| Chapter Information | |
|---|---|
| Chapter Designation | Zeta Theta |
| Council | Interfraternity Council |
| Founding Year | 1865 |
| Year Established at JMU | 1995 |
| Current President | Will Dempsey |
| New Member Dues | |
| Current Member Dues | |
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| Philanthropy and Service | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Volunteer Hours | Hours Per Member | Total Dollars Raise | Dollars Raised Per Member |
| 731 | 7 | $26,000 | $260 |
| Membership | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Members | Active Members | Total Members |
| 104 | ||
| New Member GPA | Active Member GPA | Organization GPA |
| 2.413 | 2.813 | 2.79 |
Awards
2024 Excellence Awards
Silver
Excellence in Citizenship and Social Responsibility
Silver
Excellence in Member Development
Gold
Excellence in Philanthropy and Service
2019 Excellence Awards
Fraternity Man of the Year ‑ Thomas Cage
2018 Excellence Awards
Bronze
Academic Achievement
Philanthropy and Service
2017 Excellence Awards
Bronze
Philanthropy and Service
Philanthropy Work
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Values
Reverence for Women, Gentility, Knowledge, Leadership, Brotherhood, and Excellence
Organizational Standing & Records
Current Standing: Organizational Interim Suspension
Type of Case: Pending
Process: OSARP's Organizational Accountability Process
Date Reported: 12-03-2025
Investigation Initiated: 12-03-2025
Alleged Policy Violation(s): Alcohol; Endangerment; Hazing (scope of the Organizational Accountability Process: Fall 2025 semester, including through the end of December 2025)
Specific Provisions:
Kappa Alpha Order may not conduct any education, activities, events, or celebrations for new members, or recently initiated members, during the period of Organizational Interim Suspension (includes pledges and new members, individuals who are extended bids to Kappa Alpha Order and have not yet accepted a bid to Kappa Alpha Order, and individuals who were recently initiated as members). Kappa Alpha Order may still operate as a recognized student organization by conducting administrative functions, including but not limited to chapter meetings, philanthropy, community service, and participation in university sponsored events.
Type of Case: Organizational Record
Process: Partner Process
Date Reported: 02-08-2023
Investigation Initiated: 02-08-2023
Investigation Concluded: 02-20-2023
Notification of Final Decision: 02-20-2023
Finding(s):
Facility/Space Use Policy (Responsible)
Incident(s) Description:
During a chapter meeting on 2/6/23, members were confirmed via security footage to have vaped and consumed alcohol in a university building and remained in the building after it had closed.
Outcome(s):
COMPLETED ALL ACTIONABLE OUTCOME(S)
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.
