In an effort to be transparent and hold our groups to the highest standards, the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life has made a commitment to share information regarding our community’s conduct history beginning in Fall 2016. Conduct history will remain on this page for five (5) years.
This webpage is updated at least once a month. As of August 1, 2022, this website is reflective of current statuses and history.
Contents
- Suspension
- Deferred Suspension
- Social Probation
- Disciplinary Probation
- Loss or Restriction of Privileges
- Chapter Conduct History
Suspension
In cases of serious or repeated misconduct, a student organization’s University registration may be revoked. The organizations below are currently suspended and not recognized by the University. No one should be acting on behalf of these organizations (i.e. collecting dues, hosting events, or recruiting members). Individuals should not be joining or attending events with suspended organizations; student groups should not be co-hosting events with suspended organizations.
| Chapter | Council | Suspension End Date |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc | NPHC | Fall 2022 |
| Alpha Tau Omega | IFC | Fall 2026 |
| Delta Tau Delta | IFC | Spring 2024 |
| Chi Phi | IFC | Fall 2022 |
| Phi Sigma Kappa | IFC | Spring 2023 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon | IFC | Spring 2023* |
| Kappa Alpha Order | IFC | Spring 2025 |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. | NPHC | Spring 2027 |
* See below for detailed conduct history by organization
Deferred Suspension
A Deferred Suspension is the strictest form of probation for an organization. It is a designated period of time during which a student organization while continuing to be active, is given an opportunity to demonstrate the ability to abide by the Standards of Conduct. A student organization may be placed on Deferred Suspension for serious misconduct or in the case of repeated misconduct. If the student organization is found responsible for any additional violation(s) of the Standards of Conduct while the organization is on Deferred Suspension, then the sanction of Suspension will be the minimum sanction that will be imposed in a Formal Hearing on the subsequent misconduct. Student organizations who are placed on Deferred Suspension are also generally given developmental sanctions.
| Chapter | Council | Deferred Suspension End Date |
| No organizations are currently on Deferred Suspension. | ||
* See below for detailed conduct history by organization
Social Probation
Social Probation prohibits a student organization from sponsoring or participating in or hosting specified social activities or participating in University-affiliated activities (e.g., Homecoming, All Sing, Carnicus, intramurals). Violation of the Standards of Conduct during the social probationary period could result in more serious penalties including revocation of University registration.
| Chapter | Council | Social Probation End Date |
| No organizations are currently on Social Probation. | ||
* See below for detailed conduct history by organization
Disciplinary Probation
Disciplinary Probation is the lowest level of probation for a student organization. Disciplinary Probation means that a student organization is permitted to retain University registration on a probationary status. It is often coupled with educational requirements. It does not restrict social privileges but rather serves as an indication that the organization is not in good disciplinary standing. Violation of the Standards of Conduct during the probationary period could result in more serious penalties including social probation or revocation of University registration.
| Chapter | Council | Disciplinary Probation End Date |
| Kappa Sigma | IFC | 12/15/2022 |
| Phi Delta Theta | IFC | 9/6/2022 |
| Pi Kappa Phi | IFC | 12/15/2022 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon | IFC | 12/15/2022 |
| Sigma Nu | IFC | 12/15/2022 |
* See below for detailed conduct history by organization
Loss or Restriction of Privileges
Per the Student Code of Conduct, a loss or restriction of privileges sanction means the organization has had specific privileges and abilities limited. These restrictions can include, but are not limited to, representing the University in any official manner, the use or access to University spaces (including on-campus housing), participation in University, Fraternity/Sorority Council, social, or co-hosted social activities. Violation of these restrictions could result in more serious penalties including suspension.
| Chapter | Council | Privileges Resume: |
| Delta Tau Delta | IFC | Fall 2025* |
| Sigma Nu | IFC | Spring 2023 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon | IFC | Spring 2023* |
* See below for detailed conduct history by organization
Categorized by Fraternities and Sororities.
**– indicates that a chapter in good standing has had previous conduct sanctions within the last five (5) years
Fraternities
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Alpha Gamma Rho
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol-related (on-campus)
- (19) Alcohol-related (off-campus)
- (20) Providing Alcohol to person(s) under 21
Date Reported: 10/28/2021
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 10/28/2021
Location: On/ Off Campus
Case Resolved On: 3/10/2022
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative resolution on 3/10/2022 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation until 8/1/2022
- Educational Sanctions:
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations through the end of Disciplinary Probation. These meetings will cover the following:
- Internal accountability plan to be completed by 4/1/2022.
- Executive Board will complete the Vols ACT Online Module by 4/15/2022.
- Chapter will host an educational workshop regarding Bystander Intervention by 4/15/2022.
- Chapter will participate in an educational workshop with Gentry McCreary, and/ or another guest speaker approved by SCCS, to address chapter operations as it relates to health and safety, brotherhood development, and safe social event management by 5/15/2022.
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations through the end of Disciplinary Probation. These meetings will cover the following:
Date of Incident: 1/13/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol-related conduct prohibited by law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
Date Reported: 1/14/2018
Reported By: UT staff member
Investigation Start Date: 1/18/2018
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 2/19/2018
Sanction Date: 3/2/2018
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation from 03/02/18 until 09/15/18.
- The Chapter shall host a Ladder of Risk presentation to help educate chapter members on the basics of proper risk management policy and create a conversation about planning safe social events. 85% of the organization’s total membership must be present.
- Chapter shall complete “Fireside Chats”, which are social event management reviews with OSFL before any social event hosted by the Chapter in Spring of 2018. The Chapter is restricted from hosting or participating in any events with alcohol until “Fireside Chat” with OSFL is completed.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 9/13/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol- university property or university activity campus
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
Date Reported: 9/14/2017
Reported By: UT Police
Investigation Start Date: 9/14/2017
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 9/28/2017
Sanction Date: 9/28/2017
Sanction(s):
- Educational Sanctions: AGR shall host a facilitated conversation between IFC and Panhellenic to discuss alcohol at social events, risk management, and liability surrounding the current campus climate. A shared problem-solving approach should be taken with a future-focused mindset on how to deal with alcohol at events.
- AGR shall also develop a Chapter specific plan on how to properly host social events, including date parties. The plan must outline what specific action will be taken in regards to social events, including pre and post events, both on and off campus.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Alpha Phi Alpha Executive Director notified UT of seven-year additional suspension.
Date of Incident: Summer 2015
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated: n/a
Date Reported: 8/4/2015
Reported By: Alpha Phi Alpha Executive Director
Investigation Start Date: n/a
Location: n/a
Notice of Charges Date: n/a
Sanction Date: 8/4/2015
Sanction(s):
- Alpha Phi Alpha’s Southern Regional VP recommended 7-year suspension until 8/4/2022 and Alpha Phi Alpha Board of Directors approved.
Hearing Type: n/a
Alpha Tau Omega
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (10) Hazing
- (14) Fire Safety
- (18) Alcohol-Related Conduct
- (19) Alcohol-Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to an Underage Person
- (25 x2) Violation of Interim Administrative Actions, Disciplinary Sanctions
Date Reported: 10/29/2021
Reported By: Alpha Tau Omega National Headquarters
Investigation Start Date: 10/29/2021
Location: On- and Off-campus, multiple locations
Interim Action:
- On 10/29/2021, Alpha Tau Omega was placed on a suspension for all activities and operations by the National Headquarters for violations of Health and Safety Policy. The University mirrored and supported this by issuing university interim action.
Notice of Allegations Date: 11/22/2021
Sanction Date: 11/22/2021
Sanction(s):
The Interim Action was replaced by the following sanctions:
- On 11/22/2021 UTK and Alpha Tau Omega National Headquarters (NHQ) collaboratively made the decision to suspend the Pi Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega. The Division of Student Life and Alpha Tau Omega NHQ have entered into a MOU to support the suspension and lay out a path for a successful return. The earliest date the Chapter is eligible to return to UTK is fall 2026.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement/MOU with National Headquarters
Date of Incident: 10/12/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (10) Hazing
- (25) Violation of Interim Actions, Sanctions, Conditions
Date Reported: 10/12/2020
Reported By: UT Student
Investigation Start Date: 10/12/2020
Location: On- and Off-campus, multiple locations
Notice of Allegations Date: 12/15/2020
Sanction Date: 1/26/2021
Sanction(s):
- Deferred suspension until 4/1/2021
- Disciplinary probation until 12/1/2021
- Loss or restriction of privilege for spring and summer 2021. Chapter has restricted social functions.
- All on and off campus events must be reviewed with OSFL
- Educational Activity – Social event and COVID restrictions education
- Educational Activity – Hazing education
- Educational Activity – Develop a new member education plan that is reviewed by OSFL, chapter advisors, and headquarters
- Educational Activity – weekly meetings with new member education team and OSFL during new member periods
- Internal Accountability Plan – develop and implement program with headquarters for review by SCCS and OSFL
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 08/14/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol-related conduct prohibited by law
- (20) Distributing Alcohol in Violation of Federal, State, and Local Law (Off Campus)
Date Reported: 8/15/2019
Reported By: Staff
Investigation Start Date: 8/16/2019
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 1/15/2020
Sanction Date: 2/16/2020
(Cases combined for sanctioning, see case below)
Date of Incident: 9/21/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol on Campus
- (19) Alcohol-related conduct prohibited by law
- (20) Distributing Alcohol in Violation of Federal, State, and Local Law (Off Campus)
Date Reported: 9/25/2019
Reported By: Community Member
Investigation Start Date: 9/25/2019
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 1/15/2020
Sanction Date: 1/16/2020
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation January 16, 2020 until December 15, 2020
- Restriction- No more than 5 social events with alcohol per semester while on Disciplinary Probation
- Pre-review of social events while on probation
- Post-review of social events while on probation
- Revised New Member plan with clearly outlined activities
- UTPD Social Event Safety
- “Hazing on Trial” required presentation attendance
- Active Bystander Training
- Hazing Educational Sessions
- Sober Monitor Plan
- Training for Chapter Judicial Board
- Educational session on holding difficult conversations with others & campus resources
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement.
Date of Incident: 2/19/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol- university property or university activity campus
Date Reported: 3/21/2018
Reported By: Community member
Investigation Start Date: 3/21/2018
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 4/4/2018
Sanction Date: 4/4/2018
Sanction(s):
- The chapter leadership must work to develop and implement a new Chapter meeting activity for brothers.
- Alcohol use on campus, proper ways to run a meeting, and healthy ways for the Chapter to bond must all be addressed.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement.
Date of Incident: 1/20/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol- university property or university activity campus
Date Reported: 1/20/2018
Reported By: UT student
Investigation Start Date: 1/22/2018
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 3/5/2018
Sanction Date: 2/20/2018
Sanction(s):
- The Chapter shall host a Ladder of Risk presentation to help educate chapter members on the basics of proper risk management policy and create a conversation about planning safe social events. 85% of the organization’s total membership must be present.
- Chapter shall develop a House Resident Orientation for all members residing in the house.
- Judicial Board members shall receive training from OSFL.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement.
Beta Chi Theta
Council: Multicultural Greek Council
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Beta Theta Pi
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol-related (on-campus)
- (19) Alcohol-related (off-campus)
- (20) Providing Alcohol to person(s) under 21
- (25) Violation of Sanctions
Date Reported: 10/13/2021
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 10/13/2021
Location: On/ Off Campus
Case Resolved On: 3/11/2022
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative resolution on 3/11/2022 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation until 8/1/2022
- Educational Sanctions:
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations through the end of Disciplinary Probation. These meetings will cover the following:
- Internal accountability plan to be completed by 4/1/2022.
- Develop a New Member Education Plan followed by a facilitated conversation with OSFL by 7/1/2022.
- Chapter will host HazingEDU follow-up by 5/1/2022.
- Chapter will host Sober Monitor Training by 5/21/2022.
- All events are to be registered and approved through OSFL’s VOLink registration process.
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations through the end of Disciplinary Probation. These meetings will cover the following:
Date of Incident: 4/1/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person(s)
Date Reported: 3/3/2021
Reported By: Anonymous
Investigation Start Date: 3/5/2021
Location: Off Campus
Case Resolved On: 7/8/2021
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative resolution on 7/8/2021 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation – End: May 21, 2022
- New Member Education plan – Due: Aug. 2, 2021
- Internal Accountability Plan – Due: Aug. 2, 2021
- Ritual Review – Due: Aug. 17, 2021
- Beta Theta Pi’s Headquarters’ Hazing Prevention Education – Due: Sept. 1, 2021
- Exec Board Conversation with CHEW – Due: Sept. 1, 2021
- Event Management Conversation with OSFL – Due: Sept. 1, 2021
- UTK’s HazingEdu – Due: Sept. 15, 2021
- CHEW Bystander Intervention Workshop – Due: Oct. 1, 2021
- New Member Education Committee Monthly Meetings – Start: July 2021 & end: conclusion of NM process; Documentation due: Dec. 1, 2021
- New Member Education Committee Spring Training – Due: Feb. 1, 2022
- Event Reviewal (& Registration) with OSFL – End: May 21, 2022
Date of Incident: 11/17/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
Date Reported: 12/12/2020
Reported By: UT Student
Investigation Start Date: 12/14/2020
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 12/29/2020
Sanction Date: 1/15/2021
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation through 4/30/2021
- All social events need to be reviewed with OSFL through 4/30/2021
- Social-Event Education and COVID-Event Education completed by 2/15/2021
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 10/18/2017 and 9/24/2017, 10/15/2017, 10/19/2017, 11/3/2017, & 11/7/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (11) Disorderly Conduct
- (19) Alcohol-related conduct prohibited by law
- (20) Distributing Alcohol in Violation of Federal, State, and Local Law (Off Campus)
Date Reported: 10/19/2017 & 11/7/2017
Reported By: UT Staff Member & UTPD and KPD
Investigation Start Date: 10/20/2017 & 11/18/2017
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 11/17/2017
Sanction Date: 11/20/2017
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation 11/17/2017 – 12/1/2018
- Lost of privileges: Chapter is not permitted to host any social event where alcohol is present from 11-17-17 to 4-1-18.
- Educational Sanctions: Beta Theta Pi shall host a “Ladder of Risk” presentation and then a facilitated conversation with OSFL staff.
- Comprehensive risk management plan for social events with alcohol and to include crisis response.
- Chapter shall host “Fireside Chats” to address and correct potential risk management issues.
- Chapter shall host an event to build the relationship with UTPD and KPD.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Beta Upsilon Chi
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: 4/17/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
Date Reported: 4/28/2021
Reported by: Student
Investigation Start Date: 4/30/2021
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 5/10/2021
Sanction Date: 5/10/2021
Sanction(s):
- Warning
- Educational Activity – Event planning and management training with OSFL by August 13
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Chi Phi
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date(s) of Incident: Spring 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (25) Violations of Disciplinary Sanctions
Date Reported: 04/01/2021
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 04/01/2021
Location: On Campus
Case Resolved On: 8/11/2021
The Chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative Resolution on 8/11/2021 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- The Division of Student Life and Chi Phi NHQ entered into a MOU to support the closure and lay out a path for a successful return. The earliest date the Chapter is eligible to return to UTK is fall 2022.
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: 1/17/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol on Campus
- (25) Violations of Disciplinary Sanctions
Date Reported:1/22/2018
Reported by: UT Staff
Investigation Start Date: 1/22/2018
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 4/4/2018
Sanction Date: 4/20/2018
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension until 5/15/2019.
- Social Probation until 9/15/2018.
- Disciplinary Probation until 5/15/2019.
- Restriction from on-campus house until 8/1/2019.
- The chapter must meet monthly with OSFL and prior to any social events once off of social probation.
- Chi Phi headquarters must appoint a full and functioning advisory board.
- The chapter will become accredited under the Chi Phi headquarters accreditation program.
- The chapter must develop minimum standards for membership, a comprehensive member education program, and an internal accountability model.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 8/20/2017 & 8/23/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) x 2 Alcohol Prohibited by law
- (20) x 2 Distributing Alcohol in Violation of Federal, State, Local Law (Off Campus)
Date Reported:8/21/2015 & 8/25/2017
Reported by: UTPD / Anonymous individuals
Investigation Start Date: 8/28/2017
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 9/14/2017
Sanction Date: 9/14/2017
Sanction(s):
- Social Probation 9/14/17 -5/31/18 ( with program to gradually earn back privileges through good behavior and educations sanction completion)
- Loss of privilege while on social probation ( intramural activities, tailgating, organizational events social in nature.
- Disciplinary Probation begins at the end of social probation through 10-15-2018
- Chapter shall host a facilitated conversation and create a prevention plan regarding historical behavior.
- The chapter must also create a comprehensive risk management plan concerning social events with alcohol & crisis response.
- The Chapter must also host a “Ladder of Risk” presentation before hosting their first social event.
- Participation in a “mock trial” regarding individual and chapter liability regarding alcohol violations. Have a follow-up conversation with OSFL and reflection papers to be completed by all members following the “mock trial”.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2017 & Spring 2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol on campus
- (19) Alcohol off campus
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
- (21) Drugs
Date Reported: 4/8/2018
Reported By: UT staff member
Investigation Start Date: 4/9/2018
Location: On & Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 5/10/2018
Sanction Date: 6/4/2018
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension from 6-4-18 until 5-15-19.
- Social Probation from 6-4-18 until 5-15-19 with the opportunity to earn back privileges early through good behavior and educational sanction completion.
- Restricted from Fall 2018 recruitment activities, tailgating, or any functions with alcohol and/or social events while on Social Probation.
- Disciplinary Probation at the conclusion of Social Probation until 9-15-19.
- Educational Sanctions:
- Monthly meetings with OSFL & HQs staff while on Deferred Suspension.
- The colony must attend a Hazing EDU workshop facilitated by SCCS and a New Member (NM) Education Workshop facilitated by OSFL and/or HQs.
- Revised NM plan must be submitted and adhered to. NM Education period may past no longer than 4 weeks.
- Colony required to complete Alcohol Education Program & Drug Education Program.
- Executive Board must attend Executive Board Functionality Workshop.
- Colony required to attend Risk Management Workshop, Recruitment Workshop, & Ritual Workshop.
- Proof of internal conduct board utilization is required.
- After social privileges are reinstated, “Fireside Chats” must be held before any social event can occur.
- Leadership must attend DKE Convention and Brother Beta Academy.
- Formal membership review recommended.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 1/19/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol – prohibited by law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
Date Reported: 1/29/2018
Reported By: UT staff member
Investigation Start Date: 1/29/2018
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 3/1/2018
Sanction Date: 3/1/2018
Sanction(s):
- The Chapter shall meet with OSFL to discuss ways to correctly host a social event from a risk management perspective. Topics such as guest lists, wristbands, and best practices for events with alcohol will be addressed, along with other important factors to consider when hosting.
- The Risk Management Chair, Social Chair, and President must complete “Fireside Chats” (social event management reviews) with the Director of OSFL and/ or their designee, at least two weeks prior to any social event hosted by the Chapter for the Spring 2018 semester.
- The Chapter shall host an educational roundtable discussion with staff members from SCCS & OSFL.
- The Chapter shall host a recruitment event to help members better understand how to properly recruit, effective ways to communicate, and ways to engage potential members without alcohol.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 8/23/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol – prohibited by law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
Date Reported: 8/25/2017
Reported By: Anonymous individuals
Investigation Start Date: 9/1/2017
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 10/4/2017
Sanction Date: 10/4/2017
Sanction(s):
- Delta Kappa Epsilon shall meet with a staff member of the University to discuss risk management, recruitment, alcohol policies, social event policies, and the operations of IFC at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
- A presentation shall also be given to the entire Chapter, both new and active members, over the information obtained.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Delta Tau Delta
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date(s) of Incident: Fall and Spring 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) x2 Harm to Others
- (10) Hazing
- (14) Fire Safety
- (21) Conduct Related to Drugs
- (25) x3 Violation of Sanctions
Date Reported: Ongoing from previous case
Reported By: UT Staff & UT Student
Investigation Start Date: Ongoing from previous case
Location: On and Off Campus
Case Resolved On: 03/02/2021*
The Chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative Resolution on 3/2/2021 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Remain on Suspension/Cease and Desist until December 1, 2021
- During Spring and Fall 2021, the chapter may only host events to complete sanctions and hold limited brotherhood events with approval of OSFL, Advisors, and Delta Tau Delta Central Office.
- Loss of privilege – the chapter is restricted from living in any on-campus facility (including, but not limited to, the chapter’s current facility at 1844 Fraternity Park Drive) until Fall 2025.
- The Alumni Supervisory Committee (ASC) will supervise all chapter operations moving forward.
- Membership review performed by the Delta Tau Delta Central Office and ASC.
- Complete the Chapter Development Program and Action Plan.
- After suspension has been lifted, the chapter will return on Deferred Suspension for no less than one semester and Disciplinary Probation for no less than two additional semesters.
*On 2/23/2022 Delta Tau Delta National Headquarters (NHQ) voted to withdraw the charter of Delta Delta Chapter at the University of Tennessee due to the Chapter not fulfilling the terms of their Alternative Resolution. The Division of Student Life entered into a MOU to extend the suspension and outline the Chapter’s successful return in the spring 2024 semester.
Date of Incident: 08/24/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (23) Failure to Respond, Comply or Identify
- (25) Violation of Interim Administrative Actions
Date Reported: 08/24/2020
Reported By: Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 08/25/2020
Location: On campus
Notice of Charges Date: 09/22/20
Sanction Date: 09/22/20
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension 12/01/20
- Disciplinary Probation 05/15/21
- Loss or Restriction of Privilege – cannot co-host, host, and/or participate in any in-person events
- The following exceptions are permitted
- Philanthropy events
- Philanthropy committee meetings
- Exec. committee meetings
- Initiation
- The following exceptions are permitted
- Chapters members shall complete online COVID-19 Safety Education
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 10/28/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct – University Property or University Activities
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
- (25) Violation of Interim Administrative Actions
Date Reported: 11/4/2018
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 11/5/2018
Location: On Campus and Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 2/20/2019
Sanctions Date: 2/20/2019
Sanctions:
- Social Probation until 5/15/2019
- Disciplinary Probation until 5/15/2020
- Social Event Safety program with UTPD
- Co-sponsor hazing education event with OSFL
- Host a hazing educational session
- Alcohol awareness educational program with UTPD
- Review of new member and member development program
- Restriction of new member activities between the hours of 8am-11pm
- Advisor and/or staff member from Delta Tau Delta headquarters must be present for Bid Day, Big Brother/Little Brother Night, any initiation activities, and Initiation.
- Meet with OSFL to discuss ways to host a “perfect party”
- Host brotherhood retreat with Delta Tau Delta staff member
- Risk Manager, Social Chair, and President must complete ‘Fireside Chats’ with OSFL at least two weeks prior to any social event
- Chapter required to hold a membership review
- New Member Educator and President required to coordinate an in-person training session with Delta Tau Delta staff member
- Chapter’s honor board required to attend training session led by Delta Tau Delta staff member
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 2/12/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (2) False Information
- (3) Misuse of information in connection with an investigation
Date Reported: 2/14/2018
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 2/14/2018
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 3/19/2018
Sanction Date: 3/19/2018
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation from 3-19-18 until 11-19-18.
- Participation in VolsREACH 2.0 class to discuss personal ethics and decision making.
- The Chapter shall host a presentation on active bystander intervention as it pertains to alcohol.
- The Chapter is prohibited from hosting, co-hosting, sponsoring, or participating in any activities with alcohol until active bystander presentation is complete.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 1/19/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol on campus
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
Date Reported: 1/22/2018
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 1/22/2018
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 3/19/2018
Sanction Date: 3/19/2018
Sanction(s):
- See sanctions above for the incident on 2/12/2018.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Delta Upsilon
Council: Interfraternity Council
No conduct history in the last 5 years
FarmHouse
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Kappa Alpha Order
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
- (25) Violation of Interim Actions, Sanctions, Conditions
Date Reported: 10/23/2020
Reported by: Community Member
Investigation Start Date: 10/23/2020
Location: On & Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 12/11/2020
Sanction Date: 12/11/2020
Sanction(s):
- On 12/11/2020 UTK and Kappa Alpha Order National Administrative Office (NAO) collaboratively made the decision to suspend the Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha. The Division of Student Life and Kappa Alpha NAO have entered into a MOU to support the suspension and lay out a path for a successful return. The earliest date the Chapter can return to UTK is Spring 2025.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement/MOU with National Administrative Office
Date of Incident: 08/24/20
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct
- (23) Failure to Respond, Comply or Identify
- (25) Violation of Interim Administrative Actions, Disciplinary Sanctions or Conditions of Re-Enrollment
Date Reported: 08/24/2020
Reported by: Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 08/25/2020
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 09/19/2020
Sanction Date: 09/21/2020
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension until 12/01/2020
- Disciplinary Probation – effective immediately until 09/15/21
- Loss or Restriction of Privilege – cannot co-host, host, and/or participate in any in-person events
- Loss or Restriction of Privilege – restricted to virtual events only
- Educational Activity – Chapter members shall complete online COVID-19 Safety Education.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement.
Date of Incident: 10/30/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct
- (10) Hazing
Date Reported:11/15/2019
Reported by: UT Staff, Parent
Investigation Start Date: 1/22/2018
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 2/25/2020
Sanction Date: 3/12/2020
Sanction(s):
- No more than five (5) social events per semester while on probation
- All social events reviews with OSFL and/or HQ
- All social events must undergo a post review
- OSFL, HQ must review all new member processes, informal and formal
- Hosting of ‘The Mask You Live In’ documentary with reflection papers
- Hazing educational sessions
- Chapter session on difficult conversations
- Active bystander education presentation
Date of Incident: 10/31/18
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
Date Reported: 3/15/19
Reported By: Anonymous Letter
Investigation Start Date: 3/15/19
Location: On Campus
Sanction Date: 5/17/19
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation 5/17/19 – 12/17/09
- Creation of a Game Day Management Plan due by 8/15/19
- Participation in VolsREACH 2.0 due by 10/15/19
- Officer Transition Retreat completed by 12/1/19
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol-Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to an Underage Person
Date Reported: 11/29/2021
Reported By: Anonymous
Investigation Start Date: 11/29/2021
Location: Off-campus, multiple locations
Interim Action:
On 12/3/2021, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was placed on interim administrative actions for all activities and operations by the University of Tennessee to ensure the safety and well-being of all members.
Notice of Allegations Date: 3/10/2022
Notice of Sanctions Date: 3/10/2022
Sanction(s):
The Interim Action was replaced by the following sanctions:
On 3/10/2022 the Mu Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. accepted the University of Tennessee’s recommendation to suspend the chapter. The Division of Student Life and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., International Headquarters (HQ) will enter into a MOU to support the suspension and lay out a path for a successful return. The earliest date the Chapter is eligible to return is spring 2027.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement/MOU with National Headquarters
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Kappa Sigma
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol-Related Conduct
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
Date Reported: Throughout fall 2021 semester
Reported By: Various
Investigation Start Date: 11/1/2021
Location: On/ Off Campus
Interim Action: On November 2, 2021, Kappa Sigma was placed on a suspension for all activities and operations by the National Headquarters for violations of health, safety, and/or welfare of others. The University mirrored and supported this by issuing University interim action.
Notice of Allegations Date: 2/12/2022
Sanction Date: 2/12/2022
Sanction(s):
The Interim Action was replaced by the following sanctions:
- Deferred Suspension through 6/1/2022.
- Disciplinary Probation through 12/15/2022.
- Loss or Restriction of Privilege: No social events and only brotherhood events without alcohol.
- Chapter has the ability to earn back social events without alcohol and three (3) social events with alcohol starting 4/15/2022.
Educational Activities:
-
- When social events are permitted, chapter will meet with OSFL to plan and debrief social events with alcohol during Spring 2022.
- All events are to be registered and approved through OSFL’s VOLink registration process.
- Chapter’s exec board will meet monthly with OSFL to discuss health and safety within the chapter from 02/2022 through 12/2022.
- The Chapter will complete “Finding Common Ground,” an online
empathy training program by 3/15/2022. - The Chapter is required to develop and follow an internal
accountability plan by 3/15/2022. - The Chapter will participate in an educational workshop with
OSFL to address chapter operations as it relates to health and
safety, brotherhood development, bystander intervention, internal accountability, and ethical decision making 4/1/2022. - The Chapter will complete UTK’s Sober Monitor Training by 4/15/2022.
- The Chapter will complete UTK’s Hazing EDU Workshop by 5/21/2022.
- The Chapter will develop a Member Education plan and attend a facilitated conversation with OSFL by 7/1/2022.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 4/19/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (25) Violation of Interim Administrative Actions, Disciplinary Sanctions or Conditions of Re-Enrollment
Date Reported: 5/24/2019
Reported By: Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 5/24/2019
Notice of Allegations Date: 6/20/2019
Sanction Date: 6/20/2019
Sanction(s):
- Loss or Restriction of Privileges – Chapter may not host or participate in any events with alcohol until all sanctions from Fall 2018 are complete
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: Fall 2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) x 2 Alcohol on campus
- (19) Alcohol off campus
- (20) x 2 Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
- (27) Violation of University policy or rule
Date Reported: 9/10/2018
Reported By: Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 9/10/2018
Location: Off/On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 10/25/2018
Sanction Date: 10/30/2018
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation from 10/30/18 until 12/15/19.
- Loss of privilege – not permitted to host, co-host, and/or participate in social events with alcohol until 3/1/2019
- Education
- Chapter President is required to have three meetings per semester with the Director of OSFL and/or an OSFL designee.
- The Chapter is required to follow the New Member Development Program from Kappa Sigma Headquarters. The Chapter’s entire NM program must be discussed and reviewed with OSFL.
- Chapter shall complete an Educational Program regarding social event safety with the University of Tennessee Police Department Community Relations Unit.
- Chapter shall host an Active Bystander Intervention Presentation.
- The Chapter must attend a Hazing EDU workshop facilitated by SCCS.
- Restriction – New member activities are restricted between the hours of 8 am – 11 pm
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Lambda Chi Alpha
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc.
Council: Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
Council: Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Date of Incident: Spring 2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating: N/A
Date Reported: 4/22/19
Reported By: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 5th District Representative
Investigation Start Date: April 11-12, 2019
Location: N/A
Notice of Allegations Date: 4/22/19
Notice of Charges: Internal organizational suspension for violation of membership ritual.
Sanction Date: 4/15/19
Sanction:
- Not be allowed to hold any event during this period (on or off campus).
- Responsible for completing internal mandates set forth by 5th District Representative
Hearing Type: Internal organization suspension
Phi Beta Sigma
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Phi Delta Theta
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: 9/18/2021, 9/19/2021, & 10/5/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (25) Violation of Interim Administrative Actions, Disciplinary Sanctions
Date Reported: 9/18/2021
Reported By: UT Staff, Headquarters
Investigation Start Date: 9/20/2021
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 11/4/2021
Sanction Date: 11/12/2021
Sanction(s):
- Deferred suspension until 2/21/2022
- Disciplinary Probation until 9/6/2022
- Loss or restriction of privileges: No social events and only brotherhood events without alcohol until summer 2022
- Chapter has the ability to earn back five (5) social events with alcohol and social events starting on 2/21/2022.
- Educational Activities:
- All events are to be registered and approved through OSFL’s VOLink registration process
- When social events are permitted, chapter will meet with to plan social events with alcohol during Spring 2022
- Develop and follow an internal accountability plan with approval and instruction from OSFL and HQ. Chapter will update on progress monthly until 9/6/2022
- 100% of the chapter will complete HQ Leadership in Action – Health & Safety Prevention PDTU Module by 1/15/2022
- Chapter will engage in a facilitated conversation about Health and Safety with OSFL and/or HQ with 90% of chapter by 2/15/2022
- New member education committee will meet with OSFL to discuss spring new member education process by 1/30/2021
- New member education committee will host monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss new member process through Spring 2022
- Executive Board will host monthly meetings with OSFL for updated on health and safety until 5/21/2022
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 9/18/2021 & 10/1/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating: (Standards of conduct determined by Phi Delta Theta Headquarters)
- Violation of the terms of Phi Delta Theta Province President Probation and risk management policies
Date Reported: 9/18/2021
Reported By: Phi Delta Theta Headquarters
Investigation Start Date: n/a
Location: Chapter House
Interim Action: On October 19, 2021 Phi Delta Theta Province President issued a suspension of chapter operations.
Notice of Allegations Date: n/a
Sanction Date: 10/19/2021
Sanction(s) issued by Phi Delta Theta Headquarters:
The Headquarters Suspension was replaced by the following sanctions:
- Conditions of Phi Delta Theta Province President (PP) Probation
- Chapter operations:
- Interim suspension of all chapter activity until chapter elections
- Reorganization of Chapter Advisory Board
- Officer elections will be moved to 10/22/2021
- All members interested in leadership roles will be interviewed by HQ and PP
- Social Probation, no social activity in any capacity, until 12/31/2021
- Membership commitment to Fraternity Policy:
- Membership commitment meeting with all members of the chapter by 10/20/2021
- New member education and initiation:
- Suspension of all new member activity until all new members have completed HQ approved final assignments and initiation date has been selected
- Leadership Development:
- Chapter will participate in HQ-sponsored Chapter Operations and Leadership Development Trainings on 10/21/2021
- Chapter will participate in “Turning Tragedy into Progress” training
- All newly elected officers will complete the “Leadership in Action” and respective officer trainings within 1 week of installation
- University Partnership:
- Chapter shall not violate current or future sanctions from HQ or the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
- Chapter will seek to develop and improve internal accountability practices
- All brothers will participate in OSFL-sponsored “Love, Mom & Dad” program on 10/19/2021
- The newly elected officers will complete 3 leadership development programs utilizing the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life, the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, and the Jones Center for Leadership and Service.
- Chapter operations:
Hearing Type: n/a
Date of Incident: 2/13/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person(s)
Date Reported: 3/31/2021
Reported By: UTK Student
Investigation Start Date: 4/1/2021
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 6/30/2021
Sanction Date: 7/7/2021
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension – End: Sept. 1, 2021
- Disciplinary Probation – End: May 21, 2022
- Restricted to brotherhood events only – End: Oct. 1, 2021
- Earn back 5 social events for fall – Start: Oct. 1, 2021
- Internal Accountability Plan – Due: Aug. 2, 2021
- New Member Education plan – Due: Aug. 2, 2021
- UTK’s HazingEdu – Due: Aug. 17, 2021
- Roundtable with SCCS &/or OSFL RE: Code Violations – Due: Aug. 17, 2021
- Exec Board Conversation with CHEW – Due: Sept. 1, 2021
- Event Management Conversation with OSFL – Due: Sept. 10, 2021
- HQs’ Bystander Intervention Module/Workshop- Due: Sept. 19, 2021
- CHEW Bystander Intervention Workshop – Due: Oct. 1, 2021
- New Member Education Committee Monthly Meetings – Start: July 2021 & end: conclusion of NM process; Documentation due: Dec. 1, 2021
- New Member Education Committee Spring Training – Due: Feb. 1, 2022
- Event Reviewal (& Registration) with OSFL & HQ – End: May 21, 2022
- Per Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters, the chapter will be placed on Province President Probation until such a time as the Province President determines that all requirements of probation have been completed – Starting Summer of 2021
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 11/17/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (3) Misuse of information
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol off campus
- (20) Providing alcohol to person(s) under 21
- (25) Violation of Disciplinary Sanctions
Date Reported: 11/21/2018
Reported By: Parent
Investigation Start Date: 11/26/2018
Location: On & Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 2/5/2019
Sanction Date: 2/5/2019
Sanction(s):
- Social Probation until 5/15/2019
- Disciplinary Probation from 5/15/2019 until 5/15/2020.
- Loss/restriction of privilege
- Educational Sanctions:
- Chapter shall complete UTPD Social Event Safety & Title IX Presentation by 3/15/19.
- Chapter shall complete Active Bystander Intervention on Alcohol by 4/1/19.
- Chapter shall develop an Amnesty Education and Action Plan by 4/1/19.
- Chapter shall complete Hazing Education by 5/1/19.
- Chapter shall submit a detailed new member and membership development program to be reviewed by OSFL by 8/15/19.
- Chapter shall complete “Fireside Chats” (social event management reviews) with a designated representative from OSFL at least 2 weeks prior to any social event.
- Chapter shall complete “Perfect Party” education by 9/15/19.
- Chapter shall host an educational round table discussion with staff members from offices of their choosing by 10/15/19.
- Restrictions:
- New member activities are restricted to between the hours of 8 am to 11 pm.
- An Advisor or Headquarters staff member must be present for Bid Day, Big Brother/Little Brother Night, any initiation activities, and Initiation.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 11/4/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol off campus
- (20) Providing alcohol to person(s) under 21
Date Reported: 11/7/2018
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 11/7/2018
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 2/5/2019
Sanction Date: 2/5/2019
Sanction(s):
- See sanctions list for the incident on 11/17/2019.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: Fall 2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol-related conduct prohibited by law
- (20) Providing alcohol to person(s) under 21
Date Reported: 9/13/2017
Reported By: Anonymous individual
Investigation Start Date: 9/13/2017
Location: On & off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 11/1/2017
Sanction Date: 11/1/2017
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation 11-1-17 until 9-15-18.
- Recruitment workshop with OSFL.
- Chapter’s entire New Member program must be reviewed and revamped after completion of the workshop. The workshop and review of revised New Member plan must be completed before participation in Spring 2018 recruitment may occur.
- The chapter must attend Hazing EDU course and an alcohol awareness/ liability class.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Phi Gamma Delta
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: 8/22/2020, 8/24/2020, 9/12/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
Date Reported: 9/12/2020
Reported By: UT student
Investigation Start Date: 9/12/2020
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 11/27/2020
Sanction Date: 12/1/2020
Sanction(s):
- Loss of recognition/privileges – the chapter is not permitted to host in-person events until 2/1/2021
- Disciplinary probation until 5/1/2021
- Educational activity – COVID-19 Safety Education through Center of Health Education & Wellness
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 8/24/2019, 8/31/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol related conduct prohibited by law
- (25) Violation of interim actions, sanctions, conditions
Date Reported: 8/25/2019
Reported By: UTPD
Investigation Start Date: 8/29/2019
Location: On and Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 3/16/2020
Sanction Date: 5/8/2020
Sanction(s):
- Educational Activities:
- Executive board meets with OSFL before and after each social event hosted by chapter
- Risk management, alcohol awareness, and social safety event planning with OSFL and UTPD
- Fire safety education with KFD, Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 11/29/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol on campus
- (25) Violation of Disciplinary Sanctions
Date Reported: 11/30/2018
Reported By: UT student
Investigation Start Date: 11/30/2018
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 12/19/2018
Sanction Date: 1/14/2019
Sanction(s):
- Social Probation until 5/1/19.
- Disciplinary Probation from 5/1/19 until 12/1/19.
- Loss/restriction of privilege – restricted from having guests in the on-campus house until 5/1/19.
- Chapter shall complete UTPD Social Event Safety & Title IX Presentation by 2/15/19.
- Chapter shall complete Active Bystander Intervention on Alcohol and Sexual Assault by 3/15/19.
- Chapter shall complete SCCS Presentation by 2/15/19.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Phi Kappa Psi
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Spring & Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol-related (on-campus)
- (19) Alcohol-related (off-campus)
- (20) Providing Alcohol to person(s) under 21
Date Reported: 10/13/2022
Reported By: UT Student
Investigation Start Date: 10/13/2022
Location: On/ Off Campus
Case Resolved On: 2/11/2022
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative Resolution on 2/11/2022 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation until 6/1/2022
- Educational Sanctions:
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations and cover the following:
- Discuss and build a program around mentorship and what it means to be an supportive “Big Brother.”
- Develop and follow and internal accountability board/ plan.
- Complete UTK’s Hazing EDU workshop by 3/15/2022.
- Complete OSFL’s Sober Monitor Training by 6/1/2022.
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations and cover the following:
Date of Incident: 2/13/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct – University Property or Activities
- (19) Alcohol-Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
- (27) Violation of University Policy or Rule
Date Reported: 2/19/2018
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 2/13/2018
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 3/21/2018
Sanction Date: 4/3/2018
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation from 4-3-18 to 9-1-19.
- Restricted from hosting, co-hosting, or participating in any social events with alcohol until 9-15-18. Fireside Chat for pre-approved social events.
- Educational Sanctions:
- The Chapter’s entire NM program must be discussed and reviewed with OSFL & HQs.
- An advisor must be present for any Big Brother/ Little Brother activities.
- The Chapter shall host a “Ladder of Risk” presentation to help educate members on the basics of proper risk management policy and create a conversation about planning safe social events.
- A comprehensive risk management plan must be created and followed.
- The Chapter must attend a Hazing EDU workshop and complete VolsREACH 2.0 program facilitated by SCCS.
- Chapter shall host a presentation on active bystander intervention as it pertains to alcohol.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Phi Kappa Tau
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Phi Sigma Kappa
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: 3/12/2018
Date Reported: 3/14/2018
Reported By: Community Member
Location: Off Campus
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (3) Misuse of Information in Connection with University Investigation or Hearing
- (9) Private or Public Property
- (11) Disorderly Conduct
- (25) Violation of Interim Administrative Actions, Disciplinary Sanctions or Conditions of Re-Enrollment
Investigation Start Date: 3/14/2018
Notice of Charges Date: 5/9/2018
Sanction Date: 5/9/2018
Sanction(s):
- On 5/9/2018 Phi Sigma Kappa Grand Council made the unanimous decision to suspend the operations of the Xi Deuteron chapter.
- The Division of Student Life has entered into an MOU with Phi Sigma Kappa Headquarters to support the fraternity’s decision of suspension.
- Consideration for return will not be considered until no earlier than Spring 2023.
Hearing Type: Fraternity Headquarters made the decision to suspend
Date of Incident: Spring & Fall 2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (3) Misuse of Information
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol on campus
- (19) Alcohol-related conduct prohibited by law
- (20) Providing alcohol to person(s) under 21
- (27) Violation of University Policy
Date Reported: 9/20/2017, 11/3/2017, & 11/8/2017
Reported By: Anonymous individual
Investigation Start Date: 9/20/2017, 11/3/2017, & 11/8/2017
Location: On & off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 1/23/2018
Sanction Date: 1/23/2018
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension from 1-23-18 until 1-7-19.
- Social Probation from 1-23-18 until 1-7-19 with the opportunity to earn back privileges early through good behavior and educational sanction completion.
- Disciplinary Probation at the conclusion of Social Probation until 5-1-19.
- Restricted from Spring 2018 recruitment activities, Boxing Weekend, tailgating, or any functions with alcohol while on Social Probation.
- Educational Sanctions:
- The Chapter’s entire NM program must be discussed and reviewed with OSFL & HQs.
- Chapter President is required to have monthly meetings with OSFL.
- The Chapter shall host a “Ladder of Risk” presentation to help educate members on the basics of proper risk management policy and create a conversation about planning safe social events.
- After social privileges are reinstated, “Fireside Chats” must be held before any social event can occur. A comprehensive risk management plan must be created and followed.
- The Chapter must attend a Hazing EDU workshop facilitated by SCCS.
- The Chapter shall host a Chapter Development Program through Novak Talks.
- Proof of internal conduct board utilization is required, along with a formal Membership Review orchestrated by HQs. An Alumni Advisory Committee must be formed.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Pi Kappa Alpha
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol-related (on-campus)
- (19) Alcohol-related (off-campus)
- (20) Providing Alcohol to person(s) under 21
Date Reported: 9/22/2021
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 9/22/2021
Location: On/ Off Campus
Case Resolved On: 3/9/2022
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative resolution on 3/9/2022 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation until 8/1/2022
- Educational Sanctions:
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations through the end of Disciplinary Probation. These meetings will cover the following:
- Brotherhood development plan that will be presented to the chapter by 4/1/2022.
- Internal accountability plan to be completed by 5/1/2022.
- Complete UTK’s Hazing EDU workshop by 5/1/2022.
- Complete OSFL’s Sober Monitor Training by 6/1/2022.
- Develop a New Member Education plan and attend a facilitated conversation with OSFL by 6/15/2022.
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations through the end of Disciplinary Probation. These meetings will cover the following:
Date of Incident: 08/24/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (18) Alcohol Related Content
- (23) Failure to Respond
- (27) Violation of University Policy or Rule
Date Reported:
Reported By: Staff Member
Investigation Start Date:
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 09/15/20
Sanction Date: 09/15/20
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation effective immediately until 12/01/2020
- Chapter is not permitted to host, co-host, and/or participate in any in-person events
- The Chapter shall complete a bias education program with UTK’s Bias Education Coordinator and/or their designee. Documentation is due to SCCS, OSFL, and HQs no later than October 15, 2020.
- Chapter members shall complete online COVID-19 Safety
Education.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement.
Date of Incident: 10/14/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol-related conduct prohibited by law
- (20) Providing alcohol to person(s) under 21
Date Reported: 11/29/2017
Reported By: UT student
Investigation Start Date: 12/18/2017
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 1/26/2018
Sanction Date: 1/26/2018
Sanction(s):
- Educational Sanctions: The Zeta colony of Pi Kappa Alpha shall host a “Ladder of Risk” presentation to help educate members on the basics of proper risk management policy and create a conversation about planning safe social events.
- Additionally, the colony shall host an educational presentation over the Student Code of Conduct, amnesty, accountability, what constitutes an organization violation, and other conduct information relevant to organizations.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Pi Kappa Phi
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: 03/21/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (25) Violation of Sanctions
Date Reported: 04/12/2021
Reported By: UT Staff Member, UT Student
Investigation Start Date: 4/13/2021
Location: On Campus
Case Resolved On: 6/14/2021
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative Resolution on 6/14/2021 and agreed to the following:
Sanction(s): The following outcomes within the Alternative Resolution were agreed to by the chapter:
- Suspension/Cease and Desist through the Fall of 2021
- Active status may be petitioned when all Headquarters and University expectations have been met no earlier than 12/15/2021
- Complete Chapter Remedial Action plan
- Once on active status, the chapter agrees to complete: Deferred Suspension for no less than one (1) semester and Disciplinary Probation for no less than two (2) semesters
- If the chapter is found in violation of sanctions again, the chapter will be placed on suspension for no less than five (5) years.
- Fill vacant advisory position by 12/1/2021
- While on Disciplinary Probation, all social events, both on-campus and off-campus, shall be registered and reviewed in advance with OSFL and NHQs a minimum of 14 business days in advance. This includes any event that has a social element to it. All social events must adhere to local, state, and University expectations; this includes OSFL policy & the Student Code of Conduct. Additionally, all NHQ policies should be followed.
Date of Incident: Fall 2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others (x2)
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
- (25) Violation of Sanctions
Date Reported: 10/31/2020
Reported By: UT Police
Investigation Start Date: 11/1/2020
Location: On and Off Campus
Interim Action:
- On 11/10/2020, Pi Kappa Phi was placed on a suspension for all activities and operations by the National Headquarters and the University to ensure the safety and well-being of all members and the community at large.
Case Resolved On: 2/3/2021
The Chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative Resolution on 2/3/2021 and agreed to the following:
Sanction(s):
- Suspension/Cease and Desist through the summer of 2021
- Membership and leadership review conducted by National Headquarters
- Complete Chapter Remedial Action plan
- Deferred Suspension through Fall 2021
- Disciplinary Probation through Fall 2022
- Fill vacant advisory position by 12/1/2021
- When able, all social events will be reviewed with OSFL through Fall 2021
Date of Incident: 05/15/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (25) Violation of Interim Actions, Sanctions, and Conditions
Date Reported: 05/20/2020
Reported By: UT Staff
Investigation Start Date: 05/20/2020
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 05/20/2020
Sanction Date: 08/12/2020
Sanction(s):
- Chapter will remain on disciplinary probation until all sanctions are complete.
- This chapter will develop and present behavioral expectations for current and new members including expectations for all activities and events for the new member process. This will be approved by the OSFL, headquarters, and advisors.
- Members will participate in an alcohol bystander educational program.
- The chapter president is required to meet with OSFL three times a semester at minimum to discuss sanction progress, state of the chapter, and planning/goal setting.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: Spring 2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct – University Property or University Activities
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law,
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
Date Reported: 3/1/19
Reported By: Chapter/Fraternity Headquarters
Investigation Start Date: 3/1/19
Location: On & Off Campus
Notice of Charges Date: n/a
Sanction Date: 4/29/19
Sanction(s):
- Loss or Restriction of Privileges – Chapter not permitted to host, co-host, and/or participate in any social events with alcohol until completion of Fall 2019 Formal Recruitment and completion of Ladder of Risk
- New Member Education must be held in a university space outside the chapter facility through Fall 2020
- Chapter President required to meet with OSFL at minimum of 3 times per semester
- Chapter shall develop written behavioral expectations for new member events and activities
- Chapter must attend Hazing EDU Workshop before Fall 2019 new member activities may occur
- Chapter must host Ladder of Risk prior to any events with alcohol
- Chapter must complete educational program regarding alcohol awareness with the University of Tennessee Police Department Community Relations Unit
- Chapter shall complete a Bystander Alcohol Education Program
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) x 2 Alcohol-Related Conduct
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
- (25) x 2 Violations of Interim Actions, Sanctions, and Conditions
Date Reported: Throughout fall 2021 semester
Reported By: Various
Investigation Start Date: 9/8/2021
Location: On/ Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 1/10/2022
Sanction Date: 1/10/2022
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension through 4/1/2022.
- Disciplinary Probation through 12/15/2022.
- Loss or Restriction of Privilege: No social events and only brotherhood events without alcohol.
- Chapter has the ability to earn back social events without alcohol and three (3) social events with alcohol starting 4/1/2022.
- Educational Activities:
- When social events are permitted, chapter will meet with OSFL to plan and debrief social events with alcohol during Spring 2022.
- All events are to be registered and approved through OSFL’s VOLink registration process
- Chapter will attend an educational, redevelopment retreat coordinated by SAE General Headquarters and the University. Topics covered will be health and safety best practices, hazing prevention education, bystander intervention, internal accountability, and expectations from both HQ and the University.
- Chapter will participate in HQ’s standardized Phoenix Member Education Program.
- Chapter’s Member Educator and Executive Council will meet with OSFL to review member education programming for the fall 2022 semester by 07/01/2022.
- Chapter’s exec board will meet monthly with OSFL to discuss health and safety within the chapter from 02/2022 through 12/2022.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 5/2/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct
- (25) Violations of Interim Actions, Sanctions, and Conditions
Date Reported: 5/4/2021
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 5/4/2021
Location: Off Campus (*Co-hosted with Delta Delta Delta)
Notice of Allegations Date: 1/26/2021
Sanction Date: 2/18/2021
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation through 12/10/2021
- Educational Activities:
- 80% of chapter must attend an event management conversation with the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life (OSFL) by 8/1/2021.
- Executive board must host a meeting with OSFL surrounding traditional events, safe event management, and risk mitigation.
- Chapter must develop an action plan for managing risky behavior by 8/10/2021.
- Educational roundtable with SCCS/OSFL surrounding common Code violations by 9/1/2021
- Develop and implement an internal accountability plan with the assistance of headquarters by 9/1/2021 (this sanction has been reassigned Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s remaining sanctions from 1/22/2021 case).
- Chapter must review and register all social events with OSFL prior to events through 5/21/2022.
- *See Delta Delta Delta Conduct History for respective sanctions and outcomes.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 1/22/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct – University Property
- (21) Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
- (23) Failure to Respond, Comply, or Identify
Date Reported: 1/24/2021
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 1/25/2021
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 1/26/2021
Sanction Date: 2/18/2021
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension until 5/1/2021
- Disciplinary Probation until 8/31/2021
- Loss or restriction of privilege – chapter is limited to chapter meetings and brotherhood events through the duration of the spring semester
- Educational Activity – all on- and off-campus events in the fall of 2021 will be reviewed with OSFL
- Educational Activity – OSFL led safety meeting on COVID-19 and social event restrictions/policy
- Educational Activity – COVID-19 safety education module
- Educational Activity – bystander intervention workshop
- Educational Activity – develop and implement an internal accountability plan with the assistance of headquarters
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 05/01/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (9) Private or Public Property
- (18) Alcohol on Campus
- (23) Failure to Respond, Comply, or Identify
Date Reported: 05/03/2020
Reported By: UT Police
Investigation Start Date: 05/04/2020
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 06/16/2020
Sanction Date: 06/16/2020
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary probation through November 15, 2020
- Chapter must complete an educational program regarding UT alcohol policies and social event safety with UTPD.
- Educational Sanctions
- Chapter must complete an educational discussion with Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters staff regarding accountability, alcohol policy, housing policy, alcohol awareness, social event safety, and risk management with current and new members.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 4/10/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (14) Fire Safety
- (18) Alcohol on Campus
Date Reported: 4/11/2018
Reported By: UT Police
Investigation Start Date: 4/11/18
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 5/3/2018
Sanction Date: 5/3/2018
Sanction(s):
- Educational Sanctions
- Chapter is required to complete VolsREACH 2.0, an ethical decision making class for student organizations regarding Respect, Ethics, Actions, Civility, Honesty.
- The chapter shall host an educational session on how to appropriately respond and communicate in situations of conflict and over the rules and expectations for students.
- The chapter shall review and develop a fire safety plan for their on campus facility.
- The chapter shall conduct a fire safety drill for members.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Sigma Beta Rho
Council: Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Sigma Chi
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: 3/5/2022
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
Date Reported: 3/23/2022
Reported By: Community Member
Investigation Start Date: 3/23/2022
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 5/27/2022
Sanction Date: 5/27/2022
Sanction(s):
- Educational Activities:
- The Chapter’s Executive Board & officers involved in social event planning will participate in an educational conversation with OSFL centering on risk mitigation at events with alcohol by August 30, 2022.
- The Chapter’s Leadership will work with OSFL to develop an action plan for addressing high-risk behavior at events with alcohol and then present this information to the chapter membership by August 30, 2022.
*The chapter will complete all educational programs and administrative actions agreed up in the Alternative Resolution resolved on 3/7/2022.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol-related (on-campus)
- (19) Alcohol-related (off-campus)
- (20) Providing Alcohol to person(s) under 21
Date Reported: 9/29/2021
Reported By: UT Staff
Investigation Start Date: 9/29/2021
Location: On/ Off Campus
Case Resolved On: 3/7/2022
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative resolution on 3/7/2022 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation until 8/1/2022
- Educational Sanctions:
- New Member Education Committee monthly meetings with OSFL until 6/1/2022.
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations through the end of Disciplinary Probation.
- Complete UTK’s Hazing EDU workshop by 4/15/2022.
- Complete OSFL’s Sober Monitor Training by 5/15/2022.
- Develop a New Member Education plan and attend a facilitated conversation with OSFL by 7/1/2022.
Date of Incident: 8/28, 9/13, 9/25, 9/26, 10/3/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (23) Failure to Respond, Comply, or Identify Oneself
Date Reported: 10/5/2020
Reported By: UT Student
Investigation Start Date: 10/5/2020
Location: Off and On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 12/16/2020
Sanction Date: 12/16/2020
Sanction(s):
- Warning – written notice of violated Standards of Conduct
- All current and new members will complete the COVID-19 educational activity/module through the Center of Health Education and Wellness
- Chapter will participate in Headquarters sponsored alcohol education course
- Loss or Restriction Privileges – The chapter will not host or co-host in-person events through 2/1/2021
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Sigma Nu
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Spring 2022
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
Date Reported: 2/4/2022*
Reported By: Various
Investigation Start Date: 2/4/2022
Location: On/ Off Campus
Interim Action: *After receiving addition information, on 3/23/2022, Sigma Nu was placed on interim restrictions for activities related to the new member process (formal or informal) as well as any activities with alcohol by the National Headquarters for possible violations of the Fraternity’s Risk Reduction Policy. The University mirrored and supported this by issuing University interim restrictions.
Case Resolved On: 5/10/2022
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative resolution on 5/10/2022 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation until 12/15/2022
- Loss or restriction of privileges: No social events and only brotherhood events without alcohol until August 31, 2022.
- Chapter has the ability to earn back 8 social events with alcohol and unlimited social events without alcohol starting on 8/31/2022.
- Educational Sanctions:
- For each of the Chapter’s 8 social events with alcohol during the Fall 2022 semester, the individuals responsible for organizing the events will meet with OSFL prior to hosting each event and again within 7 business days following the event to review.
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations through the end of Disciplinary Probation.
- Executive Board will work to complete Sigma Nu’s “Candidate Development Action Plan” by 6/1/2022.
- Following the completion of the “Candidate Development Action Plan,” the Executive Board will develop a true candidate educational program by 7/1/2022.
- The Executive Board will develop and follow an internal accountability plan by 8/1/2022.
- Complete UTK’s Hazing EDU workshop by 8/31/2022.
- Risk Reduction Chairman and his committee agree to work with OSFL to develop “Values Congruent Environments Action Plan,” outlining the chapter’s strategy for risk management and prevention by August 31, 2022.
- The Chapter’s leadership agrees to review the “Values Congruent Environments Action Plan,” with Chapter members in collaboration with OSFL by 8/31/2022.
- Participate in “Phase I: Session 6: Values & Ethics” of Sigma Nu’s LEAD Program by 10/1/2022.
Date of Incident: 11/3/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (5) Harm to Others
Date Reported: 11/4/2020
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 11/4/2020
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Charges Date: 11/24/2020
Sanction Date: 11/24/2020
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension until 3/1/2021
- Disciplinary Probation until 5/1/2021
- Loss or restriction of privilege – the chapter is not permitted to host in-person events until 2/1/2021
- All in-person social events are to be reviewed with OSFL and HQ through probation
- Educational activities:
- COVID-19 Safety Education through the Center of Health Education and Wellness
- Active Bystander education
- All executive board members are to attend a Student Code of Conduct training with SCCS and OSFL
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 1/16/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (21) Drugs and drug paraphernalia
Date Reported: 1/17/2020
Reported By: UTPD
Investigation Start Date: 1/17/2020
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 3/10/2020
Notice of Sanctions Date: 3/17/2020
Sanction(s):
- Warning
- Educational Sanctions:
- Active Bystander training
- Chapter leadership will attend a training session on the Student Code of Conduct to review violations and responsibilities of student organizations as well as the definition of “possession.” Information will be disseminated to chapter members.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 11/17/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol related conduct – University property or activities
- (20) Providing alcohol to underage person
Date Reported: 11/17/2018
Reported By: UTPD
Investigation Start Date: 11/17/2018
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date:12/7/2018
Notice of Sanctions Date: 12/14/2018
Sanction(s):
- Social event safety education with UTPD
- Chapter will submit and review a game-day event management plan with OSFL and HQ
- All members of the risk management committee will receive training on risk prevention and event safety
- Chapter will submit HQ event request form for all required/eligible events
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Council: Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Date of Incident: Spring 2022 Semester
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (2) Providing False Information
- (5) Harm to Others
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol-related (on-campus)
- (19) Alcohol-related (off-campus)
- (20) Providing Alcohol to person(s) under 21
- (25) Violation of Sanctions
Date Reported: 4/01/2022
Reported By: Community Member
Investigation Start Date: 4/01/2022
Location: On/Off Campus
Interim Action: On April 1, 2022, Sigma Phi Epsilon was placed on interim administrative actions for all activities and operations by the University of Tennessee to ensure the safety and well-being of all members. There was an exception made for virtual meeting(s) during this time.
Case Resolved On: 7/08/2022
The chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative Resolution on 7/08/2022 and agreed to the following:
Sanction(s): The following outcomes within the Alternative Resolution were agreed to by the chapter:
- Suspension/Cease and Desist through the Spring 2023 semester. An exception to this status is educational activities outlined in the Chapter’s Remedial Action Plan.
- Active status may be petitioned when all Headquarters and University expectations have been met no earlier than 12/07/2022.
- Complete Chapter Remedial Action Plan.
- Once on active status, the chapter agrees to complete: Deferred Suspension for no less than one (1) semester and Disciplinary Probation for no less than three (3) semesters.
- The Alumni Advisory Council (AAC) and HQs will facilitate and oversee a membership review and officer review.
- The Chapter will have a HQs staff member live in the on-campus Chapter house who will be present at all major Chapter events.
- Upon return to active status and while on Disciplinary Probation, all social events, both on-campus and off-campus, shall be registered and reviewed in advance with OSFL and HQs a minimum of 7 days in advance for dry events and 14 days in advance for events with alcohol. This includes any event that has a social element to it. All social events must adhere to local, state, HQs and University expectations.
- If the chapter is found responsible for additional violations during the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year, the Chapter will suspend all chapter operations and close for no less than five (5) years.
Date of Incident: Fall 2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (10) Hazing
- (18) Alcohol-related (on-campus)
- (19) Alcohol-related (off-campus)
- (20) Providing Alcohol to person(s) under 21
Date Reported: 10/14/2021
Reported By: Anonymous
Investigation Start Date: 10/14/2021
Location: On/ Off Campus
Case Resolved On: 2/18/2022
The Chapter voluntarily entered into an Alternative Resolution on 2/18/2022 and agreed to the following:
Sanctions:
- Disciplinary Probation until 6/1/2022
- Educational Sanctions:
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations and cover the following:
- Develop and follow and internal accountability board/ plan.
- Executive Board monthly meetings with OSFL to discuss health and safety as it relates to chapter operations and cover the following:
- Complete UTK’s Hazing EDU workshop by 4/1/2022.
- Complete an educational program regarding social event safety, risk mitigation strategies, and bystander intervention with the University of Tennessee Police Department (UTPD) Community Relationships Unit by 05/1/2022.
- Complete OSFL’s Sober Monitor Training by 6/1/2022.
Date of Incident: 10/31/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (14) Fire Safety
- (18 x3) Alcohol-Related Conduct
- (19 x3) Alcohol-Related Conduct Prohibited by Law
- (21) Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
- (10) Hazing
- (20 x2) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
- (3) Misuse of Information
Date Reported: 11/01/2019
Reported By: Anonymous
Investigation Start Date: 11/06/2019
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 2/13/2020
Sanction Date: 2/13/2020
Sanction(s):
- Deferred Suspension until 12/15/2020
- Social Probation until 12/15/2020
- Disciplinary Probation until 12/21/2021
- AAC in control of chapter for a two year minimum
- No chapter events at “unofficial” off campus locations
- No more than five (5) social events per semester beginning January 2021
- All social events reviewed with OSFL and/or AAC (SigEp HQ)
- All social events must undergo a post review
- Chapter Membership Review to be conducted
- Balanced Man Program Presentation no later than March 1, 2020
- Chapter exec meeting with OSFL by 3/15/2020
- OSFL, AAC, SigEp HQ must review all new member processes, informal and formal processes by 4/1/2020
- Hosting of “The Mask You Live In” documentary and reflection papers are due 4/15/2020
- Hazing educational sessions by 5/15/2020
- Chapter session on difficult conversations. Resources like the Dean of Students/974-HELP by 9/15/2020
- Active bystander education presentation by 10/15/2020
- Social event safety program by 11/20/2020
- SigEp risk management policy program by 12/15/2020
- New SigEp leadership to attend national leadership programs
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement.
Date of Incident: 4/12/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol Related Conduct – University Property or University Activities
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Underage Person
Date Reported: 4/22/2019
Reported By: Staff
Investigation Start Date: 4/23/2019
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 6/7/2019
Notice of Sanctions Date: 6/19/2019
Sanction(s):
- Written Warning
- Educational Sanctions:
- Educational session regarding confidence, self-esteem, decision making, and coping techniques for stress and anxiety
- Active Bystander training in regards to alcohol
- Lead an IFC conversation regarding alcohol on campus, alcohol at co-sponsored events, and providing alcohol at events such as Homecoming, etc.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: Spring 2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (10) Hazing
- (19) Alcohol-related conduct prohibited by law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
- (25) Violation of Disciplinary Sanctions
Date Reported: 3/27/2018
Reported By: UT student
Investigation Start Date: 3/27/2018
Location: On & Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 5/8/2018
Sanction Date: 5/15/2018
Sanction(s):
- Social Probation until 9-15-18 and Disciplinary Probation until 12-1-18.
- New member activities are restricted to between the hours of 8am-11pm.
- Educational Sanctions:
- Hazing EDU Workshop for Executive Board and NM team,
- NM Education Workshop, and
- An educational presentation on the Student Code of Conduct. The Chapter shall implement each of their Balance Man Program challenges from Headquarter Staff and provide monthly updates to Headquarter Staff and OSFL on their progress.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Date of Incident: 7/27/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Violated:
- (18) Alcohol- university property or university activity
- (27) Violation of University Policy)
Date Reported: 7/28/2017
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 7/28/2017
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 8/17/2017
Sanction Date: 8/21/2017
Sanction(s):
- Restriction of privileges – the Chapter is no longer eligible to earn privileges back during the Fall 2017 semester as part of their previously assigned “earn back program”.
- Additionally, the Sigma Phi Epsilon on-campus house is restricted from guests of any kind during the Fall 2017 semester. The only individuals allowed to be present in the on-campus house are Chapter members officially registered to live in the house and the Chapter Advisor. No other members or guests are permitted unless permission is granted by OSFL and/ or SCCS. Permission will be given on a case by case basis.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Theta Chi
Council: Interfraternity Council
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Sororities
Alpha Chi Omega
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 11/10/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol related conduct
Date Reported: 11/23/2021
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 11/23/2021
Location: On Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 2/25/2022
Notice of Sanctions Date: 2/25/2022
Sanction(s):
- Educational Sanctions
- Chapter will complete OSFL’s Sober Monitor Training by April 15, 2022.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Alpha Delta Pi
Council: Panhellenic Council
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Alpha Omicron Pi
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 10/30/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol related conduct
Date Reported: 11/15/2019
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 1/17/2020
Location: On Campus
Notice of Charges Date: 3/5/2020
Sanction Date: 3/5/2020
Sanction(s):
- Educational Sanctions
- Chapter leadership to have discussion with chapter members about attending and hosting an event with another student organization and possession as defined in the code.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Chi Omega
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 08/24/2020
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (23) Failure to Respond, Comply or Identify
Date Reported: 08/24/20
Reported By: Staff Member
Investigation Start Date:
Location: On Campus
Notice of Charges Date: 09/09/20
Sanction Date: 08/25/20
Sanction(s):
- Educational Activity #1: The Chapter is required to communicate with alumni regarding the severity of the incident and why disciplinary action was taken by the University. The document is to be reviewed in advance by Headquarters, OSFL, and/or SCCS. This is to be completed by September 15th, 2020.
- Educational Activity #2: The Chapter is required to complete a workshop on Difficult Conversations and Peer Leadership. This training will be facilitated by a National Representative of Chi Omega and will take place via virtual format. Megan Palik (or a headquarters representative) will work with the Director or Training and Programming to cater this to the Pi Chapter of Chi Omega. This is to be completed by October 1st, 2020 and documentation of completion is to be submitted to SCCS reflecting that at least 85% of the Chapter attended.
- The Executive and Programming Board of the Chapter is required to complete a workshop on Event Planning Guidelines. This is to be completed by October 16th, 2020 and documentation of completion is to be submitted to SCCS reflecting that at least 85% of the Executive and Programming Board attended.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Delta Delta Delta
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 5/2/2021
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (5) Harm to Others
- (19) Alcohol Related Conduct
Date Reported: 5/4/2021
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 5/4/2021
Location: Off Campus (*Co-hosted with Sigma Alpha Epsilon)
Notice of Allegations Date: 5/28/2017
Sanction Date: 5/31/2021
Sanction(s):
- Disciplinary Probation through 9/1/2021
- Educational Activities:
- 80% of chapter must attend an event management conversation with the Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life (OSFL) by 8/1/2021.
- Executive board must host a meeting with OSFL surrounding traditional events, safe event management, and risk mitigation.
- Chapter must develop an action plan for managing risky behavior by 8/10/2021.
- Chapter must review and register all social events with OSFL prior to events through 12/10/2021.
- *See Sigma Alpha Epsilon Conduct History for respective sanctions and outcomes.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Delta Gamma
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 9/6/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol- prohibited by law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
Date Reported: 9/14/2017
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 9/14/2017
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Allegations Date: 10/12/2017
Sanction Date: 10/12/2017
Sanction(s):
- Participation in a “mock trial” regarding individual and chapter liability regarding alcohol violations. Have a follow-up conversation with OSFL and reflection papers to be completed by all members following the “mock trial”.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
Council: Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Delta Phi Omega
Council: Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Delta Sigma Theta
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Delta Zeta
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 10/31/2018
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol-University property or University activity
Date Reported: 5/15/2019
Reported By: Student
Investigation Start Date: 5/15/2019
Location: On Campus
Notice of Charges Date: 5/28/2019
Sanction Date: 5/28/2019
Sanctions:
- Educational Sanctions
- Chapter will host Active Bystander presentation in regards to alcohol
- Lead a Panhellenic-wide conversation regarding alcohol during Homecoming
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Kappa Delta
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 8/15/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol-University property or University activity
Date Reported: 8/25/2017
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 8/16/2017
Location: On Campus
Notice of Charges Date: 9/14/2017
Sanction Date: 9/14/2017
Sanction(s):
- Educational Sanctions
- Ladder of Risk Program presentation for the organization.
- Develop a prevention plan for healthy senior celebrations.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Council: Panhellenic Council
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Phi Mu
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 4/12/2019
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (18) Alcohol-University property or University activity
Date Reported: 4/22/2019
Reported By: Staff
Investigation Start Date: 4/23/2019
Location: On Campus
Notice of Charges Date: 5/29/2019
Sanction Date: 5/29/2019
Sanctions:
- Educational Sanctions
- Chapter will host Active Bystander presentation in regards to alcohol
- Lead a Panhellenic-wide conversation regarding alcohol during Homecoming
Pi Beta Phi
Council: Panhellenic Council
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Sigma Gamma Rho
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Sigma Kappa
Council: Panhellenic Council
Date of Incident: 10/18/2017
Standard(s) of Conduct Found Responsible for Violating:
- (19) Alcohol- prohibited by law
- (20) Providing Alcohol to Person(s) Under 21
Date Reported: 10/19/2017
Reported By: UT Staff Member
Investigation Start Date: 10/27/2017
Location: Off Campus
Notice of Charges Date: 11/20/2017
Sanction Date: 11/20/2017
Sanction(s):
- Educational Sanctions
- The Chapter shall host a Ladder of Risk presentation to help educate chapter members on the basics of proper risk management policy and create a conversation about planning safe social events.
Hearing Type: Resolution Agreement
Sigma Sigma Rho
Council: Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Zeta Phi Beta
Council: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
No conduct history in the last 5 years
Zeta Tau Alpha
Council: Panhellenic Council
No conduct history in the last 5 years