1. Receive and review all cases pertaining to violations of the IFC and Panhellenic Constitutions, any policy enacted by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Associations, or violations of University policy.

2. Schedule all meetings and hearings.

3. Provide appropriate evidentiary materials.

4. Preside over all Peer Review Board hearings.

5. Call board to order.

6. Conduct hearing.

7. Announce final decision.

8. Adjourn the board.

9. Keep all matters related to Peer Review Board hearings confidential.

1. Attend all Peer Review Board training sessions.

2. Hear and decide all cases brought before the Peer Review Board.

3. Keep all matters related to Peer Review Board hearings confidential.

1. Violations of any Interfraternity and Panhellenic Association policies.

2. Violations of University policy when referred by the University’s judicial administrator.

3. Grievances brought forth by a member chapter against another member chapter.

1. Disruption of Greek authorized activities.

2. Intentional infliction or threat of bodily harm:

a. Intentionally inflicting bodily harm on any person while on Greek premises.

b. Taking any action with reckless disregard that bodily harm could result upon any person instigated on Greek premises; or threatened use of force to inflict bodily harm on any person while on Greek premises.

3. Intentional Destruction of Property: Intentionally damaging, destroying, or defacing of Greek property or property of any person while on Greek premises.

4. Theft of Property: Theft of Greek property or property of any person while on Greek premises.

5. Forcible entrance into any building or structure on Greek premises.

6. Unauthorized alteration or use of fire fighting equipment, safety devices, or other emergency or safety equipment.

7. Negligent Infliction or Threat of Bodily Harm:

a. Failure to exercise reasonable care, thereby creating a substantial risk to any person while on Greek premises.

8. Violation of Hazing and Pre-Initiation policies

9. Repetitions of Misconduct: A chapter who is found guilty of conduct prescribed or fails to comply with the sanctions of this code shall be subject to the maximum sanction of dismissal or any lesser sanction authorized by this code if found guilty for which the sanction imposed was dismissal, suspension, or Greek Disciplinary Probation.

1. The Vice President for Internal Affairs will review the case and retain the right to dismiss the case at that point.

2. The Vice President for Internal Affairs will immediately provide written notification of charges pending to the President of the accused organization. Written notification may be transmitted via University e-mail.

3. Any member of the University community may charge that a fraternity has violated an Interfraternity or Panhellenic Association regulation or a University policy.

a. Charges can be filed based on a violation of the University or IFC or Panhellenic Association policies concerning the consumption of alcohol, the risk management policy, the policy concerning hazing and pre-initiation activities, and/or any policy governing or affecting Greek Life.

b. The University may press charges on behalf of a member of the University community or, if it is the injured party, on the behalf of the institution.

4. The charges are to be filed in writing to the Vice President for Internal Affairs.

5. The hearing date will be arranged by the Vice President for Internal Affairs. He will notify all involved parties, in writing, of the date, time, and location of the hearing. Notification may be made via University e-mail.

6. A minimum notice of five (5) business days is to be given to the involved party of the charges prior to the hearing date.

7. Upon the request of the accused fraternity, a delay of the formal hearing by the Peer Review Board of up to five (5) days from the time of the receipt of the Statement of Charges may occur. In addition, the Peer Review Board and the accused may agree to a delay of more than five (5) days. However, if not agreed upon the hearing must take place within five (5) days or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the IFC or Panhellenic Association Executive Board.

a. The fraternity shall not be on probation or suffer any sanctions while they wait for a committee hearing (including appeals) unless the fraternity agrees to the suggested sanction (the fraternity decides to plead guilty), or would like to have the option of time served.

1. Peer Review Board Chair shall brief all involved parties on procedures of the hearing.

2. In a case where a board member's chapter is involved, that member shall remove himself from that case.

3. The parties involved have the right to call witnesses on their behalf.

4. The parties involved have the right to have an advisor (faculty, staff, chapter, etc.) present during the hearing. The advisor may not be an attorney, nor may the advisor present evidence, introduce motions, or speak on behalf of or for the organization. His or her role is solely to advise the fraternity.

5. The Chair shall read the charges brought against the defendant.

6. The Peer Review Board shall be given the opportunity to present the evidence first..

7. The chapter shall be given the opportunity to present their case.

8. Members of the board shall have the opportunity to question the IFC Vice President for Internal Relations and chapter and witnesses. Only questions of clarification or "points of information" will be permitted.

9. The parties involved shall leave the room and the board shall discuss the case under the supervision of the Chair.

10. Immediately following deliberations a vote shall be taken to determine guilt or innocence.

a. A quorum shall consist of 2/3 of the Executive Board members comprising the IFC or Panhellenic Association. There must be quorum to conduct business and to conduct a vote.

b. In the case of a vote, a simple majority shall rule.

c. Board members may vote guilty, not guilty, or abstain.

d. The chairperson shall vote in the case of a tie.

11. After a verdict is reached, the board will determine the sanctions to be levied in the case of a guilty verdict.

12. When all business is concluded the parties involved will be notified verbally, by the Vice President for Internal Relations, within 24 hours, and in writing within 48 hours, by the Secretary, of the results of the hearing.

13. The Vice President for Internal Affairs will notify the Assistant Dean of Students verbally within 24 hours of the decision of the Peer Review Board.

14. The Vice President for Internal Affairs will notify the organization of the final appeal procedure.

15. The Chair will adjourn the hearing.

1. Appeals may be submitted, in writing, to the Assistant Dean of Students, and must be submitted within five (5) days of the date of the hearing.

a. An appeal may request that sanctions be reduced or eliminated as a result of one of the following conditions:

1. Lack of substantial basis and fact to support sanction.

2. Incongruity of sanction.

3. Alleged unfairness in procedures.

4. Newly discovered, important evidence, not known at the time of the hearing.

a. A written statement in advance of the hearing indicating the nature and basis of the charge(s) obtained by the Executive Board. This written statement may be transmitted electronically via e-mail.

b. Upon request of the accused fraternity, a delay of the formal hearing by the Peer Review Board of up to five (5) days from the time of receipt of the Statement of Charges may occur. In addition, the Peer Review Board and the accused may agree to a delay of more than five (5) days. However, if not agreed upon the hearing must take place within five (5) days or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the IFC Executive Board acting as the Peer Review Board.

c. The fraternity shall not be on probation or suffer any sanctions while they wait for a committee hearing (including appeals) unless the fraternity agrees to the suggested sanction, the fraternity decides to plead guilty, or would like to have the option of time served.

d. To challenge for cause any member of the Peer Review Board. Such challenge(s) must be made in writing to the Vice President for Internal Affairs of the Interfraternity Council. The decision of the Vice President for Internal Affairs with regard to the challenge will be final.

e. To be judged only on evidence relevant to the charge(s) presented at the hearing.

f. To be assisted by the faculty or alumni advisor during the hearing.

g. To be advised of the evidence against the fraternity, to have an opportunity to rebut adverse testimony, and to question witnesses.

h. To present evidence and witnesses relevant to the charge.

i. To decline to appear at the hearing with the understanding that the case will be considered in the fraternity's absence.

j. To decline to answer questions which might tend to be self-incriminating. (Refusal to do so shall not be considered evidence of guilt.)

k. To be given written notification of the decision.

l. To be advised of the reasons for the decision, if requested.

m. To request, within one (1) week of the decision of the Peer Review Board, a review of the case which will result in a re-hearing if one or more of the following conditions is established to the satisfaction of either of the reviewing authorities:

1. All relevant evidence has not been introduced.

2. New evidence or information has become available.

4. Procedural error - a guaranteed element of due process was abridged or omitted.

5. To have three levels of review:

a. The Peer Review Board.

b. The Assistant Deans of Students

c. The Dean of Students.

first offense if under 5 log violations: warning

1 - 5 log violations: $ 50.00 fine

6 – 10 log violations: $ 100.00 fine

11 or more violations: $ 150.00 fine

first offense: $ 200.00 fine

second offense: $ 400.00 fine

third offense: $ 1,000.00 fine and probation for remainder of semester.

first offense: $ 100.00 per individual

second offense: $ 150.00 per individual

third offense: $ 200.00 per individual

subsequent violations: $300.00 per individual

$ 500.00 per keg

first offense: $ 50.00 fine per risk management violation

second offense: $ 100.00 fine per risk management violation

third offense: $ 200.00 fine per risk management violation

fourth and subsequent offenses: $ 300.00 fine per risk management violation