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Mission Statement

Making good men great since 1897

Chapter Information

Type

Fraternity

Chapter Designation

Eta Sigma

Council

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Commonly Known As

Sigma Pi

Facility

Yes

(Inter)National Founding Date

February 26, 1897

Elevation/Officer Election Cycle

Calendar Year

Social Media

Membership Information

Active Members

62

Inactive Members

3

New Members

20

% in Other Orgs

Not Reported

Chapter GPA

2.73

Active Member GPA

2.68

New Member GPA

2.89

Community Service & Philanthropy

Philanthropic Cause/Partner

Hours Served

Not Reported

Dollars Raised

Not Reported

Additional Philanthropic Work

Our organization prides itself on both hosting our own philanthropic events and participating in events hosted by other members of the CSU greek community and other national organizations. We have two national philanthropies, the Sean Vernon Feliciano Amazing Day Foundation, which strives to increase awareness around mental health and decrease the rate of suicide among college students. And Donate Life, which focuses on the importance of eye and tissue donation.

Awards & Recognition

(Inter)National Awards

Sigma Pi Nationals – Grand Chapter Award (2023)

Campus Awards

Fraternity & Sorority Life Community Awards – Excellence in Membership Development (2022)

Other Awards

Website of the  Year (2020)

Regional Representative of the Year (2020)

Arts and Letters Program of the Year (2020)

Distinguished Service Award, Economic Development (2020)

Standing & Conduct History

Elevation Accreditation Standing

Accredited

University Conduct Standing

Good Standing

University Conduct Violations

Violation Record #1
Date of Violation:
03/22/2024
Reported to the Institution:
03/23/2024
Investigation Initiated:
Organization Charged:
05/11/2024
Resolved:
05/30/2024
Violation Description:

Law enforcement contacted chapter house and saw hard alcohol consumed in the house, including by those that are underage.

Charges:

CSU Student Conduct Code

  • Misuse of Alcohol: Use or possession of alcohol as prohibited by law or University policy.
  • Violations of any rules, contracts, or agreements governing recognized student organizations.
Sanctions:
  • Disciplinary probation extension through 8.29.25
  • Identify live-in house managers and provide training
  • Share newly created verbiage for live-in chapter members stating expectations for member behavior

Fraternity & Sorority Community Policy Violations

Violation Record #1
Validation Type:
Fraternity & Sorority Joint Policy on Risk Management
Date of Incident:
11/01/2023
Organization Charged:
02/07/2024
Resolved:
03/05/2024
Incident Description:

Chapter members living in the facility consumed alcohol and used paraphernalia encouraging the rapid consumption of alcohol.

Charges:

Fraternity & Sorority Joint Policy on Risk Management

  • Alcohol and Drug Policy, 1: The possession, sale, use or consumption of alcoholic beverages during a fraternity or sorority event/council event/co-sponsored function, in any situation sponsored or
    endorsed by the chapter(s)/council, or at any event an observer would associate with the chapter(s)/council, must be in compliance with any and all applicable federal, state, province, county, city, and Colorado State University laws and policies, and must comply with either BYOB or Third Party Vendor Event Procedures, as outlined below. All chapter facilities must be substance free. Substance free is defined as no alcohol or controlled substance on chapter owned premises. Under Colorado law, it is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to possess an alcoholic beverage, for a minor to possess a false identification with the intent to violate alcoholic beverages laws, and to provide, furnish, sell, barter, exchange, or give away an alcoholic beverage to a person under age 21.
  • Alcohol and Drug Policy, 4: The purchase, use, or consumption of bulk quantity or common source(s) of alcoholic beverages, which are not being served by a licensed and insured third party vendor, is prohibited. Bulk quantity or common source(s) includes, but is not limited to, kegs, cases, party balls, fishbowls, bongs, and funnels
Sanctions:
  • Creation of chapter accountability plan
  • Creation, approval, and execution of risk management workshop for members living in the facility
Violation Record #2
Validation Type:
Fraternity & Sorority Joint Policy on Risk Management
Date of Incident:
02/25/2023
Organization Charged:
Resolved:
04/11/2023
Incident Description:

Chapter hosted unregistered social event at which alcohol was present.

Charges:

Fraternity & Sorority Joint Policy on Risk Management

  • Bring your Own Beverage (BYOB) Event Procedures: Registration with the BYOB Event Registration Form must be completed and submitted online by 5:00 p.m. two (2) business days prior to the event (e.g., BYOB events on Friday/Saturday/Sunday must be registered by 5:00p.m. the Wednesday prior). Events registered and co-sponsored by more than four (4) chapters are prohibited.
Sanctions:
  • Completion of risk management education plan including chapter risk management workshop
Violation Record #3
Validation Type:
Interfraternity Council Recruitment Policy
Date of Incident:
08/15/2023
Organization Charged:
08/21/2023
Resolved:
08/21/2023
Incident Description:

Chapter posted inappropriate recruitment promotion content on social media.

Charges:

Interfraternity Council Recruitment Policy, 1.03, a: Shirts, posters, and all other recruitment marketing may not refer to alcohol, drugs, or crude materials in any way.

Sanctions:
  • Chapter membership participation in spring 2024 Recruitment Compliance Roundtable
  • Chapter must get all spring 2024 recruitment marketing approved