Greek Judicial Boards
Fraternities and sororities are subject to the rules and regulations
established by the Interfraternity Congress (IFC) and the Panhellenic Council (Panhel),
as well as all university and
Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life policies.
Rules and procedures of the councils are determined by each group’s
constitution and bylaws which can be viewed at the Greek Life
web site. The power of the councils to hear cases and deliver
sanctions is delegated by the Office of Student Affairs.
The IFC and Panhel Judicial Boards may impose the following sanctions:
- Warning: A written warning which indicates a violation of
IFC/Panhellenic, university and/or HRLGL policies and suggested future
modifications of behavior.
- Probation: A defined period of time during which further
violations will result in more severe sanctions. These may include
restrictions of participation in Greek Week, intramurals, and/or social
probation (no social events).
- Restitution: A monetary payment to an individual or group
for the cost of damages.
- Service project: A community service project as a form of
non-monetary restitution to the community.
- Educational Assignment: The chapter will provide educational
programming on a topic related to the committed offense so that the
chapter can learn from its mistake.
- National Panhellenic Congress (NPC) Sanctions: The
Panhellenic Judicial Board may also select from sanctions outlined in the NPC
Green Book; however those sanctions must be approved by the Assistant Vice
President for Student Affairs or his/her designee.
- Board Discretion: Other sanctions deemed appropriate by the
board.
Chapters have the right to appeal decisions of the board. Such an
appeal must be in writing within five business days of receipt of the written
decision and must specify the grounds for the appeal. The appeal must be
directed to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs or his/her designee
who will review the case and determine whether to grant the appeal, deny the
appeal, or refer it to the University Appeals
Board.