In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, SUNY Poly has adopted and implemented a comprehensive program to prevent the illicit use of alcohol and other drugs, high risk drinking and substance abuse by students and employees. Every two years the College conducts a review (Biennial Review) of its prevention program to determine its effectiveness and to ensure that the sanctions developed by the College are consistently enforced. In order to identify and implement any necessary changes, these reviews are completed by the SUNY Poly Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention Task Force.
The AOD Prevention Task Force is a joint collaboration of campus partners who contribute to student and employee health and wellness, success, retention, and graduation rates through the implementation of a comprehensive campus Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP). The DAAPP was developed for the prevention of underage and high-risk drinking, and illegal drug use. The AOD Prevention Task Force is also responsible for distributing notice of the Policy on Drugs and Alcohol, implementing evidence-based education programs and developing environmental strategies to prevent and reduce high risk drinking, illegal drug use, and other associated high-risk behaviors.
The Prevention Task Force meets monthly during the academic year and once over the summer in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in becoming a member of the AOD Prevention Task Force, please contact the Wellness Center at wellnesscenter@sunypoly.edu
The AOD Prevention Task Force members include:
- Kathie Artigiani, Director for the Center for Student Involvement, Title IX Coordinator
- Gary Bean, Chief of University Police
- Kelly Colbert, Associate Athletics Director/SWA (Senior Woman Administrator)
- 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, Associate Dean of Students
- Lisa Train, Director of Residential Life & Housing
- Audra Cornelius, Assistant Director for Personnel and Benefits
Policy on Drugs and Alcohol 2025 (pdf)
Next Biennial Review: 2024-2026 (to be completed by December 31, 2026)
Biennial Review of Academic Years 2022-2024 (pdf)
Biennial Review of Academic Years 2020-2022 (pdf)
Biennial Review of Academic Years 2018-2020 (pdf)
