Eastern Connecticut
State University Alcohol and Other Drugs
Policy
Eastern Connecticut State
University
The mission of ECSU is to assist in the
total development of each student. As part of our effort to maintain an
atmosphere conducive to effective learning and a wholesome social
environment, ECSU has established policies regarding alcohol and drug
use. These policies are published in order that all members of the
University community will be aware of their existence and will be
responsible for their observance. Beyond complying with state laws,
ECSU has a commitment to the education, development and maturation of the
whole person-spirit, mind and body. Recently, nationwide attention to the
dangers of high-risk drinking have lead us to become increasingly aware of
the relationship between substance abuse and students' inability to
achieve success in college. Therefore, it is our responsibility both
legally and ethically to promote a caring environment that protects all
students' personal growth and total welfare. It is intended that these
policies will foster such concern. The campus body charged with the
review of alcohol and other drug policies is the AOD (Alcohol and other
Drugs) Advisory Board. Constituted in 1988, this group is made up of
representatives from student, faculty, staff and administrative bodies who
make recommendations to the Vice President of Student Affairs
Alcohol Policy
1.0 Preface 1.1 These regulations and policies
are enacted pursuant to Board of Trustees resolutions regarding
consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Connecticut State University
campuses as adopted in February, 1984. The President shall cause these
policies to be reviewed annually. 1.2 The University permits the
serving of alcohol, in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes, at
certain social events. At no time does it support alcohol becoming a
primary focus of such activities. The potential of the University
experience is jeopardized by the abuse of alcohol; therefore, this policy
is in accordance with the mission of Eastern Connecticut State
University. 1.3 At no time may anyone not of legal drinking age
purchase, possess, consume or offer alcoholic beverages on the Eastern
Connecticut State University campus, or at any Eastern Connecticut
University sponsored activity on or off campus. 1.4 Discussion
resulting from the use or abuse of alcohol is encouraged in any
educational setting. Such discussion may be of a general nature, or relate
to a specific behavior. When a problem occurs, if at all possible, it is
recommended that the person(s) involved be approached. However, any member
of the University community who feels uncomfortable engaging in such
discussion may address these concerns to the Substance Abuse Coordinator,
Substance Abuse Counselor, Deans, Vice Presidents or University
President. 1.5 In no case may the use or abuse of alcohol be accepted
as an excuse or justification for the violation of University rules and
regulations. 1.6 Matters related to the use of alcohol on the Eastern
Connecticut State University campus must be viewed as a total University
concern and evaluated by the president of the University in consultation
with the Cabinet, University Senate, Student Senate and the Substance
Abuse Advisory Board. 1.7 The use of alcoholic beverages on campus, by
all non-University groups, is subject to all regulations stated
herein. 1.8 All members of the University community when using
alcoholic beverages are specifically subject to sections 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0
of this document whether: a) on campus b) off campus at an
officially recognized event c) off campus when representing the
University 1.9 Failure to comply with the stipulations set forth in
this document will result in the cancellation of an event, and further
action by the University. 1.10 All students recognize that their
presence during a violation subjects them to disciplinary action. 2.0
General 2.1 The possession, consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages
on property under the control of Eastern Connecticut State University
shall be in accord with provisions of the Connecticut State Liquor Control
Commission, and Policies established by the Board of Trustees for the
Connecticut State University and Eastern Connecticut State
University. 2.2 Public displays and/or consumption of alcoholic
beverages on campus, including all buildings, is prohibited except as
defined in this document. 2.3 Faculty and staff advisor(s) of the
sponsoring organization must be present at the entire event where
alcoholic beverages are being consumed. In the event the faculty or staff
advisor is unable to attend, an appropriate designee (faculty or staff
member) must be present for the entire event. 2.4 All members of the
University must be able to produce current University identification and
proof of age at the events where alcoholic beverages are served. 2.5
All members of the University are responsible for the behavior of their
guests. Guests must abide by all University policies and
regulations. 2.6 All visitors to the campus must abide by all
University policies and regulations. 2.7 Any intoxicated individual who
engages in high risk behavior which threatens the health or safety of
another individual, themselves, or property is subject to disciplinary
action. 2.8 Kegs or other containers pertaining to alcoholic beverages
are expressly prohibited on campus. 2.9 Eastern Connecticut State
University encourages free inquiry into all areas of interest. However,
consistent with Connecticut State Law and paragraph 1.2 of the Alcohol and
Drug Policy, advertising of events where alcohol is a primary focus, i.e.,
based upon alcohol amounts, time duration, costs, etc., is prohibited.
Solicitation is prohibited on campus at all times. 3.0 Serving of
Alcoholic Beverages 3.1 All requests to possess, consume or sell
alcoholic beverages must be submitted to the director of the site where it
well be used. The request must be reviewed by the Staff Advisor of the
group requesting permission to serve the alcoholic beverages and must then
be submitted to the Dean of Student Affairs for final approval. 3.2
Alcoholic beverages may not be furnished, dispensed, sold, delivered,
and/or offered where admission is charged, donations accepted, or tickets
sold to any event, function or activity under the sponsorship of any
organization, group or individuals whether or not affiliated with the
University, on or off campus, unless a permit is obtained from the State
Liquor Control Commission (sec. 30-100). Such permit shall be filed with
the Dean of Student Affairs one week prior to any such event and shall be
in the permittee's possession and prominently displayed during the event.
On-campus functions shall be in accord with provisions of this
policy. 3.3 Where alcoholic beverages are served, non-alcoholic
beverages other than water must be available (coffee, punch, soda, etc.)
in such quantity as to last the duration of the event. Failure to make
such provisions will result in termination of the event. 3.4 At these
events the rights of users and non-users must be fully respected at all
times. 3.5 The sponsoring organization is required to arrange with the
director of institutional safety for the provisions of adequate security
at any event where alcoholic beverages are being consumed. 4.0
Insurance and Permits 4.1 Any organization, college affiliated or not,
and/or department furnishing dispensing, selling delivering and/or
offering alcoholic beverages must file proof of insurance one week prior
to any such event with the Dean of Student Affairs. Dram Shop Act
insurance shall be required for the furnishing, dispensing, delivering
and/or the offering of alcoholic beverages. 4.2 Liability for personal
injury and/or damages to property resides in the organization or group
using the campus facility. 4.3 The purchase of alcoholic beverages with
the moneys from the account of any organization funded by Student
Activities fees is prohibited, except by action of the University
President. 4.4 All permits, insurance policies, etc., required by
campus, local and state regulations are the responsibility of the
organization or group using campus facilities for those events where
alcoholic beverages are to be served and must be placed on the file in the
office of the Dean of Student Affairs at least one week before the event
is to occur. All appropriate forms may be obtained from the Dean of
Student Affairs. 4.5 All activities must be in accordance with the
State of Connecticut's legal drinking age law. 5.0 Campus
Housing 5.1 Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by
students or their guests is not permitted in any of the residence
facilities on campus. 6.0 Campus Grounds 6.1 The public display
and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of the campus is
prohibited except as defined in 3.0. 7.0 Student Center 7.1 All
requests for activities involving the consumption of alcoholic beverages
must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Such requests must be
signed by the faculty or staff advisor, reviewed by the Director of
Student Center Activities, and submitted to the Dean of Student Affairs
for a decision. 7.2 All activities in the Student Center are subject to
the established regulations of the Student Center. 8.0 Athletic
Event 8.1 The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages at
any inter-collegiate and intramural athletic activity is expressly
prohibited. 9.0 Staff and Department Functions 9.1 Staff or
departmental social functions involving the use of alcoholic beverages in
campus buildings require the advance approval of the University President,
appropriate vice president or dean. 10.0 Hurley Hall 10.1 The use of
alcoholic beverages in the "special dining room" requires the approval of
the Office of the President. 10.2 All requests for student sponsored
activities at which alcoholic beverages will be used in Hurley Hall, Akus
Gallery and/or cafeteria must be submitted to the director of food
services at least three weeks in advance. This application must be signed
by the faculty or staff advisor, reviewed by the director of food services
for recommendations, and submitted to the Dean of Student Affairs for
approval. 10.3 All requests for activities involving the consumption of
alcoholic beverages by non-college affiliated groups in Hurley Hall, Akus
Gallery and/or cafeteria must be submitted to the Office of the President
for final approval.Drug Abuse Policy
1. The unprescribed
use, possession, sale, purchase or distribution of any controlled
substance, to include but not limited to marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines,
heroin, hallucinogens, barbiturates and paraphernalia, is a violation of
the laws of the State of Connecticut and is therefore subject to
disciplinary action and possible criminal prosecution. 2. Every member
of the University community has the responsibility to report violations of
this policy to the Campus Police, Dean of Students, Health Center,
Counseling Service or Campus Ministry. 3. The University will attempt
to maintain an attitude of informed positive concern in all relations with
violators. Responses to violations of this policy will depend upon the
circumstances of each individual situation. While dealing with the
individual in a compassionate way, failure of that person to comply with
the procedures of the Counseling Service and peer assistance program of
the University may be cause for dismissal. 4. Members of the University
are responsible for the behavior of their guests regarding all drug and
alcohol policies on and off campus. 5. All visitors to the campus must
abide by all University policies and regulations. 6. The use of drugs
by ECSU intercollegiate athletes is additionally prohibited, as set forth
by the rules and regulations of the NCAA. These rules prohibit the use of
anabolic steroids, caffeine, amphetamines and other drugs as ergogenic
aids. 7. The use of anabolic steroids and other ergogenic aids by any
ECSU student is strongly discouraged. 8. Smoking is actively discouraged and is
restricted to designated areas only.
