Recommendations:

• The task force recommends ISU President Gregory Geoffroy hold a town hall meeting with students and the community before deciding the future of Veishea.

General recommendations to reduce probability of disturbances:

• Encourage students to learn the rules and regulations of the community and consequences for breaking them.

• Institute policies that will encourage people to leave riot areas.

• Find improved ways to prevent nuisance parties.

• Identify the best ways to respond to disturbances.

• Address alcohol-related regulations dealing with kegs, bootlegging, underage drinking and nuisance parties. Also clarify the university’s penalties for alcohol violations.

• Implement a communications campaign including information about hosting successful parties and the negative consequences of illegal activities.

• Develop venues and social outlets for students of age and underage.

If the decision is made to change Veishea:

• Consider changing official Veishea events to offer late-night events and relocating post-dusk Veishea events.

• Shape events to feature the university’s education mission.

If the decision is made to discontinue Veishea:

• Offer chances for student groups to showcase themselves during the year.

• Promote and support opportunities for students to hold additional events.

Recommendations to seriously consider:

• Examine how alcohol restrictions and policy enforcements contribute to rioting.

• Hold Veishea earlier in the year

• Change the name of Veishea

* In the report, some recommendations include suggestions for advancing the goals.

— Jessica Anderson