Policy No.
HR-4310.3A
POLICY & PROCEDURES MEMORANDUM
TITLE:
RESPONSIBLE
EMPLOYEE USE OF
ALCOHOL AT COLLEGE
FUNCTIONS
EFFECTIVE DATE:
June 21, 2005*
(*Title Updates 7/27/10)
CANCELLATION:
none
OFFICE:
Human Resources (HR)
POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with Louisiana Community and Technical College Policy II.1.009,
Alcohol Use
In/On LCTCS System Facilities and Properties,”
the consumption of alcohol on Delgado’s
campuses/sites is not allowed except at official College-sponsored events. The use of alcoholic
beverages is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Chancellor or his/her designee.
When alcoholic beverages are served at official College-sponsored events, responsible and legal
consumption is expected. Alcoholic beverages served on campus at college functions are to be provided
ONLY by the College, and, in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 14:93:12, no person under the
age of 21 is to be served alcoholic beverages. The College reserves the right to refuse serving alcoholic
beverages to or remove from the event any participant who will not furnish proof of age, whose
behavior is disorderly, or who appears intoxicated.
As members of the College community, faculty and staff are expected to comply with and abide
by this policy as well as local and state laws. Faculty and staff and their organizations who violate
College policy or federal, state, or local laws regarding the use of alcohol will be subject to sanctions.
Faculty and staff have the special responsibility as members of a state institution of higher
education to model mature and responsible behavior regarding alcohol use at on- and off-campus
College-sponsored events. Alleged violations of this policy will result in review by the immediate
supervisor and possible referral to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources for disciplinary
action in accordance with existing personnel policies and procedures.
HR-4310.3A
June 21, 2005*
(*Title Updates 7/27/10)
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Policy Reference:
Louisiana Community and Technical College Policy II.1.009, Alcohol Use in/On LCTCS
System Facilities and Properties
Louisiana Community and Technical College System Policy #6.014, Discipline for All
Employees
Louisiana Revised Statute 14:93:12
Louisiana Revised Statute 14:93:13
Review Process:
Ad Hoc Committee on Responsible Alcohol Use at College Functions 4/21/05
Business and Administrative Affairs Council 5/24/05
College Council 6/21/05
Distribution:
Electronic Distribution Via Intranet and Email Systems