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The information on this website is provided in the spirit of transparency and accountability throughout the James Madison University student organization community. Student organizations, including Greek organizations, are governed by the JMU Student Organization Accountability Process. Disciplinary infractions are reported on this website only if a student organization is found responsible following appropriate due process procedures.

Academic Semester Organization Sanctioning Body Issue Summary Sanctions/Outcomes
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 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 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 University 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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