| Chapter Information | |
|---|---|
| Chapter Designation | Virginia Iota |
| Council | Interfraternity Council |
| Founding Year | 1901 |
| Year Established at JMU | 1970 |
| Current President | Jacob Buxbaum |
| New Member Dues | $625 |
| Current Member Dues | $575 |
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| Philanthropy and Service | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Volunteer Hours | Hours Per Member | Total Dollars Raise | Dollars Raised Per Member |
| 840 | 10 | $3850 | $45 |
| Membership | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Members | Active Members | Total Members |
| 84 | ||
| New Member GPA | Active Member GPA | Organization GPA |
| 2.677 | 3.014 | 2.998 |
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
Gold
Excellence in Member Development
Gold
Excellence in Philanthropy and Service
2023 Excellence Awards
Fraternity of the Year
2019 Excellence Awards
Silver
Member Development
Philanthropy and Service
Philanthropy Work
Youth Aids
Values
Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love
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: 12-05-2025
Investigation Initiated: 01-16-2026
Investigation Concluded: 03-26-2026
Notification of Final Decision: 04-03-2026
Finding(s):
Alcohol (Responsible); Endangerment (Responsible); Hazing (Responsible)
Incident(s) Description:
The organization was found responsible for the following behaviors that occurred on 9-25-25 at an off-campus mixer event: providing alcohol to underage individuals/underage potential new members; creating an environment where underage potential new members were encouraged or expected to consume alcohol; endangering the health, safety, and well being of at least one individual who consumed alcohol and was later transported to the hospital.
Outcome(s):
Organizational Probation (through the end of the Fall 2026 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 (through the end of the Fall 2026 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 Sigma Phi Epsilon Headquarters (by September 16, 2026; must be attended by at least 80% of the membership): The chapter is required to host a “Safe Social Event” workshop, conducted by a traveling staff member from Sigma Phi Epsilon Headquarters.
Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Sigma Phi Epsilon Headquarters (by September 16, 2026; must be attended by at least 80% of the membership): The chapter is required to invite members of the JMU Police to a chapter meeting to discuss common issues with social events and strategies for preventative measures to ensure the safety of members and guests.
Reminder of Assigned Outcome from Sigma Phi Epsilon Headquarters (ongoing): The chapter's Vice President of Member Development must consistently meet with Headquarters staff to discuss implementation of the Balanced Man Program.
