Our Mission
The Maryland Collaborative seeks to reduce excessive college drinking and resulting social and economic costs by raising awareness of college student drinking as a statewide public health problem and by helping college communities implement effective policies and practices to reduce the problem.
Impaired Driving: The Impact of Cannabis on a Persistent Problem
Dr. Jim Lange discussed how alcohol-impaired driving is now compounded by the increased use of cannabis in college-aged youth.
Highlights: Odor Policies Survey and Implementation of New Laws
Presentations included information about problem gambling grants; an overview of Campus Cannabis Odor Policies Part II: How Colleges and Universities across the US address Cannabis Odor; and an update on issues related to implementation of new cannabis, tobacco, and alcohol laws.
Highlights: Campus Council Quarterly Meeting
A summary of the campus council quarterly meeting, which included an overview of the MD-CAS process and trainings offered by the University of Maryland.
Highlights: Progress Toward Implementing Alcohol and Cannabis Strategies
In this Campus Council roundtable discussion, schools shared accomplishments on progress toward implementing alcohol and cannabis strategies.
Highlights: Odor Policies and Cannabis Enforcement Strategies
Representatives from Bowie State University discussed their noxious odor policy and Chief David Mitchell of the University of Maryland College Park talked about cannabis enforcement strategies.
About The Maryland Collaborative
Established 2012 | 19 Member Colleges and Universities
The Maryland Collaborative is a network of Maryland colleges and universities working together with community partners to reduce excessive alcohol use in their campus communities. Using data-driven approaches, the Collaborative engages partners to create environments, policies and practices that help our students make healthy decisions, succeed in college and become productive members of their respective communities. … Read More