ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND POLICIES (2009.1)
Alcoholic beverages may be possessed and/or consumed only by individuals 21 years of age or older in their residence or an approved location. Alcohol may be consumed at the Elon Lodge or other specifically sanctioned locations during authorized events with prior approval from the director of Greek life or director of the Moseley Center.
Elon understands and supports students being social and wanting to spend time with each other. This may lead to situations where underage students are in the presence of alcohol possession and/or use that violates university policy. In order to hold the responsible students accountable, while supporting those who are not violating policies, the Innocent By-Stander rule may be enacted at the time alcohol policy violations are identified. Students in the presence of alcohol policy violations will not be charged with an alcohol policy violation if either of the following is included in the Incident Report:
(a) there is no physical indication the student has been drinking (slurred speech, odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, etc.), and a reasonable number of students take responsibility and attest the student is not in violation, or
(b) the student requests and passes an "Alco-Sensor" test at the time of the incident.
Elon embraces students helping each other and enacts this Good Samaritan rule where one student seeks appropriate care for another. If a student is with another student "in danger" or "of concern" and calls for medical aid s/he will not be held accountable for violating the university alcohol policy. The university's main concern is getting the proper care for the student in need. Students should call for help and NOT drive anyone in need of medical attention. Most students are not trained to care for the student should s/he become ill or disruptive which could impact one's ability to drive safely. Students with or observing a student "in danger" are expected to seek medical attention. If a student is with another student who has had too much to drink and does not call for assistance s/he will be held accountable with strict sanctions for Behavior which Endangers the Health or Safety of Self and/or Others.
A notification letter will be sent to the parents/guardians of any student found responsible for violating any policy regarding alcohol use.
Policies regarding alcohol use include the following:
2009.1.1 Possession and/or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages by Students Under 21 Years of Age
Definition - possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by any student on or off-campus or returning to campus after consuming by a student less than 21 years of age. Note: Possession of empty beverage containers or packaging may be considered evidence of possession or consumption of alcohol.
Sanctions
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and official warning; $100 fine, Alcohol Education Program or Project, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and disciplinary probation; $150 fine, 20 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Third Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension; $300 fine, 35 campus restitution hours, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Fourth Offense - normally, disciplinary suspension for one year.
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and official warning; $100 fine, Alcohol Education Program or Project, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and disciplinary probation; $150 fine, 20 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Third Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension; $300 fine, 35 campus restitution hours, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Fourth Offense - normally, disciplinary suspension for one year.
2009.1.2 Being Under the Influence of Alcoholic Beverages
Definition - a person who, having consumed alcoholic beverages, experiences a loss of the normal use of his/her mental and/or physical faculties. This includes (but is not limited to) slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, aggression, loss of memory (blackouts) or abusive behavior.
Sanctions
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and disciplinary probation; $150 fine, 15 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension; $300 fine, 30 campus restitution hours, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Third Offense - normally, disciplinary suspension for one year.
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and disciplinary probation; $150 fine, 15 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension; $300 fine, 30 campus restitution hours, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Third Offense - normally, disciplinary suspension for one year.
2009.1.3 Public Consumption and/or Possession of Alcohol
Definition - possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed by students who are 21 years of age or older only in their residence or an approved location. Alcohol is not allowed in non-residential buildings or outdoors, except for events where alcohol use has been formally approved.
Sanctions
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and official warning; $75 fine, Alcohol Education Program or Project, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and disciplinary probation; $150 fine, 20 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Third Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension; $200 fine, 30 campus restitution hours, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Fourth Offense - normally, disciplinary suspension for one year.
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and official warning; $75 fine, Alcohol Education Program or Project, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and disciplinary probation; $150 fine, 20 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Third Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed of and preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension; $200 fine, 30 campus restitution hours, Substance Abuse Assessment and completion of recommendations, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Fourth Offense - normally, disciplinary suspension for one year.
2009.1.4 Provision and/or Distribution of Alcohol to Students Under 21 Years of Age
Definition - By an individual - any person purchasing, providing or distributing alcohol to any individual below the age of 21 years.
Definition - By an organization - any organization that purchases, provides or distributes alcohol to any individual below the age of 21 years.
Sanctions - for an individual:
First Offense - normally, not less than disciplinary probation or preliminary suspension with possible permanent separation; $200 fine, 25 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than disciplinary suspension for one year with possible permanent separation and $300 fine. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
First Offense - normally, not less than disciplinary probation or preliminary suspension with possible permanent separation; $200 fine, 25 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project, and parent/guardian notification letter. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than disciplinary suspension for one year with possible permanent separation and $300 fine. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Sanctions - By an organization (within a four-year period):
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed, loss of specific social privileges for up to one academic year, $200 fine, 20 restitution hours per member present at event, and Education Program or Project with possible loss of university housing and/or recognition for one year. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than loss of university housing and/or recognition for one year with possible permanent loss of university recognition.
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed, loss of specific social privileges for up to one academic year, $200 fine, 20 restitution hours per member present at event, and Education Program or Project with possible loss of university housing and/or recognition for one year. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than loss of university housing and/or recognition for one year with possible permanent loss of university recognition.
2009.1.5 Sponsorship of an Activity Involving the Unauthorized use of Alcoholic Beverages by Individuals, Residential communities, or University-Recognized Organizations
Definition - sponsorship of any activity or event involving the use of alcoholic beverages without specific university approval to do so, said sponsorship being carried out by a residence hall floor/suite/apartment, or organizations.
Sanctions - for individuals:
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed, preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension; $200 fine, 40 campus restitution hours, and Alcohol Education Program or Project. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than disciplinary suspension for one year with possible permanent separation. Student must complete a Substance Abuse Assessment with results forwarded to Elon for consideration for re-admittance.
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed, preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension; $200 fine, 40 campus restitution hours, and Alcohol Education Program or Project. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than disciplinary suspension for one year with possible permanent separation. Student must complete a Substance Abuse Assessment with results forwarded to Elon for consideration for re-admittance.
Sanctions - for residential areas or Organizations (within a four-year period):
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed, loss of specific social privileges, $200 fine, campus restitution hours and probationary status, with possible suspension of social privileges and/or university recognition for one academic year . (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense normally, not less than loss of university housing and/or recognition for one year with possible permanent loss of university recognition.
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed, loss of specific social privileges, $200 fine, campus restitution hours and probationary status, with possible suspension of social privileges and/or university recognition for one academic year . (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense normally, not less than loss of university housing and/or recognition for one year with possible permanent loss of university recognition.
2009.1.6 Possession of a Keg, Common Alcohol Beverage Container or Excessive Amounts of Alcohol on University-Owned Property or by a Student Organization on or off the Campus
Definition - possession and/or consumption of a keg or any common container containing alcohol or any alcohol beverage container of more than 32 fluid ounces, including party balls, pony kegs and other bulk containers. This includes kegs and multi-serving containers that are empty. Students may not have more than the equivalent of 12 drinks per number of legal age residents in campus housing; one drink is a 12 ounce beer, 4 ounce glass of wine or 2 ounces of liquor.
NOTE: As with all other alcohol violations, kegs and multi-serving containers that are confiscated will not be returned to the student and all claims to deposit refunds are forfeited.
Sanctions - for individuals:
First Offense - normally, not less than container confiscated and disposed of, preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension with possible permanent separation; $200 fine, 40 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than disciplinary suspension for one year with possible permanent separation. Student must complete a Substance Abuse Assessment with results forwarded to Elon for consideration for re-admittance.
First Offense - normally, not less than container confiscated and disposed of, preliminary suspension or disciplinary suspension with possible permanent separation; $200 fine, 40 campus restitution hours, Alcohol Education Program or Project. (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than disciplinary suspension for one year with possible permanent separation. Student must complete a Substance Abuse Assessment with results forwarded to Elon for consideration for re-admittance.
Sanctions - for residential areas or Organizations (within a four-year period):
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed, loss of specific social privileges, $200 fine, campus restitution hours and probationary status for up to one academic year, with possible suspension of social privileges and/or university recognition for one academic year . (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than loss of university housing and/or recognition for one year with permanent loss of university recognition.
First Offense - normally, not less than alcohol confiscated and disposed, loss of specific social privileges, $200 fine, campus restitution hours and probationary status for up to one academic year, with possible suspension of social privileges and/or university recognition for one academic year . (Fine doubles if not paid within 5 days.)
Second Offense - normally, not less than loss of university housing and/or recognition for one year with permanent loss of university recognition.