Consequences for FOA Non-Compliance

Consequences for Non-Compliance
with the Fraternal Organization Agreement
Developed by Student Affairs and the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life

This material is taken directly from the Non-Compliance section of the Fraternal Organization Agreement (FOA).
"Agreement" refers to the Fraternal Organization Agreement.

Non-Compliance with the Live-In Advisor / House Director Requirement (FOA III-B)

Step 1: Fall (10 th Day after classes begin) Alcohol Free Chapter Facility and Social Probation.

Step 2: Thirty Days after LIA vacancy Determination of Chapter eligibility to house freshman for the following semester.

Step 3: Following Fall Loss of Freshman Housing

Each sanction remains in effect as the next step is added to the previous sanction(s). All sanctions shall remain in effect until compliance with the requirement is reached.

Non-Compliance with the 2.8 Scholarship Standard (FOA III-C).

Tier 1 Alcohol Free Chapter Facility
Written Plan for Scholastic Improvement

Tier 2
Social Probation
Ineligible for Greek Awards Recognition
Meeting with the Oversight Committee (if requested)

Tier 3* (See Below)
Loss of Freshman Housing Eligibility
Loss of Homecoming & Greek Week Participation
Meeting with the Oversight Committee (when eligible)

Tier 4* (See Below)
Loss of University Recognition

Meeting with the Oversight Committee (when eligible)

If a chapter is below the 2.8 standard Tier 1 will be automatically assigned. The chapter must raise their cumulative G.P.A. by .10 by the next semester or the chapter will move to Tier 2. If there are two consecutive semesters without .10 improvement the chapter will move to Tier 3 and three consecutive semesters without a .10 improvement, will result in Tier 4. If a chapter improves the cumulative G.P.A. by .10 but remains below the 2.8 standard t the chapter will remain at the current Tier level.

Fire & Safety Inspections

All chapter facilities will be inspected in the spring semester. If the chapter does not pass their safety inspection they have 30 days to bring their dwelling up to code. If the house does not pass inspection the chapter will lose ability to house freshmen for the following year.

Oversight Committee

The Oversight Committee will be responsible for scheduling and reviewing cases for chapters in violation of the academic standards at Tier 2, 3 or 4 only (when requested, or when a chapter is eligible). The Oversight Committee will be equally comprised of student, alumni and faculty representatives, and will participate in a training session for handling of these judicial matters. If the Oversight Committee is unable to fulfill these responsibilities within 10 business days, the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs will administer the required sanctions.

Remedies

Sanctions for violations of this Agreement shall include, but are not limited to, warnings, reprimands, restitution for property damage, monetary fines, probation, suspension, withdrawal of UNIVERSITY recognition, or withdrawal of UNIVERSITY approval for freshman housing.

Violations of Section II of this Agreement will be referred to the Interfraternity Council Tribunal, the Panhellenic Peer Review Board, and/or the UNIVERSITY Conduct Officer who will arrange conduct proceedings in accordance with Washington Administrative Code 504-25.

Sanctions for Section III of this Agreement will be administered by the Office of Greek Life in conjunction with the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and the Oversight Committee when applicable.

Upon withdrawal of recognition of the CHAPTER, the UNIVERSITY shall immediately notify the national/international parent organization that the CHAPTER is no longer in good standing with the UNIVERSITY.

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Step 1:	Fall (10 th Day after classes begin)	Alcohol Free Chapter Facility and Social Probation.
Step 2:	Thirty Days after LIA vacancy	Determination of Chapter eligibility to house freshman for the following semester.
Step 3:	Following Fall	Loss of Freshman Housing

Tier 1	Alcohol Free Chapter Facility Written Plan for Scholastic Improvement
Tier 2	Social Probation Ineligible for Greek Awards Recognition Meeting with the Oversight Committee (if requested)
*Tier 3 (See Below)**	Loss of Freshman Housing Eligibility Loss of Homecoming & Greek Week Participation Meeting with the Oversight Committee (when eligible)
*Tier 4 (See Below)**	Loss of University Recognition Meeting with the Oversight Committee (when eligible)