Alcohol Expectations, Resources, and Policies
The college recognizes its duty to educate students, faculty, and staff members concerning the significant problems surrounding the misuse of alcohol and other drugs. The abuse and illegal use of alcohol and other drugs is detrimental to scholastic endeavors, enjoyable social activity, personal growth, and the welfare of the campus community.
Individual Responsibility Statement. All members of the Colby-Sawyer community are expected to be familiar with and abide by college policies governing the use of alcohol and other drugs. Members of the college community, as well as visitors and guests, must be aware that they are legally responsible should their behavior, with respect to alcohol or other drug use, jeopardize themselves, the safety or welfare of any person, or result in damage to property. Alcohol or drug consumption is not a valid excuse for inappropriate behavior. Behavior resulting from intoxication, or any chemical substance which causes or can be expected to cause harm to any person, damage to property, or disruption to the college environment is not acceptable and will be dealt with directly through the conduct system and/or the appropriate law enforcement agency.
(Refer to “Your Right to Know” distributed annually by the department of Campus Safety for information about campus resources and New Hampshire State Laws regarding alcohol and illicit drug use as well as information about the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (Public Law 101-226)).
Alcohol Policies
Alcohol will be disposed of by authorized college personnel (i.e., Campus Safety officers, Residential Education staff, etc.) or their designee and at their discretion when confiscated. Colby-Sawyer College authorized personnel have the right to question and receive clarification from any person regarding containers or rooms that could contain an alcoholic beverage.
Possession and Consumption
Underage persons may not possess or consume alcohol anywhere on campus.
Consumption of alcohol and open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all common or public areas unless at a college sponsored event. Students who are consuming alcohol in private rooms with the doors open will be considered consuming alcohol publicly.
Persons of legal age (21 years old or older) may possess or consume alcohol in residence hall student rooms where at least one of the assigned residents is of legal age and present. Persons of legal age may purchase and consume alcoholic beverages in a licensed campus area during college-sponsored events.
Persons of legal age may not buy, sell, provide, furnish, barter, or exchange alcoholic beverages under any circumstances to/with minors.
Underage students who possess alcohol containers, whether they contain alcohol or are empty, will be considered in possession of alcohol.
Excessive Possession and Consumption
Persons of legal age may not possess more than any one of the following:
30, 12-ounce containers or beer or equivalent
20, 12-ounce wine coolers
12, 12-ounce mixed alcoholic packaged beverages
one half gallon of wine
1.75 liters of distilled spirits
Common sources of alcohol, such as kegs, party balls, cases of beer, bars, alcoholic punches, or boxed wines, are prohibited on campus other than at college-sponsored events.
Grain alcohol is not permitted on campus.
The excessive use of alcoholic beverages, breath alcohol content above .08, will result in disciplinary action.
Drinking practices that promote intoxication such as, but not limited to, funneling, drinking games, etc., and the paraphernalia which supports these practices, are not allowed. Drinking games are contests or practices in which participants encourage or require other participants to consume alcohol. Drinking game paraphernalia could include cards, dice, or board games in the presence of alcohol.
Social Function Registration
- Social events involving alcohol must be registered and have designated not-drinking persons responsible for monitoring the behavior of guests invited to the event. Residence hall-sponsored social events or parties that include alcohol are not allowed.
Social Function Registration Form
For information about New Hampshire's Party Host Liability Law, click here
(For information about alcohol use at college sponsored events, see “Your Right to Know” distributed annually by the department of Campus Safety)
Policy reviewed and revised October 2011 by associate dean of students and director of citizenship education.
Rationale
Alcohol abuse and misuse is detrimental to a student's physical and emotional health and interferes with a student's ability to attain academic and personal excellence.
A culture of alcohol abuse and misuse interferes with the academic culture and mission of the college and disrupts the community.
Values
- Excellence
- Community
