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Preface
In compliance with the Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act, President John Brazil appointed a committee
to conduct
a biennial review of Trinity’s alcohol and other drug prevention
program. The committee met to produce this report. Committee members
were:
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Mr. Rudolph Gonzalez, Director of Campus Safety
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Dr. Richard Reams, Senior Staff Psychologist, Counseling
Services
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Dr. Diane Saphire, Director of Institutional Research and
Associate Vice President for Information Resources
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Ms. Pamela Johnston, Director of Human Resources
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Dr. Edward Schumacher, Associate Professor of Health Care
Administration
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Dr. Sarah Burke, Associate Vice President for Academic
Affairs
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Mr. David Tuttle, Dean of Students
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Mr. Andrew Coulton, Student Representative
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Ms. Tammy Six, Graduate Student Representative
By law this document must be made available to
the public upon request. It must be retained for three years after the
fiscal year in which it was created.
For more information
about Trinity
University's response to the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs
among students and employees, you may contact:
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Dr. Gary Neal,
Director of Counseling and Health Services, (210) 999-7411
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Ms. Pamela
Johnston, Director of Human Resources, (210) 999-7507
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Mr. Rudolph
Gonzalez, Director of Campus Safety, (210) 999-8310
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Mr. David
Tuttle, Dean of Students, (210) 999-8843
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Introduction
The committee charged with reviewing Trinity
University’s alcohol and other drug prevention program feels an
obligation to do more than simply assure that Trinity’s program met the
minimal legal requirements. Part of the University’s mission states:
Through the entire
Trinity experience, in and outside the classroom, the University
prepares students for the lifelong quest for understanding themselves
and their responsibilities in a changing world. Trinity believes this
understanding to be the goal of a liberally educated person. …
Furthermore, Trinity provides a supportive and challenging experience
wherein students, faculty, and staff can realize the full potential of
their abilities and exercise their responsibilities to society.
To best achieve the goal of liberal education and
the exercise of our responsibilities to society, Trinity strives to
educate the University community about effects of illicit drugs and
alcohol. It is our conviction that this knowledge can contribute to a
more responsible approach to drugs and alcohol and to a healthier and
happier life.
The committee has examined Trinity’s
compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, and has
made some
recommendations (see page 9) for assuring our continued compliance. We
have also included in this document a summary of the larger efforts
within the entire University community to assist all students and
employees to develop an informed and responsible approach to alcohol
and other drugs.
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Documents Describing the University
Policies
To describe our policies regarding the use of
illicit drugs and alcohol, Trinity University distributes two
different documents, one to students, and one to employees. These
documents are included in Appendices I and IV.
The committee reviewed both documents and verified
that they contain the following items as described in the Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act:
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Standards of conduct that clearly prohibit, at a minimum,
the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and
alcohol by students and employees on its property or as part of any of
its activities.
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A description of the applicable legal sanctions under
local, State or Federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution
of illicit drugs and alcohol.
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A description of the health risks associated with the use
of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol.
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A description of any drug or alcohol counseling,
treatment, or rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available to
employees or students.
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A clear statement that the institution will impose
disciplinary sanctions on students and employees (consistent with local,
State and Federal law), and a description of those sanctions, up to and
including expulsion or termination of employment and referral for
prosecution, for violations of the standards of conduct.
The committee notes
that the employee documents were not distributed in the 2003-2004
academic year and recommends that Human Resources assure that the
information is distributed annually.
In addition to the two documents described above,
Trinity also publicizes our drug and alcohol policies in other places.
The student document also appears in each year’s Student Handbook. The
employee document also appears in the Personnel Policy Manual for
Classified Employees, and excerpts of the employee document appear in
the Faculty and Contract Staff Handbook. Additionally, the Drug and
Alcohol Abuse Policy is posted on the Trinity University website under
Fiscal Affairs Policies and Procedures, and is linked to the Faculty and
Contract Staff Handbook.
In 2002-2003 the Trinity University Alcohol Task
Force did a complete revision of the alcohol policy. This revision was
approved by the Health and Safety committee, the President of Trinity
University, and the Standards Committee (students, faculty, and staff
charged with reviewing, adding, removing, and amending policies). The
Standards Committee made minor revisions to the policy for 2004-2005.
The revised policy includes a
philosophical statement regarding alcohol as well as significant
detail regarding the
purpose of the policy. The Task Force felt that information related to
state-law, healthy use of alcohol, and University resources was so
important that it should become part of the policy.
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Distribution of Documents
For students, university policy
states that since all Trinity University students are supplied an
e-mail address that
“Email is an official means of communication and will be utilized to
conduct business and supply information to students, staff and faculty.”
Each year, the University electronically sends the information on
illicit drugs and alcohol policies to all students. A copy
of the policy and the email messages to students for 2002 and 2003
found in
Appendices I, II, and III respectively.
To assure that all of our employees are informed
about our alcohol and other drug prevention program, Human Resources
sent a message, by email, including a link to the required information,
to all employees who have Trinity University email addresses. The few
who do not have email addresses were sent a paper copy of the material.
A copy of the information sent can be found in
Appendix IV.
The
committee notes that this information was sent during the 2002-2003
academic year, but not during the 2003-2004 academic year.
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Enforcing of Sanctions
The student discipline system for violations of the
drug and alcohol policy involves several Student Affairs offices and the
Student Court. The professional Residential Life Staff handles
relatively simple cases of first offense alcohol possession originating
in the residence halls unless the accused student wishes to take the
case to Student Court. Such cases, and cases involving multiple charges
or repeat offenses, are referred to Student Court. The Dean of Students
handles cases involving felonious behavior, off-campus incidents, and/or
violations by student organizations as well as cases adjudicated when
Student Court is not in session.
The Department of Campus Safety works closely with
the Dean of Students to provide a safe and secure campus. When campus
peace officers detect criminal activities of a serious nature on campus,
an arrest is made. For most minor offenses, such as possession of
alcohol by a minor, the individuals are turned over to the Dean of
Students and the Student Court. These offenses are still counted as
arrests for statistical purposes as required by the Jeanne Clery Act
(formerly known as the Campus Security Act).
The following statistics, provided in compliance
with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, are calculated
on a calendar year basis and include referrals/arrests that occurred on
the Trinity University campus and on property owned/controlled by the
university.
Number of arrests/Referrals for
specific violations and offenses
Reported in
accordance with Uniform Crime Reporting procedures and the Jeanne Cleary
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
|
Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
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Liquor Law
Offenses |
|
Liquor Law Arrests
by DCS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Liquor Law
Violations Referred by DCS |
*39 |
○5 |
►39 |
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Occurred in
Residential Halls |
35 |
4 |
32 |
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Occurred in
Non-Residential Areas |
4 |
1 |
7 |
|
Liquor Law
Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action (Includes both referrals
from DCS and residential life staff. Not all referrals result in
the student being found responsible.) |
*157 |
○160 |
►330 |
|
DRUG LAW
OFFENSES |
|
Drug Abuse Arrests
by DCS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Drug Abuse
Violations Referred by DCS |
2 |
2 |
☼15 |
|
Occurred in
Residential Halls |
1 |
2 |
15 |
|
Occurred in
Non-Residential Areas |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Drug Abuse Violations Referred for
Disciplinary Action (Includes both referrals from DCS and
residential life staff. Not all referrals result in the student
being found responsible.) |
0 |
0 |
☼22 |
NOTES:
○ This number may also be reflected in the 160
► This number
may also be reflected in the 330
* This
number may also be reflected in the 157
☼ This number
may also be reflected in the 22
In the late fall of 2003 the Student Affairs staff
and Student Court saw a dramatic increase in alcohol violations,
particularly related to the first year class. As a response the Court
sent a notice to all students announcing harsher sanctions effective
immediately. These sanctions were agreed upon by the Trinity Alcohol
Coalition (which replaced the Alcohol Task Force), the Student Affairs
staff, and the Student Court. (See Appendix III for a copy of the full
document sent to students.) During the spring semester of 2004 (not
covered in this report) there was a 77% decrease in referrals. The
harsher sanctions were apparently successful in reducing the alcohol and
drug violations.
According to the sanctions in effect through the
fall of 2003, students found responsible for a first alcohol offense
were given the option of paying a $50 fine or doing ten hours of
community service. In addition they were placed on probation status
specific to the drug and alcohol policy so that subsequent offenses are
counted cumulatively for the remainder of their Trinity careers.
Students found responsible for a second alcohol offense could choose to
pay a fine not to exceed $100 or perform 20 hours of community service.
In addition, these individuals were referred to Counseling Services for
an alcohol use assessment. Third offense violators could choose either a
$200 fine or 40 hours of community service. In addition they are
referred to the Vice President for Student Affairs or Dean of Students
for review of their citizenship records as Trinity students.
The new sanctions that went into effect in late
fall of 2003 added an educational component in conjunction with limited
probation for first offenses. Second offenses included general
probation, an alcohol assessment, and parental notification. Third
offense violators face suspension.
The educational sanction for first-time offenders
was actually started in the fall of 2003. Students are required to pay a
$25 fee to take the online web-based Alcohol.Edu course. A passing grade
is 85% or higher.
During the past 2
years, only one incident involving suspected alcohol use by an employee
has been brought to the attention of Human Resources. They dealt with
this incident in compliance with university policies. The employee no
longer works at Trinity University.
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Ongoing Efforts
In addition to providing information describing our
alcohol and other drug policies and consistently enforcing the
disciplinary sanctions, Trinity University strives in many ways to
educate the University community about alcohol and other drugs and raise
awareness of their potential dangers. The University also offers
intervention efforts with individuals who are abusing or are at risk of
abusing alcohol or other drugs. Following is a description of efforts
for education and intervention during the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004
academic years.
- Alcohol 101.
Nearly all first year students have been introduced to alcohol issues
for the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 years through Alcohol 101. The
University of Illinois and the Century Council created this
interactive CD-ROM program. All Mentors guide their Mentor groups
through this program in the early fall. Most Trinity University
students have gone through this popular program.
- Alcohol.edu is a web-based education
course designed as a sanction for those who have been found
responsible for violating the alcohol policy.
- Alcohol Poisoning Wallet Card. The
two-sided wallet card includes signs of alcohol poisoning and a
recommended procedure for responding when another person appears to be
in danger. The cards are distributed to First Year students during
New Student Orientation and to students through Greek clubs. They are
also provided to RAs.
- Alcohol/Rape Wallet Card. One side of the
card briefly summarizes campus policy and Texas laws regarding alcohol
as well as providing a social norms message. The card is distributed
to First Year students during New Student Orientation.
- Alcohol Use Consultations. A psychologist
at Counseling Services provides confidential assessment and feedback
to students. Most of them are referred by Student Court following
their second violation of the University’s alcohol policy. Some seek a
consultation on their own initiative.
- AOD Web Page. Counseling Services
maintains this online resource that promotes its AOD services to
students and contains links to information.
- Brochures. Counseling Services and Health
Services provide brochures within their offices and also make them
available periodically at other locations on campus via special
displays, bulletin boards, etc.
- E-Chug (Electronic Check-Up to Go). This
online instrument provides a drinking profile and feedback. It is
linked to the Student Affairs and Counseling Services web pages and is
promoted through the campus newspaper, the daily online newsletter
LeeRoy, the bimonthly Student Affairs newsletter TigerBytes,
and banners in the dining hall.
- Fitness Fair. Each fair includes tables
staffed by representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the
San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
- Great American Smoke-out. Health Services
promotes this annual event.
- Information to
Parents. Incoming first year
students are sent brochures in the summer that contain information
about alcohol use and abuse. The Residential Life Office hopes that
parents and students will review this material together before
students move to campus. Parents have received information related to
alcohol through the Trinity Parent newsletter and the Trinitonian
newspaper.
- Margaritas on the Rocks and Shiner Bocks:
Making Decisions about Alcohol. This educational multimedia
presentation was made for First Year students during New Student
Orientation in 2003.
- Parental Notification. Upon two alcohol
violations students are required to have their parents contact the
Dean of Students. Working in partnership with parents to help these
students has been extremely successful. Since third offenses may
result in suspension it is critical that parents understand the
precarious position in which students find themselves.
- Resident Mentor Programs. A new position
called "Resident Mentor" has been created in the Residential Life
Office. This position has lead to 22 staff members who have done
extended transitional programming for first year students. The series
of programs includes one specific to alcohol use and the discussion is
lead by the Resident Mentors. The program outline is included in
Appendix V.
- Responsible Party Guidelines. The Greek
Council, with support from the Alcohol Task Force, has developed
voluntary guidelines for unofficial, non-University-related,
off-campus parties. These guidelines provide a blueprint for social
clubs to create a safe and controlled party environment.
- Tigers’ Den Pub. While it may seem
counter-intuitive, in 2003 the Trinity campus re-opened its campus
pub. The pub was opened to create a social space on campus for members
of the University community to gather
where
those of legal drinking age can consume alcohol safely and in
compliance with the University’s policy guidelines. The Trinity
Alcohol Coalition supported the opening of the pub as a venue where
responsible, legal drinking can occur. The Coalition believes that
the pub provides a venue for modeling responsible alcohol consumption
while countering the common misperception among students that the
administration is “anti-alcohol,” a misperception that harms other
efforts to address drinking issues.
Background material on the pub
can be found in Appendix VI.
- Tiger Rides. Students spent a great deal
of time and energy developing a safe-ride program for the campus.
Ultimately exorbitant insurance cost projections rendered the program
unfeasible.
- Trinity Alcohol Coalition: In
2002-2003 the Alcohol Task Force successfully revised the alcohol
policy. The Task Force felt that its work was not complete and was
granted on-going status as a Coalition for the future. The Coalition
is made up of faculty, staff, and students representing a
cross-section of the campus.
In 2003-2004 the Coalition turned its attention to reviewing the new
policy and suggesting adjustments for 2004-2005. In addition, the
Coalition made important recommendations regarding the campus pub, Greek
policies, social norms information, and alcohol violation sanctions.
- 21st Birthday Greeting. The
Vice President for Student Affairs sends a birthday greeting to
students turning 21 that includes a caution about excessive drinking.
A Look Ahead
In the next biennial
review, look for information on a new alcohol and other drug web-page, a
campus-wide educational campaign, and the creation of an Alcohol
Coalition internship position.
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Recommendations
After having compiled and carefully reviewed the
material in this report, the committee makes the following
recommendations:
- Human Resources should assure that
the required information is distributed to all employees annually.
- Counseling Services and Institutional Research
should conduct another follow-up to the alcohol surveys that were done
in the past to assess changes since the last survey.
- The documents sent annually to faculty and staff
should be reviewed and revised as needed.
- The policy pertaining to alcohol consumption at
events involving students and either faculty or staff members should
be reviewed and revised as needed. The revised policy should be
appropriately communicated to the campus community.
- A new alcohol and other drug website should be
created. We understand that this is already in progress.
- We support the recently created position for an
Alcohol Coalition intern and recommend its continuation.
- A campus-wide educational campaign should be
conducted. We understand that this is already in the planning stages.
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APPENDIX I
Policy Distributed to Students
MAJOR UNIVERSITY POLICIES RELATED TO STUDENT CONDUCT
Some of the offenses described below are crimes in
Texas and may be prosecuted independent of any disciplinary action taken
by Trinity University. Neither intoxication nor the use of any other
drug by the accused student shall serve as a defense or mitigate the
seriousness of an offense. In some situations where a number of persons
are present at the time a University rule is violated, all persons
present will be charged with the offense and the appropriate judicial
body will determine who is responsible for the offense. All student
organizations are subject to these same regulations as those which apply
to individuals. Violation of these policies will subject the
organization and/or individuals involved to appropriate discipline.
Alcohol
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Philosophy Underlying Alcohol Policy -
Trinity
University values the freedom of those who live and work here to
make our own choices, and it values the education that equips us
to exercise that freedom responsibly. Choices regarding alcohol, in
particular, are a matter of individual and community interest because
poor decisions can negatively impact our personal health and our public
environment. Trinity respects the choices of those who
consume alcohol within reasonable, legal bounds,
and those who avoid it altogether. However, because the consumption of
alcohol can impair an individual’s judgment and lead to devastating
damage and loss, this policy aims to limit those negative consequences.
It calls us to be mutually accountable for sustaining a positive,
livable, learning environment on our campus. Finally, this policy
intentionally promotes awareness regarding the physical, emotional,
mental and legal ramifications of alcohol misuse because educated
freedom relies not only on rules but, most importantly, on informed
thinking.
B. Objectives of the Alcohol Policy
1. To encourage students to obey the laws of
Texas
regarding the use, possession and consumption of alcohol;
2. To encourage students’ responsibility for their behavior regarding
the consumption of alcohol and while under its influence;
3. To establish appropriate disciplinary mechanisms and penalties for
students and organizations that violate University Alcohol policies;
4. To encourage intervention, treatment and support for students who are
at risk from the misuse of alcohol; and
5. To encourage programs that educate students concerning the
responsible use of alcohol.
II. STATE AND UNIVERSITY STANDARDS
A. Summary of Texas State Law Regarding Alcohol
1. Minors and Alcohol
a. The legal drinking age is 21, and it is illegal for a minor to
possess, purchase, and attempt to purchase, or consume alcohol. A first
offense results in an alcohol awareness course, community service, a
30-day suspension of driver’s license, and up to a $500 fine. Repeat
offenses may result in automatic suspension of driver’s license and up
to a $2000 fine and 180 days in jail. All penalties are assigned at the
discretion of the judge.
b. Possession of false identification results in up to a $200 fine.
c. Making alcohol available to a minor results in up to a $4000 fine
and/or one year in jail.
d. A parent must appear in court for any alcohol charges filed against a
minor under 21 years of age.
2. Driving While Intoxicated
a. For anyone under 21, it is illegal to drive with any detectable Blood
Alcohol Concentration (BAC). A first offense results in up to a $500
fine, 40 community service hours, alcohol awareness course, and 60-day
suspension of driver’s license. All penalties are assigned at the
discretion of the judge.
b. The legal limit for intoxication is .08 BAC. However, drivers may be
cited for impaired driving due to alcohol regardless of BAC. Refusal to
take a blood or breath test to measure BAC can result in a 180-day
driver’s license suspension.
c. A first offense results in up to a $2000 fine, 180 days in jail and
driver’s license suspension up to one year. Repeat offenses may result
in up to a $10,000 fine, 10 years in penitentiary and 2 years driver’s
license suspension.
B. General University policies related to alcohol
1. On campus, beer and wine are permitted only in designated residential
areas by those of legal age. Beer and wine may be served in the Tigers’
Den to any students, faculty, staff and their guests of legal age.
2. Persons or organizations that furnish
alcoholic beverages to underage students or
visitors will be subject to Trinity adjudicative action and/or criminal
prosecution for violation of state laws.
3. Any act that causes others to involuntarily or unknowingly consume
alcohol is prohibited.
4. Public intoxication is prohibited.
5. Students who contact University officials or other helping
professionals out of concern for their own or another student’s health
and safety will not be considered for alcohol policy violations for that
specific incident. (Note that when hazing may have occurred, state law
requires that such incidents be reported to law enforcement officials).
6. The Board of Campus Publications has the authority to determine
policy regarding alcohol advertising in the Trinitonian
C. Regulations on Alcohol Use within the Residence Halls
1. To respect legal use: All students 21 years or older and their guests
of legal age may possess and consume beer and wine in any upperclass
residence hall room where at least one of the assigned residents of the
room is present and is of legal age.
2. To respect those who are under the legal drinking age and/or choose
not to consume alcohol:
a. No open containers of alcohol may be possessed or consumed in the
following locations: balconies, corridors, public areas, and designated
substance-free floors.
b. The possession or consumption of alcohol and the possession of
alcohol containers (including kegs) are prohibited in all first year
halls and all upperclass rooms where neither resident is of legal age.
3. To expect responsibility among those who choose to consume alcohol:
a. No alcohol in the residence halls may be provided from common source
containers, including but not limited to kegs.
b. Students who consume alcohol are accountable to University conduct
policies, including but not limited to disorderly conduct, destruction
of property, and excessive noise.
4. To promote mutual accountability for all students to abide by Texas
law and University policy: Those who are present at a party but do not
unlawfully consume alcohol may be found responsible for passive
participation in others’ violation of University policy.
D. Regulations on University Authorized Use of Alcohol
1. On-campus events
a. In the Tigers’ Den only,
Trinity
University organizations or groups (including departments, offices, and
student organizations) may permit alcoholic beverages for those of legal
age, even with underage persons present.
b. Groups meeting on the campus whose constituency is entirely 21 years
of age or above may appeal to the associate vice president for Fiscal
Affairs for permission to serve wine and/or beer at scheduled social
events in on-campus locations other than the Tigers’ Den only if that
event has been scheduled following established procedures.
c. Off-campus organizations and individuals are not permitted to serve
any alcoholic beverages on the University campus unless the event is
catered by ARAMARK and permission to serve beer or wine has been
received from the associate vice president for Fiscal Affairs.
d. Except for the Tigers’ Den, there will be no place on the Trinity
University campus where alcoholic beverages are sold.
2. Off-campus events
a. Trinity student organizations and groups may apply to the director of
Coates University Center & Student Activities or designee for permission
to hold an off-campus event at which alcoholic beverages are served to
those of legal age, even with underage persons present.
b. An approved event must be held in a licensed business establishment
accustomed to and organized for checking IDs.
III. ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATION AND SERVICES
A. University Enforcement of the Alcohol Policy
1. Students are personally responsible for complying with state and
local laws and the University Alcohol Policy. Trinity University
respects students’ privacy and autonomy, assumes that they will behave
legally and responsibly, and will not closely monitor the activities of
individual students or members of student organizations.
2. Resident Assistants and the Department of Campus Safety will respond
to any observed Alcohol Policy violations and submit incident reports to
the dean of students and/or Student Conduct Board.
3. Alcohol policy violations will be handled through normal campus
conduct procedures as described in the Trinity University Joint
Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students. Sanctions may range from
no action up to expulsion.
4. On an annual basis, the Alcohol Task Force will review the range of
sanctions for Alcohol Policy violations
B. The Effects of Alcohol Consumption
1. The University encourages students who drink to do so in moderation
because risks to the health and safety of self and others increase as
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) increases. Both episodic and chronic
heavy drinking is associated with academic, social, and health problems.
Potential academic problems include class absenteeism and substandard
performance. Potential social problems include disrupted relationships,
sexual victimization, arguments, and fights. Potential health problems
include accidental injury and the consequences of unprotected sex.
Additionally, because alcohol is toxic to the body, chronic heavy
drinking causes a multitude of physical problems, especially in the
brain and digestive system.
2. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that, in a low dosage
(BAC under .06), produces positive feelings by reducing inhibition and
anxiety while producing a mildly stimulating “buzz” and mildly impairing
judgment.
3. The negative depressant effects of alcohol intensify as BAC rises
above .06 and produce fatigue, impairment of coordination, and increased
impairment of judgment while simultaneously erasing the positive,
low-dosage effects. (Not surprisingly, intoxication is involved in a
majority of violent student behaviors, including acquaintance rape,
vandalism, and fights, as well as about half of vehicular accidents.)
4. If BAC rises above .15, the drinker can pass out and/or experience a
memory loss (blackout) the next day. While passed out, a drinker can die
from choking on his or her vomit. Breathing will slow as the central
nervous system becomes increasingly anesthetized.
5. If BAC rises above .30, the drinker is at risk of alcohol poisoning
from respiratory failure. An intoxicated person is at risk for death
from alcohol poisoning if s/he
a. Is passed out and cannot be awakened, or
b. Has cold, clammy, bluish or unusually pale skin, or
c. Breathes slowly (less than 8 times per minute) or irregularly (more
than 10 seconds between breaths), or
d. Vomits while asleep/passed out and does not awaken.
As a member of the University community, anyone who recognizes that a
student is in danger of alcohol poisoning should call 911 to request the
assistance of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If the call is placed
from campus, students should call the Department of Campus Safety
emergency line (x7000). Officers can direct EMS to the proper location
as quickly as possible.
6. About 5-10% of Americans develop alcohol dependence, a brain disease
that can lead to death. Although some drinkers, especially those with a
genetic predisposition, are at greater risk for alcohol dependence than
others, no drinker is exempt from the potential to develop an alcohol
use disorder. Therefore, the University encourages all students who
drink to periodically seek an “alcohol check-up” and provides resources
for doing so through Counseling Services.
C. University Services
1. Counseling Services (www.trinity.edu/counseling) offers a variety of
services and resources to students, including:
a. Anonymous, online alcohol use assessment and feedback through its web
site for those who desire an “alcohol check-up” or are concerned about
their alcohol use;
b. Confidential consultations with a counselor for those who desire an
“alcohol check-up” or who are concerned about their own alcohol use or
that of a friend or family member;
c. Confidential counseling concerning alcohol use;
d. Referrals to off-campus specialists and support groups for the
treatment of alcohol dependence;
e. Educational materials;
f. Educational programs for classes and other student groups.
2. Residential Life staff address residents’ concerns and make
appropriate referrals related to the negative effects of alcohol use,
including interpersonal conflicts, vandalism, and health concerns
3. Health Services (www.trinity.edu/departments/health_services/index.htm)
treats injuries and illnesses associated with alcohol use and refers
students who may have problems related to alcohol use to Counseling
Services or an off-campus specialist for assessment and treatment, if
needed.
4. The dean of students coordinates the Alcohol Task Force that
periodically reviews University policy, sanctions, educational
initiatives, and treatment efforts.
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APPENDIX II
2002 Email to Students
Dear Trinity Student,
There is no question that alcohol, and the
consequences related to alcohol abuse, pose significant problems for
college students across the country as well as on our own campus.
The Alcohol Task Force is reviewing all aspects of
alcohol use at Trinity University. This group of students, faculty, and
staff is considering ways the University communicates messages, the
nature of those messages, policies, and education and prevention
efforts.
You will learn more about recommendations from this
group later this semester. In the meantime, Trinity University annually
distributes information about alcohol and drugs, physical and
psychological effects, laws, policies, and resources. Please review the
attached, and consider the role alcohol plays in your life and in the
lives of those close to you.
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/res_life/Drug_Alc_policy.htm
David Tuttle
Dean of Students
Diane Saphire
Director of Institutional Research
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APPENDIX III
2003 Email to Students
December 2, 2003
Dear
Fellow Students,
During
the fall semester of 2002 the Student Court heard 17 alcohol
and drug cases involving 74 students. There were no
suspensions over that time period. This semester the 2003 Court
has heard nearly 50 alcohol and drugs cases involving over 200
students. The Student Court has suspended four students so
far for drug and alcohol violations this fall.
The
Court is extremely concerned about the emotional and physical health of
Trinity students, the social environment on campus, and the ability of
all students to sleep, study, and learn in our academic community. We
urge all students to make healthy choices: to avoid illegal drugs, abide
by the alcohol policy, drink responsibly, respect others, not drink and
drive, and choose a safe ride home after consuming alcohol.
We
write to remind students of University policies on alcohol and drugs.
For a detailed description of these policies please refer to your
Student Handbook (pages 113 to 119) or to the electronic version through
the following link.
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/res_life/media/StudentHandbook%2003-04.pdf
Please
note that the Student Court will now treat a student present in a room
where a drug or alcohol violation has occurred as being in possession,
and thus in violation of University drug or alcohol policies.
This will be done because of the extreme difficulty in accurately
identifying those who were consuming alcohol or using drugs.
We
also wish to inform students of the revised consequences for violating
policies related to alcohol, drugs, and the hosting of events where
there are alcohol or drug violations. Please be aware that the following
guidelines have been endorsed by the Trinity University Alcohol
Coalition (a group of students, faculty, and staff), the Student Court,
and the Student Affairs Office, and will usually be imposed upon
students who are found responsible for violating policies. (The Student
Court and the Student Affairs staff have discretion to adjust sanctions
in consideration of specific situations.)
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Participation in Alcohol.edu (with a $20 fee)
-
Probation limited to alcohol offenses for the time remaining at Trinity
University
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Parental notification if alcohol infraction is coupled with other
simultaneous violations of policy including, but not limited to,
hosting, parties, disorderly conduct, or excessive noise
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Alcohol use consultation
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General probation for the time remaining at Trinity University (any
violation while on general probation may result in suspension)
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Parental notification
Suspension for at least one semester
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General probation; suspension, when the violation is sufficiently
serious, or when the drug infraction is coupled with other simultaneous
violations of policy including, but not limited to hosting, parties,
disorderly conduct, or excessive noise
-
Parental notification
Suspension or expulsion
General probation for the time remaining at Trinity University (any
violation while on general probation may result in suspension)
Parental notification
Please
contact us at
StudentCourt@Trinity.edu if you have any questions. Best wishes for
a safe, healthy, and successful conclusion to your semester.
Laura
E. Woods
Student Court Chief Justice
On
behalf of the Student Court
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APPENDIX IV
Documents from the Office of University Personnel Services
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Trinity University
recognizes its responsibility to provide a healthy environment within
which faculty and staff may work in a drug and alcohol free workplace.
If an employee is found in violation of University or state alcohol and
drug abuse policies, the circumstances accompanying each individual case
are considered when determining the consequences. Educational
interventions are emphasized; however, when indicated, counseling or
other therapeutic activities may be required.
Purpose:
Based on its commitment to assure the safety and health of its
employees, the University seeks to maintain work and learning
environments free of the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possess or
use of a controlled substance or the abuse of alcohol. Drug and alcohol
abuse effects the responsible conduct of business, teaching and
learning, and therefore will not be tolerated.
This policy is
based on the following objectives:
1. To maintain a
safe and healthy environment for all students and employees;
2. To maintain
the good reputation of the University and its employees within the
community;
3. To minimize
accidental injuries to persons or property;
4. To keep
absenteeism and tardiness at a minimum and to improve the effective
performance of job duties and productivity of all employees;
5. In appropriate
circumstances, to assist employees in securing alcohol or substance
abuse rehabilitation;
6. To comply with
the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Drug-Free Schools and
Communities Act Amendments of 1989, and other applicable legislation,
and,
7.
To
adopt and implement a program to prevent use of illicit drugs and abuse
of alcohol by employees.
Definitions:
As used in this policy, the following definitions apply.
1. “Drugs or
other controlled substances” means any substance, including alcohol,
capable of altering an individual’s mood, perception, pain level or
judgment.
2. A “prescribed
drug” is any substance prescribed for individual consumption by a
licensed medical or dental practitioner. It includes prescribed drugs
and over-the-counter drugs which have been legally obtained and are
being used for the purpose for which they were prescribed or
manufactured.
3. An “illicit
drug” or chemical substance is: (a) any drug or chemical substance, the
use, sale, or possession of which is illegal under any state or federal
law, or (b) one which is legally obtainable but has not been legally
obtained. The term includes prescribed drugs not legally obtained and
prescribed drugs not being used for prescribed purposes.
4. The term
“controlled substance” means a controlled substance in schedules I
through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C.S.
812) or whose possession, sale or delivery results in criminal sanctions
under the Texas Controlled Substances Act (Art. 4476-13, TCS). In
general, this includes all prescription drugs, as well as those
substances for which there is no generally accepted medicinal use (e.g.,
heroin, LSD, marijuana, etc.), and substances which possess a chemical
structure similar to that of a controlled substance (e.g., “Designer
Drugs”). The term does not include alcohol.
5. “Alcohol”
refers to any alcoholic beverage that is “alcohol, or any beverage
containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume, which
is capable of use for beverage purposes, either alone or when diluted.”
6. “Alcohol
abuse” means the excessive use of alcohol in a manner that interferes,
but not chronically, with (1) physical or psychological functioning; (2)
social adaptation; (3) or occupational functioning.
7. The term
“conviction” means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo
contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body
charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal
or State criminal drug statutes.
8. “Cause for
reasonable suspicion” shall be established by: (1) observation; (2)
actions/behaviors of the individual; (3) witness by supervisor or other
reliable individual of possession or use; or (4) any other legal measure
used for alcohol or drug detection.
9. The term
“criminal drug statute” means a criminal statute involving manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, use, or possession of any controlled
substance.
10. “Sanctions”
may include completion of an appropriate rehabilitation or assistance
program, or termination from employment, or other disciplinary action,
or referral to authorities for prosecution. If an employee has been
convicted of a criminal drug statute, sanctions must be imposed within
30 days.
11. “Workplace”
means any office, building, classroom, or property (including parking
lots) owned or operated by the University, or any other site at which
the employee is to perform work.
12. An “employee”
of Trinity University is any faculty, staff or student receiving
remuneration for services rendered.
13. “Possess”
means to be contained either on an employee’s person or in an employee’s
vehicle, tools, or areas entrusted to the employee.
14. “Impaired”
means under the influence of an illegal drug or alcohol such that the
employee is unable to perform his/her assigned tasks properly.
Standards of
Conduct:
1. The unlawful
manufacture, distribution, possession or use of illicit drugs or alcohol
is strictly prohibited.
2. Sanctions will
be imposed on employees (consistent with local, state, and federal law),
up to and including termination of employment and referral for
prosecution, for violation of the standards of conduct set forth above.
3. The University
shall conduct a biennial review of its drug and alcohol abuse prevention
program. It shall determine and put in report format: (1) the
effectiveness of the program, and (2) the consistency of the enforcement
of sanctions imposed pursuant to the program. It shall also evaluate
whether any changes are needed and shall implement any such changes.
4. The University
shall have available for review by the Secretary of Education, or
designee, other applicable governmental agencies, and the general
public, if requested, copies of all documents distributed to employees
under the drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, and also copies of
the biennial review.
Alcohol and
Drug-Free Awareness Program.
The University
will establish or participate in an alcohol and drug-free awareness
program to inform employees about: (1) the dangers of alcohol and drug
abuse; (2) the University policy of maintaining a workplace and learning
environment free from drug and alcohol abuse; (3) any available alcohol
and drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs;
and (4) the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for alcohol and
drug abuse violations.
Suspicion of
Usage:
1. If a
supervisor reasonably suspects that usage of a controlled substance or
of alcohol has affected an employee’s job performance, the supervisor
shall immediately notify the appropriate department head, or other
designated administrative official and, upon direction, the supervisor
or other designated administrative official shall discuss with the
employee the suspected alcohol or drug-related problems. The employee
should be advised of any available alcohol and drug counseling,
rehabilitation, or employee assistance programs, and the terms of any
applicable disciplinary sanctions. All such meetings between the
employee and the supervisor or other designated administrative official
to address the suspected alcohol or drug-related problem and/or its
resolution shall be documented in a memorandum to the record.
2. Should such
discussion and/or participation in any available alcohol or drug
counseling, rehabilitation, or employee assistance program fail to
resolve the suspected alcohol or drug-related problems, or should the
employee fail to meet the terms of any applicable disciplinary
sanctions, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and
including termination.
Assistance for
Employees:
The Office of
Counseling and Health Services will provide referrals to substance abuse
treatment clinics, drug abuse counselors and to private community
organizations involved in rehabilitation programs for alcohol and drug
impairment. Literature and other relevant information on alcohol and
drug abuse may be obtained at University Health Services.
Other Regulations:
1. A copy of the
University’s drug and alcohol abuse policy shall be provided to each
employee on or before the first day of employment, along with a signed
acknowledgment of receipt of the policy. The signed statement will be
kept in the employee’s file.
2. Any employee
whose off-duty use of alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substances
results in absenteeism, tardiness, impairment of work performance, or is
the cause of workplace accidents, will be reported to the immediate
supervisor and the Office of Human Resources. Referrals to drug abuse
counselors will be provided by the Office of Counseling and Health
Services.
3. Any
disciplinary action shall be governed by University policies on
discipline and dismissal. A record of the action will be placed in the
employee’s personnel file.
4. As a condition
of employment, employees on government grants or contracts must abide by
the required notification statement and must report any criminal drug
statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later
than five days after such conviction. The employer, in turn, must so
notify the contracting federal agency within 10 days after receiving
notice from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction, and within 30 days must impose sanctions on the employee
involved. Such sanctions may take the form of personnel actions against
such an employee, up to and including termination, or requiring the
employee to satisfactorily participate in an approved drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program.
Program Review
Trinity University
will conduct a biennial review of the program to determine the
effectiveness and implement changes to the program if they are required
and ensure that sanctions for violations are consistently enforced.
Information on the
Health Risks of Alcohol, Drugs and Chemicals and Legal Implications of
Alcohol and Drug Use may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources.
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APPENDIX V
Resident Mentor Program
Alcohol
101
Complete
by September 13
- Find a location—your room or a mentee’s
- Set a convenient time for everyone
- Send invitations, but make it mandatory
- Include group members in marketing the program
- Bring a snack
- Have the technology ready (CD, computer)
Prepare yourself
- Be comfortable with your outline/notes
- Be familiar with alcohol policy or have access
to it
- Establish a comfortable room arrangement
- Be natural and honest about your objectives
- Model listening, involve everyone
- Use questions instead of statements
- Encourage informed dialogue
Follow-up
Give
a survey when the program is over. Send the results to Cara Taylor
J

Objectives
- Establish trust and accountability among group
members
- Keep your first years from harm
- Encourage reflection about their choices
regarding drinking alcohol
Let them know that it’s safe to be honest in this
group, that everyone will respect the privacy of others in the group.
Any question is okay, and if you don’t have an answer you’ll find out.
Equal participation will help everyone get the most out of this time.
You’re there to facilitate, not lecture.
STRAW POLL
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How many of you think you drink less/more than the
average student? About the same?
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Do most students get drunk every weekend?
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Are your drinking behaviors different now than in
high school?
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Have you ever been worried or disturbed about other
Trinity student’s drinking?
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Have you made decisions you regret related to
drinking?
DISCUSSION—too much of a good thing?
Visit the Student
Residence to meet Andre (or poison button on menu bar)
Review Alcohol Poisoning
safety tips.
Discuss what to do if
someone is in trouble. Call DCS.
How do you feel around
drinking games? (Fun, pressure, disgust?)
Visit the DUI button
on the menu bar. Visit the “Survivor” in the Student Union Media
Center.
Visit virtual bar.
Compare friends to see weight differences.
Food has some effect, but
time is the primary factor.
Equivalent potency: 12 oz
beer = 4-5 oz wine = shot of 80 proof liquor
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Discussion—are beer goggles a bad joke?
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What is the relationship between drinking and
sexuality (feelings, behavior)?
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Are there gender differences?
Visit the “Brain”
on the menu bar. View sexual function the morning after.
Visit the Student
Residence to meet Dante and Allison (or sex button on menu bar)
Visit the Student Union
Media Center to view He Said. She Said.
DISCUSSION—what’s important to you?
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What is the distinction between social and abusive
drinkers? How would you define your own habits?
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What kind of habit would you like to have? What
situations will you choose to put yourself in?
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How will you respond when someone offers a drink
(especially if you don’t want it or know where it came from)?
Visit the
Administration building, the Dean’s Office and hear testimonials
from Janet, Christy and Paul.
Take the B4Udrink
quiz on the menu bar.
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APPENDIX VI
Tigers’ Den
Tigers’ Den Committee Final Report
Vision Statement
Provide an informal
on-campus gathering place where alcohol is served but is not the central
focus in order to encourage intellectual and social encounters among
students, faculty and staff.
________________________
June 30, 2002
Overview
Committee’s Charge
Develop
and recommend policies and procedures, including operational details
such as hours of service, for the serving of beer and wine in the
Tigers’ Den. Consider relevant laws, insurance requirements, optimal
staffing patterns, costs, and desires of students who want to have
alcohol-free programming.
Committee Members
Ana Windham, Chair
Rudy Gonzalez
Pete Neville
Richard Reams
David Tuttle
Bruce Holl
Diane Smith
Brandon Cornuke
Katie Gan
Katherine Plog
Sam Warters
Committee’s
organization and approach
The committee’s
first task in considering the charge presented by President Brazil was
to develop a vision statement that would guide the committee in
accomplishing its responsibilities. That vision statement is noted on
the front cover of this report. The committee then discussed issues
that needed consideration.
The committee
divided itself into three subgroups to address three main areas dealing
with serving beer and wine in the Tigers’ Den – facility renovations,
operational details, and compliance with relevant laws and risk
management. The three-subcommittee chairs were Gary Lauber,
renovations; David Tuttle, operations; Katherine Plog, laws and risk
management.
The committee, as
a whole, met three times while the subcommittees met more frequently.
Off campus visits to local taverns were made. Other universities with
pub operations were consulted. Two open forums to solicit ideas from
students, faculty and staff were held. Although the two forums did not
attract many, those who attended offered some good ideas and
suggestions.
Overview (continued)
The committee
believes that the target date for the inauguration of the sale of beer
and wine in the Tigers’ Den should be in October.
The following
sections are the committee’s findings and recommendations.
§
Policies
and procedures
Ø
Review of
current policies and procedures
Ø
Recommended
policies and procedures
§
Operation
and management of facility
Ø
Hours Beer
and Wine to be served
Ø
Facility
Management
Ø
Food and
Beverage Selections
Ø
Promotions
§
Renovations
Review of Current University Policies and Procedures
The committee
conducted a review of existing policies or procedures that may be in
direct conflict with the sale of beer and wine on campus. The two
policies reviewed were the Drug and Alcohol Abuse policy and the
Alcoholic Beverages on Campus policy.
The
Alcoholic Beverages on Campus policy is the only one that the committee
recommends be revised as noted.
Alcoholic Beverages on
Campus Policy
The
consumption and/or possession of any alcoholic beverage by any person
less than 21 years of age, as provided by state law, is forbidden.
Groups meeting on the campus whose constituency is clearly 21 years of
age or above may appeal to the
Associate
Vice President for Fiscal Affairs for permission to
serve wine/beer at scheduled social events
in locations other than the Tigers’ Den.
Trinity University
organizations or groups (including departments, offices, and student
organizations) may not permit alcoholic beverages at any event, on
campus or off campus, where underage persons are in attendance.
(Appeals for exception to this policy may be addressed to the
Associate
Vice President for Fiscal Affairs
.)
Since the
committee is recommending that underage students be permitted in the
Tigers’ Den, this paragraph needs to be reviewed by the Executive
Committee for possible revision.
Except
for the Tigers’ Den, there
will be no place on the Trinity University campus where alcoholic
beverages are sold. There will be no advertising of the sale of
alcoholic beverages in any University publication.
Off-campus
organizations and individuals are not permitted to serve any alcoholic
beverages on the University campus
unless
the event is being catered by ARAMARK and permission to serve beer or
wine has been received by the Associate Vice President for Fiscal
Affairs.
Persons who
furnish alcoholic beverages to underage students or visitors will be
subject to Trinity adjudicative action or criminal prosecution for
violation of state laws.
Policies and Procedures
Recommended Policies and Procedures
The subcommittee met with a TABC
representative to discuss the operation of Tigers’ Den and used the risk
management best practices provided by the University’s risk consultants
in their consideration of policies and procedures. Following are the
proposed recommendations.
Recommendations:
§
An operation manager should be on duty during hours of
service.
§
Require all servers be trained by management and by the
TABC.
§
Permit students to be servers or other employees of
operation.
§
Require a valid driver’s license and the Trinity ID card
of person purchasing alcohol.
§
Non-Trinity affiliated guests must be accompanied by a
Trinity student, faculty or staff employee.
§
Identification is necessary for every purchase of beer or
wine.
§
Provide enough staff to circulate Tigers’ Den to ensure
underage patrons are not sharing drinks.
§
Apply TABC guidelines in dealing with anyone who is
intoxicated.
§
Do not serve pitchers of beer nor offer beer/wine specials
or happy hours.
§
Implement stringent inventory controls to prevent the
theft of beer or wine after closing. All keys to be returned to manager
each night.
§
Only the facility management confronts unruly behavior or
underage drinking. The handling of student violations should be
consistent with policies in the residence halls. Management will
address the situation, write a ticket, and ask him/her to leave.
§
Campus Safety should not be a regular presence, but may be
called on rare occasions to help with belligerent customers. In most
cases, management would try to handle the situation first and only
utilize Campus Safety if a patron was not cooperating.
§
Sanctions for violating policies could result in being
banned from the facility.
§
Post clear rules at the entrance of the facility. These
rules would inform everyone about the spirit and policies of the Tigers’
Den: that it was an atmosphere for collegiality, that underage students
are permitted to be present and have responsibility to abide by
restrictions, and list the basic rules regarding identification,
ordering and behavior.
§
No smoking.
Private Events
After a great deal of
discussion, the committee recommends deferring the consideration of
private and semi-private events in the Tigers’ Den, with the exception
of the non-alcoholic coffeehouse currently scheduled on Fridays.
Although there are some excellent programming opportunities and
opportunities to do small group events, we feel that it is important to
first establish the facility as an open venue, with consistent hours of
operation. Eventually perhaps one night could be designated for events
or groups could sign-up through the Coates Center desk to host small
events that would run concurrent with regular operations.
Operation and Management
Hours beer and wine to be served
Monday through Thursday
4:00 p.m. – Midnight
Friday 4:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (8:30 p.m. until closing will be reserved for
Coffeehouse)
Saturday Noon
until Coates Center closes
Sunday No
alcohol served
Facility management
Several universities with pub operations were
consulted. Although most started out managing their own operations, the
majority has since outsourced this operation to their food service
provider. The common reasons given for this decision were better
inventory control, operation not profitable and the management became
problematic. So, after weighing the option of a university-managed
versus an outsourced function, the committee solicited requests for
proposals from ARAMARK and Blue Star Brewery. After careful review of
the proposals submitted, the committee
recommends ARAMARK to manage and operate the Tigers’ Den with oversight
responsibility for this operation to be in Student Affairs.
Food and beverage
selections
There is interest in a
range of drink options to include soda and non-alcoholic beer. The
committee felt that in addition to selling bottle beer, a variety of
good wines by the glass and splits of champagne, we also offer beer on
tap and serve in glasses rather than plastic cups.
There was a definite
preference for selling food items popular with students such as nachos,
hot wings and potato skins as well as peanuts, pretzels and popcorn.
The committee
recommends that the food and beverage items be competitively priced with
off campus products.
ARAMARK proposes to
serve tap beer and 16 other can varieties, five selections of wine as
well as non-alcoholic beverages. Prices suggested by ARAMARK are
competitively priced.
The committee feels
ARAMARK’s selection of food items will be popular with the students.
In addition to these snack foods, a delivery menu from the Commons will
also be provided as an alternative.
Promotions
ARAMARK suggested and the Committee concurs
offering the following as possible types of entertainment - a big screen
TV, electronic dart game, Golden T (arcade golf), pool tables,
shuffleboard, electronic trivia, electronic jukebox or stereo system.
Other forms of entertainment suggested such as comedy night, band night
or karaoke night will be coordinated with Trinity Activities Council.
ARAMARK’s marketing events to be included in the
Tigers’ Den are as follows:
§
Seasonal events to include major holidays – St. Patrick’s
Day, Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and Halloween.
§
Fraternity/Sorority Bid Day
§
Super Bowl
§
College Final Four Championships
§
San Antonio Fiesta
Each event will be
planned with themed decorations, games, contests, and entertainment and
food and snacks.
We also recommend that
there be significant publicity about the policies and nature of the
operation, and the consequences of misusing the privileges offered,
primarily that it is a privilege for underage students to be present
where alcohol is served.
Renovations
There are definite
renovations that need to be made in order to ready the Tigers’ Den for
the sale of beer, wine and food. In addition to these renovations,
additional custodial services will need to be added to our existing
housekeeping contract.
ARAMARK will invest
$50,000 to make the facility changes necessary for their proposed
program. The commission structure for this operation would be reviewed
after the $50,000 investment has been amortized over the five year of
the contract. The committee accepts this capital investment.
Attached is the
suggested floor plan and rendering of what the facility can be
transformed into. The committee is very much in favor of these plans.
Listed below are the
renovations, equipment and housekeeping requirements the committee
believes are necessary. The committee requests permission for the
Director of Physical Plant to contact a local architect who can begin
developing the design plan and determine the cost of this project.
The final design and furniture selections will be made with the
committee and student input. The committee also requests your guidance
as to what budget parameters we have to continue with this project.
The committee
proposes the project begin as early as August 8 (after summer conference
activity in the Tigers’ Den) and coordinate the opening of the Tigers’
Den with the activities in October.
Equipment
Cash register
2 Door Refrigerator
Ventless Pizza Oven
Microwave
Flash bake oven
Dishwasher
Ice machine
Bar stools
Tables and chairs
Area rugs
Facility
Renovations
Addition of hot water
line
Shelving/storage
cabinets
Remove carpet
Install wood floors
Modify lighting
Install appropriate
bar counter
Improve on
entrance/exist to Tigers Den (ADA accessibility)
Modify bar backspace
to include additional equipment and storage needs
Additional plumbing
and electrical modifications
Housekeeping
Daily cleaning
Trash removal (at
least three times a day)
Laundry of bar towels
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