Pi Kappa Alpha

This is part of the Hazing Transparency Report, which contains terminology definitions and rules defined.

Fall 2022

Incident: 9/6/2022
Location: On Campus

Reported: 9/16/2022
Reported by: UA Staff, NHQ

Investigation: Joint, initially NHQ-led

Description

Pi Kappa Alpha hazed new members through personal servitude, degradation including being sprayed with water and alcohol, physical contact with injuries, forced exercises and line-ups.

Rules Violations

  • Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing
  • Article III.B.(2)b. – Knowledge of Hazing
  • Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies

Findings

Hazing: Calisthenics, Physical Threat; Mental Health Threat

Sanctions

  • Disciplinary Probation from 11/8/22 to 11/8/2024
  • Interim measures
  • Educational Programs: New member education, Hazing prevention education
  • Social event limitations
  • Alumni advisory board
  • Revision of judicial/standards
  • Executive officer training: Bystander intervention, Risk management, Fire/health/safety, Alcohol and drug education, Hazing prevention, Title IX, DEI
  • National council sanctions

Spring 2024

Incident: Spring 2024 – Fall 2024
Location: On and Off Campus

Reported: 1/21/2025
Reported by: Hotline Report, Students, Parents

Investigation: UA-led

Description

Pi Kappa Alpha new members were forced or coerced to participate in degrading and illegal activities, physical exercise, and acts of personal servitude. New members were provided and/or forced or coerced to consume and/or purchase alcohol and drugs. New members were subjected to phone confiscation/controlled use and denied privileges.

Rules Violations

  • Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing
  • Article III.B.(2)b. – Hazing Policy
  • Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies

Findings

Hazing: Calisthenics, personal servitude, degradation, deception, phone confiscation, alcohol, drugs, intimidation, sensory deprivation

Individuals Responsible: 8

Arrests

None

Sanctions

  • Disciplinary Probation through June 23, 2026
  • Educational Assessment Fee
  • Campus Hazing Speaker
  • Chapter and Organizational Education
  • Leadership Education (Executive Team, New Member and Recruitment Leadership)
  • Recruitment Limitations
  • Loss of Social Privileges through 10/2/2025
  • Decreased Social Privileges Fall 2025
  • Loss of block seating
  • International Fraternity Sanctions
  • Implementation of Wellness and Substance Abuse Action Plan