Resources
Find out more about how our campus supports students and available resources.
Consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages is permitted by a person of legal age in their private room, suite or quad area under the following conditions:
● All residents of the room, suite or quad must be 21 years of age
● Residents of the room or suite have been approved and registered their living environment as an alcohol tolerant room with Residential Life and Education.
● An Alcohol Tolerant Room Certificate is posted in plain site for a University official to observe upon entering the room. This document is inspectable by the Public Safety Office or Residential Life and Education staff upon request.
● Minors cannot be present in alcohol tolerant rooms when alcohol is visibly present, and/or being consumed. This includes empty alcohol containers if they are visibly present and this includes trash or recycling receptacles. If it is discovered that underage drinking is occurring in an alcohol tolerant room, all residents will be referred to the Judicial Affairs. If no residents are present, while underage drinking/possession is occurring, all residents will be referred to the Judicial Affairs for further follow-up, which could include the alcohol tolerant room certificate being revoked.
When a student violates a university regulation, they are subject to disciplinary action by the university whether or not their conduct violates civil law.
University Housing Policies
It is a violation of policy to be in a room where alcohol is present whether you are drinking or not, and University Housing policy does not allow you to possess or display containers that held or were intended to hold alcoholic beverages. Alcohol-related conduct that infringes upon the rights of others to a quiet, orderly living environment, or that poses danger to yourself or others is not acceptable under any circumstances. Review these policies in your housing contract booklet.
Doane University Counseling Services is committed to providing quality mental health services that meet the needs of a diverse student body by providing a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment during students’ educational journey.
Stress Check: Signs of a Problem
Excessive stress can sneak up on students over time, and they may not notice it until they begin to experience its physical or emotional effects. Too much stress can lead to unhealthy and potentially serious physical and emotional consequences.
How can you tell if your student has a problem with alcohol or cannabis? How can you help your student if they have an alcohol or cannabis use disorder? How do you know when to intervene? Learn how to navigate these challenging situations.
Nebraska Collegiate Prevention Alliance
This website provides support for campuses across Nebraska that are committed to reducing high-risk drinking, substance misuse, and related harms.
This website is designed to equip you with some tools and resources that will help you engage in effective communication with your students. You’ll find some statistics about alcohol, cannabis, and related problems. However, the focus is how to talk with your student. We’ve organized it by common situations that can include high-risk drinking or substance use, like 21st birthdays, spring break, and housing and roommates. Each page has a section on why the topic is important and a little bit of the research related to that topic, followed by two sections called “Say this” and “Not this”.
This NET News production looks at young adults drinking too much, too fast. Hear from law enforcement, university officials, and bar owners trying to change lives before it’s too late. It includes a locally produced television special, video extras, a NET Radio series, and other web resources.
Local Law Enforcement
Students should also be aware of local laws (particularly Crete Municipal Code 6-356 through 6-360) and policies practiced in Crete which may differ from their home communities. The Crete Police Department responds to complaints of locations that are causing disturbances in the community, individuals selling alcohol without a license, and those providing alcohol to minors.
