Rule 3362-3-11 | Alcohol general rules.
(A) Purpose
Shawnee state university is committed to a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty and staff, and visitors in venues where the presence of alcohol does not interfere with the learning experience or the peaceful environment of the campus and community. This rule establishes parameters for the purchase, possession, distribution, and consumption of alcohol as described herein and in accordance with related procedures.
(B) Student events (university-sponsored on and off campus)
For university-sponsored events targeted to students, student purchase, possession, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited without prior authorization. This includes events on or off campus, and in university-provided vehicles.
(C) On-campus events and conferences
The prior-approved purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages on university property for events and conferences must be in accordance with the exclusive food services agreement and any alcohol operating license held and maintained by the university and/or its food services vendor.
(D) Insurance
If the event at which alcohol is purchased and/or consumed is sponsored by a non-university group or individual, proof of an appropriate level of liability insurance may be required. Decisions about insurance requirements will be made by the university events office in collaboration with the university's risk manager.
(E) Student housing
(1) The sale of alcoholic beverages in residence halls (owned or managed by the university) is prohibited.
(2) The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages for legal-aged (age twenty-one or older) residents is permitted in residence halls contingent upon compliance with established residence hall rules, university policy and procedures, and subject to full compliance with state and local laws.
(F) Personal conduct
Patrons, including students, attending events at which alcoholic beverages are served will be held responsible for their personal conduct, as well as the conduct of guests. A violation of this rule may be found when university officials or the department of public safety determine that an individual's conduct while possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage is irresponsible, disorderly, or inconsiderate.
(G) General prohibition
(1) The use or sale of alcohol by any person (students, employees and visitors) on campus property (managed or owned by the university) or at university-sponsored off campus activities is prohibited in instances that are inconsistent with state or local laws and restrictions and as established by this rule or an accompanying procedure.
(2) Violations of university policy or engagement of illegal actions will result in the involved individual(s) being subject to sanctions and/or enforcement results as referenced and incorporated by university policy and/or applicable laws.
(H) Procedures
The president will ensure the establishment of procedures necessary to effectively implement this rule.
Last updated July 7, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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