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UW-Stevens Point Alcohol Policy

  1. 1.0 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE POLICY PURPOSE:

    The purpose of this policy is to promulgate regulations and guidelines by which alcohol beverages may be served on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus.

  2. 2.0 BACKGROUND:

    The following policy has been established to ensure that the service of alcoholic beverages at the university is in compliance with all state and federal laws. The policy is also the reflection of the university's philosophy that the service of alcoholic beverages must promote and encourage the responsible use of alcohol.

  3. 3.0 POLICY

    1. 3.1 The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on university premises, except as expressly permitted by the Chancellor (or designee) as defined in this policy, in accordance with UWS 18.06 (13) (a), Wisconsin Administrative Code set by the Board of Regents. Without exception, alcohol consumption is governed by Wisconsin statutory age restrictions under UWS 18.06 (13) (b).

    2. 3.2 Alcoholic beverages in this policy are fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors containing .5% or greater of alcohol by volume.

    3. 3.3 License for the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be in the name of the Board of Regents for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus. All sales on campus will be performed by the authorized Food Service Contractors, or the Basement Brewhaus, Treehaven, or the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station and will be done in places and according to methods approved.

    4. 3.4 Consumption of alcoholic beverages on streets that run through the campus is contrary to municipal ordinances and such violations may subject violators to city fines or other penalties.

    5. 3.5 State and federal law prohibits the resale of alcoholic beverages for profit except by the licensee and tax stamp holder. Therefore, the proceeds from the sale of wine, beer, or alcohol cannot be returned to the sponsoring organization by the university.

    6. 3.6 The "carry in" or "carry out" of any type of alcoholic beverages to or from activities or programs is prohibited.

    7. 3.7 Alcoholic beverage service must end at the close of the register event time.

    8. 3.8 No open alcoholic beverages will be permitted in the passenger area of any University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point contracted vehicle for trips and travel events.

    9. 3.9 Non-alcoholic beverages, which have been purchased from or provided by the University Food Service Contractor, must be available at the same place as the alcoholic beverages. Food and non-alcoholic beverages must be featured more prominently than the alcoholic beverage service in any advertising. It is the responsibility of the sponsor of the event to ensure that the appropriate amounts of alternative beverages are available for the anticipated attendance.

    10. 3.10 Functions which permit attendance of underage individuals must make adequate provisions to monitor the serving and consuming of alcoholic beverages.

    11. 3.11 Alcoholic beverages may be catered at closed functions where a sponsor schedules an event, for members of the group and specified invited guests. Alcoholic beverages may also be catered under proper conditions to campus functions that are open to the public if adequate control of persons present can be exercised. The Director of the University Centers must approve these service occasions individually.

    12. 3.12 Under ordinary circumstances, alcoholic beverages will be sold by the individual drink. Sale or serving pitchers of beer, carafes or bottles of wine may be permissible under certain conditions.

    13. 3.13 Some service of alcoholic beverages on campus may be done by sponsoring organizations with beverages furnished from off campus, if prior approval is sought in advance.

    14. 3.14 Outdoor events, where alcoholic beverages will be served must have proper fencing to allow for monitoring of distribution of alcohol. Sponsors are expected to be responsible for any cost or fencing needed for outdoor events which need to be monitored.

    15. 3.15 RESIDENCE HALL ALCOHOL POLICY (passed by Residence Hall Association, 1993; revised 1995)

      The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Residential Living department is committed to maintaining an academic and social environment that promotes the intellectual and personal development of students, the safety and welfare of all members of the university and residence hall community.

      • All alcohol policies are applicable to all residence halls, and individual hall governments are not permitted to revise the policies. Recommendations for revision to the alcohol policies must be submitted to the Residence Hall Association for consideration.

      • Drinking is never to be the focal point for an event or activity; beverages, whether alcoholic or nonalcoholic, shall be incidental to the primary reason for having an event.

      • Only those residents who have attained the legal drinking age may possess or consume alcoholic beverages, including nonalcoholic beverages containing 0.5% alcohol by volume or over. [Residents not 21 years of age cannot drink or host drinkers.]

      • Alcoholic beverages cannot be sold in residence halls.

      • If 21 or older, individuals may consume alcoholic beverages only in their own room or in rooms of occupants of legal drinking age. No alcohol, including nonalcoholic beverages regardless of the alcohol content, shall be consumed in public areas, such as lounges, bathrooms, hallways and basement areas.

      • In designated upperclass halls, alcohol may be consumed by residents of legal drinking age and their guests of legal drinking age in the following areas: TV lounge, game room/area, and designated public social areas. The persons in these areas may have no more than one drink in their possession. Alcohol is strictly prohibited in public academic areas, study lounges, computer rooms and in fitness areas such as saunas, fitness rooms, etc.

      • Use and consumption of alcohol in residence halls may not exceed the limitations listed below:

        • there may not be more than 10 persons present in any resident's room;
        • no bulk alcohol of any size is permitted in individual rooms (e.g. keg, party ball, etc.);
        • individuals of legal drinking age may only have one container of alcohol containing 0.5% of alcohol by volume or over open at any time per individual.

      • Residents are responsible for informing their guests of the residence hall's alcohol policies, for advising their guests when behavior is not appropriate, and for assisting in modifying inappropriate behavior when necessary. No guest may possess alcohol including nonalcoholic beverages containing 0.5% alcohol by volume or over, in the room of a resident that is under the legal drinking age.

      • Residence hall staff shall intervene in situations where individuals exhibit symptoms of problem drinking, such as incapacitation, violence, abusive behavior, self-endangering intoxication, etc. An intervention by a staff member may result in a referral to the university student health promotions coordinator for information and resources or to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Office.

      • Any individual/organization wishing to sponsor an event where alcoholic beverages will be present will need to adhere to guidelines for such events. This information may be obtained from the hall director.

      • Nonalcoholic beverages containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume will be allowed in rooms of underage residents if the beverage is clearly labeled and during any confrontation that information is presented.

  4. ADMINISTRATION:

    1. 4.1 The Chancellor has established the following designees to administer the Alcohol Beverage Service Policy: the Director of the University Centers for all on-campus UWSP facilities; the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station Director, and the Treehaven Director for each of those off-campus UWSP facilities.

    2. 4.2 As part of the campus room reservation process, an individual must be designated as the responsible person for the event. If alcohol is to be served, this designated person will be required to sign a form indicating an understanding and acceptance of the stated Alcohol Beverage Service Policies. The Reservationists are responsible for notifying the Food Service Contractor that this statement has been signed prior to the disbursement of alcohol.

    3. 4.3 Bartenders employed to serve/sell alcoholic beverages will be at least the minimum age required by state statute and possess a bartender's certification. A licensed bartender needs to be in attendance at all events in which alcohol is served. It is the responsibility of a bartender to make proper identification of persons eligible to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. The type of identification required will be the official, valid Wisconsin ID or driver's license with picture.

    4. 4.4 Individuals or groups which sponsor functions in university facilities must be provided the alcohol beverage service policies and guidelines. Sponsors must accept responsibilities for making sure policies are followed.

    5. 4.5 Security or wristbands for legal age participants may be required for an event involving an alcoholic beverage service depending on the nature of the event, target audience, anticipated attendance levels or layout of the venue.

  5. SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. 5.1 Sponsors are expected to maintain responsible standards concerning the use of alcoholic beverages at the event. Any use leading to offensive behavior or disorderly conduct will result in the immediate dismissal of service to the individual(s) involved and/or to the sponsoring group. Further disciplinary action may be taken if necessary (via UWS Chapter 17or criminal action). In addition, facility use privileges may be suspended for a period of time. Any repeated violation will be cause for facility use denials as well as recommended organizational sanctions.

    2. 5.2 It is not appropriate to include alcohol beverages in the registration fee of a University sponsored event unless special conditions exist as interpreted and approved by the Accounts Payable office.

    3. 5.3 Student organizations must have approval of the group's faculty/staff advisor for any sponsored, authorized, sanctioned and/or financed event involving alcohol. The group is responsible for assuring that the consumption of alcohol does not detrimentally affect the health and well being of those attending the event. Student organizations may hold events involving alcoholic beverages by following the Recognized Student Organization Alcoholic Beverage Rules.

Updated 1.19.2005, Implementation Fall 2005

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Dining Service Policy

  1. All food served in the University Center, Allen Center, and DeBot Center must be provided through University Dining Service. Exceptions include items served in the Basement Brewhaus.
  2. Dining Services can authorize a waiver/exception to this policy as deemed appropriate.
  3. Groups may contact Dining Services directly and make their own arrangements with the catering director

Reviewed December 2003

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Posting Policy

  1. General Policy Statements

    1. This policy does not pertain to departmental bulletin boards or to departmental posters and announcements posted within the respective department's building, to union or maintenance bulletin boards, or to posters and announcements pertaining to residence hall sponsored activities posted by residents in their respective halls.

    2. University facilities may not be used for solicitation of faculty and staff by private enterprise profit organizations, except for solicitations for instructional materials as permitted by the University Handbook. This includes solicitation by individual contact, free advertising on campus through flyers, posters or similar materials, and profit-oriented activities not directly sponsored by campus organizations.

    3. Residence hall mailboxes are subject to federal statutes and policies governing the mail. Unless it is information specifically concerning their living situation, all materials for residents of the halls must be individually addressed to each resident or to the occupant of each room. University departments and recognized campus organizations may purchase gummed address labels from the Office of Registration and Records for a nominal fee. Please check with the Housing Office, Ext. 3511, for specific regulations pertaining to residence hall mailings and postings.

  2. Posting Procedures, Locations, and Policies

    1. Procedure for Posting

      1. All materials to be posted must conform to statutory and institutional requirements pertaining to community standards and commercial solicitation.

      2. All materials to be posted must be stamped for campus posting by either the staff of the Dreyfus University Center Information & Ticket Center, the Student Involvement & Employment Office or the Copies & More Department.

      3. All advertising materials to be posted MUST have the name of the recognized campus organization or department CLEARLY IDENTIFIED AS THE SPONSORING GROUP, or the words "sponsored by (name of organization)" in the lower right hand corner.

        1. Posters promoting on-campus organizations or events must have the name or logo of the sponsoring organization clearly visible on the poster.

        2. Posters promoting off-campus organizations or events must have the name of the sponsoring campus organization clearly identified as the sponsor.

      4. Responsibility for interpreting the university posting policy, as approved by the Faculty Senate, shall reside with the Associate Director of the University Centers.

      5. Sponsors must leave space in the lower right hand corner of each item for the "APPROVED" stamp. Each piece of material must be INDIVIDUALLY stamped. Unauthorized use of "APPROVED" stamp will result in having materials removed.

    2. Locations for Posting

      1. Dreyfus University Center

        1. South wall, Concourse. See sections I.C.2. and I.C.3.

      2. Learning Resources Center

        1. Wall opposite reserve desk

        2. North wall, after hours room

        3. Two bulletin boards in lower corridor

      3. Science Building

        1. Two bulletin boards outside D101 and D102, lobby area

        2. One bulletin board outside A121, main lobby area

      4. Quandt Gymnasium

        1. Hallway in lower Quandt

      5. Berg Gymnasium

        1. Main hallway outside of student lounge

      6. College of Professional Studies Building

        1. South wall of east entrance to room 101

        2. Bulletin board outside the student cafeteria

        3. South wall near room 216

      7. College of Natural Resources Building

        1. All available bulletin boards

      8. College of Fine Arts Building - You must contact dean for approval.

        1. Department bulletin boards on first level

      9. Collins Classroom Center

        1. First floor, east hallway

      10. Communication Arts Center - Contact associate dean or secretary for approval and posting locations.

        1. If approved, post on any board not already designated.

      11. Allen Center

        1. Two open bulletin boards in lower level

      12. DeBot Center

        1. Two bulletin boards, east side of upper level

        2. Two bulletin boards, lower level hallway

      13. Each Residence Hall

        1. Desk worker will receive and the staff will post in specified areas of the hall. Up to five items per hall per event.

      14. Student Services Center

        1. Bulletin board outside the Financial Aid Office

        2. Across from the Bursar

        3. Outside ROTC Office

    3. Posting Policies and Limitations

      1. Only one item per event may be posted on bulletin boards.

      2. Size of posters and other materials to be posted shall normally not exceed 24x36 inches.

        1. In the Dreyfus University Center and DeBot Center, posters are to be limited to 11x17 inches or smaller, if posted in the buildings.

      3. Persons who post are asked to be considerate of others who have posted. No poster may cover previously posted material.

      4. Posting is on a first-come, first-served basis, up to space limitations.

      5. Only tacks staples may be used for posting.

      6. Time Limits

        Posted material must be removed from all areas except residence halls upon the expiration date by the sponsoring organization; by the building manager on duty in the University Centers; by residence hall staff in the residence halls; and by authorized personnel in the academic buildings. Any sponsoring organization which wishes to keep posters must make prior arrangements to remove those posters.

        1. Materials must not be posted until four weeks prior to the event, with the exception of oversized posters (larger than 24x36 inches). These may not be posted until seven days prior to the event.

        2. Permanent organizational signs/posters are subject to the same general procedures and policies as other postings, and must carry a date as to when inserts may be removed.

      7. Political Candidate Postings

        1. Persons who are bonafide candidates for election to public office (campus, city, county, state or federal) will be granted poster privileges accorded student organizations and within the guidelines of this policy.

        2. Bonafide candidates are defined as those who have fully satisfied all criteria to be listed on the official ballot for election.

        3. Candidates and/or supporting committees assume full responsibility for meeting the terms of the UWSP Posting Policy.

    4. The University Center shall annually update approved posting locations and approved agents listed in this policy.

  3. Responsibility and Liability

    Posted material are the responsibility of the sponsoring organization or department. The university accepts no responsibility for posted materials or the control thereof, nor any liability for such materials, nor any responsibility for the destruction of posted materials. The university does reserve the right to remove destroyed or severely damaged materials. In each building, an administrator may assign this responsibility for his/her individual building.

  4. Violations

    • Materials found in violation of this policy will be removed by appropriate personnel, and the sponsoring organization or department contacted according to the following procedures:

      1. After the first violation, a letter will be sent to the organization, explaining the violation. A copy of this policy will be included.

      2. A second violation will result in a telephone call to the organization's chief officer, or to the advisor, or both. (In the case of a department, to the chairperson and, if warranted, the appropriate dean.)

      3. A third violation will result in notification to the organization and advisor, or the department, that posting privileges on campus have been revoked for the remainder of the semester in which the infraction occurs.

      4. A fourth violation will result in a referral of the organization to the Campus Activities/Student Involvement Office, and, where appropriate, to the Office of Student Conduct. In addition to any action which might be taken against individuals referred to the Office of Student Conduct, the Campus Activities/Student Involvement Office may consider revocation of recognition of the organization involved, and take such action as is deemed appropriate.

    1. No materials may be posted except in areas designated for posting, except that walls behind solicitation booths in the University Center may be used by organizations which have reserved space.

    2. For a copy of the table tent policy, please contact the student involvement & employment office location in the Dreyfus University Center.

  5. Personal Notices

    1. Academic Buildings

      All personal notices which are consistent with this policy are permitted. Where bulletin boards are divided into different areas, appropriate notices shall be posted to indicate where personal notices may be posted.

    2. University Centers

      The "wanted," "for sale," and "needed" boards are provided exclusively for personal notices, and personal notices may not be placed in other areas. Cards are provided and will be stamped with a ten-day expiration date by the Information & Ticket Center staff, and will be removed at the expiration date by the same staff.

    3. Residence Halls

      All personal notices must comply with individual hall policies as to size, location and number.

  6. Handouts and Brochures

    All material of this type may be placed in the brochure rack near the Campus Information Center of the University Center or the display area in the lower level of DeBot Center, provided that the materials carry the name of the sponsoring recognized campus organization or department.

Passed by Faculty Senate, Fall 1982; Edited/Updated by the Student Affairs Committee, Fall 1984; Wording

Revisions by the University Centers Policy Board, Spring 1985; Revised 12/89, Revised 8/91, Revised 1/93, Revised 8/96, 1/2008

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