Awards

2025 Excellence Awards

Gold
Excellence in Citizenship and Social Responsibility

Gold
Excellence in Member Development

Gold
Excellence in Philanthropy and Service

2024 Excellence Awards

Bronze
Excellence in Academic Achievement

Silver
Excellence in Citizenship and Social Responsibility

Gold
Excellence in Member Development

Gold
Excellence in Philanthropy and Service

2018 Excellence Awards

Bronze
Member Development

Gold
Academic Achievement
Philanthropy and Service

2017 Excellence Awards

Bronze
Academic Achievement

Silver
Citizenship and Social Responsibility

Philanthropy Work

Feeding America | Harrisonburg Mercy House

Values

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service/Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage

Organizational Standing & Records

Current Standing: On Probation and In Good Disciplinary Standing

Type of Case: Organizational Record
Process: OSARP's Organizational Accountability Process
Date Reported: 11-17-2025
Investigation Initiated: 12-03-2025
Investigation Concluded: 08-21-2026
Notification of Final Decision: 09-01-2026

Finding(s):
Alcohol (Responsible); Endangerment (Responsible); Hazing (Responsible)

Incident(s) Description:
The organization was found responsible for the following behaviors that occurred during the 2025-2026 academic year: providing alcohol to individuals under the age of 21 at formal, informal, and casual organizational events; creating environments during formal, informal, and casual organizational events where prospective members/current members (including those under the age of 21) felt required, compelled, encouraged, or expected to consume alcohol; allowing prospective members/current members under the age of 21 to possess/consume alcohol at formal, informal, and casual organizational events.

Outcome(s):
Organizational Probation (through the end of the Spring 2027 semester): Outcomes may include suspension or expulsion from JMU and/or removal from all university housing if found responsible, in a future case, for another violation of Alcohol, Endangerment, or Hazing policy.

Leadership Coaching (three meetings during the Fall 2026 semester; three meetings during the Spring 2027 semester): The President must schedule and attend organizational development meetings with an individual approved by the Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices. During these meetings, the President (and any other executive leaders who attend) will receive additional support on the following topics: organizational culture change, hosting safe bonding/social activities, organizational risk management and bystander intervention strategies, maintenance of new member activities free of alcohol and hazing, and additional support for completing headquarters-assigned outcomes.

Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters (the chapter's period of Probation will end no sooner than September 1, 2028): Any further violation of Lambda Chi Alpha’s policies may result in further disciplinary action.

Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters (by September 15, 2026): Chapter leadership must do a complete review of outcomes assigned by Lambda Chi Alpha headquarters with 100% of the brotherhood. If brothers should miss the initial review meeting, a separate time to review this document should be scheduled prior to the deadline. The High Alpha should provide their Chapter Support Specialist with the minutes of the meeting where the letter is reviewed and all questions asked.

Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters (by October 1, 2026): The Chapter will work with the Health & Wellness Team to plan and execute training with the full Chapter (at least 90% of the full chapter must be present). This training will be focused on event management and alcohol education.

Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters (by October 1, 2026): The High Zeta should meet with the Health & Wellness Team to develop a risk management plan for social events and beyond. This meeting will also discuss the definition of an organizational event to best support the Chapter in navigating their off-campus locations.

Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters (by October 1, 2026): The Chapter’s High Alpha and High Gamma will meet with the Chapter Support Specialist to discuss the Chapter’s roster. This discussion will involve review of individuals that were not identified as Members by the Chapter but were representing themselves as such during the university’s investigation process. Information including who is living in the off-campus houses where the Chapter hosts events will be reviewed.

Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters (by December 1, 2026): 90% of Chapter members must complete Member Safety Fundamentals.

Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters (by March 1, 2027): The chapter’s incoming and outgoing High Alpha, High Epsilon, High Iota, and any other relevant officers should meet with the Health & Wellness Team for a transition workshop. During this workshop, outgoing and incoming leadership will discuss social event planning and management, internal accountability, risk management strategies, and expectations for the entire membership related to health and safety.

Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters (ongoing): The Chapter’s High Alpha must attend all scheduled Chapter Coaching Meetings. Additionally, he should bring different High Zeta officers as requested by the Chapter Support Specialist. Should the High Alpha have a conflict, he must work with the Chapter Support Specialist to reschedule this meeting during the same week. The only exception to this will be during designated University breaks that have been previously discussed between the High Alpha and Chapter Support Specialist. This expectation will remain in effect throughout the Chapter’s Probationary Period.