The University has adopted new policies for alcohol service at registered parties on campus, according to a Jan. 13 email from the Department of Community Living sent to upperclassmen.

DCL notes in the email that the biggest addition to the alcohol policy for residence halls is the creation of the Alcohol Beverage Server (ABS), who is in charge of pouring and overseeing alcohol consumption at registered events. The email notes that in addition to the primary host — a position formerly known as the sober host — the ABS will also meet with a DCL staff member to review the event registration request prior to the event. Additionally, while the primary host must live in the hosted space, the ABS must only be a Brandeis student of legal drinking age. However, the ABS cannot be the same person as the primary host and must also present their Brandeis ID when meeting with DCL. Other components of the new policy include the primary host and ABS being present for the entire duration of registered events and alcohol service ending half an hour before the end of the event.

According to the email, the new rules were proposed by a group of student leaders and were approved after meetings with DCL, the Psychological Counseling Center and the Dean’s Office. “We are excited to present guidelines that promote student safety while hosting events in the residence halls,” the DCL email noted. DCL director Tim Touchette did not respond to requests for comment as of press time.

The updated guidelines went into effect immediately and will affect all registered events in the coming months.

—Abby Patkin