Serving Alcohol
University Requirements for Serving Alcohol
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Alcohol may not be served unless non-alcoholic beverages (in addition to water) and food also are served. Food and non-alcoholic beverages must be available in sufficient quantities without cost if alcohol is served 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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Evidence providing legal age may be requested of the alcohol consumer. The burden of proof for showing legal age is on the alcohol consumer. The event manager is responsible for assuring compliance.
Specific University Requirements for Serving Alcohol
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At any event on the Colorado Springs campus where alcohol is served (whether sold or given away), the following policies must be observed:
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Alcoholic beverage sales revenue may not be used as a primary form of fund raising on campus.
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Alcoholic beverage sales are limited to the University Center food service area (cafeteria/ pub), which is properly licensed for 3.2 fermented beverages. This area is licensed to the University food service contractor, and all sales must be coordinated, handled, and supervised in accordance with their license. All profits or losses will be retained by the concessionaire. The only exception is where a special events licensed has been obtained and specifies another approved location.
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Event sponsors must have prior approval for the service of alcoholic beverages at special events. Event approval forms are available at the University Center, Office of Student Life and the Department of Public Safety. Regular and ongoing events where alcoholic beverages are served and/or sold, may submit one request for a permit for the academic year.
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Event sponsors are responsible for providing their own event manager as defined in this document under the ALCOHOL SERVICE section.
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Off campus events where alcoholic beverages will be sold, are required to be held in a location that meets University liability and insurance requirements. Off campus locations must be supported by appropriate insurance and liquor licenses. Proof of such insurance and licenses may be required at the time the UCCS Alcoholic Beverage Permit is submitted for approval.
For further information on UCCS Alcohol policies visit the website: http://www/~vcaf/docs/100-003%20Alochol%20Policy.pdf
Illegal Drugs
UCCS prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance, or of illicit drugs and alcohol, on university property or as part of any university activity, in compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. This prohibition applies to all students and to all employees. Any employee (including student employees) whose act in violation with the above policy also results in a criminal conviction must report the conviction in writing to the employee's supervisor within five days. The University, in turn, is obliged by law to report certain convictions to the federal government.
University sanctions for violation of this policy may include, but are not limited to, mandatory participation in a rehabilitation program, or disciplinary action such as reprimand, suspension, salary reduction, demotion, or termination of employment for employees, and for students a warning, probation, suspension, ineligibility for financial assistance, or dismissal or expulsion from the University.
