The allegations of assault leading to John Chadima’s resignation from the University of Wisconsin’s athletic department earlier this month are prompting a re-evaluation of current alcohol policies on campus.

Vice Chancellor for University Relations Vince Sweeney said UW officials are “turning to the next phase” in resolving the incident with Chadima by reviewing their own protocol on how to deal with alcohol at events that take place both on and away from campus.

Former Senior Associate Athletic Director John Chadima worked for Wisconsin’s athletic department for more than two decades and traveled with the Badger football team this past December to Pasadena, Calif., for the Rose Bowl.

Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez released a statement last Wednesday expressing his disappointment with Chadima’s conduct and his confidence that proper action was taken to address the allegations.

“I am aware that similar gatherings have taken place in the past; however, contrary to the findings of the incident review, neither Sean Frazier nor I was aware that this year’s event had taken place until hearing about this allegation,” Alvarez said in a statement.

Alvarez went on to say he was not aware student employees were involved, adding athletics staff would be educated about the inappropriateness of such behavior.

Sweeney said Interim Chancellor David Ward knows this is a campus-wide issue, not just an athletic one. While Ward has “no timetable [and] no specifics” on what changes students can look for in the future, Sweeney believes UW will respond with the best possible changes.

Sweeney went on to say that it has been an “intense two-week period” among administrators and faculty, with a focus on trying to come up with possibilities in addressing the gaps in regulation. He said he understands that this is a sensitive subject, but he felt this was a “necessary follow up to a very visible incident.”

The panel in charge of the investigation suggested in its report that the university reevaluate its policies on alcohol use at its own events, both on and off-campus.

The result of the panel’s work was a 30-page report that questioned the appropriateness of the use of alcohol, which in Chadima’s case, was purchased with donor funds. This, in combination with the fact that the former senior associate athletic director hosted the party in a suite provided by UW, made the panel believe that this party was, in effect, a university event.

On Dec. 30, Chadima hosted a party for support students and staff who worked with the football team in his university-paid-for room at a Marriott hotel. The bash included alcohol, which was given out to guests – including those under 21 – and at the party Chadima allegedly made sexual advances on a “John Doe.”

Chadima was put on administrative leave on Jan. 6 after returning to Wisconsin, and resigned later that same day. He then issued a public apology, citing a “lapse in judgment” in his behavior.

Sweeney said, in his highest hopes, the university will be able to create an appropriate response to this unfortunate event.