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LU Policy Number: UL.002
Effective Date: 06/10/22
Approval Date: 06/10/22
Revised Date: 5/6/2022
Purpose: Banning the sale and consumption of all alcoholic beverages on Life University premises and events
Additional Authority: N/A
Scope: All Employees(Faculties and Staff) and Students of Life University
Approval Authority: President
Responsible Authority: Campus Security, Student Affairs
Recipients:Campus Security, Student Affairs
Publications: Student Handbook
Definitions: N/A
Policy Title
Alcohol Policy
Policy Statement
The legal drinking age in Georgia is 21. It is unlawful to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages on this campus under the legal age. It is unlawful to misrepresent age or provide identification to someone else who is under the legal drinking age. Life University Campus Safety enforces all laws pertaining to the serving of alcohol in any manner that induces a person to consume alcohol by contest or challenge.
The Life University Campus Safety Department strongly supports state DUI laws, as defined in Georgia Code 40-6-391, and will partner with local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of the LIFE community and adjacent residents and businesses. The Life University Student Handbook defines the rules applied to alcohol service on campus regarding license holders and locations.
All rules and regulations pertaining to alcohol are enforced by the Life University Campus Safety Department and or the Office of Conflict Resolution and Accountability.
Procedure(s)
Life University Requirements
The following rules and regulations must be observed at all LIFE University Sponsored events whether they are held on the Life University Campus and in situations or in which a unit or sub-unit of Life University or a recognized student organization holds a function off-campus where alcohol is to be served.
1. Location—Alcoholic beverages are prohibited except in the following locations to those of legal drinking age with the appropriate restrictions as follows:
A. On-Campus Facilities:
i.The Village Retreat and The Commons—Alcohol may only be served and consumed inside private residences by residents and their guests of legal age.
ii. All other Life University buildings and grounds—Alcohol may only be served and consumed by permission of the President or his designee. Specific permission for such consumption must be given in writing by an administrator at the level of vice president or higher. This policy applies to all campus individuals as well as organized activities including Life University intramural sports events and Life University athletic events.
iii. Life University Campus Safety personnel will be required for open campus events where alcohol is to be served. The sponsoring group(s) will be responsible for security-related costs. The number of Life University Campus Safety personnel will be determined through consultation with the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.
B. Off Campus Facilities
i. If alcohol is to be served at an off-campus function of an organization, the President or his/her designee must be notified in writing in advance of such event that alcohol will be served at such event.
ii. Sponsoring groups’ programming efforts should reflect the fundamental principle that alcohol will be served as an amenity to the event, and should not be used as an enticement to participate in a campus event. Specific reference to alcohol in promotional materials and invitations for Life University events is prohibited. Promotions may include a statement requesting that students bring proper I.D.
iii. Any open event* at which alcohol will be served must be registered two weeks prior to the event.
iv. *Open events typically are those to which persons other than sponsoring group members and their dates are invited and for which public advertisements/announcements (on campus or off) are made as a general invitation. Though public announcements from private/closed parties may be issued, they should indicate by invitation only. “members only.”
The following additional guidelines apply to open events only:
a. The name of a person in the sponsoring group responsible for servers will be required on the approval form for open events. The person responsible must be present during the event to ensure compliance with the criteria set forth in this policy .
b. Life University Campus Safety personnel will be required for open campus events where alcohol is to be served. The sponsoring group(s) will be responsible for security-related costs. The number of Life University Campus Safety personnel will be determined through consultation with the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.
2. The use of any funds of Life University, including but not limited to Student Affairs monies, or any attempt to obligate such funds, for the use, consumption, possession, distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited, except when special permission is granted in writing by the President or his/her designee.
3. Alcohol may not be sold* on campus. Alcohol may be sold at Life University events in off-campus facilities, but only if the proprietor/ seller holds the required licenses for the sale and servicing of alcohol.
*The sale or the appearance of the selling of alcoholic beverages is prohibited by law on any college or university campus in the state of Georgia.
4. At functions where alcoholic beverages are served, direct access shall be limited to a person(s) designated as the server(s). Servers will be responsible for checking identification and proof of age before serving.
5. Proper identification will be required as proof of age (Life University ID not acceptable) for service of alcohol.
6. Proper identification or any document issued by a governmental agency containing the person’s photograph and date of birth and includes a driver’s license or passport. Two forms of ID may be necessary in some cases to establish proof of age and/or affiliation with Life University. Non-University guests who wish to attend an event where alcoholic beverages are being served must be accompanied by a Life University representative (student, faculty or staff member) with a current Life University identification card.
7. Persons who attend an approved event at which alcoholic beverages are being served may not carry in their own alcoholic beverage.
8. Distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted only within the approved area designated for the event.
9. Adequate proportions of food and non-alcoholic beverages to alcoholic beverages will be considered as criteria for event approval. A reasonable portion of the budget should be designated for the purchase of food items.
The amount of alcohol served at any event shall be proportionate to the expected attendance of the event. Nonalcoholic beverages must be featured as prominently as alcoholic beverages.
10. No social event shall include any form of “drinking contest” in its activities or promotion and alcohol may not be given as an award or prize. Any activity that contributes to alcohol overindulgence or abuse is strictly prohibited.
11. The group sponsoring the event must ensure compliance with any host facility regulation.
12. The serving of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to the hours scheduled for the event. If a function lasts two hours or more, the serving of alcoholic beverages must stop at least 45 minutes before the scheduled end of the activity.
13. Organizations that have authorized alcohol at their function need to provide alternative transportation to any individual in attendance that has overindulged in alcohol or appears to be under the influence of alcohol.
14. Appropriate measures for cleanup of a campus facility will be required of the group sponsoring the event.
In addition to the above guidelines, student clubs and organizations must comply with the policies and procedures set forth in the Life University Clubs and Organizations Handbook.
Alleged violations of this policy by an individual student or by a student organization shall be referred to the Director of The Office of Conflict Resolution and Accountability.Student Conduct.
Other Notes
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