OFFICE OF INTRAMURAL, RECREATION, AND SPORT CLUBS

SPORT CLUB AND UNIVERSITY CODE OF CONDUCT

We are located in Gerald Ratner Center, Room 141. Contact Tamsen Burke, 773/702-4658 or tburke@uchicago.edu.

Hazing
The University of Chicago and the Office of Intramural, Recreation, Sport Clubs support autonomy of its student organizations within the established rules and regulations as outlined in the Student Handbook. Initiation into University organizations is permissible excluding any activities that may be construed as hazing. Hazing is performing an act or insisting another perform an act for initiation, which may cause or create an unnecessary risk to physical or mental health. When a student organization is found to be involved in hazing activities, the Office of Intramural, Recreation, Sport Clubs and the University shall have the authority to initiate disciplinary actions.

Code of Conduct for Drug and Alcohol Consumption
Participants, coaches/instructors, advisors and trainers are representatives of the University. As representatives they are expected to act and dress in a manner, which reflects positively on the University. The Office of Intramural, Recreation, and Sport Clubs supports and enforces the University policy on Drug and Alcoholic beverages and Code of Conduct. Consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or the use of illegal drugs in conjunction with practices, competition or travel are strictly prohibited.

Sport Club Alcohol Policy
Organizers who serve alcohol at an event take on a great responsibility. Not only must you follow the law, you must also take appropriate precautions to ensure that no one drinks enough to bring harm to themselves or to others. Only moderate consumption of alcohol may take place at events using University facilities or supported by University funds. An alcohol management training course is required of all groups/parties wishing to serve alcohol at University events. It is essential that you read and understand the University's Alcohol Policy and follow the established guidelines.

University Alcohol Policy
A complete description of the Alcohol Policy is available in the 2005-2006 Student Manual of University Policies and Regulations. A Synopsis of that policy follows:
The University prohibits all students and employees from the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, distribution, sale, or purchase of alcohol and illicit drugs on University premises or as part of any University activity. The University allows moderate consumption and/or possession of alcohol on University premises at approved function (e.g. receptions) by those legally permitted to consume or distribute alcohol. Such functions must comply with all applicable University guidelines.
All members of the University community are responsible for full awareness of the requirements of federal and Illinois statutes and Chicago ordinances concerning the consumption, possession, and sale of alcohol. The University expects each member of the community to be responsible for his or her own conduct and the consequences of that conduct. Illinois law prohibits the consumption or possession of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 and the supplying of alcohol to any person under the age of 21.

If undergraduates will be present at the event, you must get written permission for the Dean of Student Services in the University or from the Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities. For events at which only graduate students over the age of 21 will be present, permission may be granted by your area Dean of Students. Student organizations which plan to serve alcoholic beverages at their functions must have the servers or the representative of the function attend alcohol risk management training (UCARE) offered by the Heath Education Office a Student Care Center. The Permission to Serve Alcohol form, available from your ORCSA advisor, must be signed by the Student Care Center representation upon completion of the UCARE class and must additionally be verified by your ORCSA advisor.

Smoking Policy
In light of public health findings and following the lead of the University Medical Center, beginning September 1, 1993 no smoking will be permitted in public and shared areas of University buildings; this includes all space in libraries, museums, coffee shops, and commons. Smoking may be permitted in individual offices (with doors closed) in buildings other than libraries and museums, but only if other building occupants do not object. The guiding principle is hat smokers must respect the appropriately expressed wishes of non-smokes.

Questions or comments?
Contact the University of Chicago Office of Intramural, Recreation, Sports Clubs.