Campus Hazing Transparency Report

Name of Student Organization

Delta Chi

Date on which the incident was alleged to have occurred

Multiple dates between 1/15/25 and 3/5/2025.

Date on which the investigation into the incident was initiated

3/18/25

Date on which the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred

3/28/25

Date on which the institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation

4/4/25

General Description of the violation

The university received allegations that hazing was occurring during the organization’s new member process. These allegations included forced alcohol consumption, expecting new members to carry unusual items, acts of personal servitude, a historically themed scavenger hunt, physical abuse (made to squat in place until permitted to stand), blindfolding, and a “line-up” ritual featuring disciplinary measures for incorrect answers.

The investigation found that alcohol was present during New Member Education activities, but did not substantiate claims of forced alcohol consumption. Reports of personal servitude, structured questioning, and minor physical endurance tasks were substantiated.

Involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol

Y

Involved the abuse or illegal use of drugs

N

The findings of the institution

Found responsible for the following violations of the Honor Code:

Hazing, Alcohol, Abuse/Threatening Behavior, and Criminal Violations.

Sanctions

University Conduct Probation effective through April 2, 2026 (one year).

Social Suspension effective through November 15, 2025.

Anti-Hazing Training and Alcohol Education to be completed by November 15, 2025.

Effective Leadership Workshop to be completed during the fall 2025 semester.

Circle of Trust Workshop to be completed during the spring 2026 semester.

Name of Student Organization

Emergency Response Team

Date on which the incident was alleged to have occurred

April 30, 2024

Date on which the investigation into the incident was initiated

May 9, 2025

Date on which the investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred

June 5, 2025

Date on which the institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation

June 5, 2025

General Description of the violation

It was reported that members were advised to “insert flashing lights everywhere,” in a show with the intention of triggering an attendee to have an epileptic episode.

Involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol

N

Involved the abuse or illegal use of drugs

N

The findings of the institution

The investigation substantiated abuse/threating physical behavior and hazing.

Sanctions

Probationary status effective until October 15, 2024, with the following educational expectations:

• No recruitment or initiation of new members
• Revised Bylaws and SOPs
• Educational activities focused on leadership, communication and conflict resolution.
• Cease use of flashing red and white lights

Note: The organization did not comply with the expectations of their probation, resulting in a suspension effective December 5, 2024, until spring 2027.