Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring  2022

10/26/2022

10/28/2022

1/13/2023

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.

1) Abusive Conduct: Hazing

A. Psychological Hazing:
a. Blindfolding.
b. Confinement. c. Encouraging or requiring activities that disrupt a person’s normal schedule.
d.Kidnapping.
e. Verbal Abuse. f.Servitude.
g. Interrogating an individual in an intimidating or threatening manner.
h. Misleading individuals in an effort to convince them they will not become a member.
i. Carrying any items that serve no constructive purpose.

B. Physical Hazing: 
a. Exposure to uncomfortable elements
b. Forcing consumption of alcohol or any other substance, legal or illegal.
c. Tests of endurance.
d. Paddling.
e. Forced or involuntary excursions or road trips.
f. Activities that interfere with academic pursuits.

2. Abusive Conduct: Assault.
3. Abusive Conduct: Battery. 
4. Abusive Conduct: Endangering Health or Safety.
5. Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol (Unlawful Distribution).
6. Failure to Comply: Failure to observe rules and regulations (2021-2022 FSL Handbook). 
7. Failure to Comply: Failure to observe rules and regulations (August 2021 directive prohibiting recruitment).

Suspension for eight years (specifically from January 25, 2023, until January 1, 2031).

11/12/22

11/12/22

12/6/22

1/12/2023

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. 

1). Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol (underage consumption). 

2) Failure to Comply: Failure to observe rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol Policy). 

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. 

Fall 2022

12/4/22 & 12/19/22

1/13/23

8/11/23

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.

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.

Suspension effective September 17, 2022, until May 15, 2025.

11/12/22

11/15/22

11/21/22

1/11/2023

Police responded to a report of a loud party hosted by the organization. Alcohol was observed. No injuries were reported.

1) Failure to Comply: Sanctions (Event Management Plan).
2) Failure to Comply: Failure to observe rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy).

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).

12/1/22

1/16/23

1/17/23

4/12/23

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.

1) Hazing: Psychological Hazing: Servitude.
2) Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol (unlawful distribution).
3) Failure to Comply: Failure to observe rules and regulations issued by the university (Student Organization Events with Alcohol Policy).

1) Deferred suspension effective April 27, 2023, through May 15, 2024.
2) Educational Experience: Educational seminar focused on hazing prevention.
3) Educational Experience: New Member Education Plan Development and Review.
4) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk (Parts one and two)

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.

1) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (University Police directive to reduce noise),

2) Alcohol and Drugs: Alcohol (Underage Possession/Consumption)

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).

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.

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.

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).

9/16/2022

9/16/2022

9/21/2022

10/11/2022

The organization held an event with alcohol; without hiring a licensed Third-Party vendor. No injuries were reported.

1) Failure to comply with rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy linked in Student Organization Handbook)

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

9/15/2022

9/15/2022

9/16/2022

10/11/2022

The organization held an event with alcohol; without hiring a licensed Third-Party vendor. No injuries were reported.

1) Failure to comply with rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy, linked in FSL Handbook)

1) Disciplinary Probation until fall 2023

2) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk (Part 2)

3) Event Management Plan for social events until summer 2023

10/20/2022

10/20/2022

10/21/2022

11/3/2022

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.

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

1) Disciplinary Probation: Effective immediately until December 16, 2023. 

2) Educational Experience: Event Management Plan              

3) Educational Experience: Chapter facilitated risk management presentation.

8/27/2022

8/30/2022

9/2/2022

10/11/2022

The organization held an event where underage consumption of alcohol occurred. Event attendees trespassed onto and damaged neighboring properties. No injuries were reported.

1) Alcohol and Drugs (Alcohol) (Underage Possession/Consumption)

2)  Damage/Destruction of Property 

3) Unauthorized Presence or Entry

1) Disciplinary Probation until fall 2023

2) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk

3) Educational Experience: Event Management Plan for social events until summer 2023

9/10/2022

9/10/2022

9/14/2022

10/21/2022

The organization held an event with alcohol without hiring a licensed Third-Party vendor. No injuries were reported.

Failure to comply with rules and regulations (Student Organization Events with Alcohol policy, linked in FSL Handbook)

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

9/16/2022

9/17/2022

9/19/2022

11/14/2022

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.

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)

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

Unknown fall 2021

1/7/22

1/31/22

4/22/22

The organization hosted a semi-formal with alcohol present. No injuries were reported.

Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at organization events)

Disciplinary probation for one semester, ending May 18, 2022.

Abusive Conduct-Hazing

Deferred Suspension until December 21, 2023.

Educational Experience: Educational Meeting with Hazing Prevention Coordinator

1) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at organization events)

2) Alcoholic beverages

Deferred suspension effective until December 22, 2022.

Multiple, fall 2021

2/27/22

3/3/22

4/26/22

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.

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)

4/2/22

4/3/22

4/5/22

4/20/22

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.

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

Loss of Privileges (Social) until summer 2023.

Deferred Suspension effective until May 17, 2023.

Educational Experiences:
Event Management Plan for every chapter event until May 17, 2023.
Ladder of Risk (Part 2).

2/12/22

2/23/22

2/24/22

4/5/22

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.

Damage or destruction of property

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.

11/12/21

12/7/21

 2/1/22

 5/10/22

The team hosted a party at which alcohol was served to underage individuals.No injuries were reported.

Alcoholic Beverages/Drugs: Alcoholic Beverages

Disciplinary Probation until 8/23/22.

February 2022

5/9/2022

5/9/2022

6/6/2022

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.

Abusive Conduct- Hazing

Deferred Suspension effective until May 16, 2023.

1) Disciplinary probation until May 21, 2022 

2) Educational Experience: Ladder of Risk Training (see definitions)

1) Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events)

2) Damage or Destruction of Property 

3) Alcohol

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)

1) 9/11/21

2) 9/18/21

3) 11/13/21

1)11/8/21

2) 11/8/21

3) 11/16/21

1) 11/29/21

2) 11/29/21

3) 11/18/21

For charges 1-3: 

1/31/22

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.

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)

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)

9/11/20

5/12/21

10/11/21

12/8/21

The RSO engaged in psychological and physical hazing, specifically including line-ups, verbal abuse, blindfolding and push-ups. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported.

Violation of other disseminated University regulations, policies, or rules (FSL Handbook, revised August 2020, Hazing Policy)

10/16/21

10/16/21

10/19/21

11/18/21

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.

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)

Disciplinary probation until May 20, 2022

8/23/21

8/24/21

8/25/21

12/2/21

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.

Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (temporary restriction from participating in social and recruitment activities)

1) Censure, 

2) Educational Experience: Create a Leadership Accountability and Ethics Presentation.

9/23/21

9/23/21

9/23/21

1/7/22

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. 

Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events)

1) Disciplinary probation until May 21, 2022, 

2) Educational experience: Ladder of Risk Training (see definitions)

10/30/21

10/30/21 

 11/4/21

 1/7/22

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

Failure to observe rules and regulations (alcohol prohibition at RSO events)

1) Disciplinary probation until December 23, 2022 

2) Educational experiences: Alcohol skills & training facilitated by National Headquarters and a Revised Risk Management plan

9/26/21

9/29/21

11/9/21

12/15/21

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.

Failure to comply with a reasonable request or directive (alcohol prohibition at RSO events)

1) Disciplinary probation until May 21, 2022, 

2) Educational experience: Ladder of Risk Training (see definitions)