Social Event Risk Management Policy

Op5.15 Social Event Risk Management Policy

This Student Organization Social Event Risk Management Policy applies to all Missouri State University student organizations, and their events, and activities. University student organizations are expected to abide by the following list of responsibilities. Failure to comply could result in individual and/or organizational conduct charges under the University’s Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities (Code).

  1. Any student organization event (on-campus and off-campus) where alcohol will be provided must be approved and registered with the University’s Office of Student Engagement.*
  2. For all events where alcohol is present, in addition to the other requirements of this policy, guest list must be maintained.
  3. For all events where alcohol is present, in addition to the other requirements of this policy, the student organization must either:
    1. hold the event at a third-party establishment licensed to distribute alcohol or
    2. hire professional security
  4. Any possession, use, and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, during any event hosted or advertised by a student organization, must be in compliance with University policy, as well as all applicable laws and ordinances of the state, county and city.
  5. No student organization can use alcohol in connection with member recruitment, intake, initiation or any element of obtaining or retaining membership in the student organization.
  6. Alcoholic beverages may not be purchased with student organization funds.
  7. No student organization member(s), collectively or individually, can purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any individual under twenty-one (21) years of age.
  8. No student organization shall permit, encourage, or participate in drinking games, binge drinking, or drinking and driving in any activity related to the student organization.
  9. No student organization shall permit, encourage or participate in the use or distribution of narcotics, controlled substances or prescription medications used without proper prescription or used counter to the directions of a valid prescription.
  10. It is the responsibility of the student organization to establish risk management safeguards which comply with University policy and organization policy. Potential violations of University policy are to be reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
  11. Student organizations must ensure that third-parties and/or guests are aware of, and comply with, all University policies. Student organizations will be held accountable for third-parties and/or guests when their behavior is in violation of University policies.  
  12. Failure to comply with additional guidance and/or policies of any national, regional, or local affiliate of a student organization relating to risk management practices will be interpreted as a failure to abide by this policy.

Social event guidelines for student organizations are available from the Office of Student Engagement.

*Note that the requirements set forth in Sections 1, 2, and 3 above will not apply to a student organization’s registered participation in the University’s BearFest Village. All other sections of this policy will apply to a student organization’s participation in BearFest Village.