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Alcohol Point Value System
 
In an effort to help students understand College policy and to discourage multiple alcohol-related infractions, the Point Value System was developed and went into effect in August of 2005. Incidents will remain on file in the Office of the Dean of Students.
 
Earned Point Values

 Violation/Infraction fine
1
  • Underage possession and/or consumption
  • Illegal transportation of alcohol
  • Intoxication or public drunkeness on or off campus
  • Drunk and disorderly conduct
  • Possession of an unauthorized keg
  • Open container outdoors, or at/near an indoor party venue
  • Failure to comply with alcohol related campus service deadline
2
  • Attempt to purchase alcohol with false I.D.
  • Underage person attempting to or successfully gaining access to a bar/club, pub, etc. with a false I.D.
  • Hosting and/or engagin in irresponsible drinking practices or activities (e.g. keg stands, funneling, Beirut, flip cup, Beer Die, etc.) that results in harm to self of others
  • Supplying alcohol to an underage person
  • Illegal sale of alcohol
  • Lying or failing to produce a Colby I.D. when asked
  • Providing a location for underage consumption
  • Possession of alcohol at a non-alcohol event
  • Possession of alcohol in a substance free hall
  • Unregistered party with alcohol
3
  • Driving a motor vehicle whith a BAC of .01 to .079 (underage)
  • Property damage as a result of drunk and disorderly conduct*
  • Alcohol related threatening or harassing behavior
  • Supplying alcohol to an underage person(s) which results in property damage
 *Damage costs plus 25% fine
4
  • Driving a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 to .149
  • Supplying alcohol to an underage person(s) which results in harm to self or others
  • Alcohol related threatening or harassing behavior to College officials and/or student workers
 No
5
  • Driving a motor vehicle with a BAC greater than or equal to .15
  • Alcohol related assault (suspension likely)
 No
 
Sanctions for Point Accumulation

 Disciplinary Action Alcohol Program Housing Probation Campus Service
(non-cumulative)		 Parental Notification Possible
1 Warning No No No No
2 Warning Referral to Alcohol Counselor No No Yes (Dean's Discretion)
3 Warning Referral to Alcohol Counselor No 10 hrs. Yes
4 DP - minimum 3 months in academic year
 Off-Campus Alcohol Treatment No 10 hrs. Yes
5 DP - remainder of semester plus 1 semester Off-Campus Alcohol Treatment No 20 hrs. Yes
6/7 DP - remainder of semester plus 2 semesters Off-Campus Alcohol Treatment Yes 20 hrs. Yes
8/9
 DP - remainder of semester plus 3 semesters Off-Campus Alcohol Treatment Yes 20 hrs. Yes
10
 PDP and required leave of absence Off-Campus Alcohol Treatment Return to campus contingent upon successful completion of alcohol treatment program Yes

Point Reduction Program: a single point value will be removed from an individual's record when no violations occur for two successive semesters (while on campus, not studying elsewhere); or, by making an alcohol-related public presentation with SHOC; or, by completing 10 hours of non-mandated campus/community service. It is not possible to reduce more than one point per semester or more than three points during one's academic career.

Individual alcohol offenses are CUMULATIVE during one's enrollment and apply to incidents occurring on and off-campus.

The sanction applied is based upon TOTAL POINTS ACCUMULATED rather than the provision violated.

For one and two point infractions, the highest point value is assessed and no additional point values are assigned in a multiple inftactions case.  For three point infractions and above, the highest point value will be assessed and an additional one or two points and no more.

Colby's alcohol and substance abuse counselor will use his/her professional discretion to determine if and when outside referral/treatment is necessary, independent of the number of points accumulated.

Alcohol violations noted by authorities which occur off campus will draw points per the Alcohol Point Infraction System.

Questions and Appeals should be directed to the Dean of Students Office.  An appeals process for disputed alcohol infractions will be held monthly by the J-Board.

Definitions: BAC: Blood Alcohol Count; ER: Emergency Room; DP: Disciplinary Probation; PDP: Permanent Disciplinary Probation; SHOC: Student Health on Campus

 
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Alcohol and Drug Policies
Alcohol and Drug Policies
NESCAC Presidents' Statement on Abusive Drinking and Hazing
The Campus Standard
College Rules Regarding Alcohol and Drugs
Alcohol Point Value System
What Does Maine Law Say About Alcohol?
State Drug Offenses
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988