KSU's designated caterer or a caterer officially approved by the KSU Purchasing Department, and licensed and in good standing with the Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control Board, shall be responsible for the serving and sale of the alcoholic beverages on University property or at University events. The caterer shall be insured for the event either through a rider to an existing policy or through the purchase of event insurance coverage. Such coverage shall include naming of the University as an additional insured party and shall be in an amount determined by the Office of Finance and Administration.
The sponsor of the event and the licensed, insured caterer shall take affirmative and appropriate steps to ensure that persons under the age of twenty-one (21) are not served alcohol.
If the sponsor of the event is an off-campus organization or business, the sponsor shall sign a statement that the University, its Board of Regents, and the University’s agents, officers, and employees shall be held harmless for any accident, death or injury to life or property that might be found attributable to the event.
Serving, selling, or using alcoholic beverages at any official University event that is held at a personal residence or other off-campus private facility, shall comply with all aspects of this policy. This includes using KSU's designated caterer or a caterer officially approved by the KSU Purchasing Department to serve or sell the alcohol. Direct payment or reimbursement to individuals will not be made for purchases or sales of alcohol in violation of this regulation.
The SVPFA may require security measures or security personnel for an event. Security personnel used shall have the approval of the University Police Department.
Alcoholic Beverages Permitted at Designated Facilities and Events
Generally, alcoholic beverages are not served or sold on KSU property or at KSU events. However, upon approval of the SVPFA, and in accordance with all the requirements of this policy, alcoholic beverages may be served or sold at the following University facilities and University and private events:
Facilities leased from the University to a corporation holding a valid alcohol license, including but not limited to the Exum Center, Bradford Hall, and Bell Gymnasium;
Property, buildings, or facilities leased by the University from a private company on a long-term lease, such as properties, in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement;
University events held at private residences such as Hillcrest Manor and homes owned by the University and furnished or leased to individuals;
The College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension off-campus property;
KSU Alumni House;
KSU athletic facilities during non-student events;
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