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CSM Alcohol Policy

CSM Alcohol Policy Information
ALCOHOL POLICY SUMMARY
- 21 is the legal drinking age
- Registration of all events
- Non-Alcoholic beverages and food must be provided
- Unlicensed selling of alcohol prohibited
- Must use a licensed third-party vendor

INTRODUCTION
The Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees has adopted an alcohol use policy in keeping with state and local laws governing the use, distribution, and consumption of alcohol. The University is committed to responsible behavior and as such, the alcohol policy is designed to encourage responsible drinking and behavior. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action. For the purpose of this policy, alcoholic beverages are referred to as beer and wine only with a maximum alcohol content of 6%. The Student Development Center, the Health Center, Student Life Staff, and the Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students Office will provide information or counseling in the physiological, psychological and legal aspects of alcohol use.

THE LAW
Colorado law prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages for people under age 21. Furthermore, social host liability may be imposed on persons serving or permitting the serving of alcohol to minors, visibly intoxicated persons, or habitual drinkers.

PURCHASE
The Ben H. Parker Student Center is the only area on campus where alcoholic beverages are licensed to be sold. Any attempt to sell alcoholic beverages without authorization and licensing violates Colorado State liquor code and is also subject to disciplinary action. To obtain a special event liquor license, meet with the Director of Student Activities a minimum of 60 days prior to the event.

THIRD-PARTY VENDOR
All alcohol that is served at events must be served by a licensed third-party vendor. The vendor is responsible for the sale, distribution, service, and transportation of the alcohol as well as checking IDs to verify age requirements. Please contact the Student Activities Office for a list of acceptable vendors. Also keep in mind that selling alcohol outside the Student Center requires an additional City of Golden permit. Please contact the Director of Student Activities for more information.

LOCATION
Anyone wishing to hold a function at which alcoholic beverages will be served in any campus facilities or on campus grounds must receive prior approval by the Director of Student ActivitiesStudent Residence Halls - No alcoholic beverages may be consumed in individual rooms of the residence halls or in all public areas of the residence halls.Fraternity and Sorority Houses - Alcoholic beverages may be consumed by those of legal age only as approved by IFC, Panhellenic, the Director of Student Activities and chapter rules. All events at which alcoholic beverages are served must be approved by the Director of Student Activities and use a third-party vendor. Off Campus & Campus Grounds – Anyone wishing to hold a function where alcoholic beverages may be consumed by those of legal drinking age only, must get approval from the Director of Student Activities to hold such an event.

PROCEDURES
1. Anyone wishing to have a function must contact the Student Activities Office to obtain a Request to Serve Alcohol at a Student Event Form and returned it to the Student Activities Office a minimum of one week prior to the event.
2. Before alcohol will be allowed at an event, the form must be completed and approved in accordance with all aspects of the Alcohol Policy.
3. All extra permits, (open container, special license, street closure, bonfire, etc.) where applicable, must be attached before approval.
4. Event sponsors must attend an alcohol education workshop which covers policy, alcohol education, and details for getting an event approved.
5. If at any time during your event you have problems call Public Safety immediately. They may choose to remove individuals, take them to the Detox Center or arrest them.

PENALTY PHASE
Disciplinary Action - Disciplinary action will be handled through the Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students Office or designee, if appropriate. The presumptive disciplinary action for violation of the alcohol use policy will be either suspension or cancellation of the next activity(s) or event(s). An additional option is for the next activity(s) or event(s) to be held without alcoholic beverages. In situations where an organization is responsible for alcoholic beverages service and a violation occurs, that person or organization may lose the privilege of serving at future activities. In the event that an individual violates the system, the individual will be held responsible and be subject to disciplinary action. Violations of the policy will jeopardize the continuance of activities/events.

APPROVAL PHASE
1. A Request to Serve Alcohol at a Student Event Form must be obtained from the Student Activities Office. Before alcoholic beverages will be allowed at an event, this form must be completed and approved.
2. All other permits (open container, special license, street closure, etc.) must be obtained prior to approval.
3. Event sponsors need to attend an alcohol education workshop which covers policy and alcohol education. There will be sessions offered the during the academic year as needed.
4. The approval process must be completed at least one week in advance of the event.
5. A specific date and time duration stating serving time of alcohol shall be included on the request for approval.
6. Security is required at all functions. Exceptions to the security requirement may be made by the Director of Student Activities.
7. If a student organization is sponsoring the event, the current president or vice president shall be present during the entire function. All organizations must have a contact person, (i.e. social chairman, president), named on the application. The contact person must be present throughout the function. Additionally, this person shall not drink for the duration of the event. Final approval of this person shall be made by the Director of Student Activities. The contact person and one other member/advisor must sign the alcohol approval form as an agreement to enforce the CSM alcohol policy as specified by the information on the form.
8. All advertising shall remain general in nature with minimal references to alcohol availability.
9. Wristbands & hand-stamps may be used to identify people of legal drinking age, unless another method is approved in advance by the Director of Student Activities.
10. If needed, wristbands will be provided by the Student Activities Office for all functions at no cost to the event sponsor. Normally the wristbands will be delivered to the event at the start of the function by a Public Safety or Student Activities representative, unless other arrangements are made.
11. No persons under 17 years of age, unless a CSM student, shall be permitted to the function.
12. Food and alternative/non-alcoholic beverages must be provided at all events in which alcohol is served. Water is not acceptable as the sole alternative beverage.
13. Serving of alcohol must stop a minimum of ½ hour before the end of the event.
14. B.Y.O.B. events must be approved by the Director of Student Activities.
15. Under no circumstances shall alcohol be left unattended. All persons serving alcohol must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license on their person while serving. All servers must be educated on the liability of serving intoxicated individuals, and the "signs" for identifying intoxication. Servers must be sober during their shift. The individual in charge is responsible for ensuring that servers are educated in these areas.
16. Serving size will not exceed 12 oz.
17. If a function is in an area where access to a bathroom is not readily available, port-a-potties must be provided by the event sponsor. Additionally, if trash receptacles/dumpsters are not readily available the event sponsor will arrange to have them provided and be responsible for all cleanup of the site after the function. Events not cleaned up will be charged for actual clean-up costs by CSM personnel.
18. An Alcohol report form must be filled out within 3 days of the event - form will include attendance, consumption and incident information.
19. Alcohol distribution will be permitted in one location only.
20. A copy of the approved/not-approved request will be provided to the contact person. Upon receipt of this form, please review the request to make sure no changes have been made to the request and that you are still following all the items specified in the request.
21. A third-party vendor must be used for all events where alcohol is served.

NOTE: Exceptions to any of these items may be granted on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Student Activities. If requesting an exception, the Request to Serve Alcohol at a School Event Form must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

Appeals of the decisions of Director of Student Activities may be made to the Director of Student Life.

Approved by the Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustee's - 1991
Revised - August, 1995; August 1998; May 2002; July 2005