Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report

The RSO Conduct Report is meant to help students interested in joining a registered student organization (RSO) make decisions about their participation with knowledge of the conduct history of a RSO. The report provides summary information for all cases in which a RSO was found responsible for a violation of the Student Code of Conduct since August 16, 2021, when the university implemented the current version. Allegations and reports that did not result in a finding of responsible for a RSO are not included in this report. The university continues to consider best practices for reporting student organization conduct and will revise the content and format of this report accordingly. Prospective members of student organizations, parents, or others who have questions about interpreting information on this report, or have suggestions for improvements to this report, should contact Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (SCAI) at stuconduct@vcu.edu.

VCU will regularly update the report for the fall and spring semesters. Each report will note the date of the last update. For ease of use, the information is presented by RSO name, in alphabetical order.

Last updated: February 23, 2022.

Notice regarding organizations currently unauthorized to operate as a student organization at VCU:

Effective May 28, 2021, Delta Chi Fraternity permanently lost university recognition and is no longer authorized to operate as a registered student organization at VCU.
Effective December 8, 2021, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity was suspended until January 1, 2024; it is not authorized to operate as a registered student organization at VCU during the suspension.

Definitions

Censure is a written notice warning 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 suspension or expulsion.
Educational Experiences are learning opportunities, including but not limited to, community service, drug and alcohol education, and written papers, designated to be completed by the respondent. Examples for RSOs include:

Event Management Meeting - This is an educational sanction facilitated by the Fraternity/Sorority Life staff where chapter leadership works on properly planning and executing chapter social events.

Ladder of Risk - Educational program facilitated by the Fraternity/Sorority Life staff that covers risk management/harm reduction practices and education on alcohol, other drugs, and hazing policies.

Loss of Privileges - This sanction is when a specific privilege of a student organization is temporarily suspended. This can include, but is not limited to, the ability to reserve space on campus, participate in campus wide activities, or host social events.
Suspension is removal of a respondent for a defined period, generally up to eight (8) semesters, during which a respondent loses all university privileges, which generally includes access to facilities, programs, classes, and premises. The terms of suspension for an RSO may require the RSO to satisfy certain conditions before it may resume operations following suspension.

Registered Student Organization (RSO) Conduct Report

Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD)

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

Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig)

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)

Lambda Phi Epsilon (LPhiE)

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)

Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)

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)

Phi Kappa Psi (Phi Psi)

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)

Phi Mu

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

Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)

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)

Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kap)

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

Theta Chi

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)