Fargo, N.D. – Laura Oster-Aaland, director of orientation and student success at NDSU; Kevin Thompson, professor and head of the criminal justice and political science department; and Myron Eighmy, professor and coordinator of educational doctoral programs, published a peer-reviewed article in the June issue of Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice.

The article analyzed the impact of a medical amnesty policy and an online alcohol poisoning video on college students' intentions to seek help when witnessing alcohol poisoning symptoms. Findings provide support for education and policy in influencing college students' intentions to seek help. Practical implications are provided for student affairs administrators who may be considering such policies.