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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: December 17, 2012
At November’s meeting of the General Faculty and Academic Senate, the Senate passed an updated version of the Student Alcohol Policy.
The new policy reflects minor changes in lexicon of campus departments, with the most substantial change being made in the section regarding controlled access to alcohol at events.
The policy previously stated that during events on Institute property, alcoholic beverages could be accessible by either a central point of distribution, where IDs could be checked, or using another method of designating those of legal drinking age, such as wristbands. Now, the use of wristbands has been replaced with the concept of a “beer garden,” a designated area at an event where alcohol consumption may take place. Only those who have shown proper proof of age may enter such an area.
The policy, which is distributed to students each year, also outlines possible sanctions for those students who are found misusing alcohol or in possession or use of illegal drugs. The Technique reported on proposed changes to the policy in September.
The updated policy can be read in its entirety on the Office of Student Integrity’s website.
