Lehigh University

May 2, 2015

  • Respect for Others D1 (Hazing)
  • Respect for Others (General)
  • Respect for Community A1 (False Information)
  • Respect for Community E1 (Failure to Comply)
  • Respect for Community J1 (Encouraging Others)
  1. ​Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity is placed on Disciplinary Deferred Dissolution from May 2, 2015 through May 13, 2016. During this period of time, the organization is on notice that any further violations of the Code of Conduct will result in the dissolution of the organization immediately without further review.  Disciplinary Deferred Dissolution may not be imposed for longer than two regular semesters. If this sanction is imposed during a semester, it may be imposed for the remainder of that semester and two additional semesters.
  2. Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity is placed on Disciplinary Probation effective June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Disciplinary probation is the conditional continuation of a group or organization for a specified
    period of time not to exceed four semesters. This status implies that any further violation of this Code of Conduct may result in dissolution, termination, or other authorized sanctions. Other sanctions may be
    imposed, including limitations on social activities, and additional requirements may be imposed as conditions for reinstatement of recognition in good standing.
  3. Member Review: The chapter is required to conduct a member review with the assistance and guidance of OFSA, The Alpha Tau Omega National Office, and the Alumni Board of Trustees. The following
    people must be reviewed in this process: all current (spring 2015) seniors, the Spring 2015 new members, and the Spring 2015 new member educator. A report of the outcome of this review is due to the OFSA no
    later than August 1, 2015.
  4. Regarding the Spring 2015 New Members: If the spring 2015 new members are allowed to stay after the member review, they will be suspended from all fraternity activities and are required to go participate
    in the True Merit New Member process before being reinstated. In addition, these new members are not permitted to live at the house prior to reinstatement.
  5. Regarding the Spring 2015 Ineligible New Member: Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity is not permitted to give the student who was "ghost pledging" a bid at any time.
  6. Chapter Education Plan: The Alumni Board of Trustees and the Chapter Executive Board must develop a plan for ensuring that all members (current and alumni) understand that the “old traditions” of Alpha
    Tau Omega must not return and that all members must uphold the new values and mission of the organization. This plan must be presented to OFSA by August 31, 2015.

October 17, 2013

  • Unregistered party, Irresponsible Distribution of alcohol and unauthorized consumption, distribution or possession
  1. Disciplinary probation
  2. Social probation: The chapter will not register any social events with alcohol.
  3. Alcohol free housing: The organization will be alcohol free until the chapter alcohol policies are reviewed.
  4. The chapter is required to review their internal alcohol and risk management policies with their National office and the entire membership should be educated in the chapters/updates.

February 1, 2011

  • Unregistered Party
  1. Disciplinary Probation through May 31, 2011
  2. The chapter president and social chairperson are required to meet with their Assistant Director to discuss the management of alcohol in the house,when a registered event is not occurring.
  3. The chapter is required to bring their Assistant Director to the chapter house to discuss alcohol, the social policy, and member accountability.  All members include new members must be in attendance.
  4. The chapter may only register four events with alcohol through May 2011.

January 17, 2011

  • Unregistered Party
  1. Warning
  2. Alpha Tau Omega is required to participate in a workshop on alcohol and risk management as devised by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.

Inter/National Headquarter Office

The chapter is currently in good standing.