Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Date(s) of Incident: February 28, 2025

Date of Resolution: May 12, 2025

Finding(s) of Responsibility:

• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./a. No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any Minor (i.e. under the age of 21) while on Organization Premises or during an organization affiliated event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the organization, or at any event an observer would associate with the organization. More specifically, the possession, sale, use or consumption of alcohol beverages must comply with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and College, and must comply with either BYOB Guidelines or Third Party Vendor Guidelines.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./d. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common source(s) of alcoholic beverages, for example, kegs or jungle juice is prohibited.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./e. Open Events, meaning those with access by non-members of the Student Organization, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, are prohibited.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./f. The possession, sale or use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances while on student Organization Premises or during a student Organization-Affiliated Event or at any event that an observer would associate with the Student Organization is strictly prohibited.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./h. All Recruitment/Rush/Intake and New Members activities associated with any Recognized Student Organization will be alcohol-free. No Recruitment/Rush/Intake and New Member activities associated with any Recognized Student Organization may be held at or in conjunction with a Tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in this policy. This includes, but is not limited to, “bid night,” “big/little” events or activities, or “family” events or activities.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01,. Alcohol and Drugs./j. No alcohol shall be present at any induction/initiation program, activity, ceremony, or ritual of the Student Organization.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./02. Hazing./a. No Student Organization, student, or alumnus shall conduct or condone Hazing activities.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./02. Hazing./b. Any observation by a member of a Student Organization of any Hazing activity as described above must be reported to College authorities.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./02. Hazing./c. Aiding or assisting another to engage in any Hazing activity as described above.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./06. Integrity./b. Falsifying or being party to the falsification of any identification, record, or document submitted to the college.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./07. Failure to Comply with Directive(s)./a. Recognized Student Organizations must comply with any written or verbal directive from the College or Student Government/Inter-Greek Council/Sport Club Council that is included in current College or Student Government/Inter-Greek Council/Sport Club Council policy and/or constitution, or that is a result of a policy violation and/or outcome of a conduct process.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./08. Compliance with Law & College Policy. Student Organizations must comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances and College policy including:/a. Any College policy, rule or regulation published and available electronically on the College website.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./08. Compliance with Law & College Policy. Student Organizations must comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances and College policy including:/b. Any federal, state, or local law.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./08. Compliance with Law & College Policy. Student Organizations must comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances and College policy including:/c. Any policy or mandate issued by a Student Organization’s (inter)national organization.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./09. Disruption/Obstruction./a. Disruptive to, or obstruction of teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary proceedings, or other college activities or normal operation on or off campus.

Sanctions:

• Probation effective May 12, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
• Organization/Loss of Privilege – Moratorium on Events with Alcohol effective May 12, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
• BYOB Education Workshop: The chapter must collaborate with their Risk Management Consultant (from HQ) to develop and deliver a workshop on Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB) Guidelines. This workshop must be delivered to at least 90% of the active chapter membership within the first two weeks of each semester while the chapter remains on probation. A copy of the presentation materials and a verified attendance list must be submitted to the Office of Student Conduct & Off-Campus Services and the Office of Student Life for review and record-keeping. This workshop must address the following topics:
  • College and HQ BYOB policies, including permitted and prohibited practices
  • Compliance with the legal drinking age and effective ID verification strategies
  • Quantity limits per individual (e.g., one 6-pack of beer or equivalent per attendee)
  • Prohibited practices such as shared alcohol, central alcohol storage, or bulk distribution
  • Best practices for event monitoring, including the use of sober monitors and documentation
  • Liability concerns and strategies for minimizing legal and institutional risk
• Drug Education: The chapter must collaborate with the Alcohol and Other Drug Office to design and implement an educational workshop focused on marijuana laws and risk prevention. The workshop must be delivered to at least 90% of active chapter members within the first two weeks of each semester while the chapter remains on probation. A copy of the presentation materials and an attendance roster must be submitted to the Office of Student Conduct & Off-Campus Services and the Office of Student Life for verification. The seminar must include the following components:
  • Overview of New Jersey marijuana laws, including age restrictions, possession limits, and legally permissible locations for use
  • Legal and institutional consequences for underage possession or consumption at chapter-sponsored events
  • Risk management strategies to prevent marijuana-related incidents during social gatherings, with an emphasis on chapter accountability and compliance
• Hazing Workshop: The chapter must complete a hazing prevention program facilitated by an approved third-party organization (e.g., HazingPrevention.Org, StopHazing, etc.) or member of the Office of Student Life staff. All costs associated (if applicable) with the workshop will be the responsibility of the chapter. The workshop must be delivered to at least 90% of active members, including new members. A copy of payment invoice for workshop (if applicable), presentation materials (if possible), and an attendance roster must be submitted to both the Office of Student Conduct & Off-Campus Services and the Office of Student Life for verification. Topics should include:
  • The definition and types of hazing
  • Legal and institutional consequences
  • Impact on victims and chapter culture
  • Bystander intervention strategies
• Fine in Abeyance (from HQ): In the event that the Chapter Collegiate fails to comply with any terms of its probation, the Chapter Collegiate will be assessed a fine of $100/member on their Fraternity invoice.
• Health and Safety Fee Surcharge (from HQ): The Chapter Collegiate’s health and safety fee will incur a 15% incident surcharge for as long as the chapter is on probation.
• Minerva Chapter (from HQ): The chapter will be placed on SAE’s Minerva Chapter List. A Minerva Chapter is one that the Fraternity Service Center has selected to receive additional resources and support with the goal of fostering a stronger chapter culture, implementing values-based recruitment, reducing risk, and developing a comprehensive plan to elevate the chapter to the level of a Zeal Chapter. As part of this initiative, the chapter will benefit from personalized in-person visits, virtual consultations, and the development of a Culture Achievement Plan tailored to your needs. The chapter will be required to meet with their consultant at least once per month throughout the duration as a Minerva Chapter. The chapter will remain on the list until all stakeholders feel the chapter is ready to be removed. Monthly check-in due by last day of each month. Successful check-in meetings will be confirmed with Student Conduct Office.
• Alumni Advisor (from HQ): The chapter collegiate must select a primary chapter advisor and an alumni advisory board to assist with chapter operations. The chapter collegiate must work with the Fraternity Service Center in this selection. (deadline: September 15, 2025)
• Alcohol Education (from HQ): The chapter collegiate must review event expectations with their Risk Management Consultant prior to hosting events with alcohol in Fall 2025. (deadline: September 15, 2025)
• Recruitment Workshop (from HQ): The Chapter Leadership must participate in a Recruitment Workshop with John Hatfield prior to Fall 2025 Recruitment and Spring 2026 Recruitment. During this meeting, the chapter collegiate will learn how to implement a successful recruitment strategies and the appropriate ways to invite brothers into SAE Membership. The chapter will schedule this directly with the SAE HQ staff member listed. (deadline: September 5, 2025 and February 6, 2025)
• Round Table Discussion (from HQ): Each semester until Fall 2026, chapter members must participate in a round table discussion. each member should attend at least one round table discussion per semester. Topics for these round tables should focus on leadership development surrounding personal and organizational growth (examples may include actions and congruence of values, how to showcase chapter values, etc.). These conversations should create a space for learning and reflection both personally and potentially impact on the chapter and its members. Roundtable topics, high-level notes, and attendance sheets should be submitted to all stakeholders. It is required that either an SAE alumni, a member of the Fraternity Service Center, or a Staff/Faculty Member facilitate these conversations. The chapter’s member educator should coordinate the roundtable discussions. (deadline: December 5, 2025 and May 8, 2026)
• Phoenix Member Education (from HQ): All New Member Education sessions for the 2025-2026 academic year are required to have a Chapter Advisor, Alumni Advisor, a member of the Fraternity Service Center, or a Staff/Faculty Member from The College of New Jersey present. (deadline: May 8, 2026)
• Accountability Workshop (from HQ): All Chapter Collegiate members must participate in an accountability workshop with their Chapter Service Consultant. In this accountability workshop, the chapter should develop a structure and process to enforce accountability within the chapter. (deadline: September 12, 2025)
• Officer Training Modules (from HQ): The following officers must complete their officer training in the SAE Portal, specific to their position: Eminent Archon, Eminent Deputy Archon, Eminent Recorder, Eminent Treasure, Health and Safety, Member Educator, Eminent Warden, Eminent Herald, and Eminent Recorder. (deadline: September 15, 2025)
• Leadership School (from HQ): The Chapter Collegiate must send at least two (2) members to Leadership School in January 2026 and 2027. The chapter is encouraged to continue this practice after the sanction is complete. (deadline: January 19, 2026, and January 18, 2027)
• DeVotie Ritual Institute 2025 (from HQ): The Chapter Collegiate must send at least two (2) members to the DeVotie Ritual Institute, which will be held August 1-2, 2025, in Evanston, Illinois. (deadline: August 3, 2025)

Date(s) of Incident: September 23, 2021

Date of Resolution: December 9, 2021

Finding(s) of Responsibility:

• College Expectations for Behavior / 08. Compliance with Law & College Policy. Student Organizations must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and College policy including: / a. Any College policy, rule or regulation published and available electronically on the College website.

Sanctions:

• Probation effective December 9, 2021 through December 22, 2022. COMPLETED
• Action Plan: organization must review the action plan that was created by the chapter in the 2019-2020 academic year as a result of a previous college sanction. As a result of going through the conduct process for similar behavior regarding recruitment events, the chapter will need to review their risk management policies as they relate to bth TCNJ and SAE Headquarters. (deadline of May 20, 2022) COMPLETED
• In conjunction with your national organization, the chapter is expected to complete the following sanctions within the Spring 2022 semester where at least 90% of the chapter must be present: (deadline of May 20, 2022)
  • Values Based Recruitment Workshop COMPLETED
  • Event/Sober Monitor Training COMPLETED
  • Minerva’s Shield Review (delayed until Fall 2022)
  • Chapter must send at least 2 members to the fraternity’s leadership school. (August 2022)

Date(s) of Incident: September 8, 2019

Date of Resolution: November 19, 2019

Finding(s) of Responsibility:

• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./a No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any Minor while on Organization Premises or during an Organization-Affiliated Event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the organization, or at any event an observer would associate with the organization. More specifically, the possession, sale, use or consumption of alcohol beverages must comply with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city and College, and must comply with either BYOB Guidelines or Third Party Vendor Guidelines.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./d. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common source(s) of alcoholic beverages, for example, kegs or jungle juice is prohibited.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./h. All Recruitment/Rush/Intake and New Member activities associated with any Recognized Student Organization will be alcohol-free. No Recruitment/Rush/Intake and New Member activities associated with any Recognized Student Organization may be held at or in conjunction with a Tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in this policy. This includes, but is not limited to, “bid night,” “big/little” events or activities, or “family” events or activities.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./07. Failure to Comply with Directive(s)./a. Recognized Student Organizations must comply with any written or verbal directive from the College or Student Government/Inter-Greek Council/Sports Club Council that is included in current College or Student Government/Inter-Greek Council/Sports Club Council policy and/or constitution, or that is a result of a policy violation and/or outcome of a conduct process.

Sanctions:

• Probation effective November 19, 2019 through May 21, 2021 (sanction changed due to additional incident, see above)
• Loss of Privilege – prohibited from hosting events or gatherings with alcohol on or off-campus – effective November 19, 2019 through May 22, 2020 (Completed)
• TIPS Certification – chapter is required to have 90% of active membership become TIPS certified by May 22, 2020 (Completed)
• In consultation with SAE Headquarters:
  • the chapter will develop a recruitment plan and create specific guidelines on the following items, to be completed by January 10, 2020: (Completed)
    • ensure alcohol is not playing a part in recruitment either formally or informally
    • communication plan for entire chapter around policies of alcohol and recruitment, expectations of members, and policies around alcohol and recruitment
    • what is considered a recruitment event or the perception of a recruitment event?
  • the chapter will review during their first chapter meeting of the 2020 year, the Fraternity’s good Samaritan policy and campus amnesty policy (Completed)

Date(s) of Incident: September 17, 2019

Date of Resolution: October 9, 2019

Finding(s) of Responsibility:

• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./01. Alcohol and Drugs./h. All Recruitment/Rush/Intake and New Member activities associated with any Recognized Student Organization will be alcohol-free. No Recruitment/Rush/Intake and New Member activities associated with any Recognized Student Organization may be held at or in conjunction with a Tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in this policy. This includes, but is not limited to, “bid night,” “big/little” events or activities, or “family” events or activities.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./05. Property./a. The Student Organization will not engage in, tolerate, or condone the unauthorized use or possession, or theft, damage, defacement or destruction of property belonging to others.
• Student Organization: College Expectations for Behavior./08. Compliance with Law & College Policy. Student Organizations must comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances and College policy including: a. Any College policy, rule or regulation published and available electronically on the College website.

Sanctions:

• Probation effective October 9, 2019 through December 22, 2020 (sanction changed due to additional incident, see above)
• Loss of Privilege – prohibited from hosting events or gatherings with alcohol on or off-campus – effective October 9, 2019 through December 31, 2019 (sanction changed due to additional incident, see above)
• Action Plan: organization is required to complete an “action plan” as developed through undergoing an internal review of chapter risk management policies, as they relate to both The College of New Jersey and your (inter)national organization. This review shall be conducted under the direction of the Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life and in conjunction with your (inter)national organization. All chapter members should be included in this process, and the plan needs to include:
  • detail responsible steps that the chapter will follow in order to become compliant with the risk management policies of both TCNJ and the (inter)national organization
  • include a reasonable timeline with measurable goals and indicators of success
  • include a goal for bystander intervention when brothers are not acting in congruence with TCNJ, IFC, and SAE policy, procedures, expectations, and values.
  • this is due by May 22, 2020 (Completed)
• TIPS Certification – At least 1 members who have not previously been TIPS certified must become TIPS certified by May 22, 2020. (sanction changed due to additional incident, see above)
• In consultation with SAE Headquarters:
  • Chapter must send at least two officers to the 2020 Executives Academy and graduate. The members sent must be elected to the respective officer position they are representing. This is due by January 31, 2020. (Completed)