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Matt Vogel
Community Health Specialist
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vogel.matt@uwlax.edu
University Alcohol and Drug Policies
Alcohol Use at the University
UW-La Crosse is committed to excellence in all aspects of personal and academic life. We recognize that alcohol abuse and misuse is a significant impediment to achieving this excellence. Therefore, UW-La Crosse permits only responsible, legal consumption of alcohol.
The university complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning alcohol and illegal drugs. As a UW-La Crosse student, you are responsible for acquainting yourself with the laws and university policies regarding alcohol and illegal drugs.
Standards of Conduct and University Sanctions Concerning Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
Standards of Conduct
The University of Wisconsin System and UW-L prohibit the unlawful possession, use, distribution, manufacture or dispensing of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on university property or as part of university activities.
UW-L recognizes alcohol and other drug abuse as a problem prevalent throughout society. This is a matter of concern at an academic institution because it interferes with the activities and education of students and the performance of faculty and staff. The University recognizes that college students exercise personal discretion regarding alcohol and drug use. UW-L, consistent with its mission as a public institution of higher education, is committed to providing education about the effects of alcohol and other drugs in a wide variety of settings and formats, assisting individuals who have developed patterns of abuse to lead more constructive and healthy lives, and upholding the law. In those circumstances where students, as a result of patterns of abuse, endanger themselves or others, the University will assist in providing professional help, which may require remediation, and may examine the appropriateness of continued enrollment. This commitment is carried out in an environment which is educational and supportive in nature and designed to bring about positive changes in behavior and attitude.
University Sanctions:
The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on university premises, except in faculty and staff housing, and as expressly permitted by the chief administrative officer or under institutional regulations, in accordance with s. UWS 18.06 (13) (a), Wis. Adm. Code. Without exception, alcohol consumption is governed by Wisconsin statutory age restrictions under s. UWS 18.06 (13) (b), Wis. Adm. Code.
The unlawful use, possession, distribution, manufacture or dispensing of illicit drugs (“controlled substances” as defined in Ch. 961, Wis. Stats.) is prohibited in accordance with s. UWS 18.10(1), Wis. Adm. Code.
Violation of these provisions by a student may lead to the imposition of a disciplinary sanction, up to and including suspension or expulsion, under s. UWS 17.06 (1) (c), Wis. Adm. Code. University employees are also subject to disciplinary sanctions for violation of these provisions occurring on university property or the worksite or during work time, up to and including termination of employment. Disciplinary sanctions are initiated and imposed in accordance with applicable procedural requirements and work rules, as set forth in Wisconsin Statutes, administrative rules, faculty and staff policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Referral for prosecution under criminal law is also possible. Further, violations of s. UWS 18.06 (13) and 18.10 Wis. Adm. Code may result in additional penalties as allowed under Chapter UWS 18, Wis Adm. Code.
Employees who are convicted of any criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace must notify their dean, director, or department chair within five days of the conviction if the employees are employed by the university at the time of the conviction.
UW-L GUIDELINES FOR THE SALE & CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL
http://www.uwlax.edu/uc/reservations/alcohol_policy.htm
UW-L STUDENT-ATHLETE DRUG EDUCATION/SCREENING PROGRAM
http://www.uwlax.edu/athletics/studentathleteinfo/drug/
UW-L RESIDENCE HALL ALCOHOL POLICY
See alcohol policy in http://www.uwlax.edu/reslife/ResLifeHandbook.pdf
OTHER LINKS
http://www.uwlax.edu/StudentLife/main2.html
