Greek Judicial Board
October 29, 2013
Dear,
The Greek Judicial Board met with you on October 25, 2013 to resolve the pending violations of the
Greek Social Policy:
Greek Social Policy(s): Article III Section 1, and Article III Section 6.
These violations stemmed from allegations that the chapter hosted a party which individuals weren't
given wristbands on the following date: September 21, 2013.
During the hearing the Greek Judicial Board heard testimony from representatives of the InterFraternity
Council and from yourself, as president/representative of your chapter. Further the Greek Judicial Board
reviewed all related documents, reports and statements pertinent to the aforementioned violations.
After the hearing the Greek Judicial Board decided to hold Phi Sigma Kappa responsible for the
following violations:
Greek Social Policy(s): Article III Section 1, and Article III Section 6
Proposed Discipline:
As a result of this decision, and after reviewing the proposed sanctions stemming from the Mediation
Meeting held on October 3rd, 2013, the following sanctions have been proposed:
Phi Sigma Kappa will be placed on Social Probation as defined by the IFC Constitution and
Bylaws effective immediately upon signature. This social probation period will last for the duration of
three months, in which time all sanctions must be complete. Three months begins upon signature. Social
probation will be extended beyond the initial three-month period, until sanctions are complete.
Phi Sigma Kappa will require each of its active members to attend an AUDIT alcohol screening
with the Snow Health Center. You will work with Kathyrn Walz and her staff to schedule the individual
screenings. As part of this AUDIT screening, each member of the chapter will also develop an
individual behavior contract regarding their behaviors around and use of alcohol..
Phi Sigma Kappa will put on a program at a regular Sunday meeting, which will focus on the
International Headquarters Chapter and Colony Emergency Plan. The facilitator will need to use
relevant case studies, and instruct the chapter members on how they would file an incident report and go
through the emergency plan for each case study situation. There should be a minimum of two case
studies used. 85% of the chapter members must sign in.
Phi Sigma Kappa will conduct a program provided by their International Headquarters called
“Understanding the Personal Liability of Your Greek Experience.” This program is on the International
Headquarters' website. Again, 85% of the chapter members will need to sign in for this program.
Phi Sigma Kappa will put on a program at a regular Sunday meeting, which focuses on alcohol
safety and emergency situations. Phi Sigma Kappa will contact an officer of Eastern Michigan
University and have the officer speak on the topic of alcohol safety. 85% of the chapter must sign in.
Phi Sigma Kappa will have all currently active members be GLASS 1 and GLASS 2 certified.
Recommendations:
- New members are encouraged to attend alcohol screenings.
- New members are encouraged to attend GLASS 1 and GLASS 2
- Phi Sigma Kappa is encouraged to hold more philanthropic events.
Failure to comply with the proposed discipline, if imposed, will result in a formal referral to the Student
Conduct and Community Standards Office for a review and possible disciplinary action.
RATIONALE – The Greek Judicial Board issues these sanctions, and sets these expectations, with the
goal of Phi Sigma Kappa a more positive influence for students in the EMU community. We set
ourselves to a higher standard due to the stereotypes we face everyday. We the Judicial board, show
great concern about the behaviors shown by Phi Sigma Kappa. The injury of two individuals in alcohol
related incidents within six months shows a pattern involving a lack of alcohol safety. After months on
sanctions from an alcohol related incident, having another incident within a week of completing
sanctions, shows a level of negligence that alarms the board. We also show concern with the liability an
individual in the chapter took by identifying himself as an EMT and thus being a first responder. While
it is unethical to require new members to perform these tasks, the board believes individuals seeking
membership of Phi Sigma Kappa should share the drive to fulfill these sanctions, and it is encouraged
for them to participate. Being a part of a Greek Lettered Organization is a privilege, but with that
privilege comes expectations. As a community we hold ourselves and each other to the standard and
values set out in the Greek Standards and Assessment Program. These standards are Positive
Relationships, Civic Engagement, Integration of Purpose, Intellectual Development, and Leadership
Development. What is Phi Sigma Kappa doing to promote these standards in our community? How have
your previous actions promoted these standards? I hope that in the future your organization will live up
to the expectations and standards that we all value as a community.