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Alcholic Beverages Use And Consumption Policy
Marquette is committed to establishing a comprehensive
program to prevent the unlawful use, possession or distribution
of illicit drugs and alcohol. The following information
is provided in compliance with the Drug-free Schools
and Communities Act.
The alcohol policy of Marquette is based on the central
and fundamental educational focus of the university to
create an environment that fosters learning. The university
believes in personal responsibility, moral growth and
development, awareness of communal consequences of
personal choices, obligation of citizenship, and responsible
decision-making. Therefore, it is critical that Marquette
students are committed to the physical and emotional
well-being of members of the Marquette community. The
university will not tolerate disregard for the law or behaviors
and practices that counter the education of the whole
person or inhibit rigorous scholarship. Consequently, the
university does not condone underage drinking and considers
intoxication, disorderliness or offensive behavior
deriving from the use of alcoholic beverages to be unacceptable,
regardless of a persons age. The university will
work to provide an environment that supports those who
choose not to drink as well as those of legal age who
choose to use responsibly.
To cultivate a campus environment with the stated goals
and purposes of an educational institution, the university
has adopted the following policies and procedures regarding
alcohol use/misuse:
State, county, municipal laws and ordinances
Members of the university community are subject to all
state, county and municipal laws or ordinances regulating
the sale and use of alcoholic beverages, as well as the
university regulations pertaining thereto. A person is
expected to be responsible for his or her behavior at all
time. Conduct that is in violation of the state, county and
municipal laws or ordinances or the university regulations
relating to the use of alcoholic beverages may involve the
individual in student conduct procedures (see 194) regardless
of the action that may be taken by civil authorities.
Changes in Wisconsin state law and/or in local ordinances
may require changes to this policy.
Persons of legal drinking age
This policy acknowledges the fact that persons over the
age of 21 may purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
Those who fall into this category are responsible for setting
a positive example to all minors by discouraging alcohol related
behavior that is abusive to oneself or to others.
For residents who are of legal drinking age, the individuals
use of alcoholic beverages is authorized in ones room
within the residence halls. See the Policy for Use of
Alcoholic Beverages in the Residence Halls.
Sale or distribution
Alcoholic beverages may not be sold on campus except
pursuant to appropriate policies and procedures. Systems
for the sale and/or distribution of alcoholic beverages
through the use of tickets, vouchers, assessment upon
consumption or free distribution must be approved by the
director of the Alumni Memorial Union and dean of student
development and must be in accordance with business
office procedures, space reservation and fundraising
policies.
Unlawful behavior or misconduct
Intoxication and/or alcohol abuse is not permissible as an
excuse for unlawful behavior or misconduct.
Acute intoxication
Acutely intoxicated students will not be left in the care
of other students, including residence hall student staff.
Students will be referred to appropriate health care facilities
and/or law enforcement.
Prohibited use and exceptions
The consumption of alcohol outdoors on campus in not
permitted. Exceptions may be made for restricted events
like Senior Week, where all of the parties will be of legal
drinking age, upon the prior approval of the director of the
AMU and dean of student development.
Violations of the Alcohol Policy
Violations of the university alcohol policy are as follows:
Being in the presence of alcohol as a person
under 21
Consuming alcohol in the presence of a person
under 21
Collections of containers that contain or previously
contained alcohol
Possession or use of alcohol-related paraphernalia
Possession of a keg in a residence hall or university owned
apartment
Possession and/or consumption of alcohol by a person
under 21
Intoxication of a person, regardless of legal drinking age
Acute intoxication defined by medical assessment
Misrepresentation of age or possession of false
documentation of age
Purchasing alcohol for or by persons under 21
Providing or selling alcohol to a person under 21
Providing alcohol to an intoxicated person
Student Conduct Process
Students in alleged violation of the policy will be subject
to the student conduct process (see page 194). If during
the conduct hearing sufficient information is provided
for a finding of responsibility, the student conduct administrator
will administer a brief alcohol screening. Based
on the responses to the screening tool, students may
be mandated to complete Brief Alcohol Screening and
Intervention for College Students, an alcohol and drug
assessment with the substance abuse counselor, or other
educational outcome(s). Additional information regarding
BASICS can be found at
www.marquette.edu/dsa/alcohol.
BASICS and alcohol assessments are not standalone
sanctions, but they supplement additional educational
sanctions levied by the student conduct administrator.
Sanctions for Alcohol Policy Violations
Marquette has established clear and specific sanctions
that result from violations of the policy. The sanctions,
ranging from warnings and substance abuse awareness
programs for minor offenses to dismissal for major and/
or multiple offenses are applied consistently and fairly.
The following are possible sanctions that correspond to
various levels of severity and may result from a failure to
follow the alcohol policy:
Disposal of alcohol and/or containers
Confiscation of false identification, alcohol
paraphernalia
Restitution
University warning
Alcohol education outcome
Parental notification
MPD Referral
Residence Life probation
University probation
Residence hall relocation
Emergency Administrative Action
Suspension
Expulsion
Non-compliance
Failure to comply with assigned outcomes may result in
university probation or extension of university probation.
Parental Notification
In accordance with federal law, the university may contact
your parent/guardian in cases of alcohol policy violations
and/or cases in which students are assessed for medical
safety and/or transported to the hospital for acute intoxication.
Residence Halls
See page 160 of the At Marquette Student Handbook for the complete policy on use of alcoholic beverages in the residence halls.
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