Student Organization Policy Violation Report

The following is a list of student organizations who have been investigated for violating Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and details about how Washington State University conducted investigations and held groups accountable.  This website provides information in compliance with RCW 28B.10.906 for WSU Pullman Student Organizations, Athletic Teams, and Living Groups.

  • Tau Kappa Epsilon (Incident Date(s): 8/18/24 -8/30/24)

    • Investigation Initiation Date: 09/04/24 

    • Investigation End Date: 10/22/24

    • Hearing Date: 10/22/24

    Incident Summary

    On multiple occasions, new members brought alcohol to the TKE chapter house to consume with the knowledge and approval of TKE executive board members. 

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-212 - Alcohol.

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Social Probation 
    • Review of Risk Policy, Member Development Plan & Creation of Action Plan
    • Real Talk and Choices with Alcohol Training
    • Housing Risk Assessment and Membership Quality Board
    • Attend Greek Leadership Camp

  • Sigma Chi (Incident Date: 8/25/24)

    • Investigation Initiation Date: 08/28/24 

    • Investigation End Date: 10/18/24

    • Hearing Date: 10/18/24

    Incident Summary

    Chapter members engaged in a physical altercation with another chapter after co-hosting an event.  

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-204 - Physical harm or direct threat

    • WAC 504-26-224 - Reckless endangerment.

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Real Risk/Conflict Management Training Program
    • Enhanced Risk Management Training
    • Attend Greek Leadership Camp

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon (Incident Date(s): 8/25/24)

    • Investigation Initiation Date: 08/28/24 

    • Investigation End Date: 10/29/24

    • Hearing Date: 10/29/24

    Incident Summary

    Chapter members engaged in a physical altercation with another chapter after co-hosting an event.  

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-204 - Physical harm or direct threat

    • WAC 504-26-224 - Reckless endangerment.

    • WAC 504-26-205 - Theft or damage to property.

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Social Probation 
    • Development of Comprehensive Risk Management Plan
    • Disciplinary Probation 
    • Real Risks/Conflict Management Workshop
    • Attend Greek Leadership Camp
    • De-escalation training with WSU Police Department

  • WSU Club Baseball (Incident Date: 4/14/24)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 4/26/24
    • Investigation End Date: 5/06/24
    • Hearing Date: 5/06/24
    Incident Summary
    An empty alcohol container was found in a motor pool vehicle after a team trip.
    Charges with Responsible Finding
    • WAC 504-26-309 Violation of University policy, rule, or regulation
    Sanctions/Actions
    • Referred to the Sport Club Federation Counsel for additional review. The Sport Club Federation has the ability to assign additional sanctions.

  • Alpha Sigma Phi (Incident Date(s): 4/18/24)
    Alpha Sigma Phi (Incident Date(s): 4/18/24
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 4/19/24
    • Investigation End Date: 4/26/24
    • Hearing Date: 4/26/24
    Incident Summary
    Organization knowingly had WSU stolen property at their chapter house.  
    Charges with Responsible Finding
    • WAC 504-26-205: Theft or damage to property
    Sanctions/Actions
    • Values and Accountability Training Program

  • Alpha Phi (Incident Date(s): 4/13/24)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 4/18/24
    • Investigation End Date: 5/20/24
    • Hearing Date: 5/20/24
    Incident Summary
    Organization co-hosted an unregistered event where alcohol was furnished to minors.
    Charges with Responsible Finding
    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol- alcohol is present
    Sanctions/Actions
    • Policy review of Risk Management, Alcohol and Event Management
    • Action Plan to avoid future violations of university policy
    • Present final Action Plan to the entire Chapter 
    • Real Risks Training Program

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon (Incident Date(s): 4/6/24)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 4/18/24
    • Investigation End Date: 6/10/24
    • Hearing Date: 6/10/24
    Incident Summary
    Organization co-hosted an event where alcohol was furnished to minors.
    Charges with Responsible Finding
    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol- alcohol is present
    Sanctions/Actions
    • Policy review of Risk Management, Alcohol and Event Management
    • Action Plan to avoid future violations of university policy
    • Present final Action Plan to the entire Chapter 
    • Real Risks Training Program

  • Kappa Kappa Gamma (Incident Date(s): 4/6/24)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 4/18/24
    • Investigation End Date: 6/05/24
    • Hearing Date: 6/05/24
    Incident Summary
    Organization co-hosted an event where alcohol was furnished to minors.
    Charges with Responsible Finding
    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol- alcohol is present
    Sanctions/Actions
    • Policy review of Risk Management, Alcohol and Event Management
    • Action Plan to avoid future violations of university policy
    • Present final Action Plan to the entire Chapter 
    • Real Risks Training Program

  • Phi Kappa Sigma (Incident Date(s): 2/23/24)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 3/11/24
    • Investigation End Date: 5/20/24
    • Hearing Date: 5/20/24
    Incident Summary
    Organization co-hosted an event where alcohol was furnished to minors.
    Charges with Responsible Finding
    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol- alcohol is present
    Sanctions/Actions
    • Policy review of Risk Management, Alcohol and Event Management
    • Action Plan to avoid future violations of university policy
    • Present final Action Plan to the entire Chapter 
    • Real Risks Training Program

  • Phi Kappa Tau (Incident Date(s): 2/23/24)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 3/01/24
    • Investigation End Date: 6/05/24
    • Hearing Date: 6/05/24
    Incident Summary
    Organization co-hosted an event where alcohol was furnished to minors.
    Charges with Responsible Finding
    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol- alcohol is present
    Sanctions/Actions
    • Disciplinary Probation 
    • Policy review of Risk Management, Alcohol and Event Management
    • Action Plan to avoid future violations of university policy
    • Present final Action Plan to the entire Chapter 
    • Real Risks Training Program

  • Phi Gamma Delta (Incident Date(s): 9/14/23)

    Investigation Initiation Date: 10/4/23

    Investigation End Date: 12/13/23

    Hearing Date: 12/13/23

     

    Incident Summary

    Organization co-hosted an event where alcohol was furnished to minors.

     

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present

     

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Disciplinary Probation
    • Policy review of Risk Management, Alcohol and Event Management
    • Action Plan to avoid future violations of university policy
    • Present final Action Plan to the entire Chapter
    • Alcohol-Skills Training Program

     

  • Sigma Chi (Incident Date(s): 9/14/23)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 10/4/23
    • Investigation End Date: 12/4/23
    • Hearing Date: 12/4/23

    Incident Summary
    Organization co-hosted and event where alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Policy review of Risk Management, Alcohol and Event Management
    • Action Plan to avoid future violations of university policy
    • Present final Action Plan to the entire Chapter 

  • Delta Tau Delta (Incident Date(s): 9/3/23)

    Delta Tau Delta (Incident Date: 9/3/23)

    Investigation Initiation Date: 10/4/23

    Investigation End Date: 2/9/24

    Hearing Date: 2/9/24

     

    Incident Summary

    Organization hosted a camping trip, left behind large amounts of trash, and violated a seasonal restriction on open fires.

     

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-205: Damage to property
    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law

     

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Leave No Trace Training Program
    • 128 hours of Community Service 

  • Theta Chi (Incident Dates: Fall 2022, January 21, 2023, April 29, 2023)

    Charges:

    • WAC 504-26-206 Hazing (Fall 2022 Definition)
    • WAC 504-26-212 Alcohol (Fall 2022 Definition)
    • WAC 504-26-212 Alcohol (Spring 2023 Definition)
    •  WAC 504-26-224 Reckless endangerment (Fall 2022 Definition)
    • WAC 504-26-207 Failure to Comply with University officials or law enforcement officers

     

    Incident Summary

    New members participated in hazing activities in the fall 2022 semester. In January, the organization hosted an event. During the event, alcohol was furnished to minors. In April, the organization held an event while their operations were suspended.

    • Investigation Initiation Date: February 28, 2023
    • Investigation End Date: February 7, 2024
    • Hearing Date: February 7, 2024

     

     

    Sanctions/Actions

     Loss of Recognition until 2/28/2027

  • Delta Tau Delta (Incident Date: 10/8/22)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: October 28, 2022
    • Investigation End Date: January 11, 2023
    • Hearing Date: February 15, 2023

    Incident Summary

    The organization hosted an event. During the event, alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges With Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212 – Alcohol
    • WAC 504-26-209 – Violation of University policy, rule, or regulation

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Meeting with CFSL
    • Action Plan to avoid future violations of university policy

  • Delta Upsilon (Incident Dates: 9/9/22 & 9/10/22)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 9/15/2022
    • Investigation End Date: 11/14/2022
    • Hearing Date: 11/14/2022

    Incident Summary

    9/9: The organization had guests over to the chapter facility and alcohol was furnished to minors.

    9/10: Chapter members were consuming alcohol at the chapter house. At least one executive board member was present.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Disciplinary Probation until May 31, 2023
    • Headquarters Education and Training. The chapter is required to send the following members to Headquarters leadership programs: the Presidents Academy in January (Chapter President required to attend), the Regional Leadership Academy in February (all executive officers required to attend), the Leadership institute in August (at least 4 chapter members including 2 officers), the Emerging Leaders Program in January/June (2 members).
    • CommunityEdu The entire chapter (including fall2022 associate members) will complete both parts of CommunityEdu by December 1st. Fall 2022 associate members will complete CommunityEdu, and those who joined previously will complete Alcohol for Sanctions.
    • Removal of University Approved Housing Status for Spring 2023.
    • Social Event Requirement and Planning. During the 2022-2023 academic year, the chapter may host up to 6 events (total) with alcohol, provided the events are properly registered. The chapter must submit a plan to host social events, with and without alcohol, by November 15, 2022 (for fall) and January 15, 2023 (for spring).
    • Brotherhood Events. The chapter will host at least one brotherhood event per month. All brotherhood events will be substance-free. A brotherhood programming calendar for the semester will be due by November 15, 2022 (tor fall) and January 15, 2023 (for spring).

  • Pi Kappa Phi (Incident Date: 8/25/22)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 10/17/2022
    • Investigation End Date: 11/8/2022
    • Hearing Date: 11/8/2022

    Incident Summary

    The organization co-hosted an event with a number of other organizations. During the event, alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Disciplinary Probation through September 4, 2023 
    • 4 meetings with CFSL
    • Action Plan Revision and resubmission

  • Kappa Delta (Incident Date: 8/25/22)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 10/17/2022
    • Investigation End Date: 10/31/2022
    • Hearing Date: 10/31/2019

    Incident Summary

    The organization co-hosted an event with a number of other organizations. During the event, alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Action Plan re: Chapter health and Risk Management
    • Meeting with the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life

  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Incident Date: 8/21/22)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 8/26/2022
    • Investigation End Date: 10/31/2022
    • Hearing Date: 10/31/2022

    Incident Summary

    Organization hosted an event where alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212 – Alcohol
    • WAC 504-26-209 – Violation of University policy, rule, or regulation

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Disciplinary Probation through January 1, 2023 
    • Monthly CFSL meetings for until April 2023 
    • Policy Review
    • 2023 Executive Academy Attendance for Health and Safety Officer
    • Healthy Team Development Workshop

  • Phi Kappa Theta (Incident Date: 2/25/22)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 8/19/2022
    • Investigation End Date: 11/7/2022
    • Hearing Date: 11/7/2022

    Incident Summary

    A significant number of organizational members gathered and alcohol was consumed by the group.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Policy Review of Risk Management, Alcohol, and Event Management
    • Disciplinary Probation until November 1, 2023
    • Host 6 Social Events without alcohol present
    • 90% attendance at IFC Programming
    • Chapter Membership Presentation re: Creating an Inclusive Culture
    • Establish Member Communication Expectations

  • Phi Kappa Tau (Incident Date: 1/28/22)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 3/10/2022
    • Investigation End Date: 4/29/2022
    • Hearing Date: 8/17/2022

    Incident Summary

    Alcohol was furnished to minors 

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212 – Alcohol was furnished to minors at a social event. 
    • WAC 504-26-209 – Violation of University policy, rule, or regulation

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Disciplinary Probation through September 1, 2023 
    • Presentation and/or Activity regarding Identity Congruence  
    • Monthly CFSL meetings for one academic year 

  • Phi Sigma Kappa (Incident Date: 10/29/21)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 1/27/2022
    • Investigation End Date: 5/6/2022
    • Hearing Date: 8/22/2022

    Incident Summary

    New members were required to do wall sits; chapter was documented for collecting a cash social fee to purchase alcohol; alcohol was furnished to minors. 

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-206 - Hazing
    • WAC 504-26-212 – Alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209 – Violation of university policy, rule, or regulation Sanctions/Actions

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Loss of recognition through May 15, 2023
    • Hazing Prevention and Alcohol Education Programming
      • Hazing prevention programs must be completed once per year for two academic years after re-recognition
    • Phi Sigma Kappa Leadership Training Program
    • Monthly CFSL Meetings once per month until re-recognition
    • Brotherhood contract, review and revise associate member plan
    • Suspension of all social activities for one semester following re-recognition
    • Social events without alcohol: Upon re-recognition, chapter must host eight (8) dry social events prior to re-introducing alcohol at events.
    • CFSL Programming: Mandatory attendance for Chapter President, New Member Educator, and Risk Manager at Greek Leadership Camp.
      • President, New Member Education, Risk Manager, Social Chair, and Recruitment Chair must attend mid-semester risk management meetings in Fall and Spring 2023-2024.
    • Disciplinary Probation for two calendar years following re-cognition
    • Budget and dues collection transparency plan

  • Lambda Chi Alpha (Incident Date: 10/2/21)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 12/8/2021
    • Investigation End Date: 4/7/2022
    • Hearing Date: 4/7/2022

    Incident Summary

    Organization hosted and event where alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Disciplinary probation until 12/31/2022
    • Meeting with chapter coach
    • Full chapter review of outcomes
    • Headquarters provided programming
    • Review of fraternity education process, pre-initiation plan and recruitment plans
    • Policy review – accountability
    • Policy review – event management
    • Eight social events without alcohol
    • Full chapter alcohol education programming
    • Summary/closing reflection paper

  • Phi Kappa Theta (Incident Date: 10/2/21)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 1/27/2022
    • Investigation End Date: 5/9/2022
    • Hearing Date: 7/22/2022

    Incident Summary

    The organization hosted an event. During the event, alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Policy Review of local, state, federal law as well as university policy, chapter insurance policy, interfraternity council, and headquarters policies, including a reflection regarding similarities and differences of the policies and a proposed change to the policies.

  • Alpha Sigma Phi (Incident Date: 2/3/21)
    • Investigation Initiation Date:
    • Investigation End Date: 8/10/2021
    • Hearing Date: 8/10/2021

    Incident Summary

    The organization had multiple guests in the residence. Governor's and Secretary of Health orders at the time regulated gathering size and face covering usage to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law - COVID19

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Action Plan to support health of the chapter.
    • Meeting with the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life regarding the health of the chapter.

  • Pi Kappa Phi (Incident Date 1/23/21)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 2/26/2021
    • Investigation End Date: 6/9/2021
    • Hearing Date: 6/9/2021

    Incident Summary

    The organization had multiple guests in the residence. Governor's and Secretary of Health orders at the time regulated gathering size and face covering usage to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law - COVID19

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Action Plan to support health of the chapter.
    • Meeting with the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life regarding the health of the chapter.

  • Sigma Nu (Incident Date: 10/30/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 11/30/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 4/22/2021
    • Hearing Date: 4/22/2021

    Incident Summary

    The organization had multiple guests in the residence. Governor's and Secretary of Health orders at the time regulated gathering size and face covering usage to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law - COVID19

    Sanctions/Actions

    • TOGETHER: Public Health Workshop
    • Team Development Educational Program. Topic: Shifting Culture

  • Alpha Phi (Incident Date: 10/11/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 10/21/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 1/19/2021
    • Hearing Date: 1/19/2021

    Incident Summary

    The organization gathered in a group larger than 10. Governor's and Secretary of Health orders at the time regulated gathering size and face covering usage to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law - COVID19

    Sanctions/Actions

    • TOGETHER: Public Health Workshop

  • Phi Kappa Tau (Incident Date: 10/10/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 10/27/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 8/17/2021
    • Hearing Date: 8/17/2021

    Incident Summary

    Incident 1: Organization hosted and event where alcohol was furnished to minors. The organization had multiple guests in the residence. Governor's and Secretary of Health orders at the time regulated gathering size and face covering usage to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.
    Incident 2: 10/24/20 The organization had multiple guests in the residence. Governor's and Secretary of Health orders at the time regulated gathering size and face covering usage to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.
    Incident 3: 2/16/21 The organization gathered in a group larger than 10. Governor's and Secretary of Health orders at the time regulated gathering size and face covering usage to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    Incident 1:
    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law - COVID19
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy
    Incident 2:
    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law - COVID19
    Incident 3:
    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law - COVID19

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Policy Review
    • Meeting with the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life
    • Action Plan to support the health of the chapter
    • Presentation to the chapter re: changes to policy as a result of the review
    • TOGETHER: Public Health Workshop for all members
    • Team Development Educational Program

  • Pi Kappa Phi (Incident Date: 9/11/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 10/27/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 11/17/2020
    • Hearing Date: 11/17/2020

    Incident Summary

    Two underage individuals exited the chapter facility with open containers of alcohol. The chapter was warned for Distributing Alcohol to Minors by Pullman Police.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Action Plan re: compliance with risk management and alcohol policies
    • Meeting with the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life

  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Incident Date: 9/10/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 9/30/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 1/24/2021
    • Hearing Date: 1/25/2021

    Incident Summary

    The organization had multiple guests in the residence. Governor's and Secretary of Health orders at the time regulated gathering size and face covering usage to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-210: Violation of law - COVID19

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Chapter must complete TOGETHER: Public Health Workshop
    • Chapter Team Development and Social Plan

  • Theta Chi (Incident Date: 9/6/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 9/11/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 10/28/2020
    • Hearing Date: 10/28/2020

    Incident Summary

    Two underage members consumed alcohol in a common space and executive members were present.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Chapter must complete educational programming on shifting culture
    • TOGETHER public health workshop
    • Chapter leadership must attend monthly meetings with leadership
    • Chapter must submit Team Development and Social Plan
    • Chapter must conduct Officer Transition meeting with CCS
    • Chapter must host a Risk Management and Event Host Training
    • Social probation until 8/1/21

  • Alpha Sigma Phi (Incident Date: 3/7/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 4/9/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 5/28/2020
    • Hearing Date: 5/28/2020

    Incident Summary

    New members of the organization were dropped off approximately one mile outside of town, instructed to drink alcohol and told to run back to town. After running one mile, they were offered alcohol again.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-206: Hazing
    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Loss of Recognition through 5/31/20
    • Monthly Meetings with CFSL Liaison until May 2021
    • Social probation until December 2020
    • Disciplinary Probation until May 2021
    • Chapter must complete Responsible Sig Programming
    • Chapter must complete Tightrope by Plaid
    • Chapter will complete membership orientation program by July 1, 2020
    • Chapter must meet re-recognition requirements before Fall 2020

  • Theta Chi (Incident Date: 2/28/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 4/24/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 5/12/2020
    • Hearing Date: 5/12/2020

    Incident Summary

    Organization hosted and event where alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Action Plan re: compliance with risk management and alcohol policies
    • Meeting with the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life

  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Incident Date: 2/28/20)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 4/24/2020
    • Investigation End Date: 5/20/2020
    • Hearing Date: 5/20/2020

    Incident Summary

    Organization hosted and event where alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Finding

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Action Plan re: compliance with risk management and alcohol policies
    • Meeting with the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life

  • Pi Beta Phi (Incident Date: 12/5/19)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 12/6/2019
    • Investigation End Date: 3/10/2020
    • Hearing Date: 3/10/2020

    Incident Summary

    An event was held at a private house where a significant number of organization members were present. During the event, alcohol was furnished to minors.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol - alcohol is present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Chapter Conducted Membership review
    • Chapter Executive Council review
    • Host a Panhellenic Round Table discussion of safety and policy
    • Membership must attend governing Council presentation regarding social probation
    • Membership must attend Law enforcement presentation on underage drinking prevention
    • Membership must attend Pi Beta Phi Value of Honor and Respect Presentation
    • Membership must attend Pi Beta Phi Leading with Values Seminar - "Integrity"
    • Chapter must facilitate Junior & Senior Pi Beta Phi for life workshop
    • Membership must watch "Pi Phi Party" Webisode and facilitate discussion about chapter events
    • Chapter must host member of Center for Community Standards to explain Organizational Accountability
    • Chapter must host Substance Abuse Prevention education program
    • Chapter must complete Alcohol Skills Training Program from HQ
    • Chapter will not host any high risk events through spring 2020
    • Chapter will host alcohol free sisterhood after initiation
    • Chapter will host alcohol free sister hood on 12/5/20
    • Implement action plan with executive counsel to prevent future violations
    • Encourage Pi Phi's to run for executive board positions on Panhellenic Council
    • Discuss implementation of chapter action plan with chapter membership

  • Alpha Tau Omega (Incident Date: 11/12/19)
    • Investigation Initiation Date: 11/15/2019
    • Investigation End Date: 5/18/2020
    • Hearing Date: 5/18/2020

    Incident Summary

    A student passed away at the chapter facility due to acute alcohol poisioning on the night of the chapter Big/Little Reveal. Throughout the fall semester, new members were required to drink alcohol, do wall sits, clean without proper cleaning supplies, and were assaulted by other organizational members. The chapter also collected a cash social fee from members to pay for alcohol.

    Charges with Responsible Findings

    • WAC 504-26-206: Hazing
    • WAC 504-26-204: Abuse, physical abuse, threats, intimidation -- non discriminatory
    • WAC 504-26-224: Reckless endangerment
    • WAC 504-26-212: Alcohol use - no alcohol present
    • WAC 504-26-209: Violation of Alcohol and Drug Policy

    Sanctions/Actions

    • Loss of Recognition until 5/15/2026
    • Upon re-recognition: social probation for 18 months, monthly CFSL meetings for 3 years, annual CCS meetings for 5 years, alcohol free chapter facility for 2 years, hazing prevention education for all members for 5 years, disciplinary probation for 1 year