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Effective: 11/1/1985 |
Revised: 7/1/2018 |
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SSM 106–03: Alcohol
and Other Drugs on Campus |
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Purpose
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To provide the university community with guidelines for the use
of alcohol and prohibitions for the use of other drugs on
campus
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Sources
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Arizona Revised Statutes §§
4–101 to –312
Arizona Administrative Code Title
19
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Policy
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ASU prohibits the unlawful use, possession, production,
manufacture, and distribution of alcohol and other drugs and
controlled substances. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors on
campus are required to obey: 1) ASU policies regarding alcohol and
other drugs; and 2) the Arizona law regarding alcohol and other
drugs and controlled substances and to act reasonably to reduce the
risks associated with use and abuse of these substances. This
policy governs all service of alcohol on ASU property.
Philosophy
ASU strives to create a healthy environment in which the illegal
or improper use of alcohol and other drugs and controlled
substances does not interfere with learning, performance,
employment, residential living, or development. In particular, this
policy is intended to accomplish the following:
- to promote a healthy and safe learning, work, and residential
environment
- to demonstrate the commitment of the university to the
provision of:
- education and prevention services designed to help prevent
illegal and improper use of alcohol and other drugs
and
- early intervention and referral services related to the illegal
and improper use of alcohol and other drugs
- to encourage and facilitate the use of treatment and support
services by those students and employees who seek or are in need of
assistance
- to define expectations for conduct with respect to the illegal
and improper use of alcohol and other drugs
and
- to identify appropriate disciplinary procedures for those who
engage in illegal use or improper conduct associated with the use
of alcohol and other drugs.
Confidentiality
This policy is not intended to create obligations or
restrictions that may interfere with the confidential nature of
counseling, clinical, or therapeutic relationships. Confidentiality
will be maintained in accordance with state and federal laws,
including the Arizonans with Disabilities Act and the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
Federal and State Law Sanctions
Anyone who violates federal, state, or local law regarding
alcohol or other drugs, including the illegal possession of drug
paraphernalia, or who otherwise engages in illegal conduct is
subject to prosecution and punishment by criminal and civil
authorities in addition to disciplinary or administrative sanctions
issued by the university. Sanctions under federal and state law for
the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and
alcohol are reprinted in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Alcohol—State Laws and
Regulations
All use and distribution of alcohol is subject to state laws and
regulations, which include the following duties and
prohibitions:
- No person or organization may sell, furnish, or give alcoholic
beverages to any person under the age of 21, except as otherwise
permitted by law.
- No person under the age of 21 is allowed to consume or possess
alcoholic beverages, except as otherwise permitted by law.
- No person authorized to sell or serve alcoholic beverages may
consume such beverages while they are so engaged or employed.
- No person or organization may serve or sell alcoholic beverages
to any intoxicated or disorderly person, and such intoxicated
persons shall not be allowed to remain on or about premises in
which alcoholic beverages are furnished for more than 30 minutes
after the state of intoxication is known or should be known to a
person selling or serving alcoholic beverages.
- Any person or organization authorized to serve alcoholic
beverages who has reason to question whether the person ordering or
attempting to order alcoholic beverages is under the age of 21
shall require that person to show an identification card which
includes a photograph proving that the individual is at least 21
years of age.
- No person under the legal drinking age may misrepresent his or
her age with the intent to induce another to sell or serve alcohol
contrary to law.
- No person may solicit another person to purchase, sell, or
serve alcohol contrary to law.
Alcohol—University Policy
No alcohol may be served on the ASU campuses or at the Kerr
Cultural Center,
unless it is served at a designated special event pursuant to the
Arizona Board of Regents’ policy 5-108 with approval by the
president. If a completed permit to serve alcohol is not on file
with the ASU Police Department prior to the event,
alcohol service will not be permitted. All research activities
requiring the dosing of subjects with alcohol or other drugs are
subject to the ASU Human Subjects Institutional Review Board.
Alcohol—Campus Housing Policy
Possession or consumption of alcohol in university housing is prohibited. University housing is defined as all residential facilities owned or managed by or for the benefit of ASU and/or are located on leased ASU property.
Alcohol—Designated Events and
Locations
Alcohol may be served only at the events and locations
designated in the Police Department Policies and
Procedures Manual—PDP 202–03, “Sales and Service of
Alcoholic Beverages on Campus.”
Alcohol—Tailgate Authorization
Arizona Board of Regents policy 5-108 authorizes the
president to permit the consumption of alcohol at designated times
and in designated areas of the university. Unless otherwise designated
by the president, consumption of alcohol at authorized tailgate
parties is limited to beer and wine and does not include spirituous
liquor or other alcoholic beverages. Students must also adhere to any restrictions and requirements posted by Sun Devil Athletics.
Alcohol—Sale or Service
Requirements for the sale or service of alcohol on campus and
the procedures for obtaining the necessary permit are outlined in
the Police Department Policies and Procedures
Manual—PDP
202–03, “Sales and Service of Alcoholic Beverages
on Campus.”
Alcohol—Advertising, Sponsorship, and
Promotion
- Retail licensees, wholesalers, and suppliers may not advertise,
provide sponsorship, or promote events or activities on university
property unless a primary campus sponsor is identified. The primary
campus sponsor must be a university employee (not a student
employee) and must require that all advertising, sponsorship, and
promotional activities adhere to these regulations.
- All advertising, sponsorship, and promotion activities and materials should be consistent with ASU’s policy of discouraging the excessive use of alcohol and demeaning, sexual, or discriminatory portrayal of individuals or groups.
- All advertisements for an event at which alcohol is being
served or consumed shall be restricted to the residence of the
guests or members who are invited to the event. No general posting
of limited invitation events is permitted. Exceptions may include
sharing of philanthropic information with the general campus
community. These advertisements must not, however, imply that the
general public may attend an event that is a limited invitation
event.
- Student organizations, individual and organizational sponsors,
and campus units shall not allow, promote, or cooperate with retail
licensees, wholesalers, or suppliers in the promotion of the
following on university property:
- activities that are not in compliance with state laws, this
policy, and other university policies
- activities that promote use of alcohol as a solution to
personal or academic problems or as necessary for social or
academic success
- activities that promote large quantities or excessive frequency
of alcohol use
and
- activities that promote the performance of tasks requiring
skilled reactions, such as the operation of motor vehicles, and the
use of alcohol. (Exceptions would include monitored educational or
research programs.)
- The primary purpose of any sponsorship on university property
shall not be the promotion of the retail licensee’s,
wholesaler’s, or supplier’s product or organization.
The intent must be to endorse and support alcohol education
programs that provide for informed and responsible decision-making
on the part of the individual to consume or not to consume
spirituous liquor. The primary campus sponsor must identify and
assure that educational reasons for the activity or event receive
prominent display on any material or announcements. Pictures of
spirituous liquor products shall not be permitted; however,
nonspecific artistic graphics may be used and the retail
licensee’s, wholesaler’s, or supplier’s logo or
trademark is acceptable for use in print material.
- The use of pneumatic or air-inflated replicas of cans, bottles,
blimps, or balloons shall not be permitted. Exceptions would
include balloons with an educational purpose identified by the
university event sponsor. Posters and banners shall meet with
approval of the university event sponsor and be within all stated
regulations.
Illegal Drugs and Controlled
Substances—Drug-Free Workplace
The federal Drug-Free Workplace Act prohibits the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of
illegal drugs in the workplace and provides for sanctions against
faculty, staff, and student employees, permanent or temporary, who
violate this policy. Grant or contract employees must notify the
employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation
occurring in the workplace no later than five days after the
conviction. Any employee who violates the Drug-Free Workplace
policy is subject to prosecution and punishment by the civil
authorities as well as to disciplinary procedures by the
university, which may result in termination of employment.
Illegal Drugs and Controlled
Substances—Drug-Free Schools and Campuses
ASU is committed to providing a drug-free environment for all
university students and employees. To achieve this goal and to
comply with federal law, ASU prohibits the unlawful sale,
manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, and use of
controlled substances on its property or as part of any of its
activities.
Sanctions are imposed on a student who violates a Board of
Regents’ or university drug or alcohol policy; those
sanctions may include suspension or expulsion and may also include
the requirement that the student participate in a drug education or
assessment program. Sanctions are imposed on an employee who
violates this policy; those sanctions may include progressive
discipline, termination of employment, and the requirement that the
employee participate in a drug education or assessment program.
Alcohol and Other Drugs—Health
Risks
Alcohol
Use, misuse, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and other drugs present significant acute and chronic health risks. ASU has extensive information about the risks of alcohol and other drugs at wellness.asu.edu.
Alcohol and Other Drugs—Education and
Treatment Programs
- Education is the primary focus of the university, and substance
abuse prevention is a goal of this policy. The university provides
honest and factual information through organized educational
programs in an effort to assist individuals to make decisions
regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs. The university
provides information about illegal substances and their effects,
and about the establishment of responsible drinking behavior for
those individuals of legal age who choose to use alcoholic
beverages. Information regarding the health risks associated with
the use of alcohol and other drugs, drug awareness programs, and
drug education and assessment programs is available to employees
and students.
- Counseling and assistance programs have been established to
assist students, faculty, and staff who may have alcohol and other
substance use problems.
- Physical care is available for students at the student health
centers, and counseling is available through the counseling
centers. Students may be referred to outside agencies or physicians
for ongoing treatment.
- Information and assistance in connecting to resources is provided by student peer
advisors in residence halls at the Tempe campus.
- Academic courses are available regarding health-related issues
and substance abuse and addiction.
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Definitions
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Definitions of terms and phrases in this policy, unless the
context provides otherwise, are as follows:
- Alcohol or Alcoholic Beverages
- Brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale,
beer, malt liquor, absinthe, or a compound or mixture of any of the
above and any liquor mixture or preparation that produces
intoxication and includes all beverages that contain more than
one-half of one percent alcohol by volume.
- Distribution
- Sale, exchange, transfer, delivery, or gift.
- President
- The president of the university or his or her designee.
- Primary Campus Sponsor or Event Sponsor
- A university employee (but not including a student employee)
who has agreed to sponsor an event or activity in his or her
capacity as a university employee.
- Student
- “Student” is defined in the Arizona Board of
Regents’ Student Code of Conduct (see SSM 104–01, “Student Code of
Conduct and Student Disciplinary Procedures”).
- Student Organization
- An organization composed primarily of students that has been
registered or that has received recognition according to university
policies and procedures or is affiliated with a university
department. This includes groups that occupy facilities.
- University
- Arizona State University (all campuses unless otherwise
specified).
- University Community
- “University community” is defined in the Arizona
Board of Regents’ Student Code of Conduct (see SSM
104–01, “Student Code of Conduct and Student
Disciplinary Procedures”).
- University Property
- “University property” is defined in the Arizona
Board of Regents’ Student Code of Conduct (see SSM
104–01, “Student Code of Conduct and Student
Disciplinary Procedures”).
- University-sponsored Activity
- “University-sponsored activity” is defined in the
Arizona Board of Regents’ Student Code of Conduct (see
SSM 104–01, “Student Code of Conduct and Student
Disciplinary Procedures”).
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Cross-Reference
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For more information about ASU’s policies on alcohol on campus, see the Police Department Policies and Procedures Manual—PDP 202–03, “Sales and Service of Alcoholic Beverages.”
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