Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Task Force

In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, SUNY Poly has adopted and implemented a comprehensive program to prevent illicit alcohol and drug use, high-risk drinking, and substance misuse among students and employees.

Every two years, SUNY Poly conducts a Biennial Review of its prevention program to evaluate its effectiveness and ensure that university sanctions are consistently enforced. The SUNY Poly Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Task Force conducts these reviews and identifies and implements necessary changes.

About the AOD Prevention Task Force

The AOD Prevention Task Force is a collaborative group of campus partners who support student and employee health and wellness, success, retention, and graduation through the implementation of a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP).

The DAAPP was developed to help prevent underage and high-risk drinking and illegal drug use. The AOD Prevention Task Force is also responsible for distributing notice of SUNY Poly's Policy on Drugs and Alcohol, implementing evidence-based educational programs, and developing environmental strategies to prevent and reduce high-risk drinking, illegal drug use, and other associated high-risk behaviors.

Get Involved

The AOD Prevention Task Force meets monthly during the academic year and once during the summer, either in person or via Zoom.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the AOD Prevention Task Force, contact the Wellness Center at wellnesscenter@sunypoly.edu.

AOD Prevention Task Force Members

• Kathie Artigiani — Director for the Center for Student Involvement
• Kelly Colbert — Associate Athletics Director/SWA (Senior Woman Administrator)
• Jennifer George — Assistant Dean of Students
• Stacey Genther — Director of Wellness Center Services
• Carla Sinisgalli — Director of Human Resources
• Dr. Krystyna de Jacq — Assistant Professor of Nursing
• Jennifer Jones — Wellness Promotion Coordinator
• Brittany Morawiec — Dean of Students and Interim Vice President of Student Affairs
• Shannon Mulligan — Benefits Administrator
• Lisa Train — Director of Residential Life & Housing

Policy on Drugs and Alcohol

Policy on Drugs and Alcohol 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab) 

Biennial Reviews

• Biennial Review of Academic Years 2022–2024 (PDF) (opens in a new tab) 
• Biennial Review of Academic Years 2020–2022 (PDF) (opens in a new tab) 
• Biennial Review of Academic Years 2018–2020 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)