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Originally posted by copacabana
Agreed. It's great that Doug is trying to crack down on the drinking and all, but I honestly don't think it has much to do with the crime that has been occuring around here recently.
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That policy was handed down by the Vice President for Student Affairs, not Doug. The memo itself indicates that this is a response to Greek-related incidents and not necessarily the other crimes you appear to be referencing.
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Originally posted by SAEalumnus
I wonder if the university is applying this ban campus-wide, or if it's just directed at the Greek community?
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This memo is specifically addressing Greek organizations. There is a statement in there regarding the policing of alcohol policies in the residence halls. Stan is correct in pointing out that hard alcohol is already banned on campus - so, in effect, this is a very specific memo directed to the Greek community.
Please find the memorandum in question below.
.....Kelly
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November 2, 2005
REVISED
MEMORANDUM
TO: Fraternity and Sorority Chapter Presidents
FROM: Dr. James R. Kitchen
Vice President for Student Affairs
SUBJECT: MORATORIUM ON HARD ALCOHOL
The University administration is quite concerned about the number and severity of fraternity and sorority alcohol-related incidents this semester. We have received reports of eight incidents involving new members (all minors), two of which involved injuries. There have been four alleged sexual assaults where the apparent victims reported that they were drinking heavily at fraternity parties beforehand. A student was transported to the hospital with alcohol poisoning after having an estimated 10-12 shots of hard alcohol at a party at Fraternity Row. Additionally, there have been incidents of chapters encouraging alcohol abuse by having “beer bongs” and “ice luges” at chapter events.
Alcohol abuse within the Greek community is a nationwide problem. Since fall 2000, there have been over a dozen deaths attributed to alcohol over-consumption at fraternity and sorority events_six of the deaths have occurred in the past 15 months.
It is clear that it is time for the University to take pro-active corrective action. Most of the incidents we have encountered have involved hard alcohol, usually by minors at unregistered functions. The SDSU “Greek Guidelines” currently prohibit alcohol at chapter events unless held at an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. After consulting with Dr. Darlene Willis, Dean of Students, and Mr. Douglas Case, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, I have decided that effective November 9, hard alcohol (alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine) will be prohibited at all chapter-related activities (unless held at an establishment licensed to sell alcohol) and at chapter-related facilities. (Note: As defined in the “Greek Guidelines” for Fraternity Row, chapter-related facilities include the chapter house, the courtyard, hallways and other common areas, and all apartments leased to members of the fraternity.) Also effective immediately, the use of “beer bongs,” “ice luges,” drug paraphernalia, and other items that encourage alcohol abuse or illegal drug use is prohibited at chapter-related activities or at chapter-related facilities.
We realize that, unlike the on-campus residence halls where we have staff to enforce the alcohol policies (no hard alcohol is permitted anywhere on campus), we will have to rely on the chapter leadership and alumni to enforce the policy. Your assistance in making our Greek community a safe environment by enforcing alcohol and drug policies is essential. Should a chapter violate this moratorium, a minimal sanction will include a requirement of the chapter being prohibited from having any alcohol (including beer and wine) at chapter-related events (regardless of location) or at chapter-related facilities for a minimum of one semester.
This policy is being implemented on an interim basis for the remainder of the fall 2005 semester. I am asking the Greek governing councils, chapter advisors, house corporation officers, and national fraternity representatives to review the hard alcohol policy and provide written input to me, via Douglas Case, prior to the end of the semester. After reviewing the input, I will determine whether to make the policy permanent and/or whether to make revisions effective the beginning of the spring 2006 semester.
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