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Mission Statement

Kappa Sigma is an organization of diligent and committed gentlemen who constantly pursue excellence through fellowship, leadership, scholarship and service.

Chapter Information

Type

Fraternity

Chapter Designation

Pi Xi

Council

Pi Xi

Commonly Known As

Kappa Sig

Facility

Yes

(Inter)National Founding Date

December 10, 1869

Elevation/Officer Election Cycle

Calendar Year

Social Media

Membership Information

Active Members

82

Inactive Members

8

New Members

26

% in Other Orgs

20%

Chapter GPA

3.08

Active Member GPA

3.11

New Member GPA

2.99

Community Service & Philanthropy

Philanthropic Cause/Partner

Hours Served

405

Dollars Raised

$400

Additional Philanthropic Work

Kappa Sigma Carnival 2021 – raised $3,000 for the Military Heroes Campaign

Awards & Recognition

(Inter)National Awards

Top 25 Recruiting Chapters – 22nd Largest of 295 Chapters and Colonies (2022)

Academic Excellence Award (2022)

100% Ritual Proficiency (2021)

Campus Awards

Fraternity & Sorority Life Community Awards – Excellence in Risk Management & Harm Reduction (2022)

Fraternity & Sorority Life Community Awards – Excellence in Intake, Recruitment, & Retention (2022)

Fraternity & Sorority Life Community Awards – Road Less Traveled (2021)

Other Awards

No awards on record.

Standing & Conduct History

Elevation Accreditation Standing

Accredited

University Conduct Standing

Disciplinary Probation

University Conduct Incidents

Incident Record #1
Date of Incident:
09/06/2022
Reported to the Institution:
09/06/2022
Investigation Initiated:
Organization Charged:
09/21/2022
Resolved:
10/07/2022
Incident Description:

Chapter members behaved in a disruptive manner during potential member interviews in the CSU Morgan Library.

Charges:
  • Disruptive Behavior: Classroom or Residential Communities
Sanctions:
  • Disciplinary Probation through September 23, 2023
  • Restricted from use of Morgan Library for non-academic activities through February 6, 2023
  • Restriction from use of Kappa Sigma facility for recruitment interviews through spring 2023
  • Compliance with all IFC Judicial Board sanctions for same behavior
Incident Record #2
Date of Incident:
02/26/2022
Reported to the Institution:
03/22/2022
Investigation Initiated:
Organization Charged:
04/07/2022
Resolved:
04/12/2022
Incident Description:

Members of the organization hosted a BYOB event that was contacted by Fort Collins Police Services and issued a ticket for a noise ordinance violation.

Charges:
  • Disruptive Behavior: Classroom or Residential Communities
  • Violation of Law or University Policy
Sanctions:
  • Deeper Dive: Understanding Impact Workshop with at least 75% of the organization in attendance
  • Review of risk management and event policies, including a compare and contrast between the Joint Policy on Risk Management and Kappa Sigma risk management policies
    • Includes a presentation to chapter membership on these topics with 75% of the chapter in attendance
Incident Record #3
Date of Incident:
11/03/2019
Reported to the Institution:
11/05/2019
Investigation Initiated:
Organization Charged:
12/09/2019
Resolved:
01/10/2020
Incident Description:

Hazing behavior involving a majority of new members including alcohol, driving, and humiliating behavior.

Charges:
  • Abusive Behavior: Hazing
  • Misuse of Alcohol
  • Unauthorized Entry
  • Violation of Law or University Policy
Sanctions:
  • Loss of Good Standing through 5/14/21
  • Recruitment Restriction through Fall 2021 Semester
  • New Member Education Review
  • OFSL Monthly Check in Meetings
  • Presentations/Trainings
    • Continuum of Hazing, Bystander Intervention, Toxic Masculinity
  • Party Partners Workshop
  • Establishment of Internal Accountability Process
  • Social Restrictions
  • National Requirements
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life Ambassador Restriction
  • Move-in Restriction
  • New Member Review
Incident Record #4
Date of Incident:
11/02/2019
Reported to the Institution:
12/04/2019
Investigation Initiated:
Organization Charged:
12/09/2019
Resolved:
01/10/2020
Incident Description:

Police responded to a chapter social event that included underage alcohol consumption and other disruptive behavior.

Charges:
  • Misuse of Alcohol
  • Violation of Law or University Policy
Sanctions:
  • Loss of Good Standing through 5/14/21
  • Recruitment Restriction through Fall 2021 Semester
  • New Member Education Review
  • OFSL Monthly Check in Meetings
  • Presentations/Trainings
    • Continuum of Hazing, Bystander Intervention, Toxic Masculinity
  • Party Partners Workshop
  • Establishment of Internal Accountability Process
  • Social Restrictions
  • National Requirements
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life Ambassador Restriction
  • Move-in Restriction
  • New Member Review
Incident Record #5
Date of Incident:
09/17/2019
Reported to the Institution:
09/17/2019
Investigation Initiated:
Organization Charged:
10/01/2019
Resolved:
10/14/2019
Incident Description:

Chapter members engaged in verbal hazing behavior that was disrespectful and threatening to new members.

Charges:
  • Abusive Behavior: Verbal abuse, threats, coercion, or other conduct, through any method of
    communication, which threatens or endangers the physical or psychological health, safety, or
    welfare of any person.
  • Abusive Behavior: Hazing, which includes any action that endangers the mental, physical, or emotional health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property,for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or student organization, or participating in, condoning, encouraging, requiring, or allowing an opportunity for hazing. A hazing violation may occur even when the
    victim expressed or implied consent.
Sanctions:
  • Disciplinary Probation through 12/11/20
  • New member education review, including sharing a new education program and plan, approval of that plan by staff, and presenting that plan to all chapter members.
  • Presentations/Training: The chapter must host a series of guest speaker presentation in the fall semester on topics including the continuum of hazing harm, bystander intervention, and toxic masculinity. At least 80% of all chapter members must attend.

Fraternity & Sorority Community Policy Violations

No violations on record.