Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Task Force
The mission of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Task Force is to reduce the abuse of substances by APU community members through data collection, prevention, education, intervention and policy around alcohol and other drug use, in an effort to cultivate a God-honoring environment that is safe and healthy for all APU community members.
AOD Task Force Goals
- Implement targeted alcohol and other drug programming to all incoming undergraduate students, athletes, and age 21+ students.
- Develop a comprehensive AOD prevention and education program for employees and graduate and professional students.
- Develop a comprehensive campus-based intervention and recovery program for undergraduate students.
- Review AOD policies and evaluate consistency and proportionality of enforcing sanctions for undergraduate, graduate, and employee populations.
- Publicize AOD policies, expectations for behavior, and support services for undergraduate, graduate, and employee populations.
Task Force Members
- Lori Lacy, Executive Director of Counseling and Campus Wellness (Chair)
- Katie Shubin, Student Health Center
- Rachel Castaneda, Professor, Department of Psychology
- Rachel White, Associate Vice President of Strategic Communication and Engagement
- Carlee Anglin, Director of Title IX and Student Conduct
- Leslie Castro-Kolta, Human Resources
- Benjamin Case, Residence Life
- Nathaniel Smith, Campus Safety
- Daja Wells, Athletics
- Hector Castaneda, Student Representative
Contact Information
Email: AODTaskForce@apu.edu
