The following entries catalogue the hazing violations that have occurred among all University student organizations over the last four years. Each situation is unique and all allegations are addressed on a case-by-case basis. The University’s response to the noted situations does not create binding precedent but may guide its handling of any similar situations that may arise in the future. This website will be updated at the end of each semester and as information is available for resolved cases where an organization was found responsible. Records will be removed from this website after four years at the end of the fall or spring semester that is four years from the hazing violation.
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Terminology
- Incident
- Date of Hazing Incident or Citation
- Reported
- Date of Report to Institution
- NHQ
- Organization Inter/National Headquarters
- Description
- General Description of Hazing Incident
- Rules Violations
- University Rules Violations
- Findings
- University Findings
- Sanctions
- University Sanctions
Rules Defined
Please refer to the Code of Student Conduct for the standards by which students must conduct themselves, including:
- Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing provides a definition of hazing and how it violates University policy.
- Article III.B.(2)b. – Knowledge of Hazing describes how failure to take appropriate action after becoming aware of hazing is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.
- Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies establishes that violation of University policies, including the Hazing Policy, is an act of misconduct subject to sanctions found in Article V.D.
- Article III.B.(5) – Threatening Behavior describes how any threats to person or property are not permitted.
- Article III.A.(1)a. – Acts of Dishonesty: False Information establishes that providing false information to UA officials or office is also an act of misconduct.
Alpha Kappa Lambda
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)
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)
Alpha Tau Omega
Incident: 8/20/2023
Location: Off Campus
Reported: 8/20/2023
Reported by: UA Staff, Hotline Report, Chapter Reported to NHQ
Investigation: NHQ-led
Description
Alpha Tau Omega new members were made to engage in acts of personal servitude for active members and were forced/coerced to consume alcohol. New members were subjected to demeaning acts and personal items were taken from them.
Rules Violations
- Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies (Hazing)
Findings
Hazing: Consumption of Alcohol; Mental Health Threat; Lack of Access to Personal Items (Phones)
Sanctions
- Disciplinary probation from 9/12/23-12/13/24
- Required educational sanctions, including, but not limited to 90% member completion of bystander intervention training
- Social probation until January 1, 2024 (per inter/national organization) with new member-only, alcohol-free social events allowed until that time
- Required revision of new member education program
- Membership review (11 members removed)
- Officer suspension and/or removal
- Work with 3rd party consultant to review health and safety policies and practices
Delta Chi
Incident: 8/22/2021
Location: On Campus
Reported: 8/24/2021
Reported by: Hotline Report
Investigation: Joint with NHQ
Description
Delta Chi hazed new members through personal servitude, demeaning acts, exercises and degradation. New members were made to engage in acts of personal servitude for active members.
Rules Violations
- Article III.B.(2)b. – Knowledge of Hazing
- Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies (Hazing)
Findings
Hazing: Servitude; Physical Harm; Tracking Devices; Lack of Access to Food
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 12/14/21 through 12/14/22
- 100% participation in chapter education/bystander intervention education
- Limitations on new member events
- New member education
- Probation
- Loss of social privileges for Fall 2021
Kappa Alpha
Incident: 8/25/2022
Location: On Campus
Reported: 8/26/2022
Reported by: Hotline Report
Investigation: Joint with NHQ
Description
Kappa Alpha new members were forced to complete physical activities in a bathroom which resulted in an injury.
Rules Violations
- Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing
- Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies
Findings
Hazing–Calisthenics, Physical Threat
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 9/12/22 until 12/16/2023
- Limit to 6 social events for Fall 2022
- 90% of all members must complete online hazing prevention education module
- Required adherence to national new member program
Phi Sigma Kappa
Incident: 2/9/2021
Location: On Campus
Reported: 2/17/2021
Reported by: UA Staff
Investigation: UA-led
Description
Phi Sigma Kappa new members were made to engage in acts of personal servitude for active members and were encouraged/coerced to consume alcohol. New members were subjected to blindfolding, demeaning acts and competitions/games.
Rules Violations
- Article III.B.(2)b. – Knowledge of Hazing
- Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies
Findings
Hazing: Consumption of Alcohol
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 3/1/2021 to 5/1/2022
- Officer Education
- Hazing prevention education
- National sanctions
Pi Kappa Alpha
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 & 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
Pi Kappa Phi
Incident: 9/28/2020
Location: On Campus
Reported: 10/1/2020
Reported by: Non-UA Community Member
Investigation: NHQ-led
Description
Pi Kappa Phi hazed new members through competitions/obstacle course which resulted in an injury. New members 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 Threat
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 11/6/2020 to 3/15/2022
- Interim Measures
- Chapter must utilize 4 week new member education plan
- All new member activities must be held in a University space outside of the chapter facility
- Chapter advisor, Alumnus, or member of national headquarters must be present at all rituals and initiation
- All members must complete educational programming
- Chapter must create a Brotherhood Development Plan
- Removal of officers
- Chapter is prohibited from conducting “house hours” in any form for new members
- National Organization Sanctions
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Incident: 8/14/2023
Location: On Campus
Reported: 8/16/2023
Reported by: Chapter Self Report
Investigation: Joint with NHQ
Description
Sigma Alpha Epsilon members verbally and physically abused a new member which resulted in an injury. New members were made to engage in acts of personal servitude and physical exercises.
Rules Violations
- Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing
- Article III.B.(5) – Threatening Behavior
Findings
Hazing: Calisthenics, Physical Threat; Mental Health Threat
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 11/15/2023 to 5/3/2025
- Interim Measures
- Required hazing prevention education for members
- Must co-host hazing prevention speaker for entire IFC community in Fall 2024
- Facility restrictions
- Advisory board and standards board formation
- National sanctions
Sigma Chi
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 & 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 & 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
Sigma Nu
Incident: 8/24/2023
Location: On Campus
Reported: 8/25/2023
Reported by: UA Staff & Chapter Self Report
Investigation: UA-led
Description
Sigma Nu active members hazed new members by requiring an introduction night, physical exercises and physical contact which resulted in an injury of a new member. The chapter provided false information about the incident.
Rules Violations
- Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing
- Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies
- Article III.A.(1)a. – Acts of Dishonesty: False Information
Findings
Hazing: Physical Threat
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 1/19/2024 to 10/31/2024
- Required hazing prevention education for members
- Must co-host hazing prevention speaker for entire IFC community in Fall 2024
- New members no longer allowed in basement of house
Theta Tau
Incident: 1/28/2022
Location: On Campus
Reported: 2/18/2022
Reported by: Hotline Report & NHQ
Investigation: Joint, initially NHQ-led
Description
Theta Tau active members provided alcohol to minors and hazed new members by encouraging/coercing consumption of alcohol. New members were subjected to blindfolding, scavenger hunts, required tasks to obtain signatures and confiscation/restricted use of electronic devices.
Rules Violations
- Article III.D.(3) – Alcohol
- Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing
- Article III.B.(2)b. – Knowledge of Hazing
Findings
Hazing: Consumption of Alcohol; Physical Threat; Mental Health Threat; Lack of Access to Personal Items (Phones); Sensory Deprivation
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 5/12/22 to 12/12/2023
- Loss of social privileges from 8/12/2022 to 12/31/2022
- All active members must complete online hazing prevention module
- Chapter must complete Theta Tau alcohol education module
- Chapter must develop and provide copy of risk management plan
Zeta Beta Tau
Incident: 9/5/2022
Location: On Campus
Reported: 9/15/2022
Reported by: Hotline Report
Investigation: Joint with NHQ
Description
Zeta Beta Tau new members were forced to consume food/liquids and complete physical activities in a bathroom which resulted in an injury.
Rules Violations
- Article III.B.(2)a. – Hazing
- Article III.B.(2)b. – Knowledge of Hazing
- Article III.A.(4) – Published Policies
Findings
Hazing: Physical Threat
Sanctions
- Disciplinary Probation from 10/14/2022 to 12/16/2023
- Decreased Social Privileges until 12/3/2022 (4 for Fall 2022)
- 90% of chapter must complete online hazing prevention education module
- Executive officer training
- Required executive leadership living in the house