University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Alcohol Use Policies
Policy #4
GENERAL
The use of possession of
alcohol beverages is prohibited on all university premises, except in faculty
and staff housing and as permitted by the chief administrative officer, subject
to statutory age restrictions. The chief administrative officer may generally
permit the use or possession of alcohol beverages by promulgating institutional
regulations in consultation with appropriate staff and students, or in specific
instances by written permission .
2.
Alcoholic beverages are defined as those containing alcohol including beer,
wine, spirits, etc.
3.
Alcoholic beverage service is available only to University of Wisconsin-Parkside
students, faculty, staff, their invited guests, and non-University groups during
their scheduled conferences or meetings held on campus. To be served, a person
must be of legal drinking age and able to show identification in the form of
a Parkside I.D. and either Wisconsin State I.D., Wisconsin state drivers license,
or by legal age identification as otherwise permitted according to Wisconsin
State Law.
4.
The Student Center is the only place on campus where alcoholic beverage service
is allowed with continuing authorization. Prior approval must be given to permit
service and/or sale of alcoholic beverages at an event held outside the Parkside
Student Center. After checking to see that the desired facilities are available, requests
for alcoholic beverage service outside the Student Center should be forwarded in writing
to the Chancellor's office for approval. The Student Center/Campus Central Reservations
and the sponsor of the event will then be notified of the Chancellor's decision.
5.
Student organizations requesting alcoholic beverage service must receive clearance
from the University Activities Office.
6.
The officers and/or organizers of a group sponsoring an event where alcoholic
beverages are to be served directly by the organization instead of by Parkside
Student Center personnel (i.e. wine drop-offs, 1/2 barrels for picnics, etc.) will be
held responsible for the proper decorum of the activity, and must comply with
drop-off service policies outlined later in this policy.
7.
Alcoholic beverages are not to be used by student organizations as a recruitment
tool. Student organizations will not be allowed to have alcoholic beverage service
for regular organizational meetings.
8.
Alternative non-alcoholic beverages must be available at events or places on
campus where alcoholic beverages are served. Water may not be considered as
the only non-alcoholic beverage alternative. The availability of food or snacks
when alcoholic beverages are being served is also required.
9.
Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed in the area in which it was purchased
or dispensed. Exceptions to this policy are:
A. When a program or event is scheduled in the Bazaar area of the Student Center.
B. When the Student Center patio is open, beer and wine purchased in the Student Center Square may be consumed on the patio.
Any other exception to this policy must be approved by the Director of The Student Center on an event-by-event basis.
10. The co-sponsorship
of programs between a University organization and a brewery, alcoholic beverage
wholesaler, retailer, distributor, etc. is permitted, but only as defined in
the Policy for Corporate Sponsorship of Events. The promotion of alcoholic beverages
through reduced prices is prohibited on campus. Promotions and/or advertising
must focus on the event rather than the availability of alcoholic beverages
and also must not emphasize such beverages over non-alcoholic beverages being
served.
11. State funds may not be used to purchase alcoholic beverages. This
includes segregated fee monies.
12. The Student Center reserves the right to require campus security
at any function or event where alcoholic beverages are served. If security is
required, the sponsoring organization is responsible for costs incurred by hiring
campus security.
13. The Parkside
Student Center reserves the right to refuse or amend any alcoholic beverage request when
the request appears incompatible with responsible alcoholic beverage use (e.g.
an organization requesting a 1/2 barrel of beer for an event where only ten
people will be in attendance).
1.
Alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, and liquor may be served at catered
events. For such service outside of the Student Center, the sponsoring group
must receive permission from the Chancellor's office.
2.
Requests for alcoholic beverage service at catered events must be made to Campus
Central Reservations in the Student Center, Rm 209.
3.
Alcoholic beverage service in the form of cash cocktail bars for catered events
will be subject to dollar minimums as prescribed by the Student Center. Groups
not meeting the dollar
minimums will be responsible for paying for the difference to the Student Center.
1.
Alcoholic beverage service in the form of drop-offs are available to campus
organizations and outside groups holding conferences, meetings, etc. on campus.
Information on products available, costs, etc. are found in the campus catering
book which is available from Campus Central Reservations, Student Center Rm 209.
2.
Alcoholic beverage drop-off service requested outside of the Student Center
requires approval from the Chancellor's office.
3.
Student organizations requesting alcoholic beverage drop-off service will be
required to have their adviser present during the activity where the alcoholic
beverage will be consumed or to hire a Student Center bartender to dispense
the alcoholic beverage.
4.
Student groups requesting alcoholic beverage drop-off service without a Parkside
Student Center bartender present will be required to have their adviser sign a statement
acknowledging and accepting responsibility for dispensing of the alcoholic beverage
in a manner that is consistent with State law, University of Wisconsin System,
and UW-Parkside policies and procedures. Non-student groups may have similar
service with the event organizer or person-in-charge required to sign a similar
statement of responsibility.
5.
The Student Center reserves the right to require a bartender (at the expense
of the sponsoring organization) for drop-off service when it is felt the size
or nature of the event warrants the need for a bartender.
6.
When alcoholic beverages are received in the form of a drop-off, these beverages
must be consumed in the specific assigned area in which they were delivered.
7.
The officers and/or organizers of the group which sponsors an activity where
alcoholic beverages are to be served will be primarily responsible for the proper
decorum of the activity.
1.
Admission to dances where alcoholic beverages are served will be limited to
Parkside students, faculty, staff, and their invited guests who are of legal
drinking age (as determined by Wisconsin State Statute). A Parkside I.D. and
either a Wisconsin State I.D., Wisconsin state drivers license, or by legal
age identification as otherwise permitted by Wisconsin State Law will be required
for admission.
2.
Beverage ticket sales will close approximately 45 minutes prior to the scheduled
completion of any scheduled performance. In the event that a performance is
abbreviated, beverage ticket sales will close approximately one-half hour prior
to the expected completion of the performance.
3.
Dispensing of alcoholic beverages will end-approximately 30 minutes prior to
the scheduled completion of the performance. In the event that a performance
is abbreviated, the taps will close at the conclusion of the performance.
4.
Campus security will be required to be in attendance at dances where and when
alcohol is being served. This expense of campus security is included in the
cost of the facilities rental. For larger than average sized events, additional
security may be required to be in attendance. The expense of additional campus
security is the responsibility of the sponsoring group.
5.
A non-alcoholic beverage alternative must be available at dances when alcohol
is being served. Water may not be considered as a non-alcoholic beverage alternative.
The availability of snacks and/or food is also highly encouraged.
1.
Use of alcoholic beverages in this area will apply in the same manner they do
in any other University facility (i.e. arrangements for beverages must be made
through Campus Central Reservations).
2.
During regular operating hours of the Student Center Square, the Student Center Patio may only
be partially reserved in order not to interfere with day-to-day users of this
area. Such reservations will normally be limited to groups of 50 or less.
3.
When the Student Center Square is not in operation (i.e. between semesters, weekends,
etc.) the entire Student Center Patio area may be reserved for group activities with
full alcoholic beverage service available.
Campus organizations may
purchase alcoholic beverages from the Student Center for use at an open or closed
event. However, state monies are not to be used to purchase that product
and it is not to be resold at the time of the event. How the product is sold
to an organization by the Student Center depends on whether an event is determined
to be open or closed.
An event is determined
to be open if:
1.
A fee or donation is the only requirement for attendance at an event.
2.
An event is opened up to individuals other than those belonging to or holding
membership in the sponsoring organization.
Alcoholic beverages requested
by the sponsoring organization will be charged back to that organization at
a per cup/glass rate appropriate to the size(s) that were served.
An event is determined
to be closed if attendance is limited to members of the sponsoring organization.
Alcoholic beverages requested
by the sponsoring organization of a closed event will be charged back to that
organization at a rate consistent with the way the product was made available
for dispensing (i.e. 1/2 barrel of beer, bottles, cans, etc.).
Regardless of whether an
event is determined to be open or closed, the sponsoring organization of an
event is responsible for providing all individuals with a limited number of
beverage tickets upon entering an event where bulk alcoholic beverage products
(i.e. 1/2 barrel of beer, 3 liter bottles of wine, etc.) are being made available.
The beverage tickets are to be issued to the sponsoring organization prior to
start of an event. The number of tickets to be issued to each event guest must
be consistent with responsible alcohol use and will be decided upon jointly
by the Student Center and the sponsoring organization. In addition the beverage
tickets issued to each event guest must be redeemable for a non-alcoholic beverage
as well as an alcoholic beverage. No beverage, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, may
be dispensed without a beverage ticket exchange.
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside
adheres to the alcohol marketing resolution adopted by an inter-association
task force representing key professional organizations dealing with university
student concerns. The organizations are: The National Association of Student
Personnel Administrators, The Association of College Student Centers-International, National
Association for Campus Activities, The American College Personnel Association,
The Association of College and University Housing Officers International, as
well as the national BACCHUS organization.
The following marketing
guidelines have been adopted by UW-Parkside in a modified form from the resolution
mentioned and thereby become a part of the campus Alcohol Use Policies. The
intent is to assure that the basic philosophy of those policies is clearly understood
by all vendors involved in providing alcoholic beverage products to the campus.
Violations of the guidelines will be monitored and considered when decisions
are made as to what products will be made available on campus.
1.
All vendors involved in alcoholic beverage advertising or marketing programs
targeted for UW-Parkside students or student organizations must conform with
the UW-Parkside Alcohol Use Policies.
2.
Vendor hired campus student representatives used to promote specific brands
of alcoholic beverages must register with the Director of Student Life. It is
expected such representatives will work with the Student Center regarding all campus
promotion activities.
3.
Any promotion activities targeted for or involving campus student organizations
must be registered and approved with the Director of Student Life prior to public
announcement of the activity.
4.
Vendor promoted uncontrolled sampling as part of a campus marketing program
is not permitted. If controlled sampling is approved by UW-Parkside,
specifically stated time and quantity limitations must be pre-agreed upon by
the vendor and institution. Principles of good hosting should be observed including
the availability of alternative non-alcoholic beverages (water not included),
food and a planned program. In no instance should the sole purpose of such an
activity be the consumption of alcoholic beverages and likewise, "drinking contests"
should never be part of any such activity.
5.
Vendor provided advertising (posters, banners, etc.) to be used on campus must
not promote the use of alcohol and must not promote the product in larger print
or in any other aggressive manner so that it overshadows the basic event or
activity being advertised. Such advertising requires special permission from
the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Services/Dean of Students.
6.
The University does maintain the right to approve or disapprove any promotional
materials to be used on campus. It is required such materials be cleared by
the campus prior to distribution. It is suggested this be done prior to printing.
7.
Vendor promotional activities should never tie into or be associated with an
existing campus event or activity without the prior knowledge and approval of
the appropriate institutional officials. Such events or activities must comply
with campus Corporate Sponsorship Policies and Campus Posting Policies.
8.
Vendors wishing to promote informational marketing programs must demonstrate
that there is a strong educational value to the program and subscribe to the
philosophy of responsible and legal use of the products. Such events must be
coordinated through the Student Center office and require a recognized campus
sponsor.
9.
Vendors of alcoholic products on the UW-Parkside campus should support campus
alcohol awareness programs that encourage responsible decisions about the use
or non-use of alcoholic beverages.
10.
Vendors advertising on campus or in institutional media, should never portray
drinking as a solution to personal or academic problems or as necessary to social,
sexual or academic success.
11.
Vendor advertising should never associate alcohol consumption with the performance
of tasks that require skilled reactions such as the operation of vehicles or
physical activities requiring specific coordination and timing skills.
12.
Vendors must not provide alcoholic beverages as awards, prizes or in any other
form provide free product to individuals or student organizations.
13. Local off-campus promotional activities, primarily directed towards students, should be developed with the previous knowledge of appropriate institutional officials.
