Validation Type:
Fraternity & Sorority Joint Policy on Risk ManagementDate of Incident:
10/30/2021Organization Charged:
11/19/2021Resolved:
Incident Description:
Chapter members consumed hard alcohol on chapter house premises, including underage members.
Charges:
Fraternity & Sorority Joint Policy on Risk Management
- Alcohol and Drug Policy, 1: The possession, sale, use or consumption of alcoholic beverages during a
fraternity or sorority event/council event/co-sponsored function, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter(s)/council, or at any event an observer would associate with the chapter(s)/council, must be in compliance with any and all applicable federal, state, province, county, city, and Colorado State University laws and policies, and must comply with either BYOB or Third Party Vendor Event Procedures, as outlined below. All chapter facilities must be substance free.
Substance free is defined as no alcohol or controlled substance on chapter owned premises. Under Colorado law, it is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to possess an alcoholic beverage, for a minor to possess a false identification with the intent to violate alcoholic beverages laws, and to provide, furnish, sell, barter, exchange, or give away an alcoholic beverage to a person under age 21.
- Alcohol and Drug Policy, 4: The possession, sale, and use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances
while on chapter premises or during a fraternity or sorority event/council event/cosponsored function, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter(s)/council, or at any event an observer would associate with the chapter(s)/council, is prohibited. All chapter facilities must be substance free.
Sanctions:
- Verification of use of a housing contract and education about expectations for members living in teh facility
- Verification of internal member accountability
