Awards

2019 Excellence Awards

Bronze
Academic Achievement

Silver
Citizenship and Social Responsibility

Gold
Member Development
Philanthropy and Service

2018 Excellence Awards

Most Improved Chapter

Gold
Member Development

2017 Excellence Awards

Silver
Philanthropy and Service

Philanthropy Work

Sigma Kappa Foundation | Inherit the Earth | Gerontology Research | Maine Sea Coast Mission | Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Values

Personal Growth, Friendship, Service and Loyalty

Organizational Standing & Records

Current Standing: On Probation and In Good Disciplinary Standing

Type of Case: Organizational Record
Process: Formal Investigation
Date Reported: 09-30-2023
Investigation Initiated: 11-09-2023
Investigation Concluded: 01-29-2024
Finding(s):
Alcohol (Responsible); Endangerment (Responsible); Hazing (Responsible)

Incident(s) Description:
In the course of investigating a report of hazing, it was determined that at an event on 9/22/22 the following behaviors occurred: alcohol provided to underage members; alcohol consumed by underage members; alcohol not properly monitored and distributed.

It was also determined that during Fall 2022 the following behaviors occurred: assigned sober monitoring.

It was also determined that during big/little reveals on 10/27/22 and 10/28/22 the following behaviors occurred: the use of blindfolds on new members during kidnappings performed by older members and strangers; alcohol provided to underage members; alcohol consumed by underage members.

It was also determined that at a pass down event on 4/22/23 the following behaviors occurred: alcohol provided to underage members; alcohol consumed by underage members; alcohol not properly monitored and distributed at an organization event; forced consumption of alcohol; forced to wear embarrassing costumes.

Outcome(s):
Restriction of Privilege: Social restriction, through Spring 2024 – The chapter will be restricted to participating in and hosting events that are dry only (no alcohol), with the exception of an end of the year Formal, which must follow all Sigma Kappa policies and practices as outlined by Sigma Kappa headquarters

Disciplinary Probation, through Spring 2025, with once-a-month review meetings with the Associate Director of FSL, headquarters staff member, and the President and/or designated executive team member(s) in attendance on chapter progress on stewarding chapter culture change and growth/maintenance of non-hazing new member practices

“Senior Pass Downs” and “Big/Little Reveal” plan review for which the chapter will work with Sigma Kappa headquarters staff, their advisory board, and JMU FSL Office Staff to craft a plan to host these events moving forward, taking into account the health and safety of all participants. The chapter should design the plan and submit it for review to the FSL Office staff prior to the next iteration of the events (March 29th, 2024)

New Member Experience workshop conducted by Sigma Kappa headquarters to emphasize the values of Sigma Kappa and to ensure the chapter abides by headquarters approved practices when onboarding new members into the chapter (November 1st, 2024)

Sober Monitor/Health and Safety Education: The chapter needs to attend a training/development workshop facilitated by JMU FSL tram with 100% chapter attendance (provide proof of completion to FSL Office - December 1st, 2024)

The chapter is strongly encouraged to plan events ONLY with University recognized student organizations, for the health and safety of the members of Sigma Kappa (through Spring 2025)