Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) Policy statement
It is the goal of the university of Toledo to establish and
sustain an environment on campus that is conducive to the intellectual,
emotional, and social growth of all the members of its community. The
university of Toledo is committed to promoting and maintaining a work and
academic environment that is free from illegal use of alcohol and drug
use/abuse in accordance with all federal, state, local or university
regulations, as well as the federal drug free schools and campus
regulations.
(B) Purpose of
policy
This policy is designed to inform university faculty, staff and
students about the university's commitment to maintaining an alcohol and drug
free work and academic environment. This policy also governs the possession,
sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the university's campuses. It is
the university's goal through these policies and programs, to encourage members
of its community to make responsible decisions and to promote safe, legal, and
healthy patterns of social interaction.
(C) Scope
The following policy applies to the entire university of Toledo
organization "university," including all campuses, student body, and the
university of Toledo medical center "UTMC" hospital. This policy applies to
both on-campus and university sponsored activities, including field trips,
athletic contests played off campus and conferences attended by students,
faculty and staff where the university reimburses travel expenses or
registration fees. An official, "sponsored university function" means one in
which:
(1) Institutional funds are
being used for any part of the event; or
(2) The university name and/or logo are being
associated with the event; or
(3)
It is being advertised on campus by any means.
This policy does not apply to alcohol distribution with alcohol
dispensed through the UTMC hospital pharmacy upon order of a physician. The
hospital pharmacy is responsible for the policies and procedures related to
physician prescribed alcohol.
(D) Standards of conduct/violations
The university of Toledo prohibits the unlawful possession,
use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on
its property or part of any of its activities. Marijuana, even if prescribed or
recommended pursuant to state law, remains illegal under federal law and the
university considers it to be an illegal drug for purposes of this policy.
Employees, students, and campus visitors age twenty-one years or older,
consuming alcohol at university functions or while on university business where
such use is approved, are expected to use alcohol responsibly and not engage in
illegal, unprofessional or disruptive behavior.
When there has been a violation of the standards of conduct,
the university shall initiate appropriate measures which may include
disciplinary action. Such action may result in sanctions up to and including
suspension or separation from the university. Violations may be reported by the
university to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Those referred to law
enforcement authorities are subject to prosecution.
Violators will be subject to penalties which may include
separation from the university or mandatory referral for treatment. Violation
of university policies by students will be addressed by the student code of
conduct. The university shall implement and enforce the laws of the state of
Ohio as stated in the Revised Code. It is the responsibility of each student,
staff, and faculty member to become familiar with the appropriate sections of
the Revised Code and the provisions of the policy and to conduct one's self in
a responsible and prudent manner.
(E) Regulations governing alcoholic beverages
The university permits alcoholic beverages on campus as part of
the operation of licensed university facilities and for some social
events.
(1) Facilities
Policies and procedures for specific university facilities may
be in place. Such policies must be consistent with the university
policy.
(2) Delivery
Delivery of any alcoholic beverages to any university property
or facility, other than associated with the university's liquor license and
catering operations, is strictly prohibited.
(3) Independent contractors/university guests
Where the university is paying for or reimbursing expenses for
consultants, contractors, or others doing business for the university, the
university shall not pay for or reimburse any alcoholic beverage
purchases.
(4) Sponsored
university functions
The use of alcohol at events held on the university of Toledo
campuses is governed by the following rules:
(a) University funds may not be used to
purchase alcoholic beverages.
(b)
Alcoholic beverages will not be served free of charge at a campus event unless
the event is approved in advance in writing by the vice president or a designee
and the event is otherwise permitted by university policy and by applicable
laws.
(c) Unless otherwise approved
in writing in advance by the vice president or a designee, alcoholic beverages
must be sold by university dining services which are a licensed, insured
vendor.
(d) The sponsoring
organization, department, or approved user of facilities will oversee adherence
to the alcohol policy, assume responsibility for the event and control and
supervise the distribution of alcoholic beverages in accordance with all
applicable laws, rules, and policies.
(e) Institutionally approved security must be
present at all times during an event unless determined by the chief of
university police to be unnecessary. All security costs will be the
responsibility of the sponsoring organization.
(f) No one under the age of twenty-one is
permitted to possess, serve, or consume any alcoholic beverage. At any event
where alcoholic beverages are served and/or sold, approval for the event will
be based upon the age of the event participants as well as the nature of the
event. For example, an event at which the majority of participants are under
the age of twenty-one will not have alcoholic beverages available for
consumption. However, a designated, physically defined, monitored area may be
utilized for those of age if approved in advance.
(g) All sale/use of alcoholic beverages on
university property will be monitored by and subject to inspection by
university officials.
(h) Although
no person will possess or be served alcoholic beverages without proof of legal
age, state law permits any individual eighteen years or over to sell alcohol in
a closed container, nineteen years or older to serve an open container of
alcohol and anyone over twenty-one to tend bar.
(i) No servers of alcohol may be permitted to
consume alcoholic beverages while serving nor shall they be permitted to serve
while intoxicated.
(j) Intoxicated
people will not be served nor permitted to possess alcoholic beverages. The
liquor-license holder - i.e., the vendor - has the sole right to make this
determination.
(k) At all events
where alcohol is used, served, and/or sold, non-alcoholic beverages and
unsalted foods must be made available in quantity sufficient for the number of
guests. All food should be visible and available.
(l) Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to
be sold or used prior to twelve p.m. For an event lasting three hours or more,
sale or service must stop forty-five minutes prior to the end of the event. At
no time may the sale/service of alcohol last more than three consecutive hours.
Exceptions may be given to alumni or athletic department events that begin at
or prior to twelve p.m. Exceptions may be given to athletic department events
as follows:
(i) Alumni or athletic events that
begin prior to twelve p.m.: Alcoholic beverages would be permitted to be sold
ninety minutes prior to the start time of the event.
(ii) Events lasting longer than three hours:
Sales would be permitted ninety minutes prior to the start time of the event,
with an ending time of three-fourths of the way through the event. (e.g.:
football game, end of third quarter, basketball game, at the ten-minute mark in
the second half).
(m)
The minimum charge for twelve ounces of beer will be sold at the university's
cost. A lower price will be charged for the same amount of non-alcoholic
beverage. Other alcoholic beverages should be priced so as not to promote
excessive consumption.
(n) In
accordance with the liquor license, under no circumstances may any alcoholic
beverage be permitted to leave the approved area of the event. No alcoholic
beverages may be brought into the event by an individual when alcoholic
beverages are being served, and/or sold by event organizers.
(F) Process to obtain
permission for university events where alcohol will be served
At events at which alcohol is served and in university
facilities in which it is served, operators and event sponsors are responsible
for complying with the laws of the state of Ohio, ordinances of the city of
Toledo, and all policies of the university of Toledo.
An "F" permit is required for any events that serve alcoholic
beverages on university property that are not covered by the university's
dining services liquor license. The "F" permit can be obtained by visiting the
state of Ohio - department of commerce website:
https://www.com.ohio.gov/liqr/permitclasses.aspx.
NOTE: The requestor is responsible for completing the appropriate "F" permit.
The administration for the health science campus of the university does not
review or approve "F" permits under any circumstance. All events must be
conducted through the dining services liquor license. The university
administration reserves the right in its sole discretion to refuse to sign any
"F" permit for any reason whatsoever.
Depending on the associated division of the university, the
following is the procedure for seeking approval of an "F" permit:
(1) Athletics. If an outside person or
business would like to hold an athletics related event on university property,
an "F" permit needs to be completed and given to the senior associate athletic
director for external affairs. The senior associate athletic director for
external affairs with the university's administrator for risk management will
determine if the university's insurance will cover such event or the requesting
party needs to obtain insurance and provide proof thereof before the "F" permit
will be processed any further. Upon verification of insurance coverage for the
event, the vice president/director of athletics will sign the "F" permit. It
will then be forwarded to the chief of police who will sign that he has seen
the "F" permit. The fully signed "F" permit will then be returned to the senior
associate athletic director for external affairs.
(2) Alumni. If an outside person or business
would like to hold an alumni event on university property, an "F" permit needs
to be completed. Alumni, outside persons or businesses are subject to all of
the applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the university of Toledo.
The completed "F" permit should be given to the associate vice president of
alumni relations. The associate vice president of alumni relations with the
university's administrator for risk management will determine if the
university's insurance will cover such event or the requesting party needs to
obtain insurance and provide proof thereof before the "F" permit will be
processed any further. Upon verification of insurance coverage for the event,
the vice president of institutional advancement will sign the "F" permit. It
will then be forwarded to the chief of police who will sign that he has seen
the "F" permit. The fully signed "F" permit will then be returned to the
associate vice president of alumni relations.
(3) Student event. If an outside person or
business (or student organization, when applicable) would like to hold an event
for students on university property, an "F" permit needs to be completed.
Student organizations, outside persons, or businesses are subject to all of the
applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the university of Toledo. The
completed "F" permit should be given to the associate vice president for
student affairs and dean of students. The associate vice president for student
affairs and dean of students with the university's administrator for risk
management will determine if the university's insurance will cover such event
or the requesting party needs to obtain insurance and provide proof thereof
before the "F" permit will be processed any further. Upon verification of
insurance coverage for the event, the vice president for the student affairs
will sign the "F" permit. It will then be forwarded to the chief of police who
will sign that he has seen the "F" permit. The fully signed "F" permit will
then be returned to the associate vice president for student affairs and dean
of students.
(a) Students and student
organization are also required to complete the necessary paperwork to host a
social event. This information can be found through the office of student
involvement, located in 3504 student union.
(b) The sponsoring organization will be
prepared to provide, in writing, information pertaining to the purpose of the
activity, number of participants, location, and whether the activity is public
or private.
(G) Promotion of university events where
alcohol will be served
(1) It is the position
of the university that alcohol use will not be promoted. Consistent with this
position, the university will neither solicit nor accept any form of alcoholic
beverage advertising or sponsorship for any university publication or in/on any
university operated facility or property. Exceptions will be limited to:
(a) Public education messages, i.e.,
advertising that promotes responsible use of alcohol, using designated drivers,
etc.;
(b) Point-of-sale ice baths
that carry the name of the alcoholic beverage/distributor.
(2) Authorization for all exceptions must be
approved by the appropriate vice-president. In addition, the following
guidelines shall be adhered to:
(a) Events
where alcoholic beverages are used, served and/or sold shall not have alcohol
or the consumption of alcohol as a theme. No element of an event where alcohol
will be used, served, and/or sold shall encourage, in any manner, the
consumption of alcohol. No event where alcohol is used, served, and/or sold
shall be sponsored, in any manner, by an alcohol manufacturer, distributor, or
retailer.
(b) No advertising for
events where alcohol is used, served, and/or sold shall refer to alcohol in any
manner other than "legal beverages available" or "beer available." Advertising
for "F" permit events cannot include the sale price of alcoholic beverages nor
can it refer to the price advantage or amount available.
(H) Services for treatment and
referral
Students, faculty and staff who violate this policy or
encounter difficulties with alcohol and/or drugs shall be informed about and
referred to the following university and campus resources for support and
assistance.
(1) University services.
Resource information (booklets, brochures, pamphlets, videos, etc.) regarding
health and safety concerns from substance use and/or alcohol abuse and
information regarding campus and community services are available through a
variety of university services, including:
(a)
Main campus medical center 419.530.3451
(b) The counseling center
419.530.2426
(c) Office of alcohol,
tobacco and other drug prevention 419.530.8436
(d) Campus police 419.530.2600
(2) Community resources. There are
many community resources that also provide support, information, or treatment:
(a) Al-anon-alateen
Toll-free meeting line: 888.425.2666
Self-help group for persons who are close to an
alcoholic
No fee.
(b)
Alcoholics anonymous
419.380.9862
Self-help group for alcoholics. No fee.
(c) A renewed mind
419.720.9247
Mental health and addiction services
www.arenewedmindservices.org
(d) Compass/sasi and zepf center
http://www.zepfcenter.org/compass-sasi-merger/
419.841.7701
Detox admission line: 419.754.3869
Substance abuse treatment, detoxification, and after care.
Sliding fee schedule based on ability to pay.
(e) Empowered for excellence
567.316.7253
Mental health and addiction services.
www.efebh.org
(f) First call for help
800.468.4357
For referral and information about self-help
groups.
(g) Focus
419.244.2175
Assessments - no charge. Inpatient detox, hospitalization,
partial hospitalization, and medication management.
(h) Harbor behavioral healthcare
419.475.4449
Education services. Sliding fee scheduled based on ability to
pay.
(i) New concepts
419.531.5544
Mental health and addiction services.
www.newconceptsiop.org
(j) Promedica alcohol and drug treatment
Bixby behavioral health medical center 517.265.0411
Herrick behavioral health medical center 517.423.3887
Free assessments. Treatment center for substance
abusers.
After care.
(k) Racing for recovery
419.824.8462
Addiction services.
www.racingforrecovery.org
(l) Rescue crisis
419.255.9585
Twenty-four hour emergency hotline.
(m) University of Toledo medical center -
emergency department
419.383.3888
Twenty-four hour emergencies.
http://utmc.utoledo.edu/medicalservices/
(n) University of Toledo medical center -
adult psychiatry
419.383.5695
Behavioral medicine/general adult clinic.
http://utmc.utoledo.edu/medicalservices/
(o) University of Toledo medical center -
inpatient-recovery services unit
419.383.3441
Inpatient medical detox unit - eighteen years old and
up.
http://utmc.utoledo.edu/medicalservices/
(p) Urban minority alcoholism and drug abuse
outreach program
419.255.4444
Prevention, intervention, and relapse prevention. Program
targeted for minorities. No fee.
(I) Health risks
There are many health risks in using alcohol and drugs, they
are as follows:
(1) Alcohol. Alcohol
consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses
impair judgment and coordination and increase the incidence of aggressive
behavior. Very high doses can cause respiratory depression and death. Alcohol
intoxication is equivalent to a drug overdose. Repeated use of alcohol can lead
to a change in tolerance and dependence. Cessation of alcohol intake, amount
individuals suffering from addiction, can produce withdrawal symptoms,
including tremors, hallucinations, convulsions, and death. Long-term
consumption of large quantities of alcohol can lead to permanent damage to
vital organs such as the brain and the liver. Women who drink even small
amounts of alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal
alcohol syndrome. Children of alcoholic parents have a forty percent greater
risk of developing alcoholism than those children of non-alcoholic
parents.
(2) Marijuana. The
mood-altering effects of marijuana are the result of a chemical delta-nine
tetrahydrocannabinnol "THC." THC is fat-soluble and remains in the body up to
four weeks after smoking one marijuana cigarette. Consequently, even the
occasional user can be detected through urinalysis. Research indicates that
regular use may have long-term effects on the user's brain, heart, and
reproductive organs. The numerous carcinogenic chemicals found in marijuana
smoke make it particularly harmful to the lungs.
(3) Depressants. The use of depressants can
result in a change in tolerance and physical as well as psychological
dependency. The combining of multiple depressants (e.g. xanax and alcohol) will
intensify the depressant effects, exacerbating the health risk. Withdrawal
symptoms include anxiety, vomiting, acute psychotic episodes, seizures, coma
and death.
(4) Stimulants. High
doses of stimulant drugs result in intense personality disturbances, including
visual and auditory hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. Tolerance develops
rapidly. Cross-tolerance does develop among stimulant drugs (e.g.
methamphetamines and cocaine). The use of cocaine can cause death by cardiac
arrest or respiratory failure. Stimulants are addictive and withdraw from them
may cause depression and suicidal ideation with some individuals.
(5) Narcotics. Tolerance, especially to the
euphoric effects of narcotics, and physical dependence develop rapidly. In
order to avoid intense drug cravings, the addict becomes preoccupied with
acquiring the drug. Withdrawal symptoms are extremely uncomfortable; however,
they are seldom life-threatening.
(6) Hallucinogens. Large doses of
phencyclidine "PCP" may result in convulsive seizure, coma, and death. Mood
disorders occur and the user may become violent, irrational, and potentially
harmful to self and others. Lysergic acid "LSD," mescaline, and psilocybin
cause sensations and feelings to change rapidly. The user may experience panic,
confusion, anxiety, and depersonalization; spontaneous reappearance e.g.,
flashback of the drug experience after use has ceased may occur.
(7) Anabolic-androgenic steroids. Steroid
users can experience serious cardiovascular, liver, central nervous system,
gastrointestinal, and reproductive disorders. In males, use can result in
testicular atrophy, sterility, impotence and arrested growth. Irreversible
masculinization and sterility can result when women use steroids. Psychological
impairments include mood swings, depression, and very aggressive
behavior.
