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Managing the RisksA Risk Management Presentation
For UT Dallas Student Organizations
Alcohol Use and Abuse
Presentation 1 of 9
It is mandatory for representatives of registered studentorganizations and individuals selected by the University tocomplete a risk management educational program.The Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 2639/Senate Bill 1138 (Texas Education Code Section S1.9361), effective September 1, 2007, regarding risk management education for members and advisors of student organizations registered at post secondary educational institutions.
Risk Management: It’s the Law
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
What is Risk Management?
Risk management considers the potential and perceived riskinvolved in student events and programs.
It includes monitoring organization activities and
taking bothproactive action and corrective steps to minimize accidentalinjury and/or loss. MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
Why Risk Management?It is the responsibility of the University to define appropriateboundaries (University policy, the law, etc.) and assist you inmaking choices.It is your responsibility to acknowledge your own critical rolewhen it comes to your own safety and that of othermembers of the campus community.
This presentation is designed to familiarize student leadersand members of UT Dallas student organizations withproper risk assessment and management issues.
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
Types of riskPhysicalInjury, illness, death, hazing, sexual assault, binge/excessive drinking
PsychologicalHazing, sexual assault, eating disorders, alcohol and drug abuse
FinancialMoney handling, fundraising, budgets
ReputationalThe media, views from other members of the community
Environmental/physical spaceFire safety, property damage, exceeding room capacity, crowd control,driving
Other potential harmUnderage drinking, violating the law or University rules
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
Alcohol Use and Abuse
OBJECTIVES
1.Review actions to address common alcohol use andabuse problems
2.Describe legal and civil risks involved with alcoholservice
3.Name reasonable efforts to avoid criminal and civilrisks
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
ALCOHOL PROS & CONS
PROS• Fun• Good stories and hanging out• Meet people• Taste• Relaxing• Buzz
CONS• Having a hangover• Regretting behavior• Missing class• Blacking out (memory loss)• Arguing with friends• Getting behind in school
work• Having unplanned sex
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ALCOHOL OVERDOSE
Critical medical situation if:
• Passed out and cannot be awakened or is semi-conscious but incoherent
• Vomiting without awakening
• Shallow, irregular breathing
• Cold, clammy, pale, bluish skin
• Seizures, convulsion, or rigid spasms
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
WHAT TO DO?
1.Call 911 IMMEDIATELY!!
2.Put the person in the recovery positions (Bacchus
Maneuver)
3.Stay with the person until help arrives
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1. Raise the arm that is closest to you abovetheir head. Prepare to roll them towardsyou.
2. Gently roll them toward you, guarding theirhead from hitting the floor. The headshould rest in front of the arm, not on it.
3. Tilt the head up to maintain airway. Tucktheir nearest hand under the cheek to helpmaintain head tilt and raise the face off the
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
The Bacchus Maneuver
SOMEONE CAUSING PROBLEMS?• Gauge your response to their behavior
• Make clear statements. Speak to the point.• Use first person/“I-statements”• Be non-judgmental and non-threatening• Provide reason for your actions• Maintain control over the service of alcohol and over
emotions• Call the police if a situation gets out of control. The
Richardson Police Department and the UTD Police are available to help.
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RED FLAGS
• Sets limits but cannot stick to them
• Makes promises about drinking but breaks those
promises.
• Lies or tries to hide drinking
• Forgets or denies events that happened when
drunk.
• As if a different person, they behave differently
when intoxicated compared to when sober
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RED FLAGS (Cont.)
• Avoids social functions where alcohol not
available
• Feels guilty, embarrassed, or remorseful about
words or behavior when intoxicated
• High tolerance
• Drinks in the morning to treat a hangover or
avoid shakes
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
HOW TO RESPOND
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
• Pay attention to specific alcohol related behaviors• Share your concerns.
‒ For example: “When we go out and you [specific behavior], I feel [embarrassed, sad, concerned, etc]”
• If they do respond, really listen to what they say.• State your expectations clearly, ask for what you
want.‒ For example: “I Think it might be time for you to
talk to someone”• Offer to help them find help:
‒ Contact Amanda Smith at 972-883-4275‒ Counseling & Mental Health Center at 972-883-
2575
LEGAL ISSUES
• Civil Liability• Social host is any person or group of individuals who
serve alcohol in a non-commercial setting.• Social host is held financially responsible if gets
someone hurt, damages property , or causes injury• Serving alcohol to minors or other individuals• Obvious drunk or minor involved in car accident
resulting in death or injury• Avoid liability by not serving alcohol
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
COMMON LAW NEGLIGENCE
• Often used in civil and criminal law• Helps determine level of responsibility• Carelessness Vs. Negligence• Negligence Vs. Diligence• Recover financial compensation for negligence• Impact of stress on you, your organization, family,
and friends
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
UNIVERSITY POLICY
• Clearly prohibits underage drinking and other violations consistent with state law
• Student(s) subject to discipline whether conduct takes place on or off campus or whether civil or criminal penalties are also imposed for such conduct
• Ignorance of the policy does not protect from disciplinary action
• Important to become familiar with UT Dallas policies
• Go to www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/penalties
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
First OffenseThe University will impose a minimum sanction of admonition(written warning) for a first-time alcohol policy violation, anddisciplinary probation and suspension of rights and privilegesfor a first-time drug policy violation.
Second offenses receive harsher penalties up to and including suspension or expulsion.
POLICY
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
PENALTIES
• Penalties include payment for damage to property
or such other penalty as deemed appropriate under
the circumstances of the incident at hand.
• Other penalties may be imposed for conduct
related to the unlawful use, possession, or
distribution of drugs or alcohol.
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
STATE LAWS• Many Students familiar with state laws.• Underage, excessive drinking, and alcohol-
influenced behavior most common violations• Impaired driving commonly problematic• Many tolerant of permissive drinking and driving;
minimize negative consequences• Find least drunk person for designated driving
instead of sticking to sober driving instead• Many unfamiliar with Affirmative Link• Go to www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/penalties
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
PROTECT YOURSELF
Reasonable Efforts:
• Hire a third party vendor• Prevent service of alcohol to minors (check IDs)• Always maintain control over the service of alcohol• Avoid self-serve containers (use bartender or beer bottles)• Watch out for problem drinkers and intervene early!• Go to www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/partysmart/
Alcohol Use and Abuse ● MANAGING THE RISKS
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
PROTECT YOURSELF
Reasonable Efforts:
• Sober Host Training Program‒ Contact Amanda Smith at 972-883-4275
• Have food & non-alcoholic beverages available• Avoid drinking games• Call for help (fights, injury, or alcohol overdose)• Provide all guests a safe ride home• Alcohol resources available at www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/
Alcohol Use and Abuse ● MANAGING THE RISKS
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
SUMMARY
• Symptoms of Alcohol overdose include slow respiration, lapses in breathing; skin irregularities; and unresponsiveness.
• The FIRST thing you should do if you suspect someone is experiencing an alcohol overdose is call 911.
• When you are confronting someone who is causing problems when alcohol is present, it is best to use first-person/”I-statements.”
• Red flags that indicate that a person may have an alcohol problem include drinking in the morning to treat a hangover, forgetting or denying events that happened when drunk, and setting limits, but not sticking to them.
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
SUMMARY
• A social host is a private individual or group of people who serve alcohol in a non-commercial setting.
• You can reduce risk and liability associated with alcohol by watching out for problem drinkers and intervene early, hiring a third party vendor, and preventing service of alcohol to minors.
• Negligence reflects an individual falling short of what a reasonable person would be expected to protect another person from foreseeable risks of harm.
• Students and student organizations can be subject to university discipline for underage drinking, driving while intoxicated, and public intoxication.
MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse
UNIVERSITY RESOURCESFor Interventions, Referrals, and Treatment
UTD Counseling center972-883-2575
www.utdallas.edu/counseling
Crisis Line972-233-2233
UTD Health Center972-883-4275
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2) Login with your netID and Password3) In the my organizations box click on Risk Management
Quizzes 2012-20134) Click on the quiz title that you will take.5) Click Begin. As you proceed make sure all answers are
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