Lehigh University

November 5, 2015

  • Respect for Self A1 (Unauthorized consumption, distribution or possession)
  • Respect for Community L1 (Failure to Report/Being in the presence of a violation)
  • Respect for Community G1 (Incomplete Sanctions)
  • Respect for Community I1 (Posted Rules and Regulations)
  1. ​As a result of this behavior the following sanction(s) will be imposed: The organization is placed on Disciplinary Deferred Dissolution from November 4, 2015 through the end of new member education, spring 2016 (specific date TBD). 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. The organization will be alcohol free on and off campus effective November 4, 2015 through the end of new member education, spring 2016 (specific date TBD). The chapter cannot host any events in the house or off campus with alcohol and individual members are not permitted to have alcohol in their rooms. The chapter can host non-alcoholic events during the probationary period.
  3. The following educational sanction is being imposed. Addition of bystander intervention training in the Phi Kappa Theta new member education plan and for the entire chapter during the spring 2016 semester. You may contact Holly Taylor for help with this training. It is to be completed by March 31, 2016.

August 21, 2014

  • Respect for Others (General)
  • Respect for Others B1 (Harassment)
  • Respect for Others D1 (Hazing)
  • Respect for Community A1 (False information)
  • Respect for Community J1 (Encouraging Others)
  • Respect for Self A1 (Unauthorized consumption, distribution or possession)
  • Respect for Self B1 (Unhealthy consumption)
  1. Disciplinary Deferred Dissolution from November 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015
  2. Disciplinary Probation effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016
  3. Alcohol Free Organization from November 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015
  4. Comprehensive Educational Plan: The chapter is required to develop a long term (12-18 month) comprehensive plan for addressing the harm that they caused in the community and
    educating their members and members of the University Community on issues related to all facets of diversity and inclusion with the initial focus being on LGBTQIA. This plan must be
    developed with the guidance of Ms. Holly Taylor the Assistant Director of the Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations and other appropriate University Staff.

    a. The plan, once approved must be made public via the OFSA website and other media.
    b. The chapter must provide regular updates regarding the progress the chapter is making
    to the Lehigh University Community through the OFSA website as well as other media.
    c. An initial report on this long term plan is due by December 1, 2014
  5. Written Audit Report: The chapter is required to complete a written report on their internal audit that provides the University Community with an understanding of the goals of the audit, the
    process of the audit, the outcomes of the audit, and future plans for ongoing organizational assessment.

    1. This report is due by November 15, 2014 to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations.
  6. Restorative Dialogue: The chapter indicated during the hearing that they are working on meeting with student leaders of the LGBT community to set up a dialogue session. This is to be
    developed and executed with the assistance of appropriate University officials by November 15, 2014.

January 14, 2014

  • Unregistered Party & Irresponsible Distribution of Alcohol
  1. Disciplinary Probation through May 1, 2014
  2. The chapter will discuss Risk Management with a staff member.

September 3, 2013

  • Irresponsible Distribution of Alcohol
  1. Disciplinary Probation
  2. The chapter will host Rebecca Davison to discuss party drugs.
  3. The chapter will create an internal workshop on the dangers of long-term alcohol use.

January 20, 2013

  • Irresponsible Distribution of Alcohol
  1. ​Disciplinary warning
  2. Work with OFSA to facilitate a conversation with IFC regarding the social policy.

November 17, 2011

  • Unregistered Party
  1. Disciplinary Probation through December 31, 2012
  2. The chapter is required to plan and execute meaningful education programs in conjunction with their reorganization plan under the supervision of Tim Wilkinson.
  3. The chapter is dry, however, the chapter can host three events with alcohol during the 2012 spring semester.  Phi Kappa Theta must work with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs to develop a plan for managing alcohol before and after these three events.
  4. Alcohol free housing through May 31, 2012.

September 10, 2011

  • Unregistered Party/Drinking games/Unauthorized distribution
  1. Disciplinary Probation through December 31, 2011
  2. The chapter is required to host an educational program with the Lehigh University Police Department on PA Alcohol laws.
  3. The chapter is prohibited from registering events with alcohol until the educational sanctions are completed.
  4. The chapter is required to host an educational program with Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs on university policy.

August 26, 2011

  • Unregistered Party/Drinking games/Unauthorized distribution/Gross disregard for University property
  1. Disciplinary Probation through December 31, 2011
  2. The chapter is required to host an educational program with the Lehigh University Police Department on PA Alcohol laws.
  3. The chapter is prohibited from registering events with alcohol until the educational sanctions are completed.
  4. The chapter is required to host an educational program with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs on University policy.

October 2, 2010

  • Unregistered Party
  1. Warning
  2. The chapter is required to host an educational program with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs on University Policy

Inter/National Headquarter Office

The chapter is currently in good standing.