bullying Take Place among Adolescents When They are at School?" presented by H. Wesley Perkins, Jessica Perkins, and David Craig at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November 11, 2009. (abstract) (news release)

"Misperceptions of Weight Norms as a Risk Factor for Overweight and Underweight Status among Secondary School Students," presented by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November 10, 2009. (abstract)

"Misperceptions of Bullying Norms as a Risk Factor Associated with Violence among Middle School Students," presented by H. Wesley Perkins, David Craig and Jessica Perkins at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November 10, 2009. (abstract)

“Strategies Used by Colleges to Reduce Underage Drinking on Campus,” panel discussion with H. Wesley Perkins (Hobart and William Smith Colleges), Deborah Lewis (Cornell University), Becky Clarke (Tompkins County Community College), Deborah Harper (Ithaca College), and Rich Peagler and Robin Forrester (SUNY Cortland) at the regional networking meeting of upstate NY coalitions sponsored by Tompkins County’s Community Coalition for Healthy Youth, Ithaca, NY, July 22, 2009.

"Misperceptions of Sweet Drink Consumption Norms as a Risk Factor for Personal Consumption and Overweight Status among Secondary School Students," breakout session presented by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David Craig at The 2009 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Minneapolis, MN, July 14, 2009. (abstract)

"Policy, Prevention, Practice: What’s Age Got to Do With It?" lunch panel discussion with James Turner, John McCardell, H. Wesley Perkins, and Linda Hancock at The 2009 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Minneapolis, MN, July 14, 2009.

"Successful Application of the Social Norms Approach in a Small College Setting with Multiple Strategies," breakout session presented by Shannon O'Neill and H. Wesley Perkins at The 2009 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Minneapolis, MN, July 13, 2009. (abstract)

"Multi-site Social Norms Intervention for Student Athletes: An Analysis of the Effect of Program Exposure on High Risk Drinking," breakout session presented by David Craig and H. Wesley Perkins at The 2009 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Minneapolis, MN, July 13, 2009. (abstract)

"Ten Tips to Implementation of a Middle School Social Norms Campaign," breakout session presented by Kristin Bennett, Judy Epstein, and H. Wesley Perkins at The 2009 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Minneapolis, MN, July 12, 2009. (abstract)

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice," Pre-conference intensive seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins, and Michael Haines at The 2009 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Minneapolis, MN, July 11, 2009.

"Social Norms Approach to Reducing Risk Behaviour and Promoting Health," presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the Darlington and Middleborough Teenage Pregnancy Social Norms Master Class, Darlington, England, May 22, 2009.

"Is Everybody Doing It? Misperceptions of Risk Behaviour and the Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy School Environment," presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the Rotherham Healthy Schools Annual Conference, Sheffield, England, May 21, 2009.

"Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion and the Prevention of Youth Risk Behavior," conference training seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins for the 2009 Partners in Prevention Conference, NDSU Extension Research Center, Williston, ND, April 23, 2009.

"'Is Everybody Really Doing It?' Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Risk Behaviors," community seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins, Williston State College, Williston, ND, April 23, 2009.

"Social Norms Marketing Training," workshop for Tennessee colleges and universities presented by H. Wesley Perkins, sponsored by Coalition for Healthy and Safe Campus Communities and Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association at the Scarritt-Bennett Center, Nashville, TN, April 1-2, 2009.

“The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment,” presented by H. Wesley Perkins at Siena College for academic faculty representatives, deans, and administrative directors, sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, Loudinville, NY, February 17, 2009.

"Is Everybody Really Doing it? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Risk Behaviors," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Five-Town Summit Conference on Social Norms, sponsored by the Healthy Communities – Healthy Youth 5-Town Alliance representing the Brighton, Fairport, Penfield, Pittsford, and Webster school districts, Rochester, NY, February 9, 2009. (abstract, program recognition)

2008

“Let’s Stop the ‘Reign of Error’: How the Truth about Social Norms Can Reduce Substance Abuse and Other Problem Behavior,” training workshop by H. Wesley Perkins for health advocacy and youth risk prevention professionals in Rochester, New York City schools and community agencies, sponsored by the HEART Coalition for a Drug Free Rochester, Metro Council for Teen Potential, Rochester, NY, August 28, 2008.

“Using Survey Data in Social Norms Interventions and Program Evaluations,” advanced training workshop by H. Wesley Perkins for college health professionals, sponsored by the Finger Lakes College Consortium, Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY, July 28, 2008.

"Ten-Years of Risk Behavior Results from an Online Survey Assessing Secondary School Norms and Misperceptions: The Pervasive 'Reign of Error' Among U.S. 6 -12th Graders," breakout session presented by H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the 2008 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, CA, July 22, 2008 (abstract, slides).

"Assessing Weight Norms, Misperceptions, and Body Mass Index: Comparing the Importance of School Context and Composition Versus Individual Perception," breakout session presented by Jessica Perkins, H. Wesley Perkins, and David W. Craig at the 2008 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, CA, July 22, 2008 (abstract, slides).

"Student-Conducted Research on Alcohol as Service Learning: Curricular Strategy to Expand Available Data for Social Norms Programming," breakout session presented by David W. Craig at the 2008 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, CA, July 20-22, 2008 (abstract, slides).

"Assessing Bullying In New Jersey Secondary Schools: Applying The Social Norms Model To Adolescent Violence," breakout session presented by David W. Craig and H. Wesley Perkins at the 2008 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, CA, July 21, 2008 (abstract, slides).

"Social Norms Research on School Violence in England: Another Look at Misperceived Peer Norms as the Biggest Bully of All," breakout session presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the 2008 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, CA, July 21, 2008 (abstract, slides).

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice," Pre-conference intensive seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins, and Michael Haines at The 2008 National Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, CA, July 20, 2008.

"Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Social Norms Conference, Middlesbrough, England, June 11, 2008 (flyer).

“Theory and Research of the Social Norms Approach,” keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Social Norms Meeting for youth workers and health promotion specialists in Northeast England sponsored by the Government Office of the North East, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, June 10, 2008.

"Social Norms Marketing Training," workshop for Tennessee colleges and universities presented by H. Wesley Perkins, sponsored by Coalition for Healthy and Safe Campus Communities and Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association at the Scarritt-Bennett Center, Nashville, TN, May 20-21, 2008.

"Beyond Social Norms 101: Addressing Common Issues & Concerns in Social Norms Intervention Work to Promote Healthy Environments," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins, sponsored by the Finger Lakes Collegiate Task Force On Alcohol and Other Drugs in Rochester, NY, May 15, 2008.

" The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Healthy Campus Environments," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty and staff at Oswego State University of New York, Oswego, NY, April 10, 2008.

"Results from a Study Measuring Late Night Blood Alcohol Levels in a Residential College," presented by David W. Craig at the Campus Alcohol Education and Wellness Initiatives Conference, RIT, Rochester, NY, April 4, 2008 (abstract).

"Using Clickers in the Curriculum and Co-Curricular Programming to Promote Greater Credibility of Alcohol Norms Messages," presented by David W. Craig at the Campus Alcohol Education and Wellness Initiatives Conference, RIT, Rochester, NY, April 3, 2008 (abstract).

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment," seminar by H. Wesley Perkins at Merrimack College for the Northeast Consortium of Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts, Beverly, MA, February 29, 2008.

"Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Risk Behaviours," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins for a conference (Motivate, Engage, Inspire) addressing teenage pregnancy and related risk behaviour organized by the Government Offices for the North East and for Yorkshire and The Humber, in association with Brook, York, England, January 10, 2008.

2007

"Curriculum Infusion and the Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment," workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty and staff at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, November 8, 2007.

“The Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion and Substance Abuse Prevention,” workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins for a seminar on Looking at a New Approach to Substance Misuse and Health Improvement in Orkney, sponsored by the Drug Alcohol Smoking Action Team, Orkney, Scotland, October 24, 2007.

“Strategies for Stopping the ‘Reign of Error’: Applications of the Social Norms Approach to Prevention Work,” workshop by H. Wesley Perkins for a seminar on A New Approach to Preventing Substance Misuse in Scotland, sponsored by the Scottish Association of Alcohol and Drug Action Teams, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 22, 2007.

“Is Everybody Really Doing It? Using a Social Norms Approach to Successfully Reduce Alcohol Abuse and Other Risk Behaviours,” keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins for a seminar on A New Approach to Preventing Substance Misuse in Scotland, sponsored by the Scottish Association of Alcohol and Drug Action Teams, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 22, 2007.

"Experiences in Effective Prevention: Listening to the Voices of Practitioners and Evaluators," panel speaker presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the 21st Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Omaha, NE, October 18, 2007.

"Encouraging Faculty Leadership in Alcohol Misuse Prevention," Faculty curriculum development workshop by H Wesley Perkins, at Elon University, Elon, NC, August 15, 2007.

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment," presentations by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty and staff at Elon University, Elon, NC, August 14-15, 2007.

"A First Year Seminar Class Builds Campaign Credibility Using Alternative Data Collection Strategies: Breathalyzers and Clickers," seminar presented by David W. Craig at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Cambridge, MA, July 17, 2007. (slides, handouts: BAC student-faculty conference research poster, clicker presentation, BAC cards-males, BAC cards- females, IRB-BAC, IRB-Clicker)

"The 'Reign of Error' in Student-Athlete Alcohol Use: A Multi-Site Study at Institutions of Higher Education in the U. S.," seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Cambridge, MA, July 17, 2007.

"Preventing Alcohol Misuse, Smoking and Bullying Among Summer Camp Campers and Counselors Using the Social Norms Approach," seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins, Erin Kaplan and Laura Stenson Wynne at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Cambridge, MA, July 16, 2007.

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice," Pre-conference intensive seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins, and Michael Haines at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Cambridge, MA, July 15, 2007.

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment," guest lecture by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty and staff at the University at Albany, Albany, NY, May 4, 2007.

“The Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion and the Prevention of Youth Risk Behavior,” guest lecture by H. Wesley Perkins for teachers and administrative staff of the Hilton Central School District, Hilton, NY, April 20, 2007.

“Let’s Stop the 'Reign of Error': How the Truth about Students Can Reduce Substance Abuse and Other Problem Behavior,” guest lecture by H. Wesley Perkins for teachers, staff, and parents of the Hopewell Valley School District, Pennington, NJ, April 17, 2007.

"Using Late Night BAC Measurements, Clickers, and Curriculum Infusion to Build Campaign Credibility," breakout workshop by David W. Craig at the Social Norms on College/University Campuses Conference, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, April 17, 2007.

"Creating New Data for Social Norms: Results from Late Night Breathalyzer Testing," poster presentation by Kathryn McIntosh and David Craig at the Social Norms on College/University Campuses Conference, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, April 17, 2007. (poster)

"Social Norms and College Student Drinking: Current Issues and New Horizons for Research and the Prevention of Alcohol Misuse," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Social Norms on College/University Campuses Conference, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, April 17, 2007.

“Sociology Beyond the Academy,” panel presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the "One Hundred and Thirty-Three Years of Sociology at Yale” conference, sponsored by the Yale Graduate School, Perkins describes the applications of his theory and research on Social Norms to reducing alcohol and substance abuse and other risk behaviors in schools and communities throughout the United States. Yale University, New Haven, CT, April 15, 2007.

"Using the Social Norms Approach to Prevent Underage Drinking Among Counselors and Campers," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins, Erin Kaplan and Laura Stenson Wynne at the Tri-State Camp Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, March 29, 2007.

"Using Social Norms Approach to Reduce Risk," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at a conference sponsored by the Department for Education and Skills, Government Office for the North East, Darlington, England, March 23, 2007.

“Strategies for Stopping the ‘Reign of Error’ among Youth: Applications of the Social Norms Approach to Risk Behavior Prevention,” workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at a conference sponsored by the Department for Education and Skills, Government Office for the North East, Darlington, England, March 23, 2007.

"Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion and Prevention of Youth Risk Behavior," guest lecture by H. Wesley Perkins for teachers, students, staff and parents of the Catalina School District, Tucson, AZ, February 28, 2007.

"Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion and Prevention," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins sponsored by the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug-Free Communities Coalition, DuBois, PA, February 16, 2007.

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment," guest lecture by H. Wesley Perkins for student resident advisers, faculty and staff at Siena College, Loudonville, NY, February 6, 2007.

2006

"Using Normative Approaches to Promote Health and Well-being; A Master Class for Practitioners Working with Children and Young People," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins sponsored by the National Children's Bureau, London, England, December 8, 2006.

"From Theory to Practice, a Social Norms Approach to Promoting Emotional and Social Development and Health and Well-being," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Personal, Social and Health Education Conference: Is Everyone Doing It?, sponsored by the Centre for HIV & Sexual Health, Sheffield, England, December 7, 2006.

"Using Normative Approaches to Promote Health and Well-being," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the National Children's Bureau Conference, London, England, December 6, 2006.

“The Social Norms Approach to Promoting Healthy School and Community Environments,” workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins to public health educators and prevention specialists throughout South Carolina sponsored by the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, Columbia, SC, November 21, 2006.

"Successful Social Norms Campaign to Reduce High Risk Drinking and Tobacco Use Among Intercollegiate Student-Athletes," poster presentation by David W Craig and H. Wesley Perkins at the American Public Health Association 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition, Boston, MA, November 7, 2006 (abstract).

"Using Social Norms to Reduce High-Risk Drinking Among College Student-Athletes," poster presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the U.S. Department of Education’s 20th Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia, October 19-22, 2006 (abstract).

“MOST of US Don’t Drink and Drive: A Successful Statewide Social Norms Campaign to Reduce Impaired Driving,” presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach, at the U.S. Department of Education’s 20th Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia, October 19-22, 2006.

"Measuring Late Night Blood Alcohol Levels in a College Setting," poster presentation by David W. Craig at the U.S. Department of Education’s 20th Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia, October 19-22, 2006 (abstract).

"Differential Discrimination between Five+ Heavy Drinking Measure and Estimated Blood Alcohol Concentration as Measures of Risk Due to Alcohol Consumption in a College Population," poster presentation by David W. Craig and H. Wesley Perkins at the U.S. Department of Education’s 20th Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia, October 19-22, 2006 (abstract).

“Targeting Misperceived Social Norms to Reduce High-Risk Drinking and Other Problem Behaviours,” presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at a conference sponsored by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, England, October 19, 2006.

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the Committee on University and Community Relations at the University of Albany, Albany, NY, October 12, 2006.

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins to the Capital District Regional Consortium on Alcohol and Other Drugs, at the University of Albany, Albany, NY, October 12, 2006.

"Multi-State Results from an Online Tool for Assessing Secondary School Norms, 1999 - 2006", workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Denver, CO, July 28, 2006 (program handout).

"Montana's MOST Of Us Don't Drink & Drive Campaign: A Successful Strategy to Reduce Impaired Driving in Young Adults," workshop presented by Jeff Linkenbach and H. Wesley Perkins at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Denver, CO, July 28, 2006 (entire DOT monograph).

"Assessing Bullying in Secondary Schools with a New Online Survey: Applying the Social Norms Model to Adolescent Violence," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Denver, CO, July 28, 2006 (program handout, slides)

"Results from a Study Measuring Late Night Blood Alcohol Levels in a Residential College," workshop presented by David W. Craig at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Denver, CO, July 28, 2006 (program handout, slides).

"Using Social Norms to Reduce High-Risk Drinking Among College Student-Athletes: Results from a U. S. Department of Education 2005 Model Program," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Denver, CO, July 27, 2006 (conference handouts and additional handout).

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice," Pre-conference intensive seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins, and Michael Haines at The National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Denver, CO, July 26, 2006.

"The Promise and Practice of Social Norms Interventions to Reduce Substance Abuse and Promote Healthy Environments for Youth," plenary session by H. Wesley Perkins at the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance Annual COnference, State College, PA, June 8, 2006.

"What's Gender Got To Do With It? Myths and Realities About Gender Differences In Drinking Patterns," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins at the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance Annual COnference, State College, PA, June 8, 2006.

“The Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” two-day seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for deans, student life, and counseling staff at Siena College, Loudonville, NY, May 10-11, 2006.

"Let’s Stop the 'Reign Of Error': Using a Social Norms Approach to Reduce Substance Abuse and Promote Healthy Environments For Youth," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins for school staff and community health and prevention professionals, sponsored by Mifflin County Communities That Care and Mifflin County Children & Youth Services, Lewistown, PA, May 4-5, 2006.

“The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Health,” seminar presentations by H. Wesley Perkins for directors of summer youth camps in New York State sponsored by the American Camp Association of New York, New York, NY, March 30-31, 2006.

"Using Social Norms to Reduce High-Risk Drinking Among College Student-Athletes" seminar by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the American College Personnel Association Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March 20, 2006.

"Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy School and Community Environment," workshop seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty and staff at Dowling Catholic High School, Des Moines, IA, February 27, 2006.

“The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Health,” seminar presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for executive staff and council members of the American Camp Association of New York, New York, NY, January 27, 2006.

“The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy School and Community Environment,” seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for school administrators and community health professionals at the National Council of Voluntary Organizations, sponsored by the National Children’s Bureau of the UK, London, England, January 24, 2006.

2005

"The Theory and Current Practical Applications of the Social Norms Approach in Substance Abuse and Risk Behavior Prevention," day-long workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins for school and community health agency professionals, sponsored by The Reality Check County Collaborative (Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates) of New York State, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY, December 9, 2005.

“Religious Commitment, Egoistic Success Orientation, and Alcohol Abuse in the Post-Collegiate Life Course,” presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the Annual Meetings of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion and the Religious Research Association, Rochester, NY, November 4-6, 2005.

“Most Valuable Players: A Health Dose of Reality about Student-Athletes,” seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for the coaching staff at the State University of New York at Albany, NY, October 25, 2005.

“The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment,” seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for student leaders at the State University of New York at Albany, NY, October 24, 2005.

“The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy Campus Environment,” seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for deans, student life staff, and counseling center staff at the State University of New York at Albany, NY, October 24, 2005.

"Using the Social Norms Approach to Promote a Healthy Campus Environment," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at York College of PA, York, PA, October 6, 2005.

"Beyond Social Norms 101: Addressing Common Issues and Concerns In Social Norms Intervention Work," (An advanced day-long workshop for prevention professionals working at Missouri colleges and universities) presented by H. Wesley Perkins, sponsored by Partners in Prevention, Wellness Resource Center, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO, September 9, 2005.

"Body Weight and the Effects of Misperceived Norms on Personal Body Image in Adolescence: Results from an Online Assessment Tool for Secondary Schools," breakout session presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at The North American Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Toronto, Ontario, July 15, 2005. (abstract) (slides)

"The Story of the Canadian Experiment: Dispelling Myths and Misperceptions About Alcohol on Campuses Using Social Norms Theory," breakout session presented by Frances Wdowczyk, Maria Locacciato, H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach at The North American Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Toronto, Ontario, July 15, 2005. (see registration brochure)

"Measuring Late Night Blood Alcohol Levels in a College Setting," breakout session presented by David W. Craig at The North American Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Toronto, Ontario, July 15, 2005. (abstract) (see registration brochure)

"Multi-State Results from an Online Tool for Assessing Secondary School Norms, 1999 - 2005," breakout session presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at The North American Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Toronto, Ontario, July 14, 2005. (abstract) (see registration brochure)

"Canadian Student Perceptions of Peer Drinking: Another Look at the 'Reign of Error' on College and University Campuses" breakout session presented by H. Wesley Perkins at The North American Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Toronto, Ontario, July 14, 2005. (abstract) (see registration brochure)

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice," Pre-conference intensive seminar presented by H. Wesley Perkins, Jeff Linkenbach, and Michael Haines at The North American Conference on the Social Norms Approach, Toronto, Ontario, July 13, 2005. (see registration brochure)

"A Social Norms Perspective on Confronting Campus Violence," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Violence Goes to College Conference, Denver, CO, May 24, 2005.

"Most Valuable Players: Using a Social Norms Approach to Reduce Substance Abuse and Promote Positive Campus Engagement among Student-Athletes," breakout session address by H. Wesley Perkins at Violence Goes to College Conference, Regis University, Denver CO, May 24, 2005.

"Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion and Prevention," seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for school staff and community health and prevention professionals, sponsored by Clearfield County Collaboration Board and Cen Clear Child Services, Philipsburg, PA, April 15, 2005.

"The Social Norms Approach: Pursuing Science-based Strategies to Reduce Alcohol Abuse Among College Students," guest speaker address presented by H. Wesley Perkins for the Student Peer Education Staff at the State University of New York, Albany, NY, April 8, 2005.

"Principles of Social Norms An Education Model for Successful Alcohol, Tobacco, and other DrugPrevention in Middle and High School," address by David W. Craig to the Parent Teachers Association at George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill, ME, March 23, 2005.

"Survey Results," address by David W. Craig to the student body at George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill, ME, March 23, 2005.

"Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion and Substance Abuse Prevention," seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for school staff and community health and prevention professionals, sponsored by The Rees Foundation, The Genesis Family Center, and the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, PA, March 7, 2005.

The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Healthy School and Community Environments," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at The Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition Summit 2005, Birmingham, MI, February 4, 2005.

"Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention on the College Campus," workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for administrators, health educators, and community prevention specialists at Eastern Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, January 28, 2005.

"Using Social Norms to Promote Health Among College Student-Athletes" workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for student athlete advisors and sports medicine staff at Eastern Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, January 27, 2005.

"Evaluation of Survey Data from the New Jersey Higher Education Consortium Social Norms Project to Reduce High-Risk Drinking," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins presented for New Jersey Consortium participants, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, January 21, 2005.

2004

"Positive Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting a Healthy School Environment," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at Safe Schools Fall Regional Trainings sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Community and Student Services, Division of Safe and Drug Free Schools in partnership with the Center for Safe Schools, Scranton, PA, October 28, 2004.

"Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention on the College Campus," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach at the American Campus and Alcohol Regional Conference, St. Louis, MO, October 25, 2004

"Reducing Misperceptions of the College Student Drinking Norm Lowers Risk: Results of a Nationwide Evaluation of Alcohol Abuse Prevention Efforts," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins, Michael Haines, and Richard Rice at the National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Washington, DC, October 18, 2004.

"On the Horizon in College Alcohol and Violence Prevention: Five Experts Talk About Civic Engagement and Service Learning as Prevention Strategies," panel discussion including H. Wesley Perkins at the National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Washington, DC, October 17, 2004.

"Positive Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting a Healthy School Environment," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at Safe Schools Fall Regional Trainings sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Community and Student Services, Division of Safe and Drug Free Schools in partnership with the Center for Safe Schools, Meadville, PA, October 7, 2004.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Coming to the Crossroads Conference (BACCHUS Canada Central Regional Conference) for student life professionals and students from universities in Central Canada, Toronto, Ontario, September 30, 2004.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Coming to the Crossroads Conference (BACCHUS Canada Eastern Regional Conference) for student life professionals and students from universities in Eastern Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 24, 2004.

"A Healthy Dose of Reality: Reducing High-Risk Behavior Using Social Norms," Opening Keynote Session presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the North Dakota Alcohol and Substance Abuse Summit sponsored by North Dakota Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Mandan, ND, September 8, 2004.

"Getting Out the Word About Positive Peer Norms: Strategies for Delivering Social Norm Messages," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins at the North Dakota Alcohol and Substance Abuse Summit sponsored by North Dakota Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Mandan, ND, September 8, 2004.

"Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy School Environment," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for faculty and staff at the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis, IN, August 13, 2004.

"Social Norms Data: How to Get It and What To Make of It," intensive seminar by H. Wesley Perkins at the National Social Norms Conference, Chicago, IL, July 23, 2004.

"MOST OF US Don't Drink and Drive: A Successful Social Norms Campaign to Reduce Drinking and Driving Among Young Adults in Western Montana," breakout session by Jeff Linkenbach and H. Wesley Perkins at the National Social Norms Conference, Chicago, IL, July 23, 2004.

"Surveying High School Students for Social Norms," breakout session by Michael Haines, Greg Barker, H. Wesley Perkins and Linda Langford at the National Social Norms Conference, Chicago, IL, July 23, 2004.

"Reducing Misperceptions of the College Student Drinking Norm Lowers Risk: Results of a Nationwide Evaluation of Alcohol Abuse Prevention Efforts," breakout session by H. Wesley Perkins and Michael Haines at the National Social Norms Conference, Chicago, IL, July 22, 2004.

"Core Concepts and Devilish Details," keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the National Social Norms Conference, Chicago, IL, July 22, 2004.

"Using Social Norms to Promote Health Among College Student-Athletes: Results from the HWS Most Valuable Players Project and the NCAA STARR Project," breakout session by H. Wesley Perkins, David W. Craig and Sarah MacInnis at the National Social Norms Conference, Chicago, IL, July 22, 2004. (Project press release)

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice," pre-conference session by H. Wesley Perkins and Michael Haines at the National Social Norms Conference, Chicago, IL, July 21, 2004.

“Key Issues for Implementing a Social Norm Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention,” seminar by H. Wesley Perkins, sponsored by Prevention First Incorporated, Springfield, IL, May 25, 2004.

"Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy School Environment," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the Safe Schools Spring Regional Trainings sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Community and Student Services, Division of Safe and Drug Free Schools in partnership with the Center for Safe Schools, Summerdale, PA, May 4, 2004.

"Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Healthy School Environment," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the Safe Schools Spring Regional Trainings sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Community and Student Services, Division of Safe and Drug Free Schools in partnership with the Center for Safe Schools, Downington, PA, April 30, 2004.

"Getting Out the Word about Positive Peer Norms: Venues for Delivering Social Norms Messages," breakout session by H. Wesley Perkins at A Meeting of the Minds: Networking for Success in Prevention Spring Conference sponsored by Partners in Prevention, Partners in Environmental Change, Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, and The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues, Kansas City, MO, April 17, 2004.

"Who Should Be the Target Group of Social Norms Programs?," breakout session by H. Wesley Perkins at A Meeting of the Minds: Networking for Success in Prevention Spring Conference sponsored by Partners in Prevention, Partners in Environmental Change, Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, and The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues, Kansas City, MO, April 17, 2004.

"Gathering and Interpreting Data for Social Norms Interventions," breakout session by H. Wesley Perkins at A Meeting of the Minds: Networking for Success in Prevention Spring Conference sponsored by Partners in Prevention, Partners in Environmental Change, Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, and The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues, Kansas City, MO, April 16, 2004.

“Strengths and Weaknesses of Current Prevention Approaches in Peer Intensive College Environments,” Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the Bringing Theory into Practice Action Conference on Addressing Depression and Substance Abuse Among Youth Through Engaged Learning and Service (coordinated by the Association of American Colleges and Universities),
Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 2004.

"Social Norms 101: Pursuing a Science-based Strategy to Reduce Substance Abuse and Promote Healthy Student Environments," Pre-conference session by H. Wesley Perkins at A Meeting of the Minds: Networking for Success in Prevention Spring Conference sponsored by Partners in Prevention, Partners in Environmental Change, Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, and The Network Addressing Collegiate Alcohol and Other Drug Issues, Kansas City, MO, April 15, 2004.

"Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses: Pursuing Science-based Strategies," lecture presentation by H. Wesley Perkins to senior marketing students at the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, February 9, 2004.

"Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses: Pursuing Science-based Strategies," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins to residence life and health center staff at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, February 9, 2004.

"Changing High-Risk Behaviors Using Social Norms Strategies," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's National Leadership Forum in Washington, DC, January 21, 2004.

2003

“MOST OF US: The Montana Social Norms Project to Reduce Impaired Driving and Increase Seatbelt Usage,” presentation by Jeff Linkenbach and H. Wesley Perkins for staff of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington DC, November 20, 2003.

"The Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention on the College Campus," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the American Campus and Alcohol Regional Conference hosted by Eastern Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford, Mystic, CT, November 3, 2003.

"Principles of Social Norms: Applications to Traffic Safety," workshop presentation by David W. Craig to the Maryland State Highway Administration staff in Baltimore, MD, October 30, 2003.

"Principles of Social Norms: An Education Model for Successful Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Prevention in Middle and High Schools," workshop presentation by David W. Craig to The Park School administrative staff, teachers, and students in Baltimore, MD on October 30, 2003.

"A Role for Faculty Leadership in ATOD Prevention," workshop presentation by David W. Craig to Goucher College dean staff, health center staff, and faculty in Baltimore, MD on October 30, 2003.

Guest speaker, H. Wesley Perkins, professor of sociology, was at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, addressing students, faculty, and administrative staff about the social norms approach to alcohol abuse prevention, October 29-30, 2003.

"Strategies for Using Electronic Media in Alcohol Prevention," workshop presentation by David W. Craig to administrative staff, faculty, and ROTC officers at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, ME on October 24, 2003.

“The Social Norms Debate: Pursuing Science-Based Strategies to Reduce Alcohol Abuse among Youth and Young Adults,” address given by H. Wesley Perkins for the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association Administrators Conference, Sun Valley, Idaho, October 23-26, 2003.

"Strategies for Using Electronic Media in Alcohol Prevention," workshop presentation by David W. Craig to dean staff, athletic staff, and health center staff at Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, ME on October 23, 2003.

"Strategies for Using Electronic Media in Alcohol Prevention," workshop presentation by David W. Craig to dean staff and athletic staff at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, ME on October 22, 2003.

Meet the Author session with H. Wesley Perkins (editor), "The Social Norms Approach to Preventing School and College Age Substance Abuse: A Handbook for Educators, Counselors, and Clinicians" (Jossey-Bass, 2003) at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Austin, TX, October 18, 2003.

"Most Valuable Players -- Using Social Norms to Target Athletes as a High-Risk Sub-Population," Workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins, David W. Craig, and David Diana for the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Austin, TX, October 18, 2003. (abstract) (slides)

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins for student life professionals from universities throughout Maritime Provinces at the BACCHUS Canada Eastern Regional Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, September 18, 2003.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the college deans, residence life staff, and counseling services staff of Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, August 27, 2003.

“The Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion,” seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for staff of the Puckett Institute of North Carolina working on strategies to enhance child development and effective parenting, St. Johns, U.S. Virgin Islands, August 14-15, 2003.

"Sociological Vision: An Essential Ingredient for Social Norms Recipes in Health Promotion." Keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at The 6th National Conference on the Social Norms Model sponsored by the BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network and the National Social Norms Resource Center, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16-18, 2003.

“Social Norms Data: How to Get it and What to Make of It,' seminar by H. Wesley Perkins at the 6th National Conference on the Social Norms Model sponsored by the BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network and the National Social Norms Resource Center, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16-18, 2003.

“Most Valuable Players – Using Social Norms to Target Student-Athletes as a High-Risk Subpopulation,” workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig at the 6th National Conference on the Social Norms Model sponsored by the BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network and the National Social Norms Resource Center, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16-18, 2003.

“Using a Web-Survey Strategy to Expose Actual and Perceived Social Norms among Middle and High School Students,” workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig at the 6th National Conference on the Social Norms Model sponsored by the BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network and the National Social Norms Resource Center, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16-18, 2003.

“Engaging Men as Social Justice Allies in Ending Violence against Women: Evidence for a Social Norms Approach,” workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins, Pat Fabiano (Western Washington University), Alan Berkowitz (consultant, Trumansburg, NY), and Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University) at the 6th National Conference on the Social Norms Model sponsored by the BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network and the National Social Norms Resource Center, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16-18, 2003.

“MOST of Us Wear Seatbelts: The Process and Outcomes of a 3 Year Statewide Adult Seatbelt Campaign in Montana,” workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University) at the 6th National Conference on the Social Norms Model sponsored by the BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network and the National Social Norms Resource Center, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16-18, 2003.

“Introduction to Social Norms Theory and Practice,” Preconference workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and Michael Haines (National Social Norms Resource Center), at the 6th National Conference on the Social Norms Model sponsored by the BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network and the National Social Norms Resource Center, Boston, Massachusetts, July 16-18, 2003.

“Year 2 Assessment of NCAA STARR Social Norm Campaign” workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for project staff of Division III colleges and universities selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for a pilot program designed to promote awareness of positive norms and reduce alcohol abuse among college athletes, Rochester, New York, July 11-12, 2003.

Workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University) for student life administrators and health educators of colleges and universities throughout Canada participating in a project of the Canadian Centre for Social Norms Research sponsored by The Student Life Education Company of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 25-26, 2003.

Institute leadership by H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University)at the Montana Summer Institute for Social Norms Practitioners, sponsored by the Montana Social Norms Project at Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, June 19-21, 2003.

“The Social Norms Approach to Health Promotion Among Youth,” Invited presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at meeting of Planned Parenthood of New York convened to implement a project to delay the initiation of sexual intimacy among Latino middle school youth in New York City, New York, New York, May 9. 2003.

"Pursuing Science-Based Strategies To Reduce Campus Alcohol Abuse: The Promise and Challenge of Social Norms Interventions" Keynote luncheon address by H. Wesley Perkins, at the 2nd Annual Conference of the California State University Alcohol Advisory Councils, Sacramento, California, April 25, 2003.

"Using Social Norms to Improve the Lives of Student-Athletes" Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the Annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 2, 2003.

"Social Norms Approach III: Evidence of Effectiveness and Common Controversies," Presentation by Alan Berkowitz (consultant, Trumansburg, NY), and H. Wesley Perkins at the Annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 1, 2003.

"Social Norms Approach II: Small Group and All-Campus Implementation Strategies," Presentation by Alan Berkowitz (consultant, Trumansburg, NY), Kim Dude (University of Missouri - Columbia), Michael Haines (National Social Norms Resource Center), Jeff Linkenbach, (Montana State University), and H. Wesley Perkins at the Annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 1, 2003.

"Social Norms Approach I: Theory and Research," Presentation by Alan Berkowitz (consultant, Trumansburg, NY), Michael Haines (National Social Norms Resource Center), Patty Perillo (University of Missouri - Columbia), and H. Wesley Perkins at the Annual meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 1, 2003.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention on the College Campus: Current Issues and Challenges," Keynote presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the American Campus and Alcohol Regional Conference, sponsored by Syracuse University, the Syracuse Area College Community Coalition and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Syracuse, NY, March 10, 2003.

"Principles of Social Norms and a Model for Faculty Leadership in Prevention" Presentation by David W. Craig to Drug Task Force at Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, New York, March 5, 2003.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins to the college deans, residence life staff, security personnel and counseling services staff of the Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, January 31, 2003

The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins to the college deans, residence life staff, security personnel and counseling services staff of the Loyola College of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, January 29, 2003.

2002

"Most Valuable Players -- Using Social Norms to Target Athletes as a High-Risk Sub-Population" (abstract), Workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins, David Diana, and David W. Craig for the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Seattle, Washington, November 21-24, 2002.

"Social Norms Programs for Substance Abuse Prevention: Current Issues and Future Challenges," Invited presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Seattle, Washington, November 21-24, 2002.

"Comparing High-Risk Drinking Measures and Estimated BAC Levels as Predictors of Negative consequences in a State-Wide Survey of Young Adults," Paper presented by H. Wesley Perkins, David W. Craig, and Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University) at the American Public Health Association National Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 9-13, 2002. (abstract)

"A Healthy Dose of Reality: The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Positive Student-Athlete Environments," Presented by H. Wesley Perkins for counselors and coaches of Louisville area high schools, sponsored by the Frazier Rehab Institute of the Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, October 24, 2002.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses," Presentations by H. Wesley Perkins for Student Affairs and Student Life staff members, students in a course on alcohol use and abuse, SAC representatives and student-athlete peer educators, the Athletics Department Performance Team, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, October 23-24, 2002.

"Social Norms Theory and Its Application in Prevention Work," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins to Student Affairs staff members, the President's Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, faculty, professional staff, and graduate students of the University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, New York, October 16, 2002.

"Positive Social Norming Ten Years Later: What we've Learned about How to Be Effective in Prevention," Keynote presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the 24th Annual Utah Fall Conference on Substance Abuse, sponsored by the Department of Human Services of the Utah State Division of Substance Abuse, Ogden, Utah, October 3, 2002.

"Myths and Realities about Gender Differences in Youth and Young Adult Drinking," Session presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the 24th Annual Utah Fall Conference on Substance Abuse, sponsored by the Department of Human Services of the Utah State Division of Substance Abuse, Ogden, Utah, October 3, 2002.

"Practical Applications of Positive Social Norming in the Community," Session presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the 24th Annual Utah Fall Conference on Substance Abuse, sponsored by the Department of Human Services of the Utah State Division of Substance Abuse, Ogden, Utah, October 3, 2002.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion in Schools and Communities," Keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins at the Northern Tier Providers (Chemical Dependency Programs of Northern New York) 5th Annual Conference, Lake Placid, New York, September 26, 2002.

"Social Norming for Positive Change & Action Planning," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins provided for student support staff of North Country Community College, Saranac Lake, New York, September 26, 2002.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention," Invited Community Forum Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for administrators, teachers, and community residents of the Saranac Lake Central School District, Saranac Lake High School, Saranac Lake, New York, September 26, 2002.

"Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention on the College Campus," Presented by H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University) at the American Campus Regional Alcohol Conference, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, September 9, 2002.

"Faculty Leadership in Social Norms: A Workshop on Building a Strong and Healthy Community," Faculty development workshop presented by David W. Craig at Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine, August 29, 2002

"Faculty Leadership in Social Norms: A Workshop on Building a Strong and Healthy Community," Faculty development workshop presented by David W. Craig at Unity College, Unity, Maine, August 28, 2002

"The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Positive Student-Athlete Environments," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for the Athletic Association's Center for Academic & Tutorial Services at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, August 20, 2002.

"Social Norms 101," Plenary Session presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the Social Norms Conference sponsored by the Aspen Valley Medical Foundation, Aspen Valley Partnership, and Mesa County Build a Generation, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, August 8, 2002.

"National Youth Data on Norms Collected in a Web-Based Survey," Workshop Session presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the Social Norms Conference sponsored by the Aspen Valley Medical Foundation, Aspen Valley Partnership, and Mesa County Build a Generation, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, August 8, 2002.

"Exposing Substance Use Misperceptions Among Middle And High School Students Using A Web-Survey Strategy" workshop by David W. Craig and H. Wesley Perkins at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11-12, 2002. (abstract)

"'MOST OF US' Are Tobacco-Free: Reducing 1st Time Tobacco Use in Teenagers in a Multi-County Setting," workshop by Jeff Linkenbach and H. Wesley Perkins at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11-12, 2002.

"Using Social Norms To Target Athletes As A High-Risk Subpopulation," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11-12, 2002. (abstract)

"What Do We Look For and What Do We Say? The Complexity of Social Norms Measurement and Message" plenary address by H. Wesley Perkins at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11, 2002. (abstract)

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory," Preconference workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and Michael Haines (Northern Illinois University) at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 10, 2002.

"The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Positive Campus Environments," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for faculty, athletic staff, counselors, health educators, and student services administrators, Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois, July 9, 2002.

"The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Positive Campus Environments," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for faculty, counselors, health educators, and student services administrators, Goucher College, Baltimore, Maryland, June 21, 2002.

"The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Positive Campus Environments," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for faculty, counselors, health educators, and student services administrators, Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln, Nebraska, June 6, 2002.

“The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins for college and university faculty, counselors, health educators, and student services administrators, sponsored by the North Carolina/South Carolina Higher Education Center Regional Network for the prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse, Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina, May 15, 2002.

“The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses,” Campus lecture by H. Wesley Perkins for students, faculty, administration, and health service staff, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, April 18, 2002.

"Combining Electronic and Print Media with Curriculum Infusion to Deliver Social Norms Prevention in Middle and High School Settings" workshop presentation by David W. Craig to Pioneer School District, Yorkshire, New York, February 19, 2002.

"Combining Electronic and Print Media with Curriculum Infusion to Deliver Social Norms Prevention in Middle and High School Settings" workshop presentation by David W. Craig to Perry School District, Perry, New York, February 9, 2002.

"Positive Social Norming Ten Years Later: What We’ve Learned About How to Be Effective in Prevention," Keynote Address by H. Wesley Perkins for the statewide SUNY Personal Safety Symposium, SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, New York, February 6, 2002.

"Using Campus Factoids(TM) in Social Norms Campaigns to Reduce Substance Abuse and Promote Positive Campus Cultures," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for faculty, deans and directors of student life, and health service staff of the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, January 24, 2002.

2001

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Campuses," Presentations by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty, deans and directors of student life, and the Health Service staff of Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, December 10-11, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention Among Young Adults," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the symposium on Alcohol and Drug Problems Among American Youth, sponsored by the Center for Research on Behavioral Health and Health Services Delivery, Institute for Behavioral Research, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, December 3, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Positive School Environments," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty and staff of Elizabethtown Area High School, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, November 12, 2001.

"Social Norms Programs: Current Issues and Future Challenges," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Washington, DC, November 9, 2001.

NCAA STARR Social Norm Campaign Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for Division III colleges and universities selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for a pilot program being developed to promote awareness of positive norms and reduce alcohol abuse among college athletes, Rochester, New York, November 4, 2001.

"A Healthy Dose of Reality: Social Norms Applied to Prevention," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the Partners in Prevention Conference, Golden, Colorado, November 2, 2001.

"Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention on the College Campus," Panel session with H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University) at the American Campus Regional Alcohol Conference, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, November 1, 2001.

"Promoting Social Norms Approaches to Reducing Substance Abuse in Higher Education," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins sponsored by the New Hampshire Higher Education Alcohol and Other Drug Committee, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, October 19, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Alcohol Abuse and Creating a More Positive Academic Environment," Keynote address for presidents of New Hampshire colleges and universities by H. Wesley Perkins, Presidents' Gathering sponsored by the New Hampshire Higher Education Alcohol and Other Drug Committee, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire, October 18, 2001.

"Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention on the College Campus," Panel session with H. Wesley Perkins and Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University) at the American Campus Regional Alcohol Conference, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Lou si ann a, October 15, 2001.

"Encouraging Faculty Leadership in Prevention," Faculty Curriculum development workshop by David W. Craig for Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, October 11-12, 2001.

"A Healthy Dose of Reality: The Social Norms Approach to Reducing Substance Abuse and Promoting Positive School Environments," Keynote Address by H. Wesley Perkins for the "Building the Heart of Successful Schools" Program Sharing Conference sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, October 10, 2001. (abstract)

NCAA STARR Social Norm Campaign Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for Division III colleges and universities selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for a pilot program being developed to promote awareness of positive norms and reduce alcohol abuse among college athletes, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 6-7, 2001.

"Creating a Positive Campus Culture: Perceptions of Alcohol and Drug Use and Their Impact on Behavior," Campus-wide lecture by H. Wesley Perkins presented at Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, September 27, 2001.

"Translating Social Norms Theory into Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion Strategies" Training Session by H. Wesley Perkins for Deans and Student Affairs Staff at Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, September 27, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to the Substance Abuse Prevention," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins presented for the Syracuse Onondaga Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission, Syracuse, New York, September 12, 2001.

"Promoting Positive Social Norms to Reduce Alcohol and Tobacco Abuse in Middle and High Schools," Workshop by David W. Craig presented for the Wyoming County Prevention Partnership, Warsaw, NY, August 16, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach: State of the Field," Keynote Plenary Address by H. Wesley Perkins at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network and the California State University System, Anaheim, California, July 19, 2001.

"Going Big: Key Findings and Lessons Learned from Statewide Applications of the Social Norms Approach to a Variety of Issues," workshop by Jeff Linkenbach (Montana State University) and H. Wesley Perkins at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network and the California State University System, Anaheim, California, July 19, 2001..

"Using a Web-Based Survey to Rapidly Assess Middle School and High School Students' Norms for Substance Use and Other Health and Safety Concerns," workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network and the California State University System, Anaheim, California, July 19, 2001. (abstract)

"Using Electronic Media in Social Norms Campaigns to Promote Health," workshop by David W. Craig and H. Wesley Perkins at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network and the California State University System, Anaheim, California, July 19, 2001. (abstract)

"Introduction to Social Norms Theory," preconference workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and Michael Haines (Northern Illinois University) at the National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention, sponsored by Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network and the California State University System, Anaheim, California, July 18, 2001.

"Evaluation of Survey Data from the New Jersey Higher Education Consortium Social Norms Project to Reduce High-Risk Drinking," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins presented for New Jersey Consortium participants, Rowan University, Glasboro, New Jersey, June 8, 2001.

"Current Data and Trends from Effective Social Norms Strategies," Program presented by Michael Haines (Northern Illinois University) and H. Wesley Perkins at the Annual Meeting of the American College Health Association, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2, 2001.

"Social Norms 101…Science-Based Prevention: The Social Norms Model" and "Social Norms: Applied Examples, Methods & Campaign Strategies," Workshops by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig, Western New York Regional Prevention Education Conference, Amherst, New York, May 24, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety Promotion," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins presented faculty, administrators, and social workers of the Waukesha School District, Waukesha, Wisconsin, May 21-22, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety Promotion," Workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig for student peer educators of the University of California at San Diego sponsored by Student Health Services and the Student Safety Awareness Program, UCSD, La Jolla, California, May 12, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety Promotion," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for student life staff and student peer educators of the University of California at San Diego sponsored by Student Health Services and the Student Safety Awareness Program, UCSD, La Jolla, California, May 11, 2001.

"Strategies for Applying the Social Norms Approach," Illinois Social Norms Training Workshop, Seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for higher education professionals in Illinois sponsored by the Office of Safety Programs of Eastern Illinois University and convened in Urbana, Illinois, May 2-3, 2001.

"Encouraging Faculty Leadership in Prevention," workshop by David W. Craig for the Berks College Consortium for Substance Abuse Prevention, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, April 18, 2001. (abstract)

Social Norms Conference, Seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for higher education professionals in New Hampshire sponsored by the New Hampshire Higher Education Alcohol and Other Drug Committee, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, April 6, 2001.

"The Social Norms approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion," Address by H. Wesley Perkins for secondary education professionals and community leaders sponsored by the Town of Wellesley Health Department, Wellesley, Massachusetts, April 5, 2001.

"Using Social Norms Marketing to Address Under Age and High-Risk Drinking," Mini-Summit Keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins for secondary and higher education professionals sponsored by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, St. Peter's College, Jersey City, New Jersey, March 30, 2001.

"Social Norms Approach," Seminar by H. Wesley Perkins for secondary and higher education professionals sponsored by the Cooperative Educational Service Agency #1, West Allis, Wisconsin, March 13, 2001.

"Using Electronic Media in Social Norms Campaigns to Promote Health," Program presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the Annual Meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Boston, Massachusetts, March 7, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention in Higher Education," Workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the Association of College Administration Professionals' national workshop on Successful Campus Strategies to Reduce Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Tampa, Florida, February 26, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Promoting a Positive School Environment," Workshop presentation by David W. Craig for the Drug Free Communities Project, Longview, Washington, February 7, 2001.

"Science-Based Prevention: The State of the Field of Social Norms Theory," Presentations by H Wesley Perkins for student affairs staff, students, and faculty, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, February 5-6, 2001.

"Overview of the Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Its Application in Middle School Settings," Workshop for teachers and staff of Talawanda Middle School, Oxford, Ohio, February 6, 2001.

"Electronic Media in a Social Norms Campaign," Presentation by David W. Craig for Lafayette College Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Task Force, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, January 25, 2001.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for student services staff and faculty at Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, New York, January 19, 2001.

"Developing Curricular Initiatives for Alcohol and Other Drug Education," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty at Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, New York, January 19, 2001.

"Social Norms Marketing," workshop presentation by David W. Craig for Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, January 8, 2001.

2000

"Changing Social Norms Through Social Marketing," H. Wesley Perkins, guest speaker, seminar for college administrators, staff, faculty and students in higher education sponsored by the Governor's Prevention Partnership, University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut, November 29, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion," Guest lecture presented by H. Wesley Perkins for the faculty of Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, November 20, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion among Middle and High School Students," Workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins for teachers and staff of Elizabethtown Middle and High Schools, Elizabethtown High School, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, November 10, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion among Middle and High School Students," Address by H. Wesley Perkins for parents and local community members at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, November 9, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion," Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for health services staff and faculty at the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, October 30, 2000.

"Social Norms Marketing," workshop presentation by David W. Craig for The Main Statewide Coalition of Colleges and Universities, Bangor, Maine, October 25, 2000.

“The Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention on the College Campus,” H. Wesley Perkins, Invited Panel Speaker, The American Campus and Alcohol Conference, Washington, DC, October 23-25, 2000.

"Cutting Edge Issues for Social Norms Research and Prevention Initiatives," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig for the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 14-17, 2000.

"Conceptual and Empirical Problems with "Binge" and Other High Risk Drinking Measures in Student Populations," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig for the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 14-17, 2000.

“Using Electronic Media in a Social Norms Program to Promote Campus Health.” Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for faculty and health services staff of George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, October 4, 2000.

“Social Norms Model Training Seminar” Workshop Leader, H. Wesley Perkins for deans, faculty, student life and health services staff of Lehigh University, Bethlehem , Pennsylvania, October 3, 2000.

"The Social Norms Prevention Model in Theory and Practice," H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig, Workshop Presentation, Western Region Summer Institute for Addiction and Prevention Studies, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 3, 2000.

“State of the Field of Social Norm Theory,” Keynote Plenary Address by H. Wesley Perkins, The National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention from Theory to Practice. Sponsored by the BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network, Denver, Colorado, July 26-28, 2000.

“New Innovations in the Design and Implementation of Social Norms Campaigns,” Workshop Presentation by H. Wesley Perkins, The National Conference on the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention from Theory to Practice. Sponsored by the BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network, Denver, Colorado, July 26-28, 2000.

“The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention,” H. Wesley Perkins, panel speaker on nationwide audio-teleconference on Social Norms: Changing the Playing Field produced by OJJDP and the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, July 17, 2000.

"Managing the Environment Through Social Norming," Invited address by H. Wesley Perkins, A Duty to Care: A Statewide Symposium On ATOD Prevention in Higher Education, The Illinois Higher Education Prevention Project, Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Bloomington, Illinois, June 19, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention and Health Promotion," Preconference Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins, Counseling Centers of New York Eighteenth Annual Conference, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York, June 6, 2000.

"Electronic Media in a Social Norms Campaign: A Workshop on Building a Strong and Healthy Campus Community," David W. Craig, Presentation, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, May 3, 2000.

"Creating a Positive Campus Climate: Perceptions, Norms, and Behaviors," H. Wesley Perkins, Workshop Presentation, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, April 28, 2000.

"A Solution for Prevention: Addressing Norms Misperceptions," H. Wesley Perkins, Keynote Address, Regional Conference on Changing Social Norms: An Answer for Workplace and Community Wellness, Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, April 27, 2000.

"Social Norms ATOD Prevention from Theory to Practice: A Workshop on Building a Strong and Healthy Campus Community," H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig, Workshop Presentation, Sponsored by the Student Health & Living Well Centers and The Alcohol Review Board 2000, University Inn & Conference Center, State University of New York at Buffalo, Amherst, New York, April 19, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention," Presentation by David W. Craig, Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, New York, April 14, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Counter Marketing Tobacco," H. Wesley Perkins and Barbara Moeykens, Workshop Leaders, 6th Annual Tobacco Control Conference, Vermont Department of Health, Capital Plaza Hotel, Montpelier, Vermont, April 13, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse," Lecture by H. Wesley Perkins for Sociology Department and School of Social Work Faculty and Wellness Center Staff, Denver University, Denver, Colorado, April 12, 2000.

"Putting the Social Norms Model into Practice," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins at the 14th Annual Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Conference, Colorado Department of Human Services, Pueblo, Colorado, April 11, 2000.

"Social Norms Marketing as a Cutting Edge Approach on College Campuses," H. Wesley Perkins, Keynote Address, 14th Annual Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Conference, Colorado Department of Human Services, Pueblo, Colorado, April 11, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention," H. Wesley Perkins, Lecture for Faculty and Student Services Administrators, Sponsored by the Center for Health and Counseling Services, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, New Jersey, April 7, 2000.

"Implementation of Screen Saver Programs for Social Norms Media Campaigns," David Craig and H. Wesley Perkins, Workshop Leaders, New Jersey Higher Education Consortium on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey, April 7, 2000.

"Implementation of Screen Saver Programs for Social Norms Media Campaigns," David Craig and H. Wesley Perkins, Workshop Leaders, New Jersey Higher Education Consortium on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, New Jersey, April 6, 2000.

"A Healthy Dose of Reality," H. Wesley Perkins, Students Empowering Students Conference, Sponsored by the BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, April 1, 2000.

"Creative Approaches to Reducing Student Misperceptions," H. Wesley Perkins, Workshop Presentation, Students Empowering Students Conference, Sponsored by the BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, April 1, 2000.

"Developing Curricular Initiatives in Higher Education for Alcohol and Other Drug Education," H. Wesley Perkins, Invited Guest Speaker, presentation for faculty at Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, March 31, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention," H. Wesley Perkins, Invited Guest Speaker, presentation for the Shippensburg Community Coalition for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention," H. Wesley Perkins, Invited Guest Speaker, presentation for administration and student services staff of Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, March 23, 2000.

"The Application of Social Norms Intervention Theory to Alcohol and Drug Education in Middle Schools and High Schools." H. Wesley Perkins, Educating Students About Alcohol and Drugs- The Social Norms Intervention Approach, Sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Consortium For Substance Abuse Prevention, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2000.

"Using Electronic Media in the Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention," H. Wesley Perkins, workshop for colleges and universities sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Consortium for Substance Abuse Prevention, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Substance Abuse Prevention," H. Wesley Perkins, Invited Guest Speaker, lectures for faculty, student services staff and students at Franklin and Marshall College, March 21, 2000.

"The Social Norms Prevention Model in Theory and Practice," David W. Craig, Invited Guest Speaker, In-Service Training Workshop, Erie County Department of Health, Buffalo, New York, February 23, 2000.

"Social Norms Strategies for Prevention," H. Wesley Perkins, Panel Presentation, Reducing Underage Drinking Through Coalitions and A Matter of Degree Annual Meeting, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, February 10, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention," H. Wesley Perkins, Keynote Address and Workshop, The Illinois Campus Alcohol and Traffic Safety Conference, Sponsored by The Office of Safety Programs, Eastern Illinois University, Renaissance Springfield Hotel, Springfield, Illinois, February 7, 2000.

"The HWS Alcohol Education Project," David W. Craig, Exhibit, Partnerships for Health in the New Millennium: Launching Healthy People 2010 Conference, Exhibition Hall, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C., January 25-27, 2000.

"Using Electronic Media in a Social Norms Prevention Program." David W. Craig, Invited Guest Speaker, Center Associates Annual Meeting 2000, Tampa, Florida, January 22, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Reducing High Risk Drinking," H. Wesley Perkins, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, January 20, 2000.

"The Social Norms Approach to Prevention in Theory and Application," H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig, Workshop Leaders, Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Wagner College, Staten Island, New York, January 18, 2000.

"Changing the Drinking Culture on Campus: A Social Norms Approach," H. Wesley Perkins, Workshop Leader, Student Affairs and Campus Life Staff Development Committee, Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, January 11, 2000.

1999

"The Social Norms Approach to Prevention in Theory and Application," H. Wesley Perkins, Workshop Leader, Task Force on Alcohol and Student Affairs Office, State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, New York, December 8, 1999.

"Reform the Norm...The Social Norms Approach to Prevention in Theory and Practice," H. Wesley Perkins, Invited Guest Speaker, Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking, Raleigh, North Carolina, November 30, 1999.

"Social Norms Theory and Application: A Day of Learning." Address and Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins hosted by Temple University DARE Program and Community Coalition, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 12, 1999.

"The Social Norms Model as a Science-based Prevention Strategy for Student Alcohol Abuse," Address by H. Wesley Perkins at Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania, November 11, 1999.

"Research: Surveys and the Data" and "Using Electronic Media in a Social Norms Program," Workshop by H. Wesley Perkins at Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania, November 11, 1999.

"What's Gender Got to Do With It?- Myths and Realities About Sex Differences in Student Drinking," Campus address by H. Wesley Perkins at Corning Community College (Triangle Lounge - Commons), Corning, New York, November 10, 1999.

"The Social Norms Prevention Model in Theory and Practice," Preconference workshop by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig for the 1999 National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Albany, New York, November 6-9, 1999.

"Alcohol and Other Drug Social Norms Prevention Workshop," Workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig for Geneva City school district, Melly Academic Center, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, November 2, 1999.

"The Science of Feeling Good and Feeling Bad with Alcohol," Campus address by David W. Craig at Corning Community College (Triangle Lounge - Commons), Corning, New York, November 3, 1999.

"Curriculum Infusion," Workshop for faculty by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at Corning Community College, Corning, New York, November 3, 1999.

"Alcohol Use and Abuse: Facing the Reality," Issue Discussion by David W. Craig for the North Atlantic SCUP Regional MiniConference on Planning for Campus Community, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, October 15-16, 1999.

"Using Electronic Media in a Social Norms Campaign with an Emphasis on the First Year Experience," Inservice workshop by David W. Craig for Gannett Health Center staff, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, October 15, 1999

"The Social Norms Approach to Alcohol Abuse Prevention in Higher Education," Featured Address by H. Wesley Perkins for the Conference on "Environmental Change Regarding Alcohol," College Student Personnel Association of New York, October 4, 1999.

"Reform the Norm...Not Everybody is Doing It," Address by H. Wesley Perkins for the the National Alcohol Education Symposium sponsored by the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, Washington, DC, October 1, 1999.

"Alcohol and Other Drug Social Norms Prevention Workshop," Workshop presentation by H. Wesley Perkins and David Craig for Seneca County and Ithaca City school districts, Melly Academic Center, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, September 28, 1999.

"Welcome to the Social Norms Model: Science-Based Prevention," Keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins for the National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Big Sky, Montana, July 28-30, 1999. (see conference web site here)

"Using Electronic Multimedia in a Social Norms Prevention Program," Workshop by David Craig for the National Conference on the Social Norms Model, Big Sky, Montana, July 28-30, 1999. (see slides here) (see conference web site here)

"Strategies to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse -- The Hobart and William Smith Approach," address by David W. Craig to the Seneca County Substance Abuse Task Force, Waterloo, New York, May 18, 1999. (see minutes here)

"Prevention through Correcting Misperceptions of Alcohol and Other Drug Norms--A Message From Research," Campus address by H. Wesley Perkins at Corning Community College, Corning, New York, March 9, 1999.

"The Theoretical Foundation for Positive Social Norms," Keynote address by H. Wesley Perkins for the 9th Annual Post Secondary Conference, Alcohol and Other Drugs: Creating Positive Social Norms, sponsored by the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February, 18, 1999.

"Student Drinking: What's Gender Got to Do with It?," Campus address by H. Wesley Perkins at Reed College, Portland, Oregon, January 22, 1999.

1998

"Encouraging Faculty Leadership in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention," workshop conducted by David Craig and H. Wesley Perkins (Hobart & William Smith Colleges) at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Washington, DC, October 15-18, 1998.

"Campus-Wide Multimedia Campaigns to Reduce Student Misperceptions of AOD Norms," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Washington, DC, October 15-18, 1998. (abstract)

"Research and Prevention: Where Should They Be Headed?" Research Panel presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Washington, DC, October 15-18, 1998.

"The 'Reign of Error' on Campus: Student Misperceptions of Peer Drinking Norms," Campus address by H. Wesley Perkins for Middlebury Alcohol Symposium at Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, October 1, 1998.

"Theoretical Perspectives for Prevention Strategies," opening keynote address for the Safety and Injury Prevention Conference on the Social Norms Model, Big Sky, Montana, September 3-4, 1998 (see conference website).

"Misperceptions of the Norms for the Frequency of Alcohol and Other Drug Use on College Campuses" paper by H. Wesley Perkins, Philip Meilman, Jami S. Leichliter, Jeffrey Cashin, and Cheryl Presley, to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, San Francisco, California, August 21-25, 1998.

"Stress and Alcohol Abuse in Post-Collegiate Young Adulthood," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the Seventh International Conference on Social Stress Research, Budapest, Hungary, May 27-29, 1998.

"Misperceptions of Peer Norms for Alcohol and Other Drug Use in High School and College: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Strategies," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the County College of Morris, Randolph, New Jersey, May 17, 1998.

"Student Misperception Theory of Drinking Norms," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for Atlantic Community College Faculty Workshop, Mays Landing, New Jersey, April 24, 1998.

"Correcting Peer Misperceptions" (panel speaker presentation) and "Multimedia and Curriculum Infusion Approaches to Reducing Misperceptions" (workshop) by H. Wesley Perkins for The Cutting Edge: New Perspectives in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Intervention in Higher Education, Pennsylvania Network of Colleges and Universities Conference, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1998.

"Religious Commitment and the Well-Being of Mind and Body: Avoiding Alcohol Abuse in Post-Collegiate Young Adulthood," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins at the British Sociological Association Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, April 6-9, 1998.

"Encouraging Faculty Leadership in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention," workshop conducted by Tom Colthurst (UC, San Diego) and David Craig and H. Wesley Perkins (Hobart & William Smith Colleges) and sponsored by the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College Personnel Association, St. Louis, Missouri, March 17, 1998. (slides)

"Student Misperceptions of Peer Alcohol and Other Drug Use Norms," address and workshop by H. Wesley Perkins for the 8th Annual Georgia Network Training Institute sponsored by the Georgia Network of Colleges and Universities, the U.S. Dept. of Education, and the Georgia University System Board of Regents, St. Thomas Island, Georgia, February 26, 1998.

"College Women: Alcohol and Other Drug Use," presentation by H. Wesley Perkins for the Center Associates Annual Meeting, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, Charleston, South Carolina, January 23, 1998.

1997

"Reducing Student's Misperceptions of Peer AOD Norms: Implementing a Prevention Campaign" (full-day workshop with project directors and prevention staff of New Jersey colleges and universities) presented by H. Wesley Perkins and sponsored by the New Jersey Higher Education Consortium on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey, November 12, 1997.

"Religious Commitment, Success Orientation, Drinking, and Well-Being in the Life Course of College Educated Young Adults," presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the Annual Meetings of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion and the Religious Research Association, San Diego, California, November 7, 1997. (abstract)

"Misperceived Norms, Difficult Conversations, and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies: Dilemmas and Opportunities for Creating Healthy Campuses," keynote address presented by H. Wesley Perkins at the New York Statewide College Conference on Networking for Healthy Campuses at Albany, New York, October 26-28, 1997.

"The Reign of Error on Campus: Misperceptions About Alcohol Norms," Faculty and staff workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins at Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 23, 1997.

"The Reign of Error on Campus: Drinking and the Misperception of Peer Norms," Campus-wide lecture and staff workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, October 21-22, 1997. (abstract)

"Women, Men, and AOD Use," workshop panel presented with H. Wesley Perkins and Nancy Gleason (Wellesley College) at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, San Antonio, Texas, September 18-21, 1997.

"Campus-Wide Multimedia Campaigns to Reduce Student Misperceptions of AOD Norms," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, San Antonio, Texas, September 18-21, 1997. (abstract)

"A New Survey for Prevention Program Development and Evaluation: Assessing Student Misperceptions of AOD Norms," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and Philip Meilman (Cornell University) at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, San Antonio, Texas, September 18-21, 1997. (abstract)

"Where Are We Now in AOD Prevention? Where Should We Be Headed?," Introductory Keynote Panel presented by H. Wesley Perkins, Michelle Paludi and David Anderson with Robert Deniston (respondent) at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, San Antonio, Texas, September 18-21, 1997.

"A Model Course for Alcohol Abuse Prevention in Higher Education," presented by H. Wesley Perkins and David W. Craig at the national symposium on Faculty Leadership in Preventing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems in Higher Education, University of Massachusetts, Boston, July 17-19, 1997. (abstract and slides)

"Changing Campus Norms," full-day workshop led by H. Wesley Perkins for deans, faculty, counseling psychologists, residence life administrators and health educators of New Jersey colleges and universities, sponsored by the New Jersey Higher Education Consortium on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey, June 18, 1997.

"Challenging the Norm and Changing the Environment," workshop lead by H. Wesley Perkins on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention for prevention specialists and other college personnel of Pennsylvania State University campuses, Broadcast to regional campus sites from the Beaver Campus of Pennsylvania State University, April 28, 1997 (see poster).

"Evaluation Strategies for Prevention Programs in Higher Education," full-day workshop led by H. Wesley Perkins for deans, faculty, counseling psychologists, residence life administrators and health educators of New Jersey colleges and universities, sponsored by the New Jersey Higher Education Consortium on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey, April 11, 1997 (see poster).

"Stress-Motivated Drinking in Collegiate and Post-Collegiate Young Adulthood: Life Course and Gender Patterns," guest lecture by H. Wesley Perkins for the Bronfenbrenner Life Course Center Colloquia Series, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, April 7, 1997 (see poster).

"Changing Students' Misperceptions of Alcohol and other Drug Norms," guest lecture by H. Wesley Perkins at the Amethyst Peer Network Conference (Eastern Pennsylvania Consortium of College and University Alcohol and other Drug Prevention Programs), Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 8, 1997.

1996

"Student Norms and Misperceptions: The National Perspective," guest lecture by H. Wesley Perkins at the Building Responsibility: Campus/Community Coalition Retreat, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, November 13, 1996.

"Student Misperceptions of Alcohol and Other Drug Norms: The 'Reign of Error' on Campus," Campus-wide address by H. Wesley Perkins at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, November 7, 1996.

"A New Tool for Looking at Student Misperceptions of Substance Abuse," workshop presented by H. Wesley Perkins and Philip Meilman (Cornell University) at the National Meeting on Alcohol, Other Drugs and Violence Prevention in Higher Education, Park City, Utah, October 10-13, 1996.

"Variation in Perceived College Drinking Norms and Its Impact on Alcohol Abuse: A Nationwide Study," paper presented by H. Wesley Perkins and Henry Wechsler (Harvard) at the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, New York City, New York, August 16-20, 1996.

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