Student Organization Conduct Report
VCU’s Student Organization Conduct Report is designed to help students make informed decisions about joining a student organization at VCU or participating in a student organization’s activities. The report is broad in scope and includes the following:
- All violations of the Student Code of Conduct (including hazing as required by “Adam’s Law,” Va. Code § 23.1-822)
- By any student organization (including sport clubs, fraternities and sororities)
- Since August 16, 2021, for a period of ten (10) years
The report does not include:
- Any charge for which a student organization was found not responsible.
The university continues to consider the best practices for reporting student organization conduct and will revise the content and format of this report as needed.
- Prospective members of student organizations who have questions about interpreting information in this report may seek clarification from Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (SCAI) at stuconduct@vcu.edu.
- Suggestions for revising and improving this report can also be forwarded to SCAI via this email address as well.
Suspension for Misconduct
As of December 20, 2024, the following organizations (listed in alphabetical order) are temporarily not authorized to operate as a student organization at VCU following one or more violations of the Student Code of Conduct that resulted in suspension:
- Delta Chi Fraternity, permanently lost recognition, May 28, 2021.
- Delta Epsilon Mu Fraternity, suspended from April 5, 2024, until May 15, 2026. Charter revoked by the National Office, effective March 28, 2024.
- Kappa Sigma Fraternity, suspended from May 14, 2024, through the end of the spring 2028 semester.
- Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, suspended from May 12, 2022, until May 16, 2026.
- Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, suspended from January 26, 2023, until January 1, 2031.
- Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, suspended from August 7, 2024, until May 13, 2026.
- Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, suspended from September 17, 2022, until May 15, 2025. Charter Revoked by National Headquarters, effective January 18, 2023.
- Phi Mu Fraternity, suspended from April 5, 2024, until May 2028. Suspension of Chapter operations by National Office effective March 11, 2024.
- VCU Ski/Snowboard Club, Inactive beginning fall 2022, return date TBD (the group must complete multiple educational experiences - detailed below - and be compliant with RecWell/Sports Club policies before it may be activated).
Interim Suspension (Pending Conduct Process)
As of December 20, 2024, there are no organizations on interim suspension.
Non-University Restriction
As of November 26, 2024, the following organizations (in alphabetical order) are not currently authorized to operate as a student organization at VCU because the action of a national headquarters or other entity has rendered them ineligible to operate at VCU:
- Delta Epsilon Mu Fraternity, Charter revoked by the National office, effective March 28, 2024.
- Kappa Sigma Fraternity, National Headquarters temporarily suspended the Chapter effective January 16, 2024.
- Phi Mu Fraternity, National Headquarters suspension of chapter operations effective March 11, 2024.
- Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Charter Revoked by National Headquarters, effective January 18, 2023.
- Theta Chi Fraternity, National Headquarters suspended the Chapter effective November 22, 2024.
Notice of Unrecognized Groups
The university has received one or more reports of student conduct violations by VCU students affiliated with a group called the Rose Club. No recognized student organization at VCU has that name, and the university reviews such reports as reports of individual student conduct violations. Further, the national fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, has reported to VCU that it has no affiliation with a group by that name.
Schedule of Updates
VCU will regularly update the detailed report below before the fall and spring semesters. Each report will note the date of the last update. For ease of use, the information is presented by student organization name, in alphabetical order.
Last updated: December 20, 2024
Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report (Fall 2024)
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
04/18/2024 |
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Date Reported |
04/19/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
04/25/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
08/07/2024 |
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Incident Description |
The organization hosted a social where alcohol was present. An individual required emergency medical services for alcohol-related health concerns. The organization did not take action to seek medical assistance. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
08/24/2024 |
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Date Reported |
09/04/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
09/06/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
10/07/2024 |
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Incident Description |
The organization hosted a social with 40+ individuals where alcohol was present. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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The following sanctions for student organizations are defined in section VII.B of the Student Code of Conduct, as follows. If there is any conflict between the Student Code of Conduct and this webpage, the Student Code of Conduct controls.
- Warning is a written notice to the respondent to avoid a recurrence of any conduct that violates this policy and/or any university policy. Subsequent violations of this policy or any university policy may result in more severe disciplinary action.
- Disciplinary Probation is a specified period, a minimum of one semester, requiring the respondent to avoid a recurrence of any conduct that violates this policy and/or any university policy that may result in additional university sanctions, including, but not limited to, deferred suspension, suspension or expulsion.
- Restitution is monetary recompense to the university and/or a member of the university community or others to cover the cost of damage, injury, or loss of community or personal property as a result of a violation.
- Deferred suspension is a designated period during which a respondent SO is given the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to abide by this policy. Subsequent violations of this policy during the term of a deferred suspension will result in suspension.
- Loss of privileges is a denial, for a designated period of time, of access to university services, privileges, and benefits, which may impact participating in extracurricular activities and intramurals, residing in university housing, maintaining university student leadership responsibilities, serving in leadership roles within student organizations, participating in academic activities, reserving university space, accessing funding, and studying abroad.
Loss of privileges for student organizations may also include, but not limited to, the inability to host events with or without alcohol, participating in other organizations’ events, and recruiting new members. Loss of privileges specific to individuals do not impact individuals within a student organization unless they are serving as individually as a respondent. - Suspension is removal of recognition by the university of a respondent SO for a defined period during which the SO is prohibited from operating. As a result, the SO is denied all university privileges and resources, which generally includes access to programs, funding, activities, services, and property. The terms of suspension for an SO may require the SO to satisfy certain conditions before it may resume operations following suspension. If the SO also holds a charter from an inter/national organization governing body, the university may also request that the inter/national organization governing body revoke the charter of the SO.
A SO that wishes to be recognized by the university after loss of recognition must fulfill all requirements for a new SO. Suspension of a student organization does not result in a sanction or transcript notation for individual student members of the student organization; individual students who are members of a student organization may be found in violation of university policy and assigned sanctions from separate adjudication as an individual respondent.
Educational experiences, defined in section VII.B of the Student Code of Conduct, may include the following examples, some of which are available only to certain organization(s) through their relationship with a university support office or inter/national network:
- Check-In Meetings: Regularly scheduled meeting with Headquarters, Advisers, or VCU staff for purposes of support and supervision.
- College Panhellenic Council (CPC) meeting and presentation: The CPS is the governing body that consists of representatives from women’s organizations that are part of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). The CPC’s stated purpose is to promote value-based recruitment that also complies with university policy.
- Conduct Process - Impact and Expectations - An educational meeting of organization leadership with SCAI and staff to review the impact of conduct outcomes on the chapter and to discuss the expectations for the chapter as they operate while serving a sanction, such as disciplinary probation or deferred suspension.
- Elmon M. Williams Leadership Academy - A leadership program for all Kappa Delta Rho chapter members to learn more about being an effective leader in the chapter and the professional world.
- Event Management Meeting - An educational meeting facilitated by university staff where chapter/organization leadership works on proper planning and executing chapter/organization social events.
- Event Management Planning - A series of educational meetings and exercises through which an organization reflects on the goal and details of its intended event, including risk management, then prepares and submits event management plan(s) in advance of events (typically social events) for review and approval by FSL.
- Full Membership Review - A National Headquarters procedure that utilizes organization-specific criteria to determine which members will continue to be able to participate as members of the chapter.
- Hazing Prevention Education:Two-Hour Long Hazing Education Program facilitated by the Assistant Dean of Students.
- Ladder of Risk - A training session facilitated by FSL staff with all chapter members that covers risk management and harm reduction practices and education on alcohol, other drugs, and hazing policies.
- Managing Individual Conduct (Decision-Making and the Impact on the Chapter’s Standing) - A series of officer or member meetings with SCAI or another university official, through which members critically examine their role and responsibilities as VCU community members and members of the particular organization, with particular emphasis on the management of senior students, and the impact of their conduct on the chapter.
- Meeting with Transformative Experiences to review and understand the Student Organization Handbook.
- With particular focus on the policies regarding Student Organization Events with Alcohol and university funding and spending policies.
- With particular focus on the policies regarding member management, registration, and developing a policy-compliant constitution.
- Professional Development Series: A professional development series for the organization’s officers and membership, facilitated by a university support office (such as an academic unit) to assist the organization in aligning its goals and activities with best professional practices related to the organization’s mission.
- Progressive Social Privileges/Step-Up Social Program - A set of structured meetings with organization leadership and FSL staff, providing the organization an opportunity to reflect on its conduct as it relates to alcohol as it progresses through a set of six, planned social functions, progressing from member-only social events without alcohol to the ability to host a social event, with alcohol, where each member is permitted to invite two guests.
- RAMS LEAD (Learning Ethics and Decision-Making): This program consists of two, one-hour facilitated sessions designed to help VCU students develop their own personal and ethical decision making and relate those to their long- and short-term goals.
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- Risk Management Plan - A plan created by the organization in consultation with its national headquarters and FSL to create expectations and risk mitigation strategies for all aspects of the chapter including but not limited to social, new member education, member events events et al.
- Structured New Member Education Plan (with Review, Revision, and Approval) - A series of officer meetings facilitated by an adviser to the organization, in consultation with university staff (i.e. FSL), to identify any existing practices that violate the Hazing Prevention and Discipline policy, eliminate those practices, and replace them with practices that promote a healthy group experience.
- "TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS)® - is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Proven effective by third-party studies, TIPS is a skills-based training program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving."
- Transition Planning Meeting - An educational meeting of organization leadership with a student organization expert in the Office of Student Organizations, Leadership & Civic Engagement to develop a leadership transition plan.
Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report (Spring 2024)
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Student organization (SO) type |
Registered Student Organization |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable |
Division of Student Affairs - Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, |
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Incident Date |
04/19/2024 |
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Date Reported |
05/29/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
05/30/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
07/10/2024 |
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Incident Description |
During an executive board event alcohol was purchased, using University funds, for attendees of legal drinking age. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Pre Professional Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
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Incident Date |
Fall 2023 |
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Date Reported |
11/15/2023 |
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Investigation Initiated |
11/29/2023 |
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Investigation Concluded |
03/26/2024 |
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Incident Description |
During their New Member Education process, the organization engaged in quizzing/testing activities/techniques that are prohibited as psychological hazing. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
Suspension effective until May 15, 2026 Note: The organization was on Deferred Suspension until December 23, 2023, as a result of a previous finding of responsibility for hazing. |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
04/08/2024 |
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Date Reported |
04/08/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
04/09/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
07/16/2024 |
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Incident Description |
A new member was seen giving a weather report that was provided to the chapter. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
Spring and Fall 2023 |
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Date Reported |
01/19/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
01/23/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
03/13/2024 |
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Incident Description |
During the Spring 2023 new member process, the organization required new members to clean member cars and participate in lineups where members quizzed them. During the Fall 2023 new member process, the organization required new members to conduct daily weather reports, carry pledge packs of items, clean older brothers’ houses, deliver meals, and perform calisthenics in a basement. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
Suspension for four years (specifically from May 14, 2024, until posting of grades for the spring 2028 semester). Note: The organization was on Deferred Suspension until May 15, 2024, as a result of a previous finding of responsibility for violating the Student Code of Conduct. |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Registered Student Organization |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
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Incident Date |
01/19/2024 |
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Date Reported |
02/09/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
02/14/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
02/29/2024 |
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Incident Description |
The organization used space for an event that was not reservable or available for use for events. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
01/14/2024 |
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Date Reported |
01/16/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
01/21/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
03/26/2024 |
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Incident Description |
Members used the organization’s group communication forum to buy or sell prescription drugs. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
Suspension effective until May 25, 2028 Suspension for four years (specifically from April 5, 2024, until posting of grades for the spring 2028 semester). |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Registered Student Organization |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable |
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Incident Date |
05/02/2024 |
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Date Reported |
05/02/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
05/08/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
07/01/2024 |
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Incident Description |
The organization’s leadership structure and organization management issues caused violation of the Student Organization Handbook. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Registered Student Organization |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
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Incident Date |
03/21/2024 |
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Date Reported |
03/22/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
03/25/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
04/18/2024 |
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Incident Description |
The organization hosted a chalking event that led to chalking which violated the Reservation and Use of Space policy. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
03/16/2024 |
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Date Reported |
03/16/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
03/27/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
05/17/2024 |
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Incident Description |
The organization hosted a St. Patrick’s day party where alcohol was present and a physical assault occurred. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Sorority |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
04/07/2024 |
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Date Reported |
04/08/2024 |
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Investigation Initiated |
04/23/2024 |
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Investigation Concluded |
05/13/2024 |
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Incident Description |
The organization cosponsored an event that had alcohol present. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report (Fall 2023)
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
12/5/2023 |
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Date Reported |
12/07/2023 |
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Investigation Initiated |
12/08/2023 |
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Investigation Concluded |
12/19/2023 |
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Incident Description |
The organization used amplification on the Compass without the appropriate reservations and approvals. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
Warning |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
04/06/2023 |
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Date Reported |
04/14/2023 |
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Investigation Initiated |
04/24/2023 |
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Investigation Concluded |
08/25/2023 |
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Incident Description |
The organization hosted an event with alcohol where underage consumption occurred. Members of the organization sought medical attention for a severely intoxicated student. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
03/17/2023 |
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Date Reported |
03/17/2023 |
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Investigation Initiated |
03/22/3023 |
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Investigation Concluded |
09/18/2023 |
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Incident Description |
The organization held an event with alcohol where underage consumption occurred. A physical altercation occurred; one student incurred minor injuries. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
Fall 2022 semester |
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Date Reported |
September 5, 2023 |
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Investigation Initiated |
September 6, 2023 |
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Investigation Concluded |
December 18, 2023 |
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Incident Description |
The organization held a clandestine new member process with activities that do not comply with FSL and/or their National Headquarters’ procedures. They engaged in psychological hazing (disruption of normal schedule and misleading the potential new members in an effort to convince them that they would not become members unless they completed tasks, followed instructions, or acted in a certain way). During their “bid day” event, alcohol was present and served to new members. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
09/02/2023 |
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Date Reported |
09/05/2023 |
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Investigation Initiated |
09/07/2023 |
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Investigation Concluded |
10/03/2023 |
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Incident Description |
The organization held a recruitment event with loud noise. University police responded to the scene. Alcohol was present at the event. No injuries were reported. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
Warning |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Sport Club |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - RecWell/Sport Club |
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Incident Date |
08/25/2023 |
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Date Reported |
08/30/2023 |
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Investigation Initiated |
09/06/2023 |
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Investigation Concluded |
09/11/2023 |
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Incident Description |
The organization participated in the 2023 (Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair without taking the steps to be recognized as a student organization or participate in the fair, as required following a prior incident. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
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Student organization (SO) type |
Fraternity |
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Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) |
Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
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Incident Date |
09/09/2023 |
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Date Reported |
09/11/2023 |
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Investigation Initiated |
09/12/2023 |
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Investigation Concluded |
09/27/2023 |
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Incident Description |
The organization hosted a loud party. University police responded to the scene. Alcohol was not present at the party. No injuries were reported. |
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Found responsible for the following charges |
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Sanction(s) |
Warning |
Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report (Spring/Summer 2023)
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Registered |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | N/A |
| Incident Date |
Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 |
| Date Reported |
10/26/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated |
10/28/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded |
1/13/2023 |
| Incident Description |
The organization engaged in physical and psychological hazing, specifically including line-ups (referred to as take-outs by this organization); requirements to memorize extensive amounts of information; completing push-ups (known as Lambdas) - initially from their hands, later from their knuckles; calls in the middle of the night and reporting to a specified location; standing blindfolded for hours in silence while listening to white noise; being assigned projects and then being berated if they were not completed satisfactorily, and then being made to redo them. During spring 2022, specifically, new members were taken to an undisclosed location (blindfolded) for a camping trip where they were made to hide in the woods (hide and seek) with the goal of not being found - no one looked for them, leaving them in limbo in the woods for hours. They were later taken to a shed and made to wear trash bags, do push-ups, and recite information. They were made to eat a raw red onion (a lambda apple). There were limitations on what they could drink during the semester (i.e. milk vs. soda). One student reported bleeding from their knuckles as a result of being made to do push-ups from their knuckles. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Abusive Conduct: Hazing A. Psychological Hazing: B. Physical Hazing: 2. Abusive Conduct: Assault. |
| Sanction(s) |
Suspension for eight years (specifically from January 25, 2023, until January 1, 2031). |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Incident Date |
11/12/22 |
| Date Reported |
11/12/22 |
| Investigation Initiated |
12/6/22 |
| Investigation Concluded |
1/12/2023 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held an event with alcohol where underage consumption occurred. University Police responded when an officer observed what appeared to be a fight in progress. The organization complied with police when asked that everyone go inside and that they turn down the music. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1). Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol (underage consumption). 2) Failure to Comply: Failure to observe rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol Policy). |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary Probation effective January 25, 2023, until May 20, 2023. 2) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk (Part two). 3) Educational Experience: Event management plan for the first social event after January 25, 2023. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Incident Date |
Fall 2022 |
| Date Reported |
12/4/22 & 12/19/22 |
| Investigation Initiated |
1/13/23 |
| Investigation Concluded |
8/11/23 |
| Incident Description |
The chapter was placed on interim suspension on September 17, 2022. It was reported that the chapter held elections, conducted new member processes, conducted hazing activity involving bodily injury and alcohol, and held social events during the fall 2022 semester while on interim suspension. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive of University officials: 1) holding elections, while on interim suspension, 2) conducting new member processes, while on interim suspension, and 3) holding social events, while on interim suspension. Note: The Chapter withdrew while under investigation. On January 18, 2023, the Charter was revoked by the National Headquarters. The chapter did not participate in the investigation. |
| Sanction(s) |
Suspension effective September 17, 2022, until May 15, 2025. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | Division of Student Affairs - Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Incident Date |
11/12/22 |
| Date Reported |
11/15/22 |
| Investigation Initiated |
11/21/22 |
| Investigation Concluded |
1/11/2023 |
| Incident Description |
Police responded to a report of a loud party hosted by the organization. Alcohol was observed. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to Comply: Sanctions (Event Management Plan). |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Suspension of privileges: Loss of social privileges pending completion of a previously assigned sanction (Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk - part one). Completed March 19, 2023. 2) Deferred suspension until May 20, 2023. 3) Disciplinary probation until December 16, 2023. 4) Educational Experience: Progressive Social Privileges. 5) Educational Experience: Monthly meetings between chapter officers and FSL staff with updates by the President to SCAI. 6) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk (Part two). |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Registered (Professional fraternity) |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | College of Engineering |
| Incident Date |
12/1/22 |
| Date Reported |
1/16/23 |
| Investigation Initiated |
1/17/23 |
| Investigation Concluded |
4/12/23 |
| Incident Description |
The organization engaged in psychological hazing of potential new members, specifically by requiring potential new members to perform tasks or favors for members,placing the responsibility on the potential new member to initiate member meet-ups, and the scavenger hunt format of their history tour (referred to as their RPI). The organization also held events with members and potential new members where alcohol was present, and underage consumption occurred. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Hazing: Psychological Hazing: Servitude. |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Deferred suspension effective April 27, 2023, through May 15, 2024.
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Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report (Fall 2022)
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | |
| Incident Date | 8/26/2022 |
| Date Reported | 8/29/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated | 8/31/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded | 9/20/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held an event with alcohol where underage consumption occurred. University Police responded to the event and told the organization to reduce the noise level. The organization did not comply with this directive, and the police responded for a second time. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (University Police directive to reduce noise), 2) Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol (Underage Possession/Consumption) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Deferred Suspension: Effective until December 15, 2023. 2) Suspension of Privileges (Social) until summer of 2023. 3) Educational Experience: Event Management Plan for every chapter event until May 17, 2023. 4) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk (Part 2). |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | |
| Incident Date | 10/29/2022 |
| Date Reported | 11/4/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated | 11/4/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded | 12/7/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held two social events with alcohol; without hiring a Third-Party vendor and without completing the required event management plans. At the time of the event, the organization was subject to previously issued sanctions (1. Suspension of Social privileges, 2) Event Management Plans.) No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy linked in FSL Handbook). 2) Failure to Comply with university-imposed sanctions. |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Restriction of Privileges: Prohibition of hosting organization events at private residences. 2) Educational Experience: Policy Review Presentation 3)Educational Experience: Officer Transition Meeting with Student Conduct 4) Educational Experience: Progressive Social Privileges 5) Educational Experience: Event Management Plans. The following previously-issued sanction also remains in effect: 1) Deferred Suspension until December 15, 2023, 2) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk (Part 2). |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Sports Club |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | |
| Incident Date |
9/16/2022 |
| Date Reported |
9/16/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated |
9/21/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded |
10/11/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held an event with alcohol; without hiring a licensed Third-Party vendor. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy linked in Student Organization Handbook) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Loss of Privileges: Deactivated pending a). Achieve minimum RecWell reactivation requirements as detailed in Sports Club Handbook, b) meeting with RecWell staff to review the Sports Club Handbook and review prior misconduct in context of these guidelines, and c) each club office must complete five hours of community service 2) Educational Experience: Community Service 3) Educational Experience: Policy Review with Staff 4) Disciplinary Probation through spring of 2023 |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | |
| Incident Date |
9/15/2022 |
| Date Reported |
9/15/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated |
9/16/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded |
10/11/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held an event with alcohol; without hiring a licensed Third-Party vendor. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy, linked in FSL Handbook) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary Probation until fall 2023 2) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk (Part 2) 3) Event Management Plan for social events until summer 2023 |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | |
| Incident Date |
10/20/2022 |
| Date Reported |
10/20/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated |
10/21/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded |
11/3/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held a recruitment event; without hiring a Third-Party vendor. In addition, the organization unlawfully possessed alcohol in a public park and blocked a main road. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to Comply: Failure to observe rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy linked in FSL Handbook) 2) Theft or Unauthorized Use of Property: Obstruction, 3) Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol (Unlawful Possession), 4) Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol (Unlawful Distribution), 5) Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary Probation: Effective immediately until December 16, 2023. 2) Educational Experience: Event Management Plan 3) Educational Experience: Chapter facilitated risk management presentation. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | |
| Incident Date |
8/27/2022 |
| Date Reported |
8/30/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated |
9/2/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded |
10/11/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held an event where underage consumption of alcohol occurred. Event attendees trespassed onto and damaged neighboring properties. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Alcohol and Drugs (Alcohol) (Underage Possession/Consumption) 2) Damage/Destruction of Property 3) Unauthorized Presence or Entry |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary Probation until fall 2023 2) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk 3) Educational Experience: Event Management Plan for social events until summer 2023 |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | |
| Incident Date |
9/10/2022 |
| Date Reported |
9/10/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated |
9/14/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded |
10/21/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held an event with alcohol without hiring a licensed Third-Party vendor. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Failure to comply with rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy, linked in FSL Handbook) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary Probation until summer 2023 2) Educational Experience: Event Management Plan 3) Event Management Planning Meeting with FSL 4) Educational Experience: Chapter Facilitated Presentation |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | |
| Incident Date |
9/16/2022 |
| Date Reported |
9/17/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated |
9/19/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded |
11/14/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization held a recruitment event with alcohol. In addition, underage alcohol consumption occurred at the event. One individual sought medical attention for a minor condition. The individual was assessed and released. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy, linked in FSL Handbook) 2) Alcohol and Drugs (Alcohol) (Underage Possession/Consumption) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Deferred Suspension: Effective immediately through December 2023. 2) Educational Experience: National Headquarters Membership Review 3) Educational Experience: Post Membership Review Plan 4) Event Management Plan 5) Restriction of Privileges (Modified Suspension): Events with alcohol through May 2023 |
Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report (Spring/Summer 2022)
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Affiliated (Professional Fraternity) |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) | School of Business |
| Incident Date | Unknown, spring 2022 |
| Date Reported | 3/27/22 |
| Investigation Initiated | 3/29/22 |
| Investigation Concluded | 5/23/2022 |
| Incident Description | The organization engaged in psychological hazing, specifically questioning new members in an interrogatory manner, requiring new members to sit in silence for an extended period of time, and requiring new members to wear “pledge pins” while on campus. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges | Abusive Conduct-Hazing |
| Sanction(s) | Deferred Suspension until December 21, 2023. Programming Series. Loss of Recruitment Privileges (fall 2022) and Completion of Educational Experiences: Professional Development Series, New Member Education Plan Review and Revision, and New Member Education Practices Evaluation. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Affiliated (Sorority) |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable) | Division of Student Affairs, Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Incident Date |
Unknown fall 2021 |
| Date Reported |
1/7/22 |
| Investigation Initiated |
1/31/22 |
| Investigation Concluded |
4/22/22 |
| Incident Description |
The organization hosted a semi-formal with alcohol present. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at organization events) |
| Sanction(s) |
Disciplinary probation for one semester, ending May 18, 2022. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Registered (Professional Fraternity) |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | N/A |
| Incident Date | Unknown, spring 2022 |
| Date Reported | 4/15/22 |
| Investigation Initiated | 4/15/22 |
| Investigation Concluded | 7/26/22 |
| Incident Description | The organization engaged in psychological hazing, specifically including lineups and “bigs” providing “littles” with challenges to complete during the big/little process. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Abusive Conduct-Hazing |
| Sanction(s) |
Deferred Suspension until December 21, 2023. Educational Experience: Educational Meeting with Hazing Prevention Coordinator |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Affiliated (Fraternity) |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | Division of Student Affairs, Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Incident Date | 12/4/21 |
| Date Reported | 12/10/21 |
| Investigation Initiated | 2/26/22 |
| Investigation Concluded | 4/22/22 |
| Incident Description | An underage student was served alcohol at a party hosted by this organization. They became intoxicated. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at organization events) 2) Alcoholic beverages |
| Sanction(s) |
Deferred suspension effective until December 22, 2022. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Affiliated (Fraternity) |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | Division of Student Affairs, Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Incident Date |
Multiple, fall 2021 |
| Date Reported |
2/27/22 |
| Investigation Initiated |
3/3/22 |
| Investigation Concluded |
4/26/22 |
| Incident Description |
The organization conducted prohibited recruitment, and new member activities during the fall 2021 semester. The organization hosted events with alcohol during the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. The organization engaged in psychological and physical hazing, specifically new member events with alcohol consumption, new members going on runs, the use of blindfolds for no constructive purpose, new members serving alcohol at events, and new members serving as designated drivers. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Abusive Conduct: Hazing 2)Abusive Conduct: Endangering Health or Safety 3)Alcohol and Drugs: Unlawful possession/consumption of alcoholic beverages 4)Alcohol and Drugs: Unlawful distribution of alcoholic beverages 5)Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive of university officials. (alcohol prohibition at organization events and prohibition of recruitment and new member activities) |
| Sanction(s) | Suspension effective until May 14, 2026. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Affiliated (Fraternity) |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | Division of Student Affairs, Fraternity and Sorority Life |
| Incident Date |
4/2/22 |
| Date Reported |
4/3/22 |
| Investigation Initiated |
4/5/22 |
| Investigation Concluded |
4/20/22 |
| Incident Description |
The organization violated previously issued sanctions by hosting an off-campus social event. Alcohol was present at the event. The organization damaged property at the event location. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1)Failure to Comply: Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at organization events) 2) Theft or Unauthorized Use of Property: Damage or Destruction of property 3)Failure to Comply: Sanctions |
| Sanction(s) |
Loss of Privileges (Social) until summer 2023. Deferred Suspension effective until May 17, 2023. Educational Experiences: |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Registered |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | N/A |
| Incident Date |
2/12/22 |
| Date Reported |
2/23/22 |
| Investigation Initiated |
2/24/22 |
| Investigation Concluded |
4/5/22 |
| Incident Description |
The organization hosted an event in a university facility, members threw food about the room causing damage to a large projection screen, carpet, and a table covering. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Damage or destruction of property |
| Sanction(s) |
Disciplinary probation until December 22, 2022, loss of privileges (use of the facility), restitution, and loss of eligibility for student activity fee funding for FY 23, 100 hours of community service at the facility. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Varsity team |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | Athletics |
| Incident Date |
11/12/21 |
| Date Reported |
12/7/21 |
| Investigation Initiated |
2/1/22 |
| Investigation Concluded |
5/10/22 |
| Incident Description |
The team hosted a party at which alcohol was served to underage individuals.No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Alcoholic Beverages/Drugs: Alcoholic Beverages |
| Sanction(s) |
Disciplinary Probation until 8/23/22. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Registered |
|---|---|
| Affiliated/ Sponsored Unit (if applicable | N/A |
| Incident Date |
February 2022 |
| Date Reported |
5/9/2022 |
| Investigation Initiated |
5/9/2022 |
| Investigation Concluded |
6/6/2022 |
| Incident Description |
The organization engaged in psychological hazing, specifically “bigs” providing “littles” with challenges that were degrading, disruptive to the campus community, and embarrassing to participants for the purpose of receiving clues to identify their “bigs”. No injuries were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Abusive Conduct- Hazing |
| Sanction(s) |
Deferred Suspension effective until May 16, 2023. |
Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report (Fall 2021)
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Sorority |
|---|---|
| Incident Date | 11/13/21 |
| Date Reported | 11/16/21 |
| Investigation Initiated | 11/18/21 |
| Investigation Concluded | 1/21/22 |
| Incident Description | Members of the RSO co-hosted an event with members of another RSO (Phi Gamma Delta/Fiji) where alcohol was present. RSO letters were prominently displayed. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges | Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) |
| Sanction(s) | Disciplinary probation until May 18, 2022 |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Incident Date | 10/30/21 |
| Date Reported | 10/31/21 |
| Investigation Initiated | 11/4/21 |
| Investigation Concluded | 12/15/21 |
| Incident Description | Members of the RSO hosted an event where alcohol was present. RSO letters were prominently displayed in front of the house and in the backyard during the event. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges | Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary probation until May 21, 2022 2) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk Training (see definitions) |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Incident Date | 8/27/21 |
| Date Reported | 8/28/21 |
| Investigation Initiated | 8/30/21 |
| Investigation Concluded | 11/9/21 |
| Incident Description | Members of the RSO planned and hosted an event where alcohol was present, and consumed by underage attendees. RSO letters were prominently displayed in front of the house and in the backyard during the event. Damage was done to private property (urination on a neighbor’s door). No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) 2) Damage or Destruction of Property 3) Alcohol |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary probation until March 3, 2022, 2) Loss of privileges pending completion of two educational experiences: the Ladder of Risk Training (see definitions) and an Event Management Meeting (see definitions) |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Incident Date |
1) 9/11/21 2) 9/18/21 3) 11/13/21 |
| Date Reported |
1)11/8/21 2) 11/8/21 3) 11/16/21 |
| Investigation Initiated |
1) 11/29/21 2) 11/29/21 3) 11/18/21 |
| Investigation Concluded |
For charges 1-3: 1/31/22 |
| Incident Description |
Members of the RSO planned, hosted or co-hosted three events (once with Alpha Gamma Delta/AGD) where alcohol was present and/or consumed by underage attendees. RSO letters were prominently displayed in front of the house and in the backyard during the events. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported in conjunction with any of the three events. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) 2) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) 3) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) |
| Sanction(s) |
For charges 1-3: 1) Disciplinary probation until December 24, 2022, 2) Loss of Privileges pending completion of two Educational Experiences: the Ladder of Risk Training (see definitions), and an Event Management Meeting (see definitions) |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Incident Date |
9/11/20 |
| Date Reported |
5/12/21 |
| Investigation Initiated |
10/11/21 |
| Investigation Concluded |
12/8/21 |
| Incident Description |
The RSO engaged in psychological and physical hazing, specifically including line-ups, verbal abuse, blindfolding and push-ups. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Violation of other disseminated University regulations, policies, or rules (FSL Handbook, revised August 2020, Hazing Policy) |
| Sanction(s) | Suspension for two years (specifically December 8, 2021, until January 1, 2024) |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Sorority |
|---|---|
| Incident Date |
10/16/21 |
| Date Reported |
10/16/21 |
| Investigation Initiated |
10/19/21 |
| Investigation Concluded |
11/18/21 |
| Incident Description |
The RSO held an event in the Commons Theater with alcohol present. Attendees did not comply with the COVID-related mask policy. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
1) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) 2) Failure to observe rules and regulations (VCU Together protocols regarding masking indoors) |
| Sanction(s) |
Disciplinary probation until May 20, 2022 |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Incident Date |
8/23/21 |
| Date Reported |
8/24/21 |
| Investigation Initiated |
8/25/21 |
| Investigation Concluded |
12/2/21 |
| Incident Description |
The RSO participated in the RAM Spirit Walk while on temporary restriction (which prohibited their participation in social and recruitment activities). No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (temporary restriction from participating in social and recruitment activities) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Censure, 2) Educational Experience: Create a Leadership Accountability and Ethics Presentation. |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Incident Date |
9/23/21 |
| Date Reported |
9/23/21 |
| Investigation Initiated |
9/23/21 |
| Investigation Concluded |
1/7/22 |
| Incident Description |
Members of the RSO planned and hosted an event where alcohol was present. RSO letters were prominently displayed in the house during the event. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary probation until May 21, 2022, 2) Educational experience: Ladder of Risk Training (see definitions) |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Incident Date |
10/30/21 |
| Date Reported |
10/30/21 |
| Investigation Initiated |
11/4/21 |
| Investigation Concluded |
1/7/22 |
| Incident Description |
Members of the RSO planned and hosted an event where alcohol was present. The RSO was aware of and attempted to conceal the activity and to protect members who were involved. One member of the RSO was treated for contusions and abrasions |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Failure to observe rules and regulations (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary probation until December 23, 2022 2) Educational experiences: Alcohol skills & training facilitated by National Headquarters and a Revised Risk Management plan |
| Registered student organization (RSO) type | Fraternity |
|---|---|
| Incident Date |
9/26/21 |
| Date Reported |
9/29/21 |
| Investigation Initiated |
11/9/21 |
| Investigation Concluded |
12/15/21 |
| Incident Description |
Members of the RSO planned and hosted an event where alcohol was present, and consumed by underage attendees. RSO letters were prominently displayed in the backyard during the event. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. |
| Found responsible for the following charges |
Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events) |
| Sanction(s) |
1) Disciplinary probation until May 21, 2022, 2) Educational experience: Ladder of Risk Training (see definitions) |