Date of Incident:
Reported to the Institution:
09/23/2023Investigation Initiated:
09/25/2023Organization Charged:
11/10/2023Resolved:
12/13/2023Incident Description:
Chapter previously engaged in small behaviors they admitted could be hazing that required new member performance during their new member period. The behavior was previously eliminated.
Charges:
Student Conduct Code:
- Abusive Behavior: Hazing is any expressed or implied action, activity, or expectation of
someone seeking to join or participate in a group or student organization, that
humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers a person, regardless of the person’s
willingness to participate. This includes participating in, condoning, encouraging,
requiring, observing, or allowing an opportunity for hazing.
- Violations of any rules, contracts, or agreements governing recognized student
organizations. — Responsible
Sanctions:
- Chapter will verify attendance at and participation in hazing prevention workshops that led to the elimination of the behavior by 1.19.24.
Date of Incident:
08/28/2022Reported to the Institution:
09/05/2022Investigation Initiated:
Organization Charged:
09/30/2022Resolved:
11/04/2022Incident Description:
Incident 1:
Chapter hosted a social event that was contacted by police with a noise citation issued.
Incident 2:
Underage drinking occurred at Sigma Nu tailgate event (identified by police citation).
Charges:
Incident 1:
- Disruptive Behavior: Engaging in behavior that disrupts or interferes with teaching, classroom, or other educational interactions, residential communities, research, administration, governmental functions, or disciplinary proceedings.
- Violations of any rules, contracts, or agreements governing recognized student organizations.
Incident 2:
- Violation of University rules, contracts, or agreements governing residence in or use of University owned or controlled property, or at athletic or other authorized special events.
- Violations of any rules, contracts, or agreements governing recognized student organizations.
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary probation through October 8, 2023
- Completion of a risk management education plan by December 2, 2022
- Social event restriction until the risk management education plan is approved and executed.
Date of Incident:
09/04/2021Reported to the Institution:
09/06/2021Investigation Initiated:
Organization Charged:
10/08/2021Resolved:
10/26/2021Incident Description:
Members of the organization hosted a social event with alcohol. Guests were provided alcohol by members of the organization and become intoxicated.
Charges:
- 05a Disruptive Behavior: Classroom or Residential Communities
- O7b Misuse of Alcohol: Prohibited Manufacturing or Distribution
- O7d Misuse of Alcohol: Endangerment
Sanctions:
- Loss of social privileges for the fall 2021 semester (exceptions listed below)
- Chapter shall be able to host one social event with alcohol in fall 2021 but not until chapter completes social event process review with staff members of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Deeper Dive: Understanding Impact Workshop with at least 90% of the organization in attendance
