Student Organization Hazing Violation Report

Summary of Accusation

Two potential members reported hazing, including physical assault with a paddle, "back racks,” forced calisthenics, and personal servitude over several months in the fall semester of 2021. The incidents involved both active and alumni members. The report was made on January 22, 2022, and the WSUPD report was filed. Incidents reported happened off-campus in several locations. The Xi Tau Chapter was placed on cease and desist until the conduct hearing process was completed.

Outcome of Investigation

The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Xi Tau chapter was found responsible for policy violation B2-1 Hazing or similar act.

Sanctions

None of the organization’s sanctions are complete.

• The Xi Tau chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Wright State University is suspended until April 30, 2024.

Summary of Accusation

Sigma Phi Epsilon self-reported that on the morning of Thursday, March 4, Sigma Phi Epsilon Ohio Pi’s Standards Board received notification of an allegation of hazing involving two active members in their chapter. After being notified, they immediately contacted the members and the others involved in this allegation to determine what had happened and what their chapter would do regarding solving the issue. They procured sanctions for both members involved that the university believes are fair and reasonable for their actions in this allegation, including expulsion or suspension from the organization. The reported hazing incident involved only newly initiated members participating in the “cookie run.” No other members participate in the incident.

Outcome of Investigation

Ohio Pi chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon was found responsible for policy violation B2-1 Hazing or similar act. Individual members were found responsible in addition to the organization.

Sanctions

All organization sanctions are complete.

• Warning
• Administrative Fee
• Educational Program
  • All active members are required (except individuals graduating in spring 2021) to participate in hazing prevention education for involving regional and national Sigma Phi Epsilon leadership within the next 90 days with proof of completion submitted by regional and national Sigma Phi Epsilon leadership to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct and the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership. Pre-approval of the program by the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct is required before the program occurs by submitting an outline to studentconduct@wright.edu.
• Educational Program
  • All active members are required (except individuals graduating in the spring of 2021) to participate in bystander education involving regional/national Sigma Phi Epsilon leadership.
• Additional sanctions for individuals.

Summary of Accusation

A series of events during the summer and into the fall of 2019 involving potential hazing was reported to the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership. A prospective member reported hazing, including unauthorized late meetings, yelling, threats of physical violence, and being blindfolded and burned with hot candle wax.

Outcome of Investigation

Lambda Rho Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was found responsible for policy violation B2-1 Hazing or similar act.

Sanctions

• The Lambda Rho chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at Wright State University is suspended until August 1, 2023.
• The Lambda Rho chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. must fulfill the following reorganization plan to be eligible to return to Wright State University’s campus. Once this reorganization plan is met, the Lambda Rho chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will be able to engage in its membership intake process as early as Fall Semester of 2023. Please note that recognized organization status will not be given until this plan is completed to the satisfaction of the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership and the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct.
• Provide the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership and the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct with a petition to return to campus. This petition may be presented as early as January 2023 and must include the following:
  • An action plan detailing ways Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will ensure no hazing occurs during their membership intake process.
  • An action plan detailing expectations of alumni involvement in Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority Inc. membership intake process
  • An action plan detailing how the organization will ensure the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership is notified appropriately and in advance of the membership intake process starting.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of hazing and provide evidence of attendance at hazing prevention training for anyone involved in the membership intake process.
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. must demonstrate the active involvement of its regional office in its membership intake process. This active involvement should include meeting(s) with Wright State University’s fraternity and sorority life advisor and attendance at organizational events.
• Future violations of these policies may result in the Lambda Rho chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. being permanently removed from Wright State University’s campus.
• No member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., alumni or active, is to have any contact with any witness who provided information during the conduct conference.