This is part of the Hazing Transparency Report, which contains terminology definitions and rules defined.
Fall 2023
Incident: 8/27/2023
Location: On and Off Campus
Reported: 8/31/2023
Reported by: UA Staff, Hotline Report
Investigation: Joint, initially NHQ-led
Description
Sigma Chi new members were required to engage in personal servitude and acts intended to demean and intimidate. New members forced to consume unknown food/liquids and non-food items and threatened with further actions and retaliation for non-compliance. New members were required to purchase items including tobacco and alcohol and required to be at the chapter house for extended periods of time.
Rules Violations
- Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing
- Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies
Findings
Hazing: Physical Threat; Mental Health Treat; Consumption of Food/Liquid/Alcohol
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 1/17/2024 to 12/13/2024
- Required hazing prevention education for members
- Must co-host hazing prevention speaker for entire IFC community in Fall 2024
- Development of off-campus housing expectations
- Membership review
- Creation of Alumni Advisory Board and Harm and Risk Reduction Committee