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Florida
International
University
Alcohol
Policy
Last
updated: January
2007
The
FIU Alcohol
Policy
is a
document
designed
to proactively
ensure
that
all campuses
at Florida
International
University
provide
a safe
environment
for the
education,
employment,
and enjoyment
of all
members
and guests
of the
University
community. According
to the
American
College
Health
Association,
the irresponsible
use of
alcohol
and its
myriad
physical,
academic,
occupational,
legal,
and psychosocial
consequences
represents
the number
one health
problem
affecting
college
campuses.
 Preamble:
Florida
International
University
is
committed
to
the
responsible
use
of
alcohol
by
all
members
of
the
FIU
community.
Irresponsible,
high-risk
use
of
alcohol
threatens
the
lives,
health,
safety,
and
success
of
our
students
and
employees.
When
one
drinks
irresponsibly,
he/she
is
more
likely
to
become
injured,
to
make
unwise
choices
regarding
sex
and
relationships,
to
miss
class,
to
perform
poorly
on
tests,
to
develop
chemical
dependency,
and
to
withdraw
from
the
University.
Excessive
drinking
also
impacts
others;
these
second-hand
consequences
of
drinking
include
interrupted
sleep,
inability
to
concentrate
and
study,
fights,
property
damage,
assault,
rape,
and
death.
Thus,
high-risk
drinking
undermines
the
academic
mission
of
the
University.
This
policy
is
created
to
respond
to
this
very
serious
public
health
problem
by
acting
proactively
in
a comprehensive
effort
to
ensure
the
safety
and
well
being
of
the
FIU
community.
Alcohol
will
be
permitted
at
Florida
International
University
only
in
those
settings
which
comply
with
state
and
federal
laws,
local
ordinances,
and
this
policy.
All
events
must
respect
the
rights
of
those
who
choose
not
to
drink
alcohol.
As
the
policy
may
change
slightly
since
the
time
of
submission
for
the
Student
Handbook,
it
is
highly
recommended
that
one
visit
the
FIU
University
Health
Services
webpage (http://www.fiu.edu/~health)
to
read
the
latest
version
of
the
FIU
Alcohol
Policy.
POLICY:
General
Requirements
- This
policy
shall govern
the possession,
service,
sale, and
consumption
of alcoholic
beverages
by students
and student
organizations
at all
University-sponsored
events
held on
all premises
that fall
under the
jurisdiction
of Florida
International
University.
- Definitions:
The term
“alcohol”
or “alcoholic
beverage”
as described
in this
policy
includes
beer,
wine,
hard
liquor,
distilled
spirits,
mixed
drinks,
and other
beverages
containing
ethyl
alcohol.
- No
individual
under
the legal
drinking
age (minimum
of 21
years
of age)
may serve,
sell,
consume,
or possess
alcohol
on University
properties.
- No
individual
may serve
or otherwise
provide
alcohol
to persons
under
the legal
drinking
age.
- This
policy
also
governs
all students
when
representing
the University
at off
campus
events
and conferences.
Service,
Sale,
Possession,
and
Consumption
- Approval: The
sale of
alcohol
on campus
must be
approved
in writing
by the
University
President
or his/her
designee.
Although
the President
or his/her
designee
may approve
the sale
of alcohol
on campus,
only the
Division
of Alcoholic
Beverages
and Tobacco
can issue
the permit
required
to sell
alcohol
in the
State of
Florida.
- Legal
Compliance: The responsible
use of
any form
of alcohol
is permitted
only if
all of
the following
conditions
are met:
- Persons
must
be
at
least
21
years
of
age
to
serve
and
be
served,
purchase,
possess,
and/or
consume
alcoholic
beverages
while
on University
premises.
- All
events
that
serve
alcohol
on
campus
must
comply
with
the
University’s
rules and
policies,
and
all
federal,
state
and
local
laws
regarding
the
use
of alcohol.
- Approved
Locations
- The
service,
sales,
possession,
and consumption
of alcoholic
beverages
on campus
are limited
to the
locations
designated
in these
guidelines or
those otherwise
approved
in writing
by the
President
or his/her designee.
- Sale,
Service
and
Consumption: Alcoholic
beverages
may
be
sold,
served
and/or
consumed
at
locations
only
if
a
licensed
alcohol
contractor
is
handling
the
alcohol
provisions.
Prior
to
the
function,
the
contractor’s
Florida
alcohol
license
and
other
professional
credentials
must
be
reviewed
by
the
Office
of
the
General
Counsel.
After
review,
then
alcoholic
beverages
may
be
sold,
served,
and/or
consumed
at
the
following
locations
when
specified
by
the
director
in
charge
of
the
appropriate
facility,
or
his/her
designee:
- Those
specified on the alcoholic
beverage license of the University’s
food service contractor,
including, but not limited
to:
- University
Park:
The
Graham Center (GC),
including the Ballrooms,
the Faculty Club, the
Rathskellar (Gracie’s
Grill), Panther Suite,
Cafeteria, Food Court,
GC Forum, the Pit,
and other locations,
as
deemed appropriate
by the GC Director.
- Biscayne
Bay Campus:
Wolfe
University Center (WUC)
Ballrooms, Cafeteria,
Panther Square, and
other locations, as
deemed appropriate
by the WUC Director.
- Other
University Park locations
– only when a properly licensed
food/beverage contractor
has been secured:
- The
Golden Panther
Arena and
the athletic
fields/facilities
- Fountain
area
- Area
bordered
on
the
North
by
the
GC,
on the
West
by
the
PC
building
and
on
the
Southeast by
Parking
Garage
#1
- Art
Museum
(and
adjacent
area
in
PC)
- Wertheim
Performing
Arts
Center
-
Other
Biscayne Bay
Campus locations
– only when
a properly licensed
contractor has
been secured:
-
Southern
Wine
and
Spirits
Management
Center
-
Koven’s
Conference
Center
-
Library
- University
Housing and Greek Housing (all
residential students): Policies
concerning the possession,
service and/or consumption
of alcoholic beverages by residents
and their guests within campus
housing is specified in the
appropriate contract and handbook.
The policy is also listed under
the Student Code of Conduct.
- The
Wolfsonian-FIU Museum
- Other
areas, including all future
buildings on UP and NC as
well as facilities on the
Broward and Homestead campuses.
Conditions
for
the
Service,
Sales,
Possession
or Consumption
of
Alcoholic
Beverages
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