Understanding Gambling: What Students, Faculty & Staff Need to Know
Event Details
The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) invites you to join us for a FREE virtual training on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET entitled “Understanding Gambling: What Students, Faculty & Staff Need to Know.” This webinar will be presented by Dr. Gregory Stewart from the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of Southwest Ohio.
The expansion of legal sports betting and online gambling has created new opportunities — and new challenges — for college campuses. College students face a higher risk of gambling-related problems than the general adult population, making awareness and prevention essential. As gambling becomes more accessible, higher education institutions play an important role in increasing awareness, supporting prevention efforts, and connecting students with resources.
Connect with higher education professionals from across the region to explore the evolving landscape of gambling, discuss its impact on campus communities, and learn practical strategies for prevention, education, and support. This interactive session will provide participants with resources to better understand gambling-related risks, recognize the signs of Gambling Disorder, and identify opportunities to strengthen campus response efforts.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Explore the current and expanding landscape of gambling opportunities in Ohio, including sports wagering.
- Examine the implications of gambling among college students and campus communities, including the need for increased awareness, programming, and policy development.
- Explore the clinical distinctions of Gambling Disorder, discuss impacts on behavioral health, and learn how to support prevention, intervention, and treatment efforts.
Who should attend: Faculty, staff, administrators, and campus professionals interested in promoting student well-being and preventing problem gambling, including student affairs professionals, counselors, advisors, residence life staff, athletics personnel, and health and wellness professionals.
Gain practical knowledge, connect with peers, and take away strategies to help your campus recognize, prevent, and respond to problem gambling. Register today to reserve your spot.
Research References
A Meta-analytical Synthesis and Examination of Pathological and Problem Gambling Rates and Associated Moderators Among College Students, 1987–2016 (Journal of Gambling Studies)
CollegeGambling.org – Fact Sheet: Gambling Disorder among College Students
[If you are unable to attend live, a recording link will be sent to all registrants.]
When: Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 12 to 12:45 p.m. ET
[If you are unable to attend live, a recording link will be sent to all registrants.]
Where: SOCHE Zoom platform [register to obtain link]
Cost: FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
Questions? Contact Mindy Claggett at SOCHE
About the Presenter
Dr. Gregory Stewart, MSW, MS
Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of SW OH
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati
Gregory Stewart, Ph.D., MSW, MS is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati and a founding member of the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of Southwest Ohio, established in 2023. From 2022 to 2025, he served as principal investigator for seven grant-funded initiatives totaling nearly $250,000, supporting workforce development in problem gambling prevention and treatment. These projects trained more than 550 mental health and prevention professionals and 80 college students across 14 Ohio counties.
Dr. Stewart is a former president of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Chapter Board of Directors and remains actively engaged in advancing behavioral health education, community partnerships, and problem gambling prevention throughout Ohio.
Learn more about Dr. Stewart’s work here: https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/stewargy