Organizational Student Conduct

In compliance with the Tucker Hipps Transparency Law and with an expectation of overall transparency for organizational conduct at the College of Charleston, information regarding all Registered Organizations’ conduct violations specific to alcohol, drugs, hazing, sexual assault and physical assault can be found below. Questions regarding status for (inter)national fraternities or sororities can also be directed toward their headquarters. Those contacts can be found here.

For organizations to enjoy certain rights and privileges they must be registered with the College of Charleston.

The College’s Statement on Unregistered Organizations provides the expectations around having a registered status.

Registered organizations can be found through the Office of Student Life.

Statement on Unregistered Organizations

An organization, regardless of national affiliation, that is not registered through the College of Charleston, is considered an unregistered organization. Unregistered organizations are not affiliated with the College of Charleston and do not enjoy the rights and privileges of registered organizations. They do not receive support, advisement, funding or management from the College of Charleston, and do not follow the College’s code of conduct and Risk Management Policies. At one time, these organizations may have been registered, but violations of the College policy may have resulted in their loss of recognition.

In addition to subjecting themselves to risky behaviors, students who join unregistered organizations will not have access to the privileges that members of registered organizations can enjoy. This could include (but is not limited to): leadership development opportunities, reserving space on campus, access to funding through the College, and the ability to represent the organization at College sponsored programs and events (Orientation, Accepted Students Weekend, etc.). Registered Organizations are prohibited from affiliating and socializing with unregistered organizations. This includes co-hosting events either on or off campus.

The following organizations are currently unable to have a registered status with the College of Charleston:

Alpha Epsilon Pi

Findings of Violations*

*Reported Incidents for the 2022-2023 academic year are updated periodically. As each reported incident is reported, this page will provide all updates for organizations found in violation.

This document is not reflective of incidents currently under active investigation. Incidents that have been resolved through a formal process appear on this report after the decision-making phase has concluded.

Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Term Year

Fall 2023

Alpha Tau Omega

Description: Hazing involving forced alcohol

Reported Date: September 28, 2023, by ATO Headquarters from online hotline report

Cease and Desist letter issued to chapter: September 28, 2023; ATO led investigation

Resolution Date: Alpha Tau Omega HQ investigation determined misuse of alcohol (not forced) at a recruitment bid day event.

Outcomes/Sanctions: December 4, 2023; ATO sent sanctions letter to chapter on October 25, 2023 without notifying the College. College lifted Cease and Desist on December 5, 2023

Executive Board will review ATO alcohol policy with chapter with proof of attendance by 90% of members sent to ATO HQ Director of Health and Safety by December 1, 2023
Completion of Alcohol EDU online training module by 90% of membership
Membership Education chair review the chapter’s health and safety plan with the ATO HQ Director of Health and Safety. Must be complete before any new member events are held.
Executive Board must conduct an officer transition retreat prior to January 15, 2023. The retreat must involve the creation of a new recruitment plan for new members and bid day. The plan will have to be approved by the ATO Board of Trustees.
Meet with College of Charleton Division of Student Affairs leadership prior to the retreat.
Health and Safety fee(over $8,000) will be assessed if the above sanctions are not completed or if there are further violations of policy

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Description: Hazing; the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters has not shared a copy of the incident report)

Reported Date: November 6, 2023

Resolution Date: November 6, 2023 (investigation was completed by Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters before the College received notification of any incident and or allegations reported)

Outcomes/Sanctions:

Investigation and Chapter Sanctions handled by the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters.

Probation: the Chapter is on Probation until December 31, 2025

BEHAVIORAL SANCTIONS

Fine In Abeyance: If the Chapter Collegiate fails to comply with any terms of its probation, the Chapter Collegiate will be assessed a fine of $100/member on their Fraternity invoice.
Health & Safety Fee Surcharge: The Chapter Collegiate’s health and safety fee will incur a 25% incident

surcharge for as long as the Chapter is on probation.

DEVELOPMENTAL & EDUCATIONAL SANCTIONS

Membership Review: The Supreme Council may authorize a membership review of the Chapter

Collegiate members to be conducted by alumni appointed by the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Supreme Council

(Board of Directors). All Chapter Collegiate members would be required to participate in the membership

review. During this membership review, members may be summarily expelled, suspended, placed on

probation, fined, reprimanded, or any combination thereof.

Chapter Redevelopment Retreat: All Chapter Collegiate members must attend a multi-day chapter

redevelopment retreat conducted by Fraternity Service Center staff members and alumni. The retreat

will culminate with the Chapter Collegiate creating and agreeing to a comprehensive redevelopment

framework, which will be incorporated into these developmental and educational sanctions.

Leadership School: The Chapter Collegiate must send at least two (2) members to Leadership School,

which will be held January 4 - 7 in Orange County, California.

Ritual Academy: The Chapter Collegiate must send at least (2) members to Ritual Academy, which will be held August 2-4, 2024, in Evanston, Illinois.
Health and Safety Review and Minerva’s Shield: The Chapter Collegiate must review Minerva’s Shield with their Chapter Service Consultant by February 1, 2024
Hazing Prevention Event: The Chapter Collegiate must have 80% attendance for a hazing prevention/bystander intervention workshop (provided by the Office of the Dean of Students) by the end of Spring semester 2024.

Online Education modules: The Chapter Collegiate must participate in the following modules with 85%

completion from the Chapter before the Chapter can have any events:

Hazing Awareness and Prevention for New Members, Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Existing

Members, Bystander Intervention

Student Government Association

Description: empty alcohol bottles found in the Student Government Association on-campus office

Reported: September 30

Resolution Date: October 19, 2023

Outcomes/Sanctions:

Therapy Assistance Online Alcohol module and show proof of completion of the module.
Reflection paper. Topic: As a member who is serving in an elected position what does it mean to be a role model to other students? What harm do you think this incident has caused and how could it affect your role in this elected position?
As a team write a letter of apology to leadership of the Division of Student Affairs

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 Term Year

Spring 2023

CofC Women's Soccer Team

Incident Date: February 4, 2023
Investigation Initiated: February 7, 2023
Charge Date: February 13, 2023
Resolution Date: April 3, 2023

Description:

There was an unregistered, off-campus party where the majority of the members of the Women's soccer team were present, where alcohol was easily available and accessible to those under the age of 21, the police addressed a noise level concern, and video recordings showed a concern of possible hazing due to a funnel being used to consume alcohol.

Outcomes/Sanctions:

Captain led discussions to take place on the below topics by 5/12/23 as well as a second discussion to occur preseason by 8/22/23 with a summarized documentation to be submitted. Topics include consequences of alcohol consumption and binge drinking, representation of the College and the Athletics program and how it affects the greater Charleston community, creating safe spaces for teammates of all ages to legally participate in social activities, and social setting behavior and review of social media.
Invitation to a member of the Office of the Dean of Students to speak to the team each preseason to provide guidance on the code of conduct and student handbook.
Participation in an educational experience, as determined by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success and Senior Athletic Women's Administrator to learn about the dangers of binge drinking and the laws regarding underage drinking with program completion by 5/12/23.
Facilitation of a team conversation based on the NCAA's "Building New Traditions" guide, chapters 5-6 with a signed "Culture of Safety Pledge" submitted by 8/22/23.

Sigma Chi Fraternity

Incident Date: ongoing from February 4, 2023
Investigation Initiated: February 15, 2023
Cease and Desist Order Initiated: February 24, 2023

Description:

Upon reports of hazing, the Iota Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi was placed on a Cease and Desist order by the College and their Headquarters. A comprehensive Chapter Membership Review was conducted on April 21-22 by their Headquarters.

The Review Team recommendation is a chapter remedial plan.

Remedial Plan

Fall 2023 - Continued suspension of all chapter operations, no pledging, recruitment, or social events

Spring 2024 – Fall 2024; Limited recruitment under the supervision of Headquarters, supervised pledge education, educational workshops on chapter operations, risk management, financial and strategic planning, and leadership training required for all chapter members

Bi-weekly check-in meetings with chapter president and Fraternity and Sorority Life staff

Monthly check-in meetings with chapter president and Associate Vice President or Executive Vice President

Monthly check-in meetings with Headquarters Director of Accountability

Social Probation until Spring 2025; all events and functions planned and hosted by the chapter are to be approved by Headquarters officer and the Fraternity and Sorority Life professional staff.

Fall 2022

No Infractions to Report

Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 Term Year

Spring 2022

No Infractions to Report

Fall 2021

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity

Incident Date: September 6, 2021
Investigation Initiated: September 7, 2021
Charge Date: September 10, 2021
Resolution Date: September 20, 2021

Description:

Hosted unregistered events off-campus. Current chapter members purchased and provided alcohol and engaged in hazing behaviors with new members present at the off-campus events. The behaviors resulted in a victim being transported to the hospital for alcohol consumption.

Sanctions:

Deferred Suspension from September 20, 2021 to September 1, 2022 from College of Charleston
General Probation until further notice from Zeta Tau Alpha National Council
Social Probation Fall 2021 and Spring 2022, no events with or without alcohol are permitted in Fall 2021
Two non-College employees must attend all chapter meetings and new member meetings in 2021-22
Chapter Executive Board members who participated and provided alcohol are removed and replaced by ZTA National Council
New Member education may resume no sooner than October 31, 2021
Chapter will provide a community-wide educational program on Bystander Intervention during Spring 2022 semester
ZTA National Council will select chapter officers for 2022 terms
Chapter officers required to attend ZTA National Officer Leadership Academy in January 2022
Chapter will present a formal plan on education of fraternity policies, procedures and social practices to the ZTA Senior Director of Harm Reduction by October 31, 2021
Chapter will meet with ZTA Province President to review all requirements outlined by College and Fraternity disciplinary sanctions
Leadership Consultant will be assigned to the chapter to oversee support and direction of the new member education program
During Spring 2022 chapter will facilitate the My Sister, My Responsibility educational workshop

Kappa Alpha Order

Incident Date: September 17, 2021
Investigation Initiated: September 22, 2021
Charge Date: September 24, 2021
Resolution Date: October 6, 2021

Description:

There was an unregistered, off-campus party, where 20 active members of Kappa Alpha Order, and 14 new members of Kappa Alpha Order were present and where alcohol was easily available and accessible to those under the age of 21.

Outcomes/Sanctions:

Probation for remainder of Fall 2021 semester- concludes on December 15, 2021
New Member Education calendar with all pertinent information- dates, times, locations, and advisors who will be present- due to Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life by October 13, 2021, with the understanding that any member of the Student Involvement/Higdon Center Staff may attend these meetings/events to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
All members of the chapter (both active and new) must sign an acknowledgement that they have read and understand the national Kappa Alpha Order Risk Management policy, due by October 15, 2021 to the Higdon Center
All new members of the chapter will sign an acknowledgement of the College’s Hazing Policy- that they have read and understand, due by October 15, 2021 to the Higdon Center
Chapter will host an alcohol and risk management education presentation for the entirety of the chapter from an outside speaker. Staff in Student Involvement/Higdon Center will assist with making arrangements. All members and new members must be in attendance at the event. Presentation should be held by December 1, 2021

CofC Dance Team

Incident Date: September 17, 2021
Investigation Initiated: September 22, 2021
Charge Date: September 24, 201
Resolution Date: October 7, 2021

Description:

There was an unregistered, off-campus party, hosted by the Dance Team, members of the Dance Team were present and where alcohol was easily available and accessible to those under the age of 21.

Outcomes/Sanctions:

The team will be on Probation for the remainder of the Fall semester—concludes on December 15, 2021.
The captains and Coach will work with the Executive Director of Student Involvement to schedule an impactful educational program/speaker concerning alcohol and risk management. This program must have 100% participation by all dance team members, and should be completed by December 1, 2021.
The team, led by captains and Coach, will meet to establish a set of rules and expectations for the team moving forward that uses the CofC Department of Athletics and CofC Code of Conduct, as a guide. The goal will be to increase awareness of how actions impact one another and reputation as a team. The team rules should also specifically focus on addressing social events and team gatherings in the future. Due by October 29, 2021.
The team members residing at 20 Ascott Alley agree to refrain from hosting any team socials or gatherings, with or without alcohol, for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.

Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 Term Year

Spring 2021

No Infractions to Report

Fall 2020

No Infractions to Report

Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 Term Year

Spring 2020

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

· Incident Date: April 5, 2019

· Investigation Initiated: December 4th, 2019

· Charge Date: February 6, 2020

· Resolution Date: February 20, 2020

· Description:

Hosted an unregistered event off campus that resulted in the disturbance of surrounding guests, cases of indecent conduct, and

· Sanctions:

The following speakers will be hosting seminars related to the incident in order to educate the fraternity members on the violations to both the College of Charleston's and Sigma Alpha Epsilon's National Policies. These seminars will also educate members on the potential liability and risk they pose to themselves and their Chapter when conducting themselves in an unsafe manner.
- Topic/Seminar #1: Responsibilities, Values. & the Importance of Safety
- Topic/Seminar #2: "How to Manage Our Chapter and Members Successfully"
- Topic/Seminar #3: "Bodily Effects of Using and Abusing Substances"
- Topic/Seminar #4: Legal & Long Term Effects of Violating Published Policies & Laws
- Topic/Seminar #5: Bystander Intervention

Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity

· Incident Date: November 22, 2019

· Investigation Initiated: November 25th, 2019

· Charge Date: February 5, 2020

· Resolution Date: February 21, 2020

· Description:

Hosted an unregistered event off campus

· Sanctions:

1 - All nine chapter executive officers will be required to attend officer training at Kappa Alpha Order’s Province Council on February 21st and 22nd in Atlanta, GA. This officer training will include social event management, risk management, and training over KA laws and policies.
2 - The chapter will be required to host a seminar/workshop with a representative from the Dean of Students Office to review the College of Charleston’s Alcohol and Social Event Policies.
3 - At least four (4) chapter members will be required to attend Kappa Alpha Order’s Emerging Leaders Academy, July 16-19, 2020, to go through further training on topics including chapter operations and risk management.

Fall 2019

College of Charleston Sailing Team

Incident date: August 30, 2019
Investigation Initiated: November 11, 2019
Charge Date: November 21, 2019
Resolution Date: January 21, 2020
Description: Hosted unregistered event with alcohol that was accessible to students under 21
Sanctions

The Sailing Team will schedule a mandatory meeting where a representative from the Office of the Dean of Students will present the findings and outcomes of the investigation and field any questions. This meeting will take place before January 31, 2020.
The captains and coaches will work with the College of Charleston Recovery Program Director to schedule an impactful speaker to engage the team in a presentation very early in February of 2020.
The Sailing SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) representatives will discuss the procedure and resolution (sanctions) during February SAAC meeting; verification of this should be sent by the SAAC advisor to the Office of the Dean of Students no later than February 28 2020.
The team will participate in separate male and female meetings coordinated through the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs to learn about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and how they relate to sexual assault.
a. January 21: Male Sailors
b. January 22: Female Sailors
The team will participate in a Healthy Relationships/Bystander Intervention workshop to be facilitated by the Office of the Dean of Students. The workshop should be completed by March 31, 2020.
Each fall, immediately after tryouts, the team led by coaches and captains will meet to establish a set of character ideals that will provide a positive outline from which to operate. Using the CofC Department of Athletics and CofC Code of Conduct as a guide, the goal will be to increase awareness of how our actions impact one another as well as our reputation as a team. Team rules will be formulated through this process, specifically addressing social events and hazing.
The sailors living at 102 Line St. will be requested to refrain from holding team social events at their residence for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. In addition, the team is not permitted to have alcohol at organizational/team events, including those with alumni and/or parents, on and/or off campus, effective immediately lasting until the conclusion of the Spring 2020 semester. The team is to not have alcohol at any recruitment, social, semi-formal, formal event, or any other type of function that can be determined as a Sailing Team event using “reasonable objective observer” standard.

Alpha Tau Omega

Incident Date: March 29, 2019
Investigation Initiated: May 3, 2019
Charge Date: June 20, 2019
Resolution Date: October 11, 2019
Description: Hosted unregistered event with alcohol while under an alcohol-free status and engaging in disorderly conduct.
Sanctions:
- Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity has been placed on student organization conduct probation starting October 11, 2019 and lasting until December 10, 2019. A student organization placed on probation is considered not in good disciplinary standing with the College.
- Recruitment and Member Review
  - The organization may continue with participation in IFC approved recruitment activities. Recruitment procedures need to include:
    - The completion of a recruitment criteria rubric that is completed in hard copy for each potential new member. Copies of these rubrics are to be provided to the Office of the Dean of Students following any recruitment period in 2020 and 2021.
    - The chapter will utilize the Accountability Matrix program provided by the National Fraternity to conduct an internal review of all current members to ensure they meet the standard of membership expected of members of the Fraternity. This review needs to be completed by December 2, 2019 and a letter from your National Office must be sent to the Dean of Students by December 6 verifying this process has been completed.
- Restriction of Privileges
  - Denial to sponsor, co-sponsor and/or participate in any social event or other activity on and/or off campus. Effective immediately and lasting until the conclusion of the Fall 2019 semester.
  - Denial of advertising on and/or off campus for organizational activities. Effective immediately and lasting until the conclusion of the Fall 2019 semester.
  - Denial to participate in intramural sports. Effective immediately and lasting until the conclusion of the Fall 2019 semester.
  - Denial of having alcohol at organizational events including those with alumni and parents on and/or off campus. Effective immediately lasting until the conclusion of the Fall 2020 semester (with one exception listed below). The chapter is to not have alcohol at any recruitment, brotherhood, chapter, social, semi-formal, formal event, or any other type of function that can be determined as a chapter event using “reasonable objective observer” standard.
- Mandatory Letters
  - The current Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity executive leadership is required to create a letter for the Office of the Dean of Students describing what they have learned from this experience and what knowledge they would wish to provide to future members.
  - The current Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity executive leadership is required to create a letter for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The letter will need to include the following: How ATO plans to enhance its education and training of current and future members regarding the chapter’s values and ethical responsibilities both on and off campus, How the actions of ATO members and guests connected with this incident have impacted the campus community and community partners such Hibernian Hall, and How ATO will strengthen its connections with the Charleston community and repair/restore relationships damaged by this incident.
  - Write a letter of apology to the Hibernian This letter should acknowledge the importance of the support of this association to the College of Charleston and seek to make amends for harm caused, including harm to reputation.
- Mandatory Meetings and Participants
  - Advisor or other approved alumnus must be present at every meeting and chapter sponsored event, including social events until the conclusion of the Spring 2020 semester.
  - ATO will host weekly risk management lessons taught by the Health and Safety Officer, with guidance from ATO Associate Director of Risk Prevention. This requirement starts immediately and last until the conclusion of the Spring 2020 semester. The materials shared each week with the members must be sent to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life by the next working day after chapter meetings as well as a list of those in attendance.
  - One meeting with representatives from the Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, National Headquarters, Alumni Chapter and the chapter Executive Leadership during the Fall 2019 semester. One purpose of this meeting is to review the myriad of resources regarding risk management available to the ATO Beta Xi Chapter. The Office of the Dean of Students will work with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to arrange the meeting.
- Pre-Approved Events with Alcohol, Fall 2020
  - During the Fall 2020 semester, if the above-named sanctions are completed in a timely manner and without further incident, ATO will be allowed, under the direction of OFSL, the ATO Board of Trustees, and National HQ to host one event, with alcohol, that follows all local and national risk management guidelines. ODOS will defer to OFSL to work with the organization on completion of this sanction, including deadlines.
- Service to the Community
  - Through the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters, ATO must perform a total of ten (10) hours of service for non-profit entities based in Charleston County. At least ninety percent of all current members of the Chapter must participate. The site(s) of service must be pre-approved by the Office of the Dean of Students.

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Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 Term Year

Spring 2019

No Infractions to Report

Fall 2018

No Infractions to Report

Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Term Year

Spring 2018

Alpha Tau Omega

Incident Date: February 16, 2018
Investigation Initiated: February 26, 2018
Charge Date: March 1, 2018
Resolution Date: April 2, 2018
Description: Hosted unregistered event with alcohol while under an alcohol-free status.
Sanctions:

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity has been placed on deferred suspension starting April 2, 2018 and lasting until May 10, 2019. A student organization placed on deferred suspension is considered not in good disciplinary standing with the College and the suspension is held in abeyance as long as all sanctions are successfully completed and there are no other proven violations.
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity is required to pay restitution to the Hinton Center by May 11, 2018. Please work with the Director for Student Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life to facilitate completion of this sanction by the deadline.
Advisor or other approved alumnus must be present at every meeting and chapter sponsored event, including social events until the conclusion of the Spring 2019 semester.
ATO will host weekly risk management lessons taught by the Health and Safety Officer, with guidance from ATO Associate Director of Risk Prevention. Details of these lessons should be included in communication from the Health and Safety Officer to OFSL. Lessons should be facilitated through the conclusion of the Deferred Suspension status.
ATO will continue on an alcohol-free status through the Spring 2019 semester. The chapter is to not have alcohol at any recruitment, brotherhood, chapter, social, semi-formal, formal event, or any other type of function that can be determined as a chapter event using “reasonable objective observer” standard.
During the Fall 2018 semester, ATO will be required to host an approved social event without alcohol and involving non-members of the fraternity. ODOS will defer to OFSL to work with the organization on completion of this sanction, including deadlines.
During the Fall 2019 semester, if the above-named sanctions are completed in a timely manner and without further incident, ATO will be allowed, under the direction of OFSL, the ATO Board of Trustees, and National HQ to host one event, with alcohol, that follows all local and national risk management guidelines. ODOS will defer to OFSL to work with the organization on completion of this sanction, including deadlines.

Fall 2017

Phi Gamma Delta

Incident Date: October 14, 2017
Investigation Initiated: October 17, 2017
Charge Date: October 31, 2017
Resolution Date: January 8, 2018
Description: Incident involving hazing and alcohol
Sanctions:
- Removal of Student Organization recognition effectively immediately and a return to be  facilitated by Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life no earlier than Fall of 2022
- A letter to any future colony of Phi Gamma Delta outlining the conduct of the chapter that  led to its closure, how the issues surrounding the conduct arose and escalated prior to the Code of Conduct review, and how the Fraternity should have conducted itself and could have benefited from the multiple attempts to intervene by the its National Headquarters and the College-sponsored education.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Incident Date: September 30, 2017
Investigation Initiated: October 10, 2017
Charge Date: October 17, 2017
Resolution Date: December 5, 2017
Description: Hosted unregistered event with a common source of alcohol that was accessible to students under 21.
Sanctions:
- Host weekly risk management lessons taught by the Health and Safety Officer, with guidance from SAE Headquarters Senior Director of Chapter Development John Kovalan, until Monday, April 23, 2018. The chapter is encouraged to continue hosting these same lessons each semester, in perpetuity.
- Complete an Alcohol and Other Drug course. The chapter will use its dues to fund the program cost, if necessary. All chapter members (active members and Fall 2017 new members) must complete this course between Monday, January 8 – Friday, March 16, 2018. Spring 2018 new members will not need to complete this course. The course must be approved by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- Complete an educational session on proper event planning by SAE Headquarters Coordinator of Chapter Development Kevin Gath. The chapter will complete this program between Monday, January 8 – Friday, March 16, 2018. The chapter will use it dues to fund the program cost, if necessary. At least 90% of chapter membership (active and new members) must be in attendance.
- Sponsor a session of CHOICES for the chapter, led by a trained facilitator. The chapter will complete this program between Monday, January 8 – Friday, March 16, 2018. The chapter will use its dues to fund the program cost, if necessary. At least 90% of chapter membership (active and new members) must be in attendance.
- Sponsor a presentation by Dr. Mark Weist from the University of South Carolina between Monday, January 8 – Friday, March 16, 2018. The chapter will use its dues to fund the program cost, if necessary. At least 90% of chapter membership (active and new members) must be in attendance. The presentation should be open to the entire fraternity/sorority community, as well as College community.
- Hold individual judicial board hearings for all brothers involved in this situation.
- Alcohol-free status through May 11, 2018. The chapter is to not have alcohol at any recruitment, brotherhood, chapter, alumni social, mixer, semi-formal, formal event, or any other type of function that can be determined as a chapter event. The chapter also cannot participate in any social or mixer in which they are asked to participate in from other chapters or organizations.

Men’s Soccer Club

Incident Date: September 30, 2017
Investigation Initiated: October 9, 2017
Charge Date: October 9, 2017
Resolution Date: November 3, 2017
Description: Fighting during tournament game
Sanctions:
- Organizational Disciplinary Probation starting November 3, 2017 and lasting until May 11, 2018. An organization on Disciplinary Probation is considered not in good disciplinary standing with the College and is alerted that should there be future violations or failure to complete other assigned sanctions, then more severe sanctions will be assigned.
- The Men's Soccer Club will be prohibited from further travel and competition until January 9, 2018.

Kappa Sigma

Incident Date: September 9, 2017*
Investigation Initiated: September 15, 2017
Charge Date: October 23, 2017
Resolution Date: December 13, 2017
Description: Incidents involving hazing, physical abuse, intimidation and harassment
Sanctions:
- Removal of Student Organization recognition effectively immediately and a return to be  facilitated by Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life no earlier than Fall of 2022
- A letter to any future colony of Kappa Sigma outlining the conduct of the chapter that  led to its closure, how the issues surrounding the conduct arose and escalated prior to the Code of Conduct review, and how the Fraternity should have conducted itself and could have benefited from the multiple attempts to intervene by the its National Headquarters and the College-sponsored education.

* This is the date of the initial incident reported. Incidents occurred throughout the semester.

Alpha Tau Omega

Incident Date: September 15, 2017
Investigation Initiated: September 29, 2017
Charge Date: September 29, 2017
Resolution Date: November 9, 2017
Description: Hosted unregistered event with a common source of alcohol that was accessible to students under 21.
Sanctions:
- The chapter will host weekly risk management lessons taught by the Health and Safety Officer, with guidance from ATO Associate Director of Risk Prevention, until Monday, April 23, 2018. The chapter is encouraged to continue hosting these same lessons each semester, in perpetuity.
- The chapter will complete an Alcohol and Other Drug course. The chapter will use its dues to fund the program cost. All chapter members (active members and Fall 2017 new members) must complete this course. Spring 2018 new members will not need to complete this course. The course must be approved by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- The chapter will sponsor a session of Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP) for the chapter, led by a trained facilitator. The chapter will complete this program between now and Friday, March 16, 2018. ATO will use its dues to fund the program cost, if necessary. At least 90% of chapter membership (active and new members) must be in attendance.
- The chapter will sponsor an approved campus-wide alcohol education speaker between now and Friday, March 16, 2018. At least 90% of chapter membership (active and new members) must be in attendance. The speaker must be approved by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- The chapter should hold individual judicial board hearings for the tenants at the residence the event was hosted and the brothers who contributed to the purchase of the open-source alcohol.
- The chapter will be placed on an alcohol-free status through May 11, 2018. The chapter is to not have alcohol at any recruitment, brotherhood, chapter, social, semi-formal, formal event, or any other type of function that can be determined as a chapter event.

Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 Term Year

Spring 2017

Pi Kappa Phi

Incident Date: February 11, 2017*
Investigation Initiated: May 19, 2017
Charge Date: May 24, 2017
Resolution Date: July 26, 2017
Description: Incidents involving alcohol, drugs and hazing
Sanctions:
- A letter of apology to President Glenn McConnell apologizing for the organization’s behavior that not only posed a threat to the health and safety of its own members, but for others within the campus community.
- A letter to any future colony of Pi Kappa Phi outlining the conduct of the chapter that  led to its closure, how the issues surrounding the conduct arose and escalated prior to the Code of Conduct review, and how the Fraternity should have conducted itself and could have benefited from the multiple attempts to intervene by the its National Headquarters and the College-sponsored education.
- Removal of Student Organization recognition effectively immediately and a return to be  facilitated by Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life no earlier than Fall of 2019.

* This is the date of the initial incident reported. Incidents occurred throughout the semester.

Kappa Alpha Theta

Incident Date: January 27, 2017
Investigation Initiated: January 31, 2017
Charge Date: March 1, 2017
Resolution Date: March 3, 2017
Description: Chapter members hosted multiple unregulated “pre-game” events with alcohol prior to a chapter sponsored function.
Sanctions:
- Individual judiciary hearings with all members involved, resulting in internal and individual disciplinary sanctions
  - This includes:
    - All members who participated in pre-game parties in any capacity
    - Any member or chapter officer that disobeyed Kappa Alpha Theta policy
- Discontinuation of the event “Buffett Bash”
  - The chapter will never again be able to sponsor or host an event that resembles the themes of Buffett Bash
  - When the chapter has reached a point where the creation of a new themed social event presents itself, chapter leadership shall consult with the VP of Standards for Panhellenic on theme, and potential risk management and/or public relations issues.
- Kappa Alpha Theta shall sponsor (or co-sponsor if possible) an approved campus wide alcohol education speaker to take place during the fall 2017 semester. 90% of chapter membership must be present for this speaker. This speaker must be approved by Panhellenic and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- Kappa Alpha Theta shall work with the Office of the Dean of Students to schedule a speaker to present directly to the undergraduate women on the topic of Alcohol and/or other drugs. This must be completed by May 2017. 90% of the chapter must be in attendance for this speaker.
- Kappa Alpha Theta will remain alcohol free until December 15, 2017.
- The chapter is encouraged to plan/host a social event (i.e. sisterhood, date party, etc). Within the first two weeks of the fall semester.