Alcohol Overdose PreventionJanuary 31, 2014

Philip Dhanens May 21, 1994 – September 2, 2012

• A special Ad Hoc Committee was formed in November 2012.

• Its goal was to identify existing alcohol education efforts as well as address gaps in resources to help prevent this tragedy from occurring again.

Ad Hoc Committee Findings

• Survey identified at least 50 different ATOD efforts that involved:AssessmentsEducation & PreventionInterventionsPolicy Development & Enforcement

Example of Existing Programs

Ad Hoc Committee Findings Continued…

• Gaps were identified and prioritized.

• Special emphasis was placed on:the importance of reaching out to all new students reducing the risk of student alcohol-related incidents

Examples of New Programs

Alcohol Overdose Prevention Video

• A video was created and shown to all incoming Freshmen and Transfer students during Dog Days.

• This 7-minute video shows students in a typical social environment & testimonials of two Fresno State students who survived an alcohol overdose.

• Students and parents were also encouraged to have the difficult conversation about alcohol safety.

• http://vimeo.com/68227851

University Courtyard

• Efforts focused on the new students’ first night and weekend on campus.

• Standard bulletin boards were required on all floors regarding alcohol awareness.

• All students were given lanyards with Aware Awake Alive messaging, along with information on UPD Tip Now.

• Gathering of all students with brief discussion on the loss of Philip Dhanens and urging them to take care of fellow students.

WATCHDOG Program

• The second phase of the Protect Your ‘Dogs campaign.

• Based upon the Red Watch Band Program.

• Students trained to recognize the symptoms of an alcohol overdose, learn the steps to effectively intervene, and receive CPR certification through the American Red Cross.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NYnY5Yot2dU

New Greek Life Directives

Effective Fall 2013

• Fraternity and Sorority recruitment events must be delayed until week 6 of the Fall semester.

• New member or pledge education programs must be completed within 9 weeks, including initiation.

• New member education programs must be completed 10 days prior to the start of final exams.

“Fresno State has been able to take a tragedy and turn it into an effort to save students’ lives.”