per the indiana statesman.....
Indiana State University is revising its alcohol policy following a recent campus event that gave students the option to drink if they are of legal age.
The new alcohol policy is under development that isn't as generic and is more comprehensive, said ISU president Daniel J. Bradley.
"With the new policy there will be three things that won't ever happen," Bradley said. "There will be no open bar free drinks, unlimited drinking or serving to underage drinkers."
ISU served alcohol to students at the "Bachelor of Death" murder mystery/leadership dinner on Jan. 31. Students of age were given an hour and a half window to indulge in a maximum of two drinks. Those of legal drinking age who attended were given wristbands and two drink tickets each. Following the event, ISU Student Affairs officials said they were pleased with the event.
"I'm glad that the cash bar was at the event and if we follow the protocols we had at the leadership dinner, it will run smoothly," Bradley said.
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Nolan Davis said the university is in the process of developing the alcohol policy to work with students on and off campus to promote responsible and moderated drinking events.
"We are trying to create a smooth and safe process for groups who want alcohol at their events," Davis said. "We aren't going from nothing to something; we are going from a low organized policy to a more organized policy."
Even though university officials are satisfied with plans to move forward, Student Government Association president Nick Utterback said that he wants the dry campus policy changed if ISU is going to hold events with alcohol present.
"If alcohol is allowed at student-focused events, the restrictions will become more relaxed which can have problems in the future," Utterback said.
Even though he supports responsible drinking he does not believe it should occur on ISU's campus.
"I want to caution to President Bradley the existing dry policies we have.," Utterback said. "The employees before the shift in administration strictly abided the dry campus policy are no longer at the university and [President Bradley] believes that college students of age are able to drink responsibly. I feel student-focused events ran fine without a cash bar, so I don't' see why it's necessary."
Bradley disagrees with Utterback, saying that he does not think it is an irresponsible move to have alcohol on campus.
"Attendees of the event don't have to drink if they don't want to; it's just there for legal aged individual's pleasure," he said.
Davis agrees with Bradley, saying, "no public university has ever had a truly dry campus. There are a lot of events on and off campus that alumni, faculty, staff and students might drink at," Davis said.
According to the current ISU alcoholic beverage policy manual, "In a university location that has been specially approved by the University President or his/her designee for purposes of allowing possession or consumptions of alcoholic beverages by persons who are of lawful age."
To help incorporate the new policy and events where alcohol may be present, a banquet hall is currently being developed in the Hulman Memorial Student Union.
"I think it is a great addition," Bradley said. "There are three to four weddings scheduled and a number of other events."
Dining Services general manager for Sodexo Sue Sluyter said that it will be complete by the second week in April. Sluyter reassures that Sodexo holds the liquor license and abides by ISU's alcohol policy.
As a precaution, employees will also be present during the events to check student's identification and ensure they are of age to consume alcohol.
Some campuses have places where you can buy alcohol that exist on public campuses.
Wichita State University for instance, has an alcohol policy that states the sale of cereal malt beverages is restricted to licensed spaces on campus and events approved by the President or the President's designee. Liquor can be served at luncheons, dinners or receptions that have been approved.
Even though some campuses have licensed liquor areas, Bradley said that there are no plans for a bar type setting on ISU's campus, but is open to suggestions.
"If someone came to me with a well thought out plan, I would consider it" Bradley said. "Alcohol laws make college campuses schizophrenic, because half of the students are legal to drink, but the other half isn't. It makes life difficult for administration and students on campus."
Utterback reacts saying, "With the shift in administration, I feel it is reasonable for them to have an alcohol vendor available on campus within the next five years."
Indiana State University is revising its alcohol policy following a recent campus event that gave students the option to drink if they are of legal age.
The new alcohol policy is under development that isn't as generic and is more comprehensive, said ISU president Daniel J. Bradley.
"With the new policy there will be three things that won't ever happen," Bradley said. "There will be no open bar free drinks, unlimited drinking or serving to underage drinkers."
ISU served alcohol to students at the "Bachelor of Death" murder mystery/leadership dinner on Jan. 31. Students of age were given an hour and a half window to indulge in a maximum of two drinks. Those of legal drinking age who attended were given wristbands and two drink tickets each. Following the event, ISU Student Affairs officials said they were pleased with the event.
"I'm glad that the cash bar was at the event and if we follow the protocols we had at the leadership dinner, it will run smoothly," Bradley said.
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Nolan Davis said the university is in the process of developing the alcohol policy to work with students on and off campus to promote responsible and moderated drinking events.
"We are trying to create a smooth and safe process for groups who want alcohol at their events," Davis said. "We aren't going from nothing to something; we are going from a low organized policy to a more organized policy."
Even though university officials are satisfied with plans to move forward, Student Government Association president Nick Utterback said that he wants the dry campus policy changed if ISU is going to hold events with alcohol present.
"If alcohol is allowed at student-focused events, the restrictions will become more relaxed which can have problems in the future," Utterback said.
Even though he supports responsible drinking he does not believe it should occur on ISU's campus.
"I want to caution to President Bradley the existing dry policies we have.," Utterback said. "The employees before the shift in administration strictly abided the dry campus policy are no longer at the university and [President Bradley] believes that college students of age are able to drink responsibly. I feel student-focused events ran fine without a cash bar, so I don't' see why it's necessary."
Bradley disagrees with Utterback, saying that he does not think it is an irresponsible move to have alcohol on campus.
"Attendees of the event don't have to drink if they don't want to; it's just there for legal aged individual's pleasure," he said.
Davis agrees with Bradley, saying, "no public university has ever had a truly dry campus. There are a lot of events on and off campus that alumni, faculty, staff and students might drink at," Davis said.
According to the current ISU alcoholic beverage policy manual, "In a university location that has been specially approved by the University President or his/her designee for purposes of allowing possession or consumptions of alcoholic beverages by persons who are of lawful age."
To help incorporate the new policy and events where alcohol may be present, a banquet hall is currently being developed in the Hulman Memorial Student Union.
"I think it is a great addition," Bradley said. "There are three to four weddings scheduled and a number of other events."
Dining Services general manager for Sodexo Sue Sluyter said that it will be complete by the second week in April. Sluyter reassures that Sodexo holds the liquor license and abides by ISU's alcohol policy.
As a precaution, employees will also be present during the events to check student's identification and ensure they are of age to consume alcohol.
Some campuses have places where you can buy alcohol that exist on public campuses.
Wichita State University for instance, has an alcohol policy that states the sale of cereal malt beverages is restricted to licensed spaces on campus and events approved by the President or the President's designee. Liquor can be served at luncheons, dinners or receptions that have been approved.
Even though some campuses have licensed liquor areas, Bradley said that there are no plans for a bar type setting on ISU's campus, but is open to suggestions.
"If someone came to me with a well thought out plan, I would consider it" Bradley said. "Alcohol laws make college campuses schizophrenic, because half of the students are legal to drink, but the other half isn't. It makes life difficult for administration and students on campus."
Utterback reacts saying, "With the shift in administration, I feel it is reasonable for them to have an alcohol vendor available on campus within the next five years."
