Shippensburg University Antihazing Report
August 1, 2024
Organization: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Date Violation Charged: March 25, 2024
Description of Violations: Charged with violations of the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy.
Investigation Findings: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was found to have violated the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy by engaged in hazing behaviors directed at their new members. Hazing behaviors included social isolation, sleep deprivation, forced food consumption, and actions that resulted in or had potential to result in physical injury. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. took responsibility for the violations and waived a hearing.
Sanctions: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was placed on organization suspension until November 1, 2024 at which time they will be placed on final organization probation until January 1, 2026. They will be required to partner with the University to plan and attend a hazing prevention program during the 2024-2025 academic year and be required to review and established updated membership selection expectations in conjunction with the University and national fraternity.
Date Resolved: May 1, 2024
Organization: Theta Xi Fraternity
Date Violations Charged: February 18, 2024
Descriptions of Violations: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that Theta Xi Fraternity had engaged in hazing behaviors directed toward their new members, including sexually explicit acts. After review, the allegations of hazing were deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: March 27, 2024
Organization: SU Field Hockey
Date Violations Charged: February 8, 2024
Description of Violations: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Findings: A report of alleged hazing occurring in the women’s field hockey team resulted in an investigation occurring in Spring 2024. After review, the allegations of hazing were deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: March 31, 2024
Organization: SU Cheerleading
Date Violations Charged: January 25, 2024
Description of Violations: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that SU Cheerleading team members were repeatedly subjected to harassing behaviors and were required to participate in off-campus team events with alcohol. After review, the allegations of hazing were deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: February 25, 2024
Organization: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Date Violations Charged: October 21, 2023
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards
Investigation Findings: It was reported that Phi Delta Theta was requiring “sweethearts” (typically female-identifying members of sororities) to be blindfolded and yelled at by fraternity members. After review, the allegations of hazing were deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: January 9, 2024
Organization: Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity
Date Violations Charged: November 21, 2023
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that Pi Lambda Phi was requiring new “sweethearts” (typically female-identifying members of sororities) to be blindfolded, driven around in circles in a vehicle, and forced to chug alcohol. After review, Pi Lambda Phi was determined to be not responsible for violating the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: December 7, 2023
Organization: Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
Date Violations Charged: September 23, 2023
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that Phi Sigma Kappa was requiring that lite cigarettes be extinguished on the chests of new fraternity members. After review, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: November 16, 2023
Organization: Theta Chi Fraternity
Date Violations Charged: September 22, 2023
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that new fraternity members were gotten drunk and then driven to a random location in Chambersburg, PA and required to walk approximately 12 miles back to campus. After review, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Date Resolved: October 19, 2023
Organization: Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority
Date Violations Charged: September 19, 2023
Description of Violation: Charged with violation the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy.
Investigation Findings: Alpha Omicron Pi was found to have violated the University’s Anti-Hazing Policy through the chapter’s longstanding tradition of hazing “sweethearts” (typically male-identifying members of fraternities). Sweethearts were taken by car and blindfolded, recklessly driven around, then taken to an off-campus location where they were asked line-up style questions while being pressured (at previous times required) to drink alcohol which had been taped to their hands. Alpha Omicron Pi took responsibility for the violations and waived a hearing.
Sanctions: Alpha Omicron Pi was placed on disciplinary organization probation until September 21, 2024 and prohibited from hosting social functions with alcohol through February 29, 2024. Alpha Omicron Pi is required to complete a series of educational outcomes on alcohol & other drug harm reduction, hazing prevention, and organization values by April 30, 2024. Alpha Omicron Pi is also required to discontinue sweetheart activities.
Date Resolved: September 25, 2023
Organization: Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity
Date Violations Charged: June 14, 2023
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that Kappa Kappa Psi would require new members to be show-up and just sit in various campus locations, including in one instance being locked into an LPAC room for hours, and otherwise isolated from outside contact for undefined amounts of time. After review, the allegation was deemed as unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: December 13, 2023
Organization: Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
Date Violations Charged*: April 11, 2023
Description of Violation: Charged with violating the University's Anti-Hazing Policy.
Investigation Findings: Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority was found to have violated the University's Anti-Hazing Policy by creating a hostile environment & imbalanced power dynamics between more senior members and younger & new members. This included incidents of forced physical labor, harsher cleaning requirements for younger & new members (regardless of if they lived in the residence), and subjected younger & new members to harrassment and intimidating behavior by older members. Alpha Sigma Tau took responsibility for the violations and waived a hearing.
Sanctions: Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority was placed on disciplinary organization probation until May 15, 2024 and required to identify a Ship faculty/staff member to join the chapters' advisory team by the end of the fall 2023 semester. Additionally, Alpha Sigma Tau is required to complete all the sanctions and stipulations issued by their national headquarters in regards to this matter, which includes restrictive measures (i.e. probation and loss of social event privileges) as well as educational measures.
Date Resolved: April 27, 2023
Organization: Shippensburg University Marching Band (SUMB)
Date Violations Charged*: August 11, 2022
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that the Shippensburg University Marching Band new members were required to participate in a scavenger hunt to find band leadership at night. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: August 17, 2022
Organization: Kappa Beta Gamma Sorority
Date Violation Charged*: April 11, 2022
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that members of Kappa Beta Gamma were allegedly engaging in hazing activities by forcing them to drink alcohol and crawl around on the floor blindfolded. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: May 16, 2022
Organization: Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
Date Violation Charged*: March 22, 2022
Description of Violation: Charged with violating the University's Anti-Hazing Policy.
Investigation Findings: Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity was found to have violate the University's policy by creating a situation of imbalanced power dynamics by asking new members to complete a "prank tradition" which resulted in subsequent policy violations for the organization and members.
Sanctions: Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity is on probation until December 18, 2022. Additionally, all members must complete a hazing prevention education program in the fall 2022 semester and partner with their national headquarters (who supported this investigation) on implementing their "Bridge to Brotherhood" program and to utilize at least 1 of those workshops. Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity took responsibility for the violations and waived a hearing.
Date Resolved: April 4, 2022
Organization: Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Date Violation Charged*: February 19, 2022
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that members of Kappa Sigma were allegedly engaging in hazing activities by pouring iced cold liquids on new members. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: April 1, 2022
Organization: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Date Violation Charged*: April 22, 2021
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that new members of Phi Delta Theta were potentially engaging in activities that could be depriving new members of sleep and acting in servitude to established organization members as part of their new member process. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: May 12, 2021
Organization: Kappa Beta Gamma Sorority
Date Violation Charged*: March 19, 2021
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that new members of Kappa Beta Gamma were potentially engaging in activities that could be depriving new members of sleep as part of their new member education process. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: May 7, 2021
Organization: Alpha Phi Sorority
Date Violation Charged*: February 22, 2021
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that a previous Alpha Phi initiation ceremony included forced alcohol consumption and other activities that involved potential risk of safety and risk of embarrassment. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: March 4, 2021
Organization: Kappa Beta Gamma Sorority
Date Violation Charged*: February 24, 2020
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that new members of Kappa Beta Gamma were potentially engaging in activities that could be depriving new members of sleep as part of their new member education process. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: April 9, 2020
Organization: Delta Zeta Sorority
Date Violation Charged*: February 8, 2020
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that new members of Delta Zeta were potentially engaging in activities that could subject new members to risk of emotional or physical harm. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: May 11, 2020
Organization: Theta Xi Fraternity
Date Violation Charged*: November 22, 2019
Description of Violation: Allegation of potential hazing reported to the Office of Student Conduct.
Investigation Findings: It was reported that new members of Theta Xi were potentially engaging in activities that could be depriving new members of sleep as part of their new member education process. After investigation, the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Sanctions: N/A
Date Resolved: November 26, 2019
*Date indicates the date when the charge was substantiated through the student conduct process; where no charge was substantiated, the date indicated represents the date the allegation was reported or the date on which the alleged hazing incident occurred, whichever is applicable.