Student Organization Case Status Summaries
The Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education (SAGE) works with the Center for Student Involvement and other campus partners on violations of University Standards of Conduct by Student Organizations. Together we maintain a list of the relevant cases addressed within the last seven years.
We provide this information because we believe students and other student organizations should be able to make informed choices when pursuing ways to get involved on campus.
Please note that the infomation below is categorized by the date the incident was reported to the University.
2024-2025 Academic Year
Surf Club
Date of Incident: May 24, 2025Date Reported: May 24, 2025
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct threatening the health and safety of students and underage possession and use of alcohol.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: August 20, 2025
Findings: Surf Club accepted responsibility for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol)
Sanctions: 1) Probation, 2) Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO, 3) Host educational workshop for all members and new members regarding – Personal liability and host liability for events with alcohol, bystander intervention strategies and information regarding the RAPP policy, 4) Provide sign-in sheet, powerpoint and other materials to your CSI advisor by December 1, 2025, 5) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection
Fusheng Chinese Drama Troupe
Date of Incident: May 4, 2025
Date Reported: May 9, 2025
Description of Incident: Reported use of unauthorized replica firearms during stage performance.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.20 (Weapons/Firearms).
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: June 9, 2025
Findings: Fusheng Chinese Drama Troupe accepted responsibility for PACAOS 102.20 (Weapons/Firearms).
Sanctions: 1) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection workshop, 2) Probation until 2027, and 3) Meeting with UCPD.
Alpha Phi Omega
Date of Incident: Various during Spring 2025 quarter
Date Reported: April 29, 2025
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing activities and conduct that violates prior disciplinary actions.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing) and PACAOS 102.21 (Violation of Disciplinary Actions)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: August 27, 2025
Findings: Alpha Phi Omega accepted responsibility for the charges of PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing).
Sanctions: 1) De-registration through August 20, 2026, 2) Probation until August 20, 2028, 3) Require all members and prospects to complete a hazing training prior to the first round of recruitment after reinstatement as an organization by December 1, 2026, 4) Send a hazing education email that includes the hazing.ucsd.edu website and anonymous hazing reporting email to all current and potential new members and cc your CSI advisor and your chapter advisor before September 22, 2025, 5) Review risk management, hazing protocols and new member plans with national organization by August 20, 2026, 6) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection
Vietnamese Student Association
Date of Incident: April 15, 2025
Date Reported: April 16, 2025
Description of Incident: Loud noises during quiet hours
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.07 (Residential Life Community Standards) Quiet Hours
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: April 25, 2025
Findings: The organization was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for PACAOS 102.07 (Residential Life Community Standards) regarding quiet hours and noise.
Sanctions: N/A
Kappa Sigma
Date of Incident: April 4-5, 2025
Date Reported: April 4, 2025
Description of Incident: Allegations of failure to comply and violations of the organization’s previous assigned sanctions.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: June 23, 2025
Findings: Kappa Sigma accepted responsibility for PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction)
Sanctions: De-Registration until 2029 was assigned.
Any member of the UCSD campus community may share information or report concerns about Kappa Sigma or its members for alleged violations of the University Standards of Conduct using the links below:
UCSD: Non-Academic Misconduct Report Form
Kappa Sigma Headquarters: [email protected] or (434)-295-3193
Kappa Zeta Phi
Date of Incident: Various during Winter 2025 quarter
Date Reported: March 6, 2025
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety)
Interim Action: The University issued an Interim Suspension on March 7, 2025, prohibiting all chapter-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations. While the Interim Suspension is in place, the chapter and its members may not participate in any chapter programming including but not limited to, meetings, recruitment of any form, social events, sisterhood events, alumni events, philanthropy events, or any other activity that may be a chapter gathering or operation, including virtually.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 11, 2025 (Notice of Investigation) and March 07, 2025 (Notice of Interim Suspension)
Findings: N/A
Sanctions: N/A
Sigma Alpha Mu (SAMMY)
Date of Incident: March 7, 2025
Date Reported: March 7, 2025
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: April 04, 2025
Findings: Sigma Alpha Mu was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) regarding physical abuse including but not limited to physical assault; threats of violence; or other conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person.
Sanctions: N/A
Sigma Pi Alpha
Date of Incident: Various during Fall 2024 quarter
Date Reported: February 24, 2025
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of students
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: April 03, 2025
Findings: Sigma Pi Alpha was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for the allegation of Hazing.
Sanctions: N/A
Zor at UC San Diego (Hindi Film) Dance Team
Date of Incident: January 23, 2025
Date Reported: January 24, 2025
Description of Incident: Allegations of trespassing and damage to university property
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.04 (Theft/Damage) and PACAOS 102.06 (Unauthorized Entry/Use)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: April 16, 2025
Findings: Zor at UC San Diego (Hindi Film) Dance Team accepted responsibility for the charges of: PACAOS 102.06 (Unauthorized Entry/Use).
Sanctions: 1) Exclusion from use or reservation of Mandeville (until February 1, 2026); 2) Completion of the Practical Decision Making Workshop by principal members; 3) Complete of one Letter of Apology to the Production Manager for the Department of Music; and 4) Probation until April 15, 2026.
Sigma Nu
Date of Incident: Various between during Fall Quarter 2024 and Winter Quarter 2025Date Reported: January 6, 2025
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing, underage possession and use of alcohol, the use of controlled substances, and conduct threatening the health and safety of students
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Interim Action: On March 7, 2025, the University issued an interim action including the Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities which prohibited new member activities, University-Supported Activity while off-campus, and Recruitment, intake, and new member education activities regardless of location. On April 7, 2025, this interim action was modified to permit on-campus and limited off-campus recruitment.
Dates of Investigation: March 5, 2025 to May 12, 2025
Date of Notice of Outcome: May 12, 2025
Findings: After reviewing the report and the supporting documentation, it was determined that there was no reasonable cause to conclude that the organization had violated the Standards of Conduct.
Sanctions: N/A
Phi Delta Epsilon
Date of Incident: October 12, 2024
Date Reported: October 18, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of students
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Interim Action: The University issued an Interim Action on November 20, 2024, prohibiting all new member-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: April 16, 2025
Findings: Phi Delta Epsilon accepted responsibility for the charges of: PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing).
Sanctions: 1) Probation for two years through April 15, 2025; 2) Review new member education plans with CSI advisor and national organization before the start of the first recruitment process, no sooner than the Fall 2025 quarter; 3) Host educational workshop for all chapter members covering hazing education and bystander intervention strategies; 4) Send a hazing education email that includes the hazing.ucsd.edu website and anonymous hazing reporting email to all current and potential new members and cc your CSI advisor and your chapter advisor; and 5) Completion of the Practical Decision Making Workshop by principal members.
Majiang at UC San Diego
Date of Incident: October 17, 2024Date Reported: October 9, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of Non-Academic Dishonesty and University Centers event policy.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: February 03, 2025
Findings: Principal Members of Majiang did not accept responsibility for PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty) and the charges were dismissed.
Sanctions: N/A
2023-2024 Academic Year
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx por Activismo (MEChA)
Date of Incident: May 22, 2024
Date Reported: May 22, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct threatening health or safety and disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of campus
Alleged Policy Violation(s): Conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person, SCP 4(c) (Violating Other University Policies)/Policy on Speech, Advocacy and Distribution of Literature on University Grounds (PPM 510-1 IX & XII), PACAOS 102.04 (Theft/Damage), PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.13 (Disruption of University Activities), and PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction).
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: May 20, 2025
Findings: Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx por Activismo (MEChA) was found responsible for violating SCP 4(c) (Violating Other University Policies)/Policy on Speech, Advocacy and Distribution of Literature on University Grounds (PPM 510-1 IX & XII).
Sanctions: 1) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection, 2) Probation until May 22, 2025
Jewish Voices for Peace
Date of Incident: May 22, 2024
Date Reported: May 22, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct threatening health or safety and disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of campus.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): SCP 4(c) (Violating Other University Policies)/Policy on Speech, Advocacy and Distribution of Literature on University Grounds (PPM 510-1 IX & XII), PACAOS 102.04 (Theft/Damage), PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.13 (Disruption of University Activities), and PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction)
Interim Action: The University issued a Cease and Desist order on June 5, 2024, prohibiting all organization-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: January 30, 2025 (Notice of Abeyance)
Findings: Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP) has not attempted to register for the 2024-25 academic year, and their 2023-24 registration has expired. Accordingly, the university is holding alleged misconduct by JVP while a registered student organization in abeyance pending any attempt to re-register.
Sanctions: N/A
Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APSA)
Date of Incident: May 22, 2024
Date Reported: May 22, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct threatening health or safety and disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of campus.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): SCP 4(c) (Violating Other University Policies)/Policy on Speech, Advocacy and Distribution of Literature on University Grounds (PPM 510-1 IX & XII), PACAOS 102.04 (Theft/Damage), PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.13 (Disruption of University Activities), and PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: June 27, 2024
Findings: APSA accepted responsibility for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety).
Sanctions: 1) Reflection Paper, 2) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection workshop (PDMAR)
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
Date of Incident: May 22, 2024
Date Reported: May 22, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct threatening health or safety and disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of campus.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): SCP 4(c) (Violating Other University Policies)/Policy on Speech, Advocacy and Distribution of Literature on University Grounds (PPM 510-1 IX & XII), PACAOS 102.04 (Theft/Damage), PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.13 (Disruption of University Activities), and PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: January 30, 2025 (Notice of Abeyance)
Findings: SJP has not attempted to register for the 2024-25 academic year, and their 2023-24 registration has expired. The university is holding alleged misconduct by SJP while a registered student organization in abeyance pending any attempt to re-register.
Sanctions: N/A
Delta Sigma Pi
Date of Incident: Various from 2022-2024
Date Reported: May 3, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing activities
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: June 25, 2024
Findings: Delta Sigma Pi was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for the allegations of violations of the University Standard of Conduct pertaining to Hazing.
Sanctions: N/A
Dance Team
Date of Incident: September 26, 2023
Date Reported: May 1, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of students
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing), PACAOS 102.17 (Controlled Substances), and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol)/Under 21
Interim Action: The University issued a Cease and Desist order on June 17, 2024, prohibiting all organization-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations. A second Cease and Desist was issued on August 26, 2024 prohibiting 2023-2024 members from engaging in organizational activity on the UC San Diego Campus or at University-Supported Activities.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: December 1, 2024
Findings: The Dance Team was found responsible for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing), PACAOS 102.17 (Controlled Substances), and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol).
Sanctions: 1) UCSD Recreation has issued a suspension notice for the 2024-2025 Dance Team, 2) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection workshop (PDMAR), 3) Probation
Students for Justice in Palestine
Date of Incident: May 1, 2024
Date Reported: May 1, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct threatening health or safety and disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of campus.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.21 (Violation of Disciplinary Actions), SCP 4(c) (Violating Other University Policies)/Policy on Speech, Advocacy and Distribution of Literature on University Grounds (PPM 510-1 IX & XII), SCP 4(c) (Violating Other University Policies)/Environmental Sanitation - Housing (PPM 516-10.3), PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.13 (Disruption of University Activities), PACAOS 102.15 (Disturbance of the Peace/Unlawful Assembly), and PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction)
Interim Action: The University issued a Cease and Desist order on May 1, 2024, prohibiting all organization-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: January 30, 2025 (Notice of Abeyance)
Findings: SJP has not attempted to register for the 2024-25 academic year, and their 2023-24 registration has expired. Accordingly, the university is holding alleged misconduct by SJP while a registered student organization in abeyance pending any attempt to re-register.
Sanctions: N/A
Sigma Omicron Pi
Date of Incident: Fall 2023
Date Reported: April 30, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of being present at events where an unrecognized group engaged in hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety).
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 06, 2025
Findings: Sigma Omicron Pi was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety).
Sanctions: N/A
Kappa Zeta Phi
Date of Incident: Fall 2023
Date Reported: April 30, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of being present at events where an unrecognized group engaged in hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety).
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 06, 2025
Findings: Kappa Zeta Phi was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety).
Sanctions: N/A
Chi Delta Theta
Date of Incident: Fall 2023
Date Reported: April 30, 2024
Description of Incident: Allegations of being present at events where an unrecognized group engaged in hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety).
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 07, 2025
Findings: Chi Delta Theta was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety).
Sanctions: N/A
Lambda Chi Alpha
Date of Incident: November 14, 2023
Date Reported: November 15, 2023
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty), PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: January 25, 2024
Findings: Principal Members of Lambda Chi Alpha did not accept responsibility for PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty, PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing) and the charges were dismissed.
Sanctions: N/A
Pi Beta Phi
Date of Incident: October 31, 2023
Date Reported: November 6, 2023
Description of Incident: Allegations of underage possession and use of alcohol and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty), PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: November 27, 2023
Findings: Principal Members of Pi Beta Phi did not accept responsibility for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.1 (Non-Academic Dishonesty), and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol) and the charges were dismissed.
Sanctions: N/A
Pi Kappa Alpha
Date of Incident: Various from October 9-13, 2023
Date Reported: November 7, 2023
Description of Incident: Allegations of violations of the organization’s previous assigned sanctions.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.21 (Violation of Disciplinary Actions), PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty), PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 04, 2024
Findings: Pi Kappa Alpha did not accept responsibility for PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty, PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction), PACAOS 102.21 (Violation of Disciplinary Actions). The case was then addressed in a Student Conduct Review by the Community Standards Board, and the charges were dismissed.
Sanctions: N/A
Pi Kappa Alpha
Date of Incident: October 31, 2023
Date Reported: November 6, 2023
Description of Incident: Allegations of underage possession and use of alcohol and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.21 (Violation of Disciplinary Actions, PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty), PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol).
Interim Action: The University issued a Cease and Desist order on November 13, 2023 prohibiting all chapter-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 04, 2024
Findings: Pi Kappa Alpha was found responsible for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol), and PACAOS 102.21 (Violation of Disciplinary Actions).
Sanctions: 1) De-registration until September 1, 2024, 2) Probation until 2027, 3) Limited operations for 1 academic year following period of de-registration, 4) Review of chapter risk management procedures with their National organization and Student Legal Services, 5) 2025 SFL Risk Management Panel attendance by all officers, 6) Alcohol eCHECK UP TO GO completed by all members, and 7) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection Workshop completed by all principal members and executive board members.
Theta Tau
Date of Incident: November 3, 2023Date Reported: November 3, 2023
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing activities
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome:
Findings: Theta Tau was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for the allegations of violations of the University Standard of Conduct pertaining to Hazing.
Sanctions: N/A
2022-2023 Academic Year
Alpha Phi Omega
Date of Incident: May 6, 2023Date Reported: May 8, 2023
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing activities.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: June 23, 2023
Findings: Alpha Phi Omega accepted responsibility for the charges of PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing).
Sanctions: 1) Probation until Friday, June 15, 2025, 2) Review of new member education plans with CSI advisor and national organization by Friday, September 29, 2023, 3) Host educational workshop for all chapter members covering hazing education and bystander intervention strategies by Friday, September 29, 2023, 4) Send a hazing education email that includes the hazing.ucsd.edu website and anonymous hazing reporting email to all current and potential new members and cc your CSI advisor and your chapter advisor by Friday, September 29, 2023, and 5) Complete the PDMAR Workshop by Friday, September 29, 2023.
Pi Kappa Alpha
Date of Incident: Various between Fall 2022 to Spring 2023Date Reported: February 17, 2023
Description of Incident: Reports of multiple incidents of student over-intoxication linked to social events. Allegations of underage possession and use of alcohol and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: April 28, 2023
Findings: Pi Kappa Alpha was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for the allegations of Health and Safety and Alcohol violations.
Sanctions: N/A
Women in Business
Date of Incident: February 7, 2023
Date Reported: February 27, 2023
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct violating the alcohol policies during an organization event held on campus, failure to comply with University directives, and dishonest communications.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty), PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction), PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: May 04, 2023
Findings: Women in Business accepted responsibility for the charges of: PACAOS 102.02 (Non-Academic Dishonesty), PACAOS 102.16 (Failure to Comply/Obstruction), and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol). Appropriate sanctions were assigned, including:
Sanctions: 1) Probation until Friday, April 25, 2025, 2) Loss of Privileges of hosting events with alcohol present until Saturday, December 16, 2023, and 3) Completion of the Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection.
Pi Kappa Alpha
Date of Incident: October 12, 2022
Date Reported: October 13, 2022
Description of Incident: Allegations of conduct threatening the health and safety of students and hazing.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing).
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: October 06, 2023
Findings: Pi Kappa Alpha accepted responsibility for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing).
Sanctions: 1) Probation until Monday, September 22, 2025; 2) Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Recruitment Fall Quarter 2023; 3) Review new member education plans with CSI advisor and national organization before the start of the first recruitment process each academic year during the probation period and before any/each new member education process during the probation period; 4) Host educational workshop for all chapter members covering hazing education and bystander intervention strategies annually during the probation period; 5) Send hazing education email with reporting options to all members, pledges, and potential new members twice per academic year during the probation period; and 6) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection workshop. Violations of the above sanctions may be cause for further student conduct action, which may include probation, suspension, or dismissal from the University.
Kappa Sigma
Date of Incident: Various in Spring Quarter 2022Date Reported: September 26, 2022
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing, underage possession and use of alcohol, and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing), PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol)
Interim Action: The University issued a Cease and Desist order on October 26, 2022, prohibiting all chapter-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: August 07, 2023
Findings: Kappa Sigma accepted responsibility for PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing), and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol).
Sanctions: 1) Practical Decision Making Assessment and Reflection workshop, 2) De-Registration until 2028, 3) Review new member education plans with CSI advisor and national organization before the start of the first recruitment process, no sooner than the Fall 2029 quarter, and 4) Host educational workshop for all chapter members covering hazing education and bystander intervention strategies.
2021-2022 Academic Year
No incidents reported.
2020-2021 Academic Year
Lambda Phi Epsilon
Date of Incident: Various from 2018 to 2021Date Reported: January 1, 2021
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing, underage possession and use of alcohol, and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing), PACAOS 102.17 (Controlled Substances), and PACAOS 102.18 (Alcohol)
Interim Action: The University issued a Cease and Desist order on January 5, 2021 prohibiting all chapter-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: April 15, 2022
Findings: Lambda Phi Epsilon accepted responsibility for violating the Student Conduct Procedures concerning Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety, Hazing, Controlled Substances, and Alcohol.
Sanctions: 1) Permanent De-Registration
2019-2020 Academic Year
Circle K International
Date of Incident: Various from 2019 to 2020Date Reported: July 25, 2020
Description of Incident: Allegations that members of Circle K International sold, consumed and purchased drugs from each other.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety) and PACAOS 102.17 (Controlled Substances)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: September 21, 2020
Findings: Circle K International was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for the allegations of Controlled Substances and Health and Safety.
Sanctions: N/A
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Date of Incident: November 15, 2019Date Reported: January 28, 2020
Description of Incident: Allegations of forgery and non-academic dishonesty
Alleged Policy Violation(s): Section VII, Letter A (Non-Academic Dishonesty) (archived), Section VII, Letter B (Forgery/Alteration/Misuse) (archived)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 10, 2020
Findings: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers accepted responsibility for Non-Academic Dishonesty and Forgery/Alteration/Misuse.
Sanctions: 1) Exclusion from University Center Reservations for 18 months or until September 2021, 2) Loss of A.S. Funding privileges effective between any current or pending applications/events, and through June 30, 2020, 3) Completion of the Practical Decision Making Workshop, 4) Completion of one Letter of Apology to University Centers, and one letter to Associated Students, as an organization, AND 5) If additional conduct procedures violations occur during the 2 years following this issue, the organization's sanctions may include a minimum de-registration for a period of 1 or more years or revocation of University Centers space reservations privileges for up to 4 years.
Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)
Date of Incident: November 15, 2019Date Reported: January 28, 2020
Description of Incident: Allegations of forgery and non-academic dishonesty
Alleged Policy Violation(s): Section VII, Letter A (Non-Academic Dishonesty) (archived), Section VII, Letter B (Forgery/Alteration/Misuse) (archived)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 10, 2020
Findings: Eta Kappa Nu accepted responsibility for Non-Academic Dishonesty and Forgery/Alteration/Misuse.
Sanctions: 1) Exclusion from University Center Reservations for 18 months or until September 2021, 2) Loss of A.S. Funding privileges effective between any current or pending applications/events, and through June 30, 2020, 3) Completion of the Practical Decision Making Workshop, 4) Completion of one Letter of Apology to University Centers, and one letter to Associated Students, as an organization, AND 5) If additional conduct policy violations occur during the 2 years following this issue, the organization's sanctions may include a minimum de-registration for a period of 1 or more years or revocation of University Centers space reservations privileges for up to 4 years.
Phi Gamma Delta
Date of Incident: November 1, 2019
Date Reported: November 1, 2019
Description of Incident: Allegations of hazing, underage possession and use of alcohol, and conduct threatening the health and safety of students.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): VII. Conduct in Violation of Community Standards L. Participation in hazing
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: February 18, 2020
Findings: Phi Gamma Delta was issued a Notice of Informal Warning for the allegation of Hazing.
Sanctions: N/A
Sigma Alpha Zeta
Date of Incident: Various dates during Fall 2017 quarterDate Reported: October 16, 2019
Description of Incident: Allegations of recruitment, intake and new member education activities involving hazing and conduct threatening the health and safety of its members.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: April 29, 2021
Findings: PACAOS 102.08 (Physical Abuse/Threats/Health and Safety), PACAOS 102.12 (Hazing)
Sanctions: 1) Probation for 1 year, or suspension for 1 year should further violations occur; 2) Exclusion from recruitment, intake, and new member education activities until winter quarter 2022; 3) Review new member education plan for all new member activities in Winter 2022 and Spring 2022 with CSI and SAZ’s National Office, prior to their implementation; 4) All chapter members must complete an educational workshop on hazing and bystander intervention training; 5) SAZ’s chapter president, new member educator/outreach, and recruitment chair must meet with a CSI advisor monthly to track progress, ensure sanction completion and discuss various topics (e.g. health and safety, recruitment, new member retention, values, and reframing member accountability); 6) Chapter members must complete a 2-3 page reflection paper on what they've learned personally and organizationally regarding the health and safety of chapter members and changes to their new member education/intake process.
2018-2019 Academic Year
Sigma Chi
Date of Incident: Various from Winter Quarter 2018 through Fall Quarter 2019Date Reported: May 30, 2019
Description of Incident: Allegations of a failure to adequately address health and safety issues, alcohol was provided to minors, attendees needed medical attention, sexually explicit material was distributed to members, and violations of the social host ordinance occurred.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): Section VII, Letter CC (Other Laws), Section VII, Letter H (Health & Safety), Section VII, Letter S (Alcohol), Section VII, Letter Z (Violations of the University of California Privacy Policy)
Interim Action: The University issued a Cease and Desist order on May 30, 2019, prohibiting all organization-related activities while it reviews and attempts to resolve these allegations.
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: January 15, 2020
Findings: Sigma Chi accepted responsibility for the charges of: Alcohol, Violations of federal, state or local law, and Conduct threatening the health or safety of any person.
Sanctions: 1) De-Registration through June 30, 2022 with new member recruitment allowed to begin again in Winter Quarter 2023, 2) Probation for two years following their period of de-registration, during which the organization may not host events with alcohol, 3) Completion of sexual misconduct/consent training by all members with Sigma Chi Nationals, 4) Completion of the Practical Decision Making Workshop by principal members, 5) After the reinstatement of the first quarter of new member recruitment, all members must complete all educational sanctions required by nationals, 6)Upon re-registration all principal members must review National's risk management policies on events, alcohol, sexual assault prevention, and health and safety; Develop their organization's risk management plan specifically addressing these issues, email this plan to all new members, and present it at chapter meeting with all members active and new, 7) Host an educational workshop led by the principal members for all chapter members in Winter 2023 and Fall 2024 on personal liability and host liability regarding events, alcohol, bystander intervention, and Medical Amnesty Program (MAP), 8) Upon re-registration all members active and new, must participate in Greek 101 training (Now SFL 101: New Member Education Workshop), 9) Upon re-registration, the principal members are required to meet with their Sorority and Fraternity Life Advisor twice quarterly to provide a progress report on chapter activities, organizational plans and any challenges that may arise through Fall 2024, and 10) Completion of the Campus Alcohol Risk Reduction Seminar (CARRS) by current principal members.
Delta Epsilon Mu
Date of Incident: January 11, 2019Date Reported: January 12, 2019
Description of Incident: Allegations of Hazing and Underage Drinking at a new member event party.
Alleged Policy Violation(s): Section VII, Letter H (Health & Safety), Section VII, Letter L (Hazing), Section VII, Letter S (Alcohol)
Interim Action: None
Dates of Investigation: N/A
Date of Notice of Outcome: March 11, 2019
Findings: Delta Epsilon Mu accepted responsibility for the charges of Hazing, Alcohol, and Health & Safety. Accordingly, they were assigned Sanctions.
Sanctions: 1) Probation until March 2020, 2) Review new member education plan with CSI Advisor and provide full membership roster, 3) Completion of CARRS by all chapter members, 4) Host an educational workshop for all chapter members on personal liability and host liability for events involving alcohol and hazing, in collaboration with Student Legal Services, 5) Host an educational workshop for all chapter members on bystander intervention with CARE at SARC, and 6) Completion of a Reflection Paper by all principal members discussing what they have learned about maintaining the health and safety of chapter members.
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