Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies on Arkansas College Campuses
Discover the efforts to prevent unplanned pregnancies on Arkansas college campuses, including discussions on supporting students, legal mandates, action plans, and ongoing initiatives. Learn about the goal of promoting education without the challenges of unexpected pregnancies. Various resources and strategies are in place to address this important issue and facilitate open conversations within college communities.
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Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies on Arkansas College Campuses Angela Lasiter, ADHE March 3, 2016 Clinton School of Public Service
Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies This is why you came today A lot of great minds found their way to each other today to discuss how to keep students in school regardless of possible setbacks: Money Friends Families Religious views ..WHAT ARE WE FORGETTING?
an UNPLANNED PREGNANCY {male or female}
Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies Why All The Hype? It Can t Be This Bad http://thenationalcampaign.org/data/landing
Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies What do we do? How can I help? What does the law mandate?
With ADHE oversight, a Working Group of talented stake holders (including National Campaign resources) were assembled to develop an Action Plan. This was approved last year. Videos, flyers, website, social media, brands Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies Measure the success Act 943 was turned into law July 2015 Prepare to roll out Continue communication with 4 & 2 yr. colleges/universities National collaboration
Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies We hope this can begin or further the conversation for colleges/universities with regard to reducing unplanned pregnancies. Our goal is for students to receive the best education possible without the obstacles that an unplanned pregnancy can bring.
Preventing Unplanned Pregnancies ~Before summer, videos focusing Arkansas students talking about the obstacles of an unplanned pregnancy; website with state, regional and national resources ~Before summer, guidelines for colleges and online studies for students during Freshmen Orientation or to be integrated into a first year class ~Follow-ups! Greek Week! Awareness Weeks! Residential Pizza Parties! CONTINUED SUPPORT
The STARS behind this work Dr. Roger Guevara * Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation Arkansas Children s Hospital * AFMC Arkansas Department of Education * Arkansas Tech University Women s Foundation of Arkansas * Community Health Centers of Arkansas Arkansas Department of Health * National Park College * Zuni Learning Tree Southern Arkansas University * Pulaski Technical Community College Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Arkansas State University Mid-South Community College Arkansas Community Colleges * Steve Taylor * Dr. Karon Rosa Representatives Deborah Ferguson and Robin Lundstrom Special Appreciation to Madeleine Parrish, Student Ambassador and to The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
We will be reaching out to all schools in the coming weeks with information, resources and to be available for questions. Please remember that no particular method is prescribed for your students. We will monitor activity and report back to ALC annually. We hope you can use the information that is provided to you by our group and the National Campaign
