Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Committee (AODAC)

While most students practice legal and safe drinking behaviors (NCHA, 2010), California State University, Fullerton acknowledges the need for proactive and effective alcohol education, prevention and intervention programs. The Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Committee (AODAC) was established in 2001 as a result of the California State University Board of Trustees recommendations to each CSU campus President. CSUF immediately responded to the recommendations made by the CSU Board of Trustees by analyzing current alcohol-related policies and pre-existing campus educational efforts, and created an advisory committee comprised of faculty, student affairs staff, students and community members.
The aim of this committee is to reduce high risk drinking and related consequences experienced by CSUF students and to provide a safer learning and living environment on campus.

The functions of the committee include:

• Coordinate campus efforts on alcohol and other drug education
• Serve as a resource for the campus community, including students, faculty and staff
• Encourage collaboration and promote campus and community partnerships in the area of alcohol and other drug prevention and education
• Advise campus administration on campus policy and environmental change
• Research and generate alcohol prevention program funding
• Monitor campus alcohol and drug related issues
• Promote the use of best practices in alcohol and drug education and prevention

The ultimate goal of the alcohol and other drug education programs on campus is to encourage students to make choices that will lead to healthy lifestyles and successful futures.

AODAC Subcommittees

The AODAC is comprised of five sub-committees: Policy, Research and Assessment, Student Programming, Curriculum and Training, and Website.

Policy Committee Researches and analyzes alcohol and other drug policies to advise campus administration. The policy committee also aims to create environmental and campus-wide change by raising students’ and staff awareness of campus alcohol and drug policies. Chair: Sandi Rhoten, Associate Dean of Students; srhoten@fullerton.edu

Research and Assessment Committee Provides assistance to the AODAC and campus on research and assessment strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of alcohol education, training and student programming. Chair: Laura Chandler, Associate Professor, Health Science; lchandler@fullerton.edu

Student Programming Committee Coordinates alcohol prevention and education efforts and training to student organizations. Chair: Jackie Blyleven, Health Educator, Student Health and Counseling Center; jblyleven@fullerton.edu

Curriculum and Training Committee Researches and analyzes effective educational materials and curriculum for use in alcohol and drug education, training and interventions. The committee identifies campus faculty whose research and expertise include alcohol and drug issues. Chair: Susan Leavy, Crimes Against Women Coordinator, WoMen’s Center; sleavy@fullerton.edu

Website Committee Assists in the development and maintenance of the AODAC website by providing suggestions for content, events, and website layout. Chair – Mary Becerra, Director of Health Education and Promotion, Student Health and Counseling Center; mbecerra@fullerton.edu

AODAC Committee Members

The AODAC is a campus-wide committee. Membership is open to CSUF students, faculty, staff and members of the community. For additional information or dates and locations for scheduled meetings, please contact Sonja Sanders at sonjasanders@fullerton.edu, or by calling 657-278-4314.

Chair:          Dr. Lea Jarnagin, Dean of Students
Co-Chair:    Mary Becerra, Director of Health Education and Promotion

Jackie Blyleven - Student Health and Counseling Center
Laura Chandler – Faculty, Department of Health Science

Deanna Farsakh – Fullerton College
Margaret Gamboa – Community Service Programs, Inc.
Susan Leavy – Women’s Center
Gary Mancini – Fullerton Police Department
Paul Miller – Disabled Student Services, Student Athlete Assistance Program
Michele Moutappa, Ph.D. – Faculty, Department of Health Sciences
Lori Phelps, Ph.D. – Faculty, Department of Human Services
Sandi Rhoten - Judicial Affairs
Carolyn Secrist – County of Orange Health Care Agency, Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Team (ADEPT)
Sharnette Underdue - Housing and Residence Life
Jie Weiss, Ph.D. – Faculty, Department of Health Science

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