Presidential Task Force on Student Activities and Safety
Presidential Task Force on Student Activities and Safety
The Presidential Task Force on Student Activities and Safety was announced by San Diego State University President Adela de la Torre on November 12, 2019. Its purpose was to examine elements of the student experience in light of nationwide issues related to student alcohol and other drug abuse, as well as other risk factors facing college populations. An emphasis will be placed on the review of student organizations and activities, fraternity and sorority life, and also student events and sports clubs. The group convened throughout the 2019-20 academic year with a report of findings and recommendations submitted by April 2020.
Purpose and Activities
The Presidential Task Force on Student Activities and Safety is charged with presenting targeted strategies, recommendations and goals to address the safety of our dynamic student body. The group is expected to present action-based recommendations to create innovative, long-term positive outcomes across the landscape of the student experience at SDSU.
Committee Members
The Presidential Task Force on Student Activities and Safety is comprised of content experts both internal and external to SDSU, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and administrators. Task force group members may identify additional participants based on experience and expertise.
- Rana Sampson, Former Law Enforcement Consultant; Director, Community Relations Ambassador, Southern California and San Diego Divisions, Union Bank
- Bobby Smitheran, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services
- Christian Holt, Student-at-Large, Associated Students
- Christian Onwuka, President, Associated Students
- Mike Pack, Member of the The Campanile Foundation Board; Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumnus
- Randy Timm, SDSU Assistant Vice President for Campus Life & Dean of Students
- Caitlin Roberts, University of Oregon Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Jessica Rentto, SDSU AVP for Administration & Risk Management
- Christy Samarkos, Associate Vice President for Campus & Community Partnerships
- Lee Abed, SDSU Interfraternity Council, Vice President for Judicial Affairs
- Josh Mays, Associate Vice President of Safety and Community Empowerment
- Frank Churchill, Aztec Parent Advisory Board Member; Cal Fire Fighter, Los Angeles County Fire Department
- Karly Nolan, Former Vice President of Membership, College Panhellenic Association
- Ben Clay, SDSU Alumnus, Sigma Chi Alumnus
- Rachel Gregg SDSU Director of Government and Community Relations
- Erik Johannesen, Alumnus Advisor, Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
The Task Force on Student Activities and Safety was charged with reviewing behaviors, education, policies, processes and procedures of organizations and their members at SDSU, and the role they play in the health, safety, human development and community building of SDSU students. The members were also charged with producing a report.
Here is the task force's official report:Official Report
