February 13, 2024

Academic Semester	Organization	Sanctioning Body	Issue Summary	Sanctions/Outcomes
Spring 2024	Sigma Rho Mu	Formal Investigation	Hazing	Disciplinary Probation through Fall 2024; The advisor attend at least one general body meeting a month through Fall 2024; Create an entirely new, new member program that is no more than 6 weeks in length with the help of Student Leadership and Involvement that does not include any of the practices, requirements, or activities from the past programs and the organization may not recruit until it is approved by Student Leadership and Involvement, completed by April 1, 2024; Revision to constitution (working with Student Leadership and Involvement): officers; create a separate position “New Member Educator” from “Grievance Manager”, completed by April 1, 2024; RECOMMENDED: Recruit a “New Member Education Advisor” to specifically support recruitment and training of new members separate from the organizational advisor, completed by May 2, 2024.
Spring 2024	Sigma Kappa	Formal Investigation	Hazing Endangerment Alcohol	Restriction of Privilege - social restriction – The chapter will be restricted to participating in and hosting events that are dry only (No Alcohol), with the exception of an end of the year Formal, which must follow all Sigma Kappa policies and practices as outlined by Sigma Kappa headquarters. Through Spring 2024 Disciplinary Probation with once-a-month review meetings with the Assoc. Director of FSL, headquarters staff member, and the President and/or designated executive team member(s) in attendance on chapter progress on stewarding chapter culture change and growth/maintenance of non-hazing new member practices Through Spring 2025 “Senior Pass Downs” and “Big/Little Reveal” plan review for which the chapter will work with Sigma Kappa headquarters staff, their advisory board, and JMU FSL Office Staff to craft a plan to host these events moving forward, taking into account the health and safety of all participants. The chapter should design the plan and submit it for review to the FSL Office staff prior to the next iteration of the events. March 29th, 2024 New Member Experience workshop conducted by Sigma Kappa headquarters, to emphasize the values of Sigma Kappa and to ensure the chapter abides by headquarters approved practices when onboarding new members into the chapter November 1st, 2024 Sober Monitor/ Health and Safety Education: The chapter needs to attend a training/development workshop facilitated by JMU FSL tram with 100% chapter attendance. (Provide proof of completion to FSL Office). (See addendum) December 1st, 2024 The chapter is strongly encouraged to plan events ONLY with University recognized student organizations, for the health and safety of the members of Sigma Kappa. Through Spring 2025
Fall 2023	Pi Sigma Epsilon	Formal Investigation	Hazing	Disciplinary Probation through Fall 2025; Removal of certain executive members; Prevent certain students from seeing future leadership roles until certain education is completed; Campus visit with Pi Sigma Epsilon staff member - February 2024; Pi Sigma Epsilon HQ staff should be involved in next election - February 2024; Shift in executive board terms - May 2, 2024; Comprehensive review of New Member Selection and Onboarding Program with help from Pi Sigma Epsilon HQ staff and JMU staff - May 2, 2024; Risk Management education - May 2, 2024; Adhere to any addition HQ requirements.
Fall 2023	Delta Tau Delta	Formal Investigation	Hazing (minor)	Disciplinary Probation including once-a-month review meetings between a FSL staff member, Administrative Office Staff Member, Advisory Board member and the President and/or designated Executive Team member(s) in attendance. During these meetings, chapter leaders receive additional support on stewarding chapter culture change and maintenance of non-hazing member practices - through December 2024; Submit a clear new member program to the FSL office - December 1, 2023; Comply with any outcomes determined by the headquarters administrative team.
Fall 2023	Student Ambassadors	Formal Investigation	Alcohol, Hazing	Disciplinary Probation: with the organization’s leadership having a once-a-month review meeting to include a Student Life staff member and Office of Admissions staff member. During these meetings, organization leaders will receive additional support on stewarding culture change, hosting safe bonding/social activities, and maintenance of a non-hazing new member practices - Through September 2024; Membership Review: The Office of Admissions and/or Student Life staff will complete a membership review to determine who recognizes that change is needed and is prepared to support the deep level of change that will be required to reset the culture of the organization holistically. See addendum; Social Host Management Workshop: facilitated by a JMU faculty or staff member with 100% attendance; Organizational Operations Audit: There is a need for the organization’s leadership, with JMU and advisory support to facilitate an audit of all policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that they are in alignment with JMU policies and sound social event management practices -and- to assist with the Standards Committee practices for member accountability -March 1, 2024; Confrontation & Accountability Workshop: facilitated by a JMU faculty or staff member with 100% attendance; Creating a Culture of Belonging Workshop: a collective dialogue session about what the Office of Admissions expects of them and what it means to create a sense of belonging with 100% attendance - March 1, 2024
Summer 2023	Phi Kappa Psi	Formal Investigation	Hazing (Minor); Alcohol	Disciplinary Probation with monthly meetings with FSL and the relevant Executive Board member through Fall 2023; Sober Monitor/Health & Safety Education workshop to be completed by the entire executive board due by October 15, 2023; Social Event Management Education workshop to be completed by 80% of the chapter due by October 15, 2023. Recommended Action Plan: Chapter Operations Audit to be completed by the Administrative Office with the JMU FSL team’s support due December 8, 2023; New Member Experience Workshop Series: the chapter needs to attend a training/development workshop series facilitated by JMU’s FSL team along with the support of the Administrative office with 80% chapter executive board attendance due December 8, 2023.
Summer 2023	Pi Kappa Alpha	Formal Investigation	Alcohol, Endangerment, Hazing (minor)	Deffered Suspension through summer of 2024 with monthly meetings with FSL, Pi Kappa Alpha Administrative Offices, and Executive Board member(s); Chapter Recommitment Process due October 1, 2023; Social Host Management workshop due October 1, 2023; Confrontation and Accountability workshop due October 15, 2023; New Member Experience Workshop Series due December 8, 2023; Recommendation: JMU and Pi Kappa Alpha cultivate a Chapter Advisory Board due May 2, 2024.
Summer 2023	Alpha Sigma Phi	Formal Investigation	Alcohol	Warning through Spring 2024 with once-a-month review meetings between a FSL staff member and the President and/or designated Executive Team member(s) in attendance. During these meetings, chapter leaders receive additional support on stewarding chapter culture change around the alcohol culture that seems intertwined with the new member experience and maintenance of non-hazing new member practices; New Member Experience Workshop Series: the chapter needs to attend a training/development workshop series facilitated by the Administrative office in conjunction with JMU FSL team with 100% chapter executive board attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office). Follow-up workshops for the entire chapter should occur in the Fall semester - Executive Board: August 23, 2023, 100% of chapter membership: October 1, 2023; Sober Monitor/Health & Safety Education workshop to be completed by 100% of the chapter (provide proof of completion to FSL office) - October 1, 2023.
Summer 2023	Alpha Sigma Tau	Formal Investigation	Alcohol, Endangerment, Hazing	Disciplinary Probation through Fall 2024 with monthly meetings with the FSL team, advisors, and headquarters staff. Sober Monitor/Health and Safety Education: The chapter needs to attend a training/development workshop facilitated by JMU FSL team with 100% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office). (see addendum), due October 1, 2023; Confrontation and Accountability Workshop: The chapter needs to attend a training/development workshop facilitated by JMU FSL team with 100% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office), due October 1, 2023; “Passdowns” Plan Review for which the chapter work with an Alpha Sigma Tau administrative office staff member, their advisory board, and JMU’s FSL office to craft a plan to host this event while managing the health and safety of their members. The chapter leadership should design the plan and submit it for review to the FSL staff member prior to the next iteration of the event, due November 1, 2023.
Spring 2023	Delta Sigma Phi	Formal Investigation	Hazing; Alcohol; Endangerment; Failure to Comply	Disciplinary Probation with once-a-month review meetings with a FSL staff member, headquarters staff member, and the President and/or designated executive team member(s) in attendance on chapter progress on stewarding chapter culture change and growth/maintenance of non-hazing new member practices; through Spring 2025. Ritual, Traditions, & the New Member Experience Education/Plan facilitated by Delta Sigma Phi Administrative Staff; with 100% chapter attendance; October 1, 2023. Sober Monitor/Health & Safety Education facilitated by JMU FSL staff; with 100% chapter attendance; December 16, 2023. Masculinity & Mental Health Education facilitated by JMU FSL staff; with 90% chapter attendance; December 16, 2023; Completion of all additional Delta Sigma Phi headquarters requirements. Provide proof of completion to FSL staff.
Spring 2023	Theta Chi	Formal Investigation	Abuse of Process; Alcohol; Hazing;	Disciplinary Probation with once-a-month review meetings with a FSL staff member, headquarters staff member, and the President and/or designated executive team member(s) in attendance on chapter progress on stewarding chapter culture change and growth/maintenance of non-hazing new member practices; Through Spring 2025. New Member Experience workshop series conducted collaboratively by Theta Chi headquarters staff and JMU FSL staff; with 80-90% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office); due May 4, 2023. Membership Review conducted by Theta Chi headquarters staff; done by August 1, 2023. Confrontation and Accountability Workshop conducted by Theta Chi headquarters staff in conjunction with holding the Marshal and Marshal committee accountable through that process; with 80-90% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office); due September 15, 2023. Completion of all additional Theta Chi headquarters requirements. Provide proof of completion to FSL staff.
Spring 2023	Pi Kappa Phi	Formal Investigation	Abuse of process; Alcohol; Endangerment; Hazing	Deferred Suspension through Spring 2025; this will include once-a-month review meetings between a FSL staff member, Administrative Office Staff Member, and the President and/or designated Executive Team member(s) in attendance. After 1 year (Spring 2024), the full team will revisit the deferred suspension to possibly downgrade to Disciplinary Probation; Membership Review conducted by Pi Kappa Phi administrative office, Starting April 24, 2023; Confrontation & Accountability Workshop facilitated by Pi Kappa Phi administrative office with 90% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office), Due September 1, 2023; New Membership Experience Workshop Series with 90% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office), due November 1, 2023; Social Host Management Workshop facilitated by JMU FSL team with 90% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office) with social restriction where the chapter can only host events with alcohol at a third-party vendor (restaurant, hotel, event venue, etc.) until completion, due November 1, 2023; Completion of all additional Pi Kappa Phi administrative office requirements. Provide proof of completion to FSL staff.
Spring 2023	Beta Theta Pi	Formal Investigaion	Significant Alcohol Violations; Endangerment	Disciplinary Probation with once-a-month review meetings with a FSL staff member, Administrative Office staff member, and the President and/or designated executive team member(s) in attendance on chapter progress on stewarding chapter culture change and growth/maintenance of non-hazing new member practices - Through Spring 2024; Social Restriction (no events with alcohol) - Through Spring 2023; Recommitment workshop facilitated by Beta Theta Pi headquarters staff with 90% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office); see addendum with content details - May 11, 2024; Facilitated Accountability (Kai process) training facilitated by Beta Theta Pi headquarters staff with 90% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office); see addendum with content details - May 11, 2024; Masculinity, Mental Health, & Healthy Coping Skills Workshop facilitated by JMU staff (recommend collaboration between University Recreation and Counseling Center staff) with 90% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL office); see addendum with content details - May 11, 2024; Examination of Chapter Leadership: following the recommendation of the investigation team the chapter should review their executive leadership for possible referral to through the Chi process along with a recommendation to pursue leadership training via the JMU Student Leadership Center; Completion of all additional Beta Theta Pi headquarters requirements. Provide proof of completion to FSL staff.
Spring 2023	Kappa Alpha Order	Partner Process	Facility/Space Use Policy	Individual members that were found responsible for drinking and vaping in Memorial Hall were put on specific privileges restrictions and/or required to attend substance misuse workshops with University Recreation. The chapter president is to meet regularly with the IFC Coordinator to monitor completion of the sanctions.
Spring 2023	Alpha Sigma Tau	Formal Investigation	Minor Hazing; Violations of other university policies (having alcohol at a new member event)	Disciplinary probation through Fall 2023; Educational session on healthy relationships and group cohesion by April 2, 2023; No events with alcohol except at a third-party vendor through Spring 2023; Complete all headquarters requirements.
Spring 2023	Delta Upsilon	Partner Process	Violations of Other university policies: FSL event with alcohol policy	Disciplinary Probation through Spring 2023; Privilege Restriction: No events with alcohol through Spring 2023 or until Educational Session is completed; Educational Session on Risk Management; Regular check9-ins with IFC Coordinator through Fall 2023.
Spring 2023	Pi Kappa Phi	Formal Investigation	Endangerment	Disciplinary Probation through Fall 2023; Provide document on how new associate members receive missed new member education; meeting with IFC Coordinator to discuss completion of sanctions; complete headquarters expectations.
Fall 2022	Kappa Sigma	Formal Investigation	Hazing	Disciplinary Probation through Fall 2023; Social Probation through Fall 2023; New Member Education improvements; complete any requirements of the headquarters; Participate in bi-weekly meetings with IFC Coordinator through Fall 2023.
Fall 2022	Alpha Epsilon Pi	University - Formal Investigation	Hazing – The RSO aids, abets, incites, organizes, approves or otherwise participates in any behavior that would constitute a violation of JMU’s Hazing policy; Violations of JMU Policies (events with alcohol) – Violating, attempting to violate, or assisting in the violation of any other JMU policy, contract, rule, bylaw and/or regulation of JMU may constitute a violation of the Student Organization Accountability Process.	Disciplinary Probation through Fall 2023; Social Probation through Fall 2023; New Member Education Program; Brotherhood Workshop on Traditions by December 1, 2022; Leadership Transition Workshop by end of Fall 2022; Complete assigned Headquarters sanctions; Meet bi-weekly with IFC Coordinator through Fall 2023
Fall 2022	Club Baseball	Formal Investigation	Hazing	UREC sanctions: Disciplinary Probation through Fall 2023 (any incident in that year would result in club suspension); Ongoing and will be monitored throughout the 23’-24’ academic year by UREC staff; Suspended from practice and play through their first series for each team (D1 and D2) resulting in a forfeit of three games each; Required to participate in the VA ABC grant through UREC’s Substance Misuse Prevention staff . Internal Sanctions: A team wide zoom meeting was held, emphasizing that the email does not reflect the culture of the club, ourselves and the social chairs will apologize to anyone who may have been offended by it. Additionally, we will assure the team that the unhealthy tradition has been removed and it will not happen again; Beginning immediately, only core 4 exec members will be allowed to send emails that address the full club (Ongoing and will be monitored throughout the 23’-24’ academic year by UREC staff); An anonymous google poll was sent to the full team, asking if they wish to hold a re-election of exec members, and/or vote specific members out of their positions; The club’s constitution was sent out to all members so they were made more aware of what we as a club are about; A forum was held for members to propose amendments/addendums to be added to our constitution; The “social chair” position will be renamed the “community chair” position, in order to place an emphasis on a healthier team culture; The Club will begin to place a stronger influence on healthier team outings, like the ropes course, spike ball tournament, and a paintball outing (Ongoing and will be monitored throughout the 23’-24’ academic year by UREC staff)
Fall 2022	Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji)	University	Hazing	Social Probation through end of Spring 23 Deferred Recruitment Educational programming on bystander intervention, hazing Participant in House Party program on planning safe social events
Spring 2022	Kappa Sigma	University	Unregistered Social Event	Social Probation through end of Spring 22 Participation in House Party Grant on planning safe social events Educational programming on bystander intervention
Spring 2022	Pi Kappa Phi	University	Unregistered Social Event Disruptive Activity/Disorderly Conduct	Educational programming on bystander intervention Social Probation through end of Spring 2022 Participation in House Party Grant on planning safe social events
Spring 2022	Sigma Phi Epsilon	Formal Investigation	Unregistered Social Event Disruptive Activity/Disorderly Conduct	Social Probation through end of Spring 22 Participation in House Party Grant on planning safe social events Educational programming on bystander intervention
Fall 2021	Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji)	University	Endangerment	Semesterly sober brother training program Create new administrative processes: 1. Formal process to select sober brothers 2. Formal process to select sober drivers Educational program on Bystander Intervention (i.e. Green Dot) to be held and open to entire university community. Social Probation through Fall 2022
Fall 2021	Sigma Sigma Sigma	Formal Investigation	Hazing Violation of outgoing sanction	Semesterly hazing educational program: submit a plan to include both passive and active action items to implement hazing education to occur every semester indefinitely Create preparatory materials for Pearls and Bigs including but not limited to a required signed agreement listing expectations, a list of suggested activities and behaviors, and a list of what not to do. Replace the “sleep over” get-to-know you activity permanently Disciplinary probation through Fall 2022
Spring 2021	Phi Kappa Psi	University	Hazing	Disciplinary probation through Fall 2021; a joint Supervisory Committee formed; completed sanctions from headquarters team
Fall 2020	Alpha Sigma Alpha	University	4.01: Use/possession of alcoholic beverages at events sponsored by/perceived to be sponsored by organization 4.02: Underage consumption of alcohol 4.06: Drinking games 6.01: Conduct unbecoming 14.01: Alcohol present at recruitment	Advisor present for all in-person activities Meet with Assistant Director and Coordinator of FSL to discuss chapter calendar Secure more volunteers for collegiate advisory board Standards board training No social functions with alcohol through Fall 2021 Greendot Educational Program for chapter
Fall 2020	Sigma Sigma Sigma	University	4.01: Use/possession of alcoholic beverages at events sponsored by/perceived to be sponsored by organization 4.06: Drinking games 14.01: Alcohol present at recruitment	Advisor/volunteer/staff member present for all in-person activities Meet with Assistant Director and Coordinator of FSL to discuss chapter calendar No social functions with alcohol through Fall 2021 Conduct Process: University
Fall 2020	Kappa Alpha Order	Administrative	Underage drinking, Non-resident guests in facility, alcohol in common area, failure to wear/enforce mask wearing in common area, and over occupancy (40+) in common area.	Forced move out from residence on Greek Row to be provided residency elsewhere in Residence Life facilities.
Spring 2019	Sigma Nu	University	4.02 – Serving Alcohol to a Minor 4.06 – Drinking games present at a social event	8 Weeks of Social Probation through 5/5/19 (Complete)
Spring 2019	Alpha Epsilon Pi	University - Informal	Late accreditaion program submission	Disciplinary Probation until Submitted (Complete)
Spring 2019	Delta Tau Delta	University	4.02 – Serving alcohol to minors 14.01 – Alcohol at a recruitment event 25.01 – Unregistered Social Event	Disciplinary Probation through October 22nd, 2019 Social Probation through April 23rd, 2019 (Complete) Chapter Development Plan due March 31st, 2019 (Complete)
Fall 2018	Lambda Chi Alpha	University	25.01 – Unregistered party	Disciplinary probation for 6 weeks (Completed) On-going chapter development (Completed)
Fall 2018	Kappa Alpha Order	University	25.01 – Unregistered Social Event	Disciplinary Probation through November 26th, 2018 (Complete) Social Probation through October 30th, 2018 (Complete)
Fall 2018	Sigma Nu	University	4.01 – Misuse of Alcohol 6.01 – Conduct Unbecoming	12 Weeks of Disciplinary Probation through 1/23/19 (Complete) 4 Weeks of Social Probation through 8/31/18 (Complete) $200 Fine due 8/18/2018 (Complete)
Spring 2018	Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji)	University	8.02 – Failure to comply 25.01 – Unregistered party	Disciplinary probation for 6 weeks (Completed) Social probation for 6 weeks (Completed)
Fall 2017	Alpha Sigma Phi	University	25.01 – Failure to register party 25.03 – Failure to observe party hours for events held preceding Institutional events	Disciplinary probation for 12 weeks (Completed) Social probation for 2 weeks (Completed) Meeting with reporting neighbor (Completed)
Fall 2017	Pi Kappa Alpha	University	9.01 – Hazing	Disciplinary probation for 6 weeks (Completed) On-going chapter development (Completed) Removal of New Member Educator (Completed) Civic/substance abuse education external program on hazing (Completed) New member apology letter sent to those affected at UVA and in the city of Charlottesville (Completed) Executive board membership review (Completed) Continuing education for new initiated new members to stress the importance of adherence to the new member education program (Completed) Membership review of individuals involved in incident (Completed) Membership review of the entire fraternity (Completed) Interfraternity Council audit of revised new member education plan (Completed) Strengthened education programs regarding hazing in partnership with the national headquarters (Completed)
Spring 2017	Sigma Phi Epsilon	University	3.01 – Affiliation with unrecognized organization 25.01 – Unregistered Party	Disciplinary probation for 6 weeks (Completed) Social probation for 6 weeks (Completed)
Spring 2017	Sigma Nu	University	25.01 – Unregistered Social Event	2 Weeks of Social Probation through 4/18/17 (Complete)
Spring 2017	Lambda Chi Alpha	University	4.02 – Organization purchasing alcohol for those underage	Social probation for 4 weeks (Completed)
Fall 2016	Sigma Phi Epsilon	University and Headquarters	9.01 – Hazing	Disciplinary probation from November 8, 2016- May 4, 2017 (Completed) Social probation for 9 weeks (Completed) Rewrite Sigma Education Plan with headquarters and receive approval from Fraternity and Sorority Life staff prior to implementation (Completed) Submit information of member terminations as a result of internal accountability process (Completed)
Fall 2016	Sigma Phi Epsilon	University	25.01 – Unregistered party	Disciplinary probation for 2 weeks (Completed) Social probation for 2 weeks (Completed)
Fall 2016	Sigma Sigma Sigma	University	6.01 – Conduct Unbecoming	Disciplinary probation for 6 weeks (Completed) Pay Office of Residence Life fine (Completed)

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