Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Committee

ATOD Advisory Council Goals

  • Educate the campus community about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
  • Prevent and reduce problems associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs use by ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ students, faculty, and staff
  • Decrease the amount of high risk drinking behaviors and the potential harm caused by alcohol
  • Decrease the amount of drugs usage and the potential harm caused by such usage

ATOD Advisory Council Subcommittee Goals

  • The Policy Subcommittee updates and monitors compliance with university alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs policies. In addition, the subcommittee ensures the dissemination of the CSU East Bay alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs policy.
  • The Assessment Subcommittee institutes a process to regularly assess alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs abuse prevention efforts.
  • The Education & Prevention Subcommittee educates the campus community regarding policies and issues related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs use.
  • The Community & Treatment Subcommittee collaborates with the campus and surrounding community to ensure access to treatment and other related resources.
  • The Funding Subcommittee ensures adequate funding for campus alcohol and other drugs abuse prevention activities.

 ATOD Membership 2024-2025

  • Chair: Jennifer Luna - Director, Recreation, Wellbeing, & University Unions
  • Vice Chair: Janice Bulayo - Wellness Services Coordinator, Student Wellbeing Services 
  • Erick Loredo - Interim Coordinator of Government Advising, Associated Students Incorporated
  • Ed Park - Human Resources Manager
  • Heather Gardley - Director, Student Conduct, Rights & Responsibilities
  • John Buchanan - Associate Director, Residence Life
  • Kevin Gin - Associate Director, Institutional Effectiveness & Research
  • Dr. Kristina Wharton - Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health
  • Mark Almeida - Associate Vice President, Student Affairs and Auxiliary Services
  • Michael Elder - Lieutenant, University Police Department
  • Dr. Michelle Rippy - Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
  • Nancy Jimenez - Assistant Department Lead, Student Leadership and Involvement Center  
  • Steve Spencer - Athletic Trainer, Intercollegiate Athletics