Alpha Kappa Lambda

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

Spring 2023

Incident: 1/25/2023
Location: On Campus

Reported: 2/22/23 and 2/27/23
Reported by: Hotline Report

Investigation: Joint with NHQ

Description

New members were required to participate in line-ups. New members subjected to sensory deprivation by being blindfolded, targeted with loud music and forced to consume unknown food or non-food items. New members made to engage in acts of servitude, calisthenics (with injury) and assigned daily “pledge activities.”

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; Consumption of Food/Liquid; Intimidation; Servitude; Mental Health Threat; Physical Threat; Sensory Deprivation

Sanctions

  • Disciplinary Probation until December 16, 2024
  • Completion of education sanctions including, but not limited to
    • Executive officer risk management trainings
    • New Member Education Program plan submission each August
    • 90% of members complete online hazing prevention training
  • Social event limitations (5 for Fall 2023)

Fall 2022

Incident: 8/17/2022
Location: On Campus

Reported: 9/20/2022
Reported by: Hotline Report

Investigation: UA-led

Description

Alpha Kappa Lambda new members were required to participate in line-ups intended to demean and intimidate. New members were subjected to sensory deprivation by sitting/standing in the dark with flashing lights. New members forced to consume unknown food/liquids and were made to engage in acts of servitude including purchasing alcohol and tobacco.

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; Consumption of Food/Liquid; Intimidation; Servitude; Mental Health Threat; Physical Threat; Sensory Deprivation

Sanctions

  • Disciplinary Probation until December 16, 2023
  • Completion of educational sanctions including, but not limited to 90% member completion of online hazing prevention education module by October 31, 2022
  • Social event limitations (5 for Fall 2022)