If you need UCARE certification, you may review the materials (in the form of a PowerPoint presentation) and complete the certification test online. First, please read the following:

Certification:

At the end of the slide show, you will be required to take a small quiz on the information given to you regarding UCARE. It is required that you have an 80% to pass the exam. The exam will be submitted to Kristyn Genrich and will be graded at that time. If there is a problem with your exam, you will be contacted via email to meet to discuss the areas that were answered incorrectly. Once you have passed the exam, your name, the date you took the exam, and the department/group you represent will be kept on file at the Health Education office at the SCC as well as at the ORCSA office. The certification is good for 3 years for students and 5 years for faculty and staff.

Important UCARE information:

UCARE is an alcohol misuse and risk reduction intervention program with the goals of:

• PREVENT alcohol misuse
• OBSERVE signs of intoxication
• ACT AND INTERVENE when alcohol is misused

University of Chicago Alcohol Policy (these are steps you MUST follow):

• Alcohol beverages may not be served at any event at which undergraduates are present unless prior written approval has been obtained at least one week in advance from ORCSA or the appropriate Dean of Students.
• Illinois law prohibits the consumption and possession of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 and the supplying of alcohol to any person under the age of 21.
• University officials or agents of the University have the authority to prohibitattendees from bringing alcoholic beverages to a function or into a building, including events held in outdoor areas such as the quads.  Such beverages may be confiscated by the official or agent.  Other drugs will never be permitted at functions.
• Appropriate precautions must be taken to ensure that event participants under 21 do not have access to alcoholic beverages
• Sufficient amounts of non alcoholic beverages must be readily available at all times during the event.
• Individuals will not be allowed to take alcohol with them when they leave the event.

A complete description of the Alcohol Policy is available in the Student Manual of University Policies and Regulations.

Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) must adhere to ORCSA guidelines for serving alcohol or the appropriate Dean of Students.

Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities (ORCSA) Guidelines:

• Provide sufficient amounts of non-alcoholic beverages
• Only beer or wine may be served at campus events (unless approved by the Department Dean)
• Offer adequate quantities of non-salty foods
• Keep alcohol consumption and serving to limited approved area
• There may be no reference to the availability of alcohol in any publicity for the event.
  Suggestions for signage include:
  • Please make sure to bring appropriate ids. All ids will be check at the door
  • Beverages will be served, make sure to bring the appropriate form of identification
• Set a drink limit of 1 drink per person per hour
• Plan on 2 non alcoholic drinks to every 3 alcoholic drinks purchased
• Serve foods rich in protein and carbohydrates (bread, cheese and crackers, cookies, etc.)
• Stop serving alcohol 30 minutes before the event’s end
• Arrange for a cab or van service to ensure safe rides home

A complete description of the Guideline for Serving Alcohol for Recognized Student Organizations is available at the ORCSA Alcohol Policy page.