ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY
The University is
responsible for creating the best possible community for learning and
working. One aspect of this
responsibility is the establishment of a clear alcohol and drug policy.
In addition to the
policy described here, you should know that education, training, assessment and counseling for alcohol
and other drug problems are available through the University Counseling Center, Main
Hall, Room 322, x3265. When necessary, UCCS can refer students off campus for substance
abuse treatment programs
In a university, most
approaches to problems are, and should be, positive and educational. You should be aware,
however, that the University takes action when its policies on the use,
possession, distribution, manufacture, and sale of illegal drugs have been
violated. The University also cooperates
with local, state, and federal authorities in the detection and
prosecution of drug offenses.
Alcohol
These alcohol policies apply to
the Colorado Springs
campus and University sponsored activities at off-campus locations.
Administrators, alumni, faculty, guests, staff, and students must adhere to all
applicable state and local laws and University regulations related to the sale
and use of alcoholic beverages. The most
common laws related to alcohol use and sale are as follows:
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The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, except in areas, at times, and on dates licensed by
the Colorado State Department of Revenue.
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Persons under 21 years of age cannot legally possess
or consume alcoholic beverages of any kind.
The furnishing of alcoholic beverages to underage persons is
prohibited.
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Alcohol cannot be consumed or carried in open containers
on any street, sidewalk, alley, automobile, or public area.
Serving
Alcohol
Those persons or organizations who
control the service of alcoholic beverages are responsible for compliance with
applicable laws and University Policies.
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At University sponsored events, alcohol may not be
served unless nonalcoholic beverages, including water, and food are also served. Food and nonalcoholic beverages must be
available at no cost if alcohol is available at no cost.
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When events last two hours or more, service of
alcoholic beverages must stop one-half hour before the close of the event.
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The burden of proof for showing legal age is on the
alcohol consumer. No alcohol will be served unless clear evidence of legal age
is presented. It is the responsibility of those in charge of an event to assure
that no one who is under age is served any alcoholic beverages.
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Alcohol may
not be consumed or carried in open containers in the "public" areas, (as defined by law and Colorado Springs Campus
regulations), of any building or ground
except at the following: 1)in the individual lodging rooms or apartments owned by the University or other "private"
areas, e.g., individual offices or lounges in which consumption is clearly not
part of an official group activity or event, or 2)for group activities or events where a liquor license, if required,
has been obtained and the building proctor or scheduling officer has approved
the event.
