Alcohol Policy
Lincoln College-Normal is considered to be a dry campus, meaning no alcohol and no empty alcohol containers are allowed in any campus facility or on the campus grounds. This policy is stated explicitly in the Lincoln College-Normal student handbook. View the student handbook - PDF 681 KB
Alcohol Policy. Including but not limited to: Students shall not consume, possess, possess by consumption, purchase, distribute, or sell any alcoholic beverages or maintain containers regardless of age.
Further:
- Possession, possession by consumption, or service of alcoholic beverages or containers by persons is prohibited on Lincoln College-Normal property or at Lincoln College-Normal sponsored events.
- Being intoxicated in public and/or being disorderly or destructive during or following the consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
- Kegs (including cooler balls) and/or any other sources of alcohol distribution in Lincoln College-Normal residence halls/apartments and on Lincoln College-Normal property are prohibited.
- Alcohol drinking contests shall not be included in any social event or activity.
- The Alcohol Policy applies to all Lincoln College-Normal students, guests including parents/guardians, and employees during the time they are on campus or at student-sponsored events.
Alcohol Violation Sanction Guidelines
Alcohol violations are normally adjudicated by the Director of Residential and Student Life or the Director’s designee. More serious or repeated violations of this policy may also be adjudicated by the Dean of Student Affairs.
First alcohol violation – sanctions may include but are not limited to:
- Documentation letter
- Fine
- Educational component –e-Chug plus reflection paper, attend alcohol education programming event on campus
- Community Service
- Social Probation (one semester)
Second alcohol violation – sanctions may include but are not limited to:
- Documentation letter
- Fine
- Mandatory attendance at ISU Health Services Alcohol Education Program
- Community Service
- Parental Notification (if dependent student)
- Social Probation (one year)
Third (and any subsequent) alcohol violations – sanctions may include but are not limited to:
- Documentation letter
- Fine
- Parental notification (if dependent student)
- Mandatory assessment with an outside agency at student's expense; follow through with any indicated/recommended plan.
- Potential suspension of on campus housing privileges
- Potential dismissal from College
Additional Legal Consequences associated with Alcohol use:
- Underage consumption
- Public intoxication
- Illegal transportation
- Providing alcohol to minors
- DUI
Resources and Links Regarding Alcohol
- eChug (for Lincoln College-Normal) - an on-line alcohol assessment
- Facts on Tap - A comprehensive alcohol and other drug education, prevention and intervention program for college students
- National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Lincoln College-Normal policies and procedures - PDF 681 KB
- Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs
- BACCHUS at Lincoln College-Normal
Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS), is a network of student organizations located at colleges and universities across the country which actively promote student and young adult based campus and community-wide leadership on healthy and safe lifestyle decisions concerning alcohol abuse, tobacco use, illegal drug use, unhealthy sexual practices and other high-risk behaviors. For more information on the BACCHUS chapter at LCN, contact the Office of Residential and Student Life at Lincoln College-Normal at (309) 268-4335.
Questions?
Contact Ian Wilson, Director of Residential and Student Life at iwilson@lincolncollege.edu.
Updated 11/14/11