| Initiating body: | Vice President for Student Affairs |
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| Contact: | Student Affairs, 438-5451 |
| Revised on: | 02/2004 |
Illinois State University is committed to sustaining an academic environment that both respects individual freedom and promotes the health, safety, and well being of all members of the University community. It is essential that all employees and students recognize that the misuse and abuse of alcohol constitutes a threat to the educational mission of the University. Illinois State University has an obligation to promote a healthy and safe campus environment that includes taking responsibility for one’s own actions.
Illinois State University seeks to provide an environment that reduces or eliminates the adverse consequences of alcohol misuse and abuse on individuals, groups and the University. All members of the University community are responsible for being fully aware of the requirements of University policies related to alcohol as well as local, state, and federal laws regarding alcohol and other drugs.
Education is an intrinsic component of the University’s commitment to reduce or eliminate the harm caused by alcohol misuse and abuse. Awareness of Alcohol Policies is an important component of reducing harm. Specific procedures have been developed for the use of alcohol, and will be strictly enforced. Review of Alcohol Policies and Procedures shall occur on a regular cycle established by the University.
The sale, delivery, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in or on any property owned by Illinois State University is strictly prohibited, except as otherwise provided in this policy. University property includes University vehicles or personal vehicles while being used for University business. Alcoholic beverages may be sold at and delivered to a faculty center or facility in which conference and convention type activities take place belonging to or under the control of Illinois State University. This is allowed by law provided that with respect to a facility for conference and convention type activities alcoholic beverages shall be limited to the use of convention or conference participants or participants in cultural, political or educational activities held in such facilities, and provided further that the faculty, staff, students, or alumni of Illinois State University are active participants in the conference or convention. (Illinois Liquor Control Act – 235 ILCS 5/6-15.) While state law allows such activities, serving of alcohol beverages must be under the control of a vendor with the appropriate liquor license. Where permitted under this policy, the use of alcoholic beverages on University property shall be considered a privilege and may be allowed only if consistent with local, state, and federal law. Strict adherence to procedures developed for alcohol use is required.
Illinois State University is committed to maintaining a workplace free of the effects of alcohol misuse and abuse. Faculty and staff are representatives of the University and as such, they are expected to use professional judgment when consuming alcohol before or during work hours or at other times when they are representing the University.
In addition, those employees who come in contact with any Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff or visitors or are required to use potentially dangerous tools or equipment, shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that any alcohol consumption does not impair their ability to perform their jobs or reflect negatively on Illinois State University. Violators will be subject to university disciplinary action consistent with existing University policies, rules, regulations, and employment agreements, up to and including termination.
Employees who have a substance abuse problem are encouraged to seek assistance through the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or from non-University health and human service professionals.
Student Organizations are required to abide by state laws and university policies concerning alcoholic beverages. It is expected that all student organizations will have their activities approved by the group’s faculty/staff advisor. The student organization is responsible for assuring that alcohol consumption does not detrimentally affect the health and well being of those attending the event and is responsible for ensuring that no person under the age of 21 possesses or consumes alcoholic beverages at the event. The University expects organizations to utilize third party vendors in accordance with the Third Party Agreement when alcohol will be served. Under some circumstances, Registered Student Organizations may have events with alcohol in the Bone Student Center only. (See 5.1.23 University Property Where Alcoholic Beverages are Permitted). Registered Student Organizations may hold events involving alcoholic beverages at off-campus facilities under the following conditions:
