Campus and Residential Life - Briar Cliff University

awakened, slurred speech, not in control of self or not functioning under own power, erraticbehavior, threat to self or others.Wet rooms: Room or suite in which all students assigned are 21 or older in Baxter orNoonan Hall.Wet room contract: Agreement is signed by students in room/suite in which all residentsare of legal age.Drinking Game: Games in which the intent is to consume alcohol in an irresponsible way.(e.g., beer pong, quarters).VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY’S REGULATIONS REGARDING ALCOHOLINCLUDE:1. Intoxication is prohibited anywhere on campus or at any official University eventoff campus, including athletic events. Being under the influence never justifiesirresponsible behavior or violation of University policies. Students violating anyUniversity regulation while under the influence will face additional penalties andfines for violating the alcohol policy.2. Providing alcohol to minors anywhere on campus or at University events off thecampus, even if the minor is not a Briar Cliff student is prohibited.3. Possession (on their persons, in their rooms, or in cars) by Minors possessing alcohol containers, open or closed, empty or full or in thepresence of alcoholic beverages (i.e., in residence hall room with open andclosed container of alcohol).Students 21 and older possessing open alcohol containers outside theirrooms.4. Possession of alcohol by anyone in a location designated as dry.5. Keg or large alcohol container, full or empty, larger than a half-gallon (1.75 litersor 64 oz.) constitutes an automatic $200 fine charged to the provider(s).Providers also may face additional alcohol violation sanctions and fines.6. Possession of beer bongs, keg taps, or other paraphernalia by any studentregardless of age.7. For sanitary reasons, can and bottle displays are not allowed in any Universityresidence hall. Minors will be fined for possession of alcohol cans, bottles, andother containers. Cans and bottles should be disposed of properly.SANCTIONS FOR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONSThe appropriate Student Development staff member determines specific sanctions for alcoholviolations. Students violating alcohol policies may receive one or more of the followingsanctions: confiscation and disposal of alcohol, monetary fine, educational sanctions, campuswork assignment, disciplinary probation, loss of scholarship, suspension from the University,or mandatory alcohol counseling. Staff will confiscate paraphernalia. All fines are directlycharged to student accounts.First violation within an academic year: Minimum $100 fine Educational sanction(s) University will require the student to undergo a chemical dependency evaluationor participate in an alcohol education, rehabilitation, or counseling program. Vice President for Student Development or designee may notify parent(s) orguardian(s) Completion of sanctions may result in reduced fine.37