ORGANIZATIONAL SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
All organizations, clubs, teams or groups of students who are perceived as functioning as an organized entity, will be held responsible for the behavior of their affiliates (including current students, alumni or guests), particularly when their actions evolve from or are in any way related to their association with or activities of that group. Affiliates of a group or perceived group who act in concert to violate university or state regulations may be given joint responsibility for such violations. Affiliates of a group or perceived group that condone or encourage behavior that violates university or state regulations may be given joint responsibility for such violations.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE AND MEMBERSHIP
Students are expected to know and abide by the regulations governing student organizations/groups including, but not limited to, groups recognized by the Student Government Association (SGA), Greek Letter Organizations, athletic teams/clubs and national honor societies/clubs. Failure to abide by these regulations may result in action through the Student Conduct System. Accepting membership into an organization that is currently not eligible to recruit new members, due to the group's suspension or withdrawal of recognition, is a violation, and any individual found responsible for such affiliation will be held accountable.
SOCIAL EVENT POLICY
The university has adopted the following guidelines, in an effort to promote safety and adherence to state law and local ordinances at organization-sponsored events at Susquehanna University where alcohol will be served. These guidelines apply to all university student organizations recognized by the Student Government Association, GreekLetter organization, and varsity athletic teams. All events shall comply with the Susquehanna University rules and regulations as set forth in this Student Handbook, as well as federal, state, and local laws. An organization that plans to have a Social Event must complete the Event Registration Form and meet the following requirements: Alcohol Control • Distributing alcohol through a common source, including bulk quantities (e.g., kegs, jungle juice, coolers), which are not being served by a licensed and insured third party vendor, are prohibited. The only acceptable means of distributing alcohol is described below. • No alcoholic beverages may be purchased using organization funds, or funds pooled by members or guest (e.g., admission fees, cover fees, collecting funds though digital apps), nor may an individual purchase/provide alcoholic beverages on behalf of the organization. • Alcohol may be brought to a Registered event (BYOB) by individuals who are both: o 21 years old or older and, o Appear on the registered event guest list (including members of the host organization). • Alcohol being consumed at the Social Event, must only be consumed by the 21+ year old who brought it to the Social Event. • No person under the legal drinking age may possess, consume, provide or be provided alcoholic beverages. • Organization members and guests must follow the federal law regarding illegal drugs and controlled substances. No person may possess, use, provide, distribute, sell and/or manufacture illegal drugs or other controlled substance while at any Social Events. • The total amount of alcohol at the event may not exceed four portions per 21+ year old who appears on the guest list. • Alcoholic Beverages: o 12-ounce beers or spiked seltzer, 187-mL wine, or 8-ounce malt liquor per 21+ year old who is present. Guidelines for beverages are as follows: § Must be in cans, paper, or plastic containers. No glass; § Must be a single serving container; § May not exceed 6% alcohol content; § All containers must be sealed. Any container that has been opened will not be accepted at the entrance;
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