This policy seeks to minimize the disruptive influence of alcohol and other drugs through a campus-wide approach that includes education, prevention, intervention and counseling activities. The policy is part of a federal mandate to establish alcohol and other drug prevention efforts which are reviewed biennially. Receiving funds or financial assistance from any federal program is dependent on adherence to the guidelines of the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and Drug Free Workplace Act.

2.2  Alcohol. In accordance with s.UWS 18.06(13)(a), Wis. Adm. Code: The use or possession of alcohol beverages is prohibited on all university premises, except in faculty and staff housing and as permitted by the chief administrative officer, subject to statutory age restrictions. The legal drinking age in Wisconsin is 21, and alcohol beverages are defined as fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors containing 0.5% or more of alcohol by weight. 

3.2  The unlawful possession, use, distribution, manufacture or dispensing of illicit drugs and alcohol by students, employees or organizations is prohibited on university property or as part of university activities. 

3.3  This policy applies to all on-campus and off-campus activities that are considered to be school activities, such as officially sanctioned field trips. These standards of conduct also apply to student-sponsored social activities or, for employees, professional meetings, if these activities or meetings are considered UW-Stout-sponsored activities. 

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 academic staff policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Referral for prosecution under criminal law is also possible. Violations of ss. UWS 18.06(13) and 18.10, Wis. Adm. Code may result in additional penalties as allowed under ch. UWS 18, Wis. Adm. Code. 

4.2  Drug-Free Workplace Act Provisions (abridged from the Drug-Free Workplace Act: PL 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D). All individuals engaged in activities funded by federal grants, contracts or cooperative agreements are required, as a condition of continued involvement, to comply with the university's policy on illicit drugs. Within five working days of being convicted for any federal or state criminal drug-statute violation occurring in the workplace, an individual employed with federal funds must provide information of the conviction to his or her dean, director, or department chair and the Associate Dean for Research. Failure to notify the appropriate individuals of conviction for such a violation in the workplace may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 

For the purposes of this action, "workplace" is defined as any place, on or off campus, that an individual is performing duties within the scope of his/her employment for UW-Stout, and/or within the scope of activities performed under a federally-funded research grant, contract, or cooperative agreement even if the individual performing the research is a student and not an employee of the university. 

Any employee receiving federal funds who engages in any prohibited behavior involving alcohol or illicit drugs on university property or the worksite or during work time may be referred to counseling or treatment, may be required to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program, may have current and future grant funding rescinded or denied, and may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. For a complete copy of the most recent edition of the Drug-Free Workplace provisions, contact the Research Promotions office.

4.3  Pell Grant Recipient Provisions. Federal law requires Pell Grant recipients to certify to the university that he or she will not engage in the above unlawful activities related to controlled substances during the period covered by the Pell Grant. 

The statute provides that if an individual is convicted of certain drug-related federal or state offenses, a court may suspend his or her eligibility for federal benefit, including federal student financial aid. If an individual is convicted three or more times for drug distribution, he or she may become permanently ineligible to receive additional Title IV financial aid. The statute also provides for a separate schedule of suspension of eligibility for drug possession. 

5.1  Alcohol
 

(a)  Wisconsin's Not A Drop Law, Wis. Stat. 346.63 (2m), which states that a person who has not attained the age of 19 may not drive with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 0.0%. 
(b)  Wisconsin's Drinking Age laws 
(c)  Wisconsin's Operating While Under the Influence (OWI) laws

(a)  Wisconsin Illicit Drug Laws, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Wis. Stat. 161. 
(b)  Federal Illicit Drug Laws dealing with trafficking, possession, crack cocaine, and penalties for violation.

6.2  Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program (AODEP). The Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program is part of the University Counseling Center and provides a variety of services for students and UW-Stout employees. It assists with interventions and provides consultation, assessment, counseling and referral services. It provides and distributes guidelines and information about the university's alcohol and other drug use policy, state and federal laws and penalties for violation, and information about risks from abusing alcohol and other drugs. 

6.3  Clinical Services Center. The Clinical Services Center within UW-Stout's School of Education & Human Services provides diagnostic/evaluation and treatment/intervention services for the campus and Menomonie area community.