Approved Panhellenic Bylaws 

ARTICLE I. Name  

The name of this organization shall be the Washington State University Panhellenic Association.  

ARTICLE II. Mission Statement  

The Panhellenic Association exists to encourage collegiate women in their pursuit of academic excellence, involvement in leadership activities, and becoming responsible citizens of our community. We further pursue the facilitation of an acceptance of human differences, and the development of noble character. We will continue without discouragement as we strive for the common goal of Panhellenic unity and everlasting sisterhood.  

ARTICLE III. Object  

The object of the Panhellenic Association shall be to develop and maintain women’s fraternity and women’s sorority life and interfraternity relations at a high level of accomplishment, and in doing so, to:  

1. Consider the goals and ideals of member groups as continually applicable to campus and personal life.  

1. Promote superior scholarship as basic to intellectual achievement.  

1. Cooperate with member fraternities and the University administration in the maintenance of high social standards.  

1. Act in accordance with National Panhellenic Conference agreements and recommendations.  

1. Regulate other matters of interfraternity interests at Washington State University that are presented to the Association for consideration.  

1. Establish Membership Recruitment rules, Membership Recruitment dates, and Membership Recruitment procedures.  

ARTICLE IV. Membership  

There shall be two classes of membership: regular and associate.  

1. The regular membership of the Washington State University Panhellenic Association shall be composed of all chapter-holding members of National Panhellenic Conference women’s fraternities and women’s sororities at Washington State University.  

1. The associate membership of the Washington State University Panhellenic Association shall be composed of all colonies in good standing of National Panhellenic Conference and such local and/or national women’s fraternities and women’s sororities (non-NPC) at Washington State University that have been granted by the Panhellenic Association.  

1. Panhellenic Association regular member chapters and associate member chapters that experience a loss of recognition from Washington State University for up to one semester will be considered under probationary status, which will result in a loss of voice and vote in the Panhellenic Association. Subsequent or continued violations (relevant to the probation causation) may result in a complete loss of membership in the Panhellenic Association until re-recognition is achieved with Washington State University.  

1. Panhellenic Association chapters/colonies who experience a loss of recognition by Washington State University for more than one semester will automatically lose recognition in the Panhellenic Association until re-recognition is achieved with Washington State University.  

ARTICLE V. Organization  

1. The Washington State University Panhellenic Association shall be composed of one delegate from each chapter of the national women’s fraternities and women’s sororities represented at the institution, from such locals as they may see fit to admit, and the Panhellenic Executive Council. An alternate delegate from each chapter is recommended. It is recommended that the permanent chapter delegate be an upper- class executive officer of the chapter at the time of her election.  

1. The permanent chapter delegate shall be elected by her chapter to serve for one year, beginning the first meeting after election, and is not to be substituted for unless the delegate leaves college or fails to meet individual chapter requirements. In the event the Panhellenic delegate cannot attend the regular meeting, she should notify the Panhellenic Vice President of Finance and Administration and her alternate delegate.  

1. When a delegate vacancy occurs, it shall be the responsibility of the chapter concerned to select a replacement and to notify the Panhellenic Executive Council of her name.  

Article VI. Officers 

1. The officers of the Washington State University Panhellenic Executive Council shall be the 1 )Panhellenic Association President, 2)Vice-President of Member Education, 3)Vice President of Membership Recruitment, 4)Vice President of Recruitment Counselors, 5)Vice President of New Member Services, 6)Vice President of Finance and Administration, 7)Vice President of Philanthropy and Service, 8)Vice President of Scholarship, 9)Vice President of Standards and Accountability, 10)Vice President of Public Relations, and 11)Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

1. The Panhellenic Executive Council shall be composed of these eleven officers, under the advisement of the Director and Assistant Director of the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life.  

1. The officers shall be delegates in good standing, holding regular membership in a National Panhellenic Conference affiliated chapter, while enrolled and pursuing an undergraduate degree from Washington State University. It is recommended that these officers have experience working with Panhellenic, either as a previous Executive officer, from a Panhellenic Constituent Group, as a Junior Panhellenic Delegate, Panhellenic Delegate, or a Membership Recruitment Guide (Rho Gamma).  

1. The officers shall be elected by the regular members of the Panhellenic Association.  

1. The officers shall serve for a term of one year, the term of office to begin the second semester of the school year.  

1. The officers shall not act as representatives of their chapter on the Panhellenic Executive Council, or to the Panhellenic Association. (i.e. Panhellenic Executive officers must remain neutral and cannot hold a chapter office).  

1. The officers shall maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Final grades preceding a term in office must be above a 2.8 (i.e., final grades the fall before assuming the officer position in spring term must be above a 2.8, as must the first term on Panhellenic Council)  

1. The officers shall attend one leadership conference during the summer of their term. Whichever officer(s) attend the Novak Institute for Hazing Prevention shall be responsible for the planning and hosting of all National Hazing Prevention Week events.  

1. The officers shall receive a stipend amount of $1,250.00 per semester. The stipend will be distributed in two installments. The first installment of $625 will be distributed during Week 7 of the semester. The second installment of $625 will be distributed during Week 15 (finals week). The Vice President of Membership Recruitment will also receive a summer stipend of $3000.00. The Vice President of Public Relations will also receive a summer stipend of $250.00. 

1. Undergraduate students are eligible to participate on Panhellenic Council and may be either Alumni or Active members of their chapter.  

1. Officer Removal  

1. Any officer may be removed for cause by a vote of two-thirds of the Panhellenic Council membership.  

1. Officer Duties:  

1. The Panhellenic Association President is the overseer of all Panhellenic operations. She is primarily responsible for the Panhellenic Executive Council to see that all duties are carried out effectively. She calls and presides at all Panhellenic Executive Council meetings, all Panhellenic Association meetings and, in conjunction with PHC/IFC/MGC Executive meetings. She meets regularly with chapter presidents and works closely with the Interfraternity Council President in regard to sorority/fraternity presidential issues. She is also in charge of Panhellenic Elections, the Panhellenic Constitution, and any special committees or task forces that may arise. She is responsible for communication with the University Administration, the National Panhellenic Conference and regional Panhellenic, as well as the official spokesperson for Panhellenic in all matters. 

1.  The Vice President of New Member Experience serves primarily as a facilitator and coordinator of the Recruitment Guides (Rho Gammas). She is responsible for organizing an application and interview process in which the Recruitment Guides are selected by Panhellenic Executive Council. She plans and leads trainings in the week prior to Formal Membership Recruitment. These workshops provide the Recruitment Guides with the information and skills to answer questions about campus life and the Greek Community as a whole. To provide adequate training, the Vice President of New Member Experience must have a thorough understanding of the role and duties of a Recruitment Guide, it is therefore a prerequisite for this position that she has previously served as a Recruitment Guide herself. She coordinates the Recruitment Commitment Ceremony, which takes place the after the completion of their training. She should remain in contact with the Recruitment Guides throughout the summer and ensure that they receive all necessary recruitment information. She will also remain in contact with the New Member Educators. She should hold regular constituent meetings and provide her constituents with information on New Member programs, requirements, and timelines. She will acquire informaion reports from Panhellenic chapter after initiation is held. She will serve as the advisor for the Panhellenic Leadership Council (PLC) which will have 2 new members from each Panhellenic chapter with the goal of working toward bettering the community. She will work in partnership with the Executive Vice President of the Interfraternity Council to plan Hazing Prevention Week.  

1. The Vice President of Membership Recruitment is responsible for coordinating all aspects of women’s fraternity and women’s sorority recruitment (Formal Membership Recruitment, Informal Membership Recruitment). She must also work closely with the administration to schedule recruitment events around administrative activities, such as New Cougar Orientation. The Vice President of Membership Recruitment must work with the CFSL to set up membership recruitment registration, write all recruitment schedules, skillfully delegate recruitment-related tasks and oversee all recruitment operations.  She will preside over all Recruitment Chair meetings and will update the Membership Recruitment Rules and procedures when needed. It is also important for her to coordinate all National Panhellenic Unanimous Agreements regarding Membership Recruitment Rules. The Vice President of Membership Recruitment will work closely with the Vice President of New Member Experience to successfully coordinate all Membership Recruitment activities concerning Rho Gammas. She will also serve as Panhellenic Representative in many of the WSU Recruitment activities. She, the Interfraternity Council Director of Recruitment and their Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life advisor and Student Affairs Marketing and Communication will design and distribute promotional items for incoming students, such as brochures, postcards and electronic booklets. She will also work with her counterpart to participate in recruitment fairs for prospective members during the summer. In order for her to complete all of the membership recruitment responsibilities prior to fall Formal Membership Recruitment and work closely with the New Coug Orientation Program, the Vice President of Membership Recruitment must remain in Pullman during the summer.  

1. The Vice President of Finance and Administration works in conjunction with the Interfraternity Council Director of Finance and Administration to recognize outstanding individuals and chapters at the Arete Awards banquet at the end of fall semester which she will co-host with her IFC counterpart.She is also responsible for communication between Panhellenic Delegates and the Panhellenic Executive Council and will recognize the Panhellenic Delegates and Finance Chairs of each chapter as her constituent group. The Vice President of Administration has the following duties on a continuous basis: keep a record of Panhellenic Association voting, answer all correspondence that is directly related to Panhellenic, keep a current record of Panhellenic Executive officers and chapter officers, and take and keep a record of the minutes and agendas for all Panhellenic Executive Council meetings and Panhellenic Association meetings. The Vice President of Administration is responsible for all Panhellenic expenditures and budgeting. She shall collect Membership Recruitment fees and other monies owed to Panhellenic.  The Vice President of Administration will also keep the Panhellenic Executive officers updated on their own individual officer accounts and will advise Panhellenic Executive officers on all expenses and money matters. She will also hold at least 1 joint fraternity/ sorority finance chair meeting with her IFC counterpart.  

1. The Vice President of Philanthropy and Service shall also collect all community service hours each semester and monitor chapter completion of community service hour requirements. The Vice President of Philanthropy and Service will collaborate and work with the Center for Civic Engagement on community service opportunities. The Vice President of Philanthropy and Service, with her IFC counterpart, will coordinate a Day of Service during the fall semester. She will also be responsible for overseeing council sponsored service projects. She will also do her best to attend or find other Panhellenic Executive officers to attend all chapter philanthropy events. It is her responsibility to create philanthropy opportunities for her constituents, as well as for the entire Greek community. The Vice President of Philanthropy and Service must work with her IFC counterpart to collect philanthropy registration and release forms and create a community calendar for philanthropy events. She will be responsible for holding two constituent meeting per semester with sorority philanthropy chairs and/or community service chairs  

1. The Vice President of Scholarship is responsible for promoting and facilitating good scholarship in the panhellenic Community. In conjunction with her IFC counterpart the Vice President of Scholarship may organize scholarship programs, workshops, etc., for the chapters, members, and/or New Members who request academic assistance and is responsible for planning one scholarship workshop per semester. She is also responsible for working with the Center for Fraternity and Sorority life on semester and yearly grade reports. She will be responsible for holding two constituent meetings per semester with the sorority scholarship chairs. These meetings will ensure that scholarship chairs are confident in assisting their members with their academic goals and give the VP of Scholarship insight into how she can assist each chapter individually. She is also responsible for working with chapters who are on tiers for academics, ensuring they have presented an adequate academic improvement plan and are implementing the plan chapter-wide.  

1. The Vice President of Public Relations is responsible for meeting with and advising the public relations and alumnae chairs from each chapter. She works with all Panhellenic Executive officers to keep the WSU Sororities website, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat updated. The Vice President of Public Relations coordinates all activities that promote positive aspects of Greek life and sorority life such as community unifying events, philanthropic events, events during recruitment and greater Pullman community involvement. Along with the President, she is a representative of the Panhellenic Council to the community, especially to the local newspapers and the Greek Alumni Organization. It is her responsibility to create public relations and alumnae opportunities for her constituents, as well as for the entire Greek Community. The Vice President of Public Relations is also responsible for the planning and executing of the Greek Alumni Tailgate and the Senior Send-Off Brunch. These events may be coordinated with the respective IFC counterparts(s).  

1. The Vice President of Standards and Accountability is the Co-Chair of the Greek Standards Board, and shall keep other members of the Executive Board and individual sororities abreast of relevant conduct issues within the Greek Community. She advises chapter social and risk management chairs, as well as chapter standards, judicial or development chairs, coordinating educational efforts concerning risk management as well as effective preventative methods. She will be responsible for planning risk management as well as effective preventative methods. She will be responsible for planning and executing a Risk management focused event for the community’s leadership once a semester. She will work closely with the Interfraternity Director of Policy and Procedure on issues facing both men’s and women’s fraternities and women’s sororities as well as approving social events. .  

1. TheVice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shall be responsible for developing and implementing programs to enhance diversity, inclusion and support for all students in the panhellenic community. They will also be responsible for member education relating to sexual violence prevention, hazing prevention, mental health awareness, suicide prevention and substance abuse within our community. They will handle tasks related to addressing and managing issues of sexual assault cases in the Greek community. They will be responsible for the awareness of mental health through the facilitation of Mental Health Awareness week and further events they see fit. Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will schedule one event per semester for the Panhellenic community. This event aims to educate members of Panhellenic on issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion. This event will fulfill/count towards Programming requirements for that semester. This diversity, equity, and inclusion event will be given as an opportunity for members of the Panhellenic community to complete programming credit while educating themselves on equity and inclusion issues. The Panhellenic Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will work with the Panhellenic Vice President of Member Education to make sure that the diversity, equity, and inclusion events planned will be able to count towards programming credit. 

1. The Vice President of Member Education shall be responsible for all aspects of women’s fraternity and women’s sorority programming. She is responsible for keeping an open line of communication with programming chairs from each chapter, as well as campus organizations, to help provide the Greek Community with fun, professional, and educational programs, that help meet community programming requirements. 

ARTICLE VII. Elections  

Undergraduate students are eligible to participate in Panhellenic Council and must be active members of their chapter.  

1. The Panhellenic Association President is the presiding officer of Panhellenic elections, and the fraternity/sorority advisors will be present to monitor the elections process.  

1. Applications are made available online by the Panhellenic Association President. An application shall be completed by the applicant/candidate and submitted online. Fourteen (14) hard copies need to be submitted to the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life.  

1. All chapters are encouraged to nominate at least one member from their chapter to the Panhellenic Council one week prior to the opening date of applications. i. Panhellenic President will deliver a congratulations and attached application to every nominee.  

1. In all cases of a tie, the Panhellenic Executive Council will be the tiebreaker. To conduct their vote, the Panhellenic Executive Council will do so prior to chapters submitting their slates. The Panhellenic Executive Council counts as one vote.  

1. Candidate Eligibility  

1.  A candidate must be a member of a regular Panhellenic Association chapter. 

1. A candidate must be an active member in good standing with her organization. This will be verified through the application process and affirmed by the chapter president.  

1. Prior to interview round, the Panhellenic President will meet with every applicant’s chapter president to conduct a reference check. The content of this reference check shall be disclosed to the slating committee following the reference check completing.  

1. If a chapter president is applying, the Panhellenic President will conduct the reference check with another member of the chapter’s executive board.  

1. Slating Committee  

1. A current Panhellenic Delegate and Chapter President will make up the slating committee consisting of equal representation from all chapters as well as a Panhellenic Officer.  

1. In the situation where the Chapter President or the Panhellenic Delegate cannot partake in the slating committee the Chapter will select a Junior or Senior Executive Council member (preferably a constituent of one of the council officers).  

1. The slating committee is here forth defined as the liaisons between Panhellenic and the Chapters during the election process.  

1. Slating Committee Interviews. The interviews will consist of four to five chapter presidents of the slating committee. A candidate will not be eligible to interview with a member from her own chapter. The slating committee will then submit their recommendations for the first slate.  

1. A copy of the initial slate, as well as a list of all available candidates, will be made available before speeches.  

1. Candidates will be slated for a maximum of three positions.  

1. Candidate Speeches  

1. Only the candidates included on the first slate shall present speeches at Speech Night to the slating committee, and a maximum of four additional members of each chapter.  

1. Candidates can be slated for any position that the Chapter sees fit.  

1. Before Speech night begins, each candidate's application will be handed out to the slating committee.  

1. Each candidate is allowed 3-5 minutes for her speech.  

1. Only the remaining slated candidates shall participate in a Q&A with the slating committee and a maximum of four additional members of each chapter.  

1. Each candidate will receive a total of five questions. The questions will be prompted from the Panhellenic Council and Panhellenic Community aligned with the position(s) the candidate is slated for.  

1. If the Panhellenic Community does not have three questions, the remaining questions will be prompted from the Panhellenic council, assuring that all candidates are prompted with an equal number of questions.  

1. Following Q&A, the Slating Committee member will submit a slate on behalf of their chapter. There may only be one candidate slated per position. The candidates can be slated for any position the Chapter sees fit. The candidate can be slated for a maximum of three positions. The Panhellenic President will be responsible for compiling the slates while the slating committee stay in the room. The slating committee will then form the final slate. A candidate can only be slated for one position on the final slate.  

1. The final slate shall be presented to the slating committee immediately after the final slate is compiled. If no candidate for a position receives the majority, the candidate with the lowest amount of votes will be removed from consideration. The vote will then be redone in this fashion until a majority is reached. The voting process shall be conducted using written ballots. Each chapter shall have one vote. The majority vote by the chapters is required to elect an officer.  

1. After Q&A slating, the current Panhellenic council officer will call the candidate slated for their position where they will accept or decline. After all candidates on the final slate have been called, the Panhellenic President will call any candidates that attended Q&A night that were not placed on the final slate. Once a position has been accepted, that member may not be eligible to apply for any other Panhellenic Council position(s).  

1. Vacancies  

1. Regularly Scheduled Elections. In the event that the Association needs to fill a vacancy the application will re-open and new candidates will be interviewd by the Panhellenic Council and voted on by the Panhellenic Association.   

1. All chapters may nominate a member(s) from their chapter for a vacant position(s).  

1. Mid-Year Vacancy. In the event of a mid-term vacancy, the Panhellenic Executive Council will be responsible for distributing applications to the community and administering an interview process with all current Panhellenic Executive Officers and applicants. The Panhellenic Executive Officers will then be in charge of deciding who is the most appropriate person to fill the vacant position. The Panhellenic Delegates will then approve the candidate as they would in a regular Panhellenic Election.  

ARTICLE VIII. Meetings  

1. Regular meetings of Washington State University Panhellenic Association shall be held bi-monthly. The meeting time and day is to be determined by the Panhellenic Executive Council.  

1. Special meetings may be called by the Panhellenic Association President at the request of any chapter representative in the Panhellenic Association.  

1. A fine of $10 will be assigned for every constituent meeting missed per chapter. This fine will be distributed in the form of a restitution notice during Fall semester.  

ARTICLE IX. Voting  

1. Voting members of the Panhellenic Association shall be the delegates or the alternate delegate of each sorority holding regular or associate membership.  

1. A two-thirds majority of the voting members of the Panhellenic Association shall be required (except associate members to the Washington State University Panhellenic Association) to establish Membership Recruitment rulesl, elect Panhellenic Executive officers, amend the Constitution, and all other voting matters.  

1. The Panhellenic Executive Council has no voting power. In the case of a tie, the presiding officer shall vote.  

1. In all matters, each chapter shall have one vote. Alumnae advisors to the Panhellenic Association shall have voice, but no vote.  

1. In voting matters exclusive to the regular members of the Panhellenic Association, the delegate or the alternate delegate of each women’s fraternity and women’s sorority shall be allowed to vote. Associate members are not eligible to vote on such matters that do not pertain to them (formal and informal recruitment rules, salaries of Panhellenic Executive officers, and other matters as determined by the regular members of the Panhellenic Association or the Manual of Information).  

ARTICLE X. Greek Standards Board  

1. The Greek Standards Board shall be responsible for supporting Panhellenic regulations of fair conduct. It shall be the purpose of the Board to promote an attitude conducive to responsible community living through appropriate disciplinary action.  

1. The Greek Standards Board will consist of trained members who maintain active membership in their organization.  

1. Greek Standards Board may hear cases that involve chapter of Panhellenic regulations, violations of the WSU Standards of Conduct, or Federal, State, or local law.  

1. An advisor from the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life is responsible for advising the Greek Standards Board and shall conduct training when necessary.  

1. ARTICLE XI. Violations  

1. Violations of any regulations of this Constitution or its related bylaws of Membership Recruitment rules, or rules concerning matters other than Membership Recruitment or of the NPC Unanimous Agreements shall be occasion for penalties established by the Washington State University Panhellenic Executive Council in conformity with those recommended by the National Panhellenic Conference and administered by the Greek Standards Board.  

1. Violations are to be reported in writing to the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards and Accountability or the Interfraternity Council Director of Policy and Procedure, both of whom serve as the Co-chairs of the Greek Standards Board, in a timely manner.  

1. Any dispute growing out of the violation of Panhellenic rules and regulations shall be adjudicated through mediation or Greek standard board hearing.  

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION BYLAWS  

ARTICLE I. Membership Recruitment  

In addition to these rules and procedures, the Code of Ethics for Membership Recruitment Activities and the NPC Unanimous Agreements shall be upheld.  

1. Rules and Procedures for Membership Recruitment  

1. Academic Requirements  

1. There shall be no Panhellenic grade requirement to be eligible for participation in Membership Recruitment.  

1. Specific grade requirements shall be determined by each individual chapter prior to Membership Recruitment. Chapters must comply with their inter/national policies and/or guidelines for inviting or releasing women below their voted-upon chapter grade requirement. 

1. Registration Fees  

1. All women wishing to participate in Membership Recruitment shall register via Campus Director and pay the registration fee. This fee covers the expenses for recruitment, but is not limited to: marketing materials, campus rental spaces and merchandise. 

1. This fee can be reimbursed at the discretion of the Vice President of Membership Recruitment or the CFSL. 

1. Participation  

1. Only active women’s fraternity and sorority members, new members and enrolled undergraduate alumnae may participate in Membership Recruitment activities. All visiting alumnae must be distinguished by introductions and nametags to let the Potential New Members know they are alumnae. Visiting alumnae may only participate in the serving of food and beverages; otherwise, alumnae shall not be visible during or in between recruitment parties.  

1. Advisors.  

1. All chapter advisors must follow the policies determined by their inter/national organization as it pertains to involvement in membership selection and preparation. The activity of recruiting new members into the organization is only that of the undergraduate members, and advisors must collaborate with the chapter recruitment chair.  

1. Advisors must be aware of, and understand, the Panhellenic Association Bylaws for Recruitment and the National Panhellenic Conference Code of Ethics. This is to ensure she is up to date and knowledgeable of processes.  

1. All NPC women’s fraternities and sororities shall participate in all scheduled Membership Recruitment activities.  

1. A women’s fraternity or sorority desiring the participation of active members of another chapter or sorority during the Membership Recruitment process must have the permission of the Panhellenic Executive Council.  

1. Should permission be granted, the university name or chapter designation must be included on the woman’s nametag, to make it clear to the Potential New Members she is not a student at WSU.  

1. Eligible Potential New Members have been enrolled to Washington State University as an incoming or returning student no later than the final date of registration prior to Membership Recruitment.  

1. Potential New Member Information  

1. A list of registered Potential New Members will be provided via the online recruitment registration system (Campus Director) during the summer, and is accessible to chapter Recruitment Chairs, alumnae Membership Recruitment advisers and/or others designated by the chapter.  

1. The final list of Potential New Members attending recruitment events and their verified information will be available no later than 24 hours prior to the start of recruitment parties.  

1. Summer and Pre-Recruitment Contact  

1. Women’s fraternities and sororities may not send or give flowers, gifts or favors to any high school women or non-affiliated women students.  

1. Potential New Members may only be contacted following the NPC Statement of Positive Panhellenic Contact and Promotion of the Sorority Experience: “We, the College Panhellenic members, will actively promote the overall sorority experience to potential new members, at all times, year-round, through personal and informative Panhellenic-spirited contact. We will do this through all forms of communication. Positive Panhellenic contact and promotion of the sorority experience does not mean creating an unfair advantage for a particular chapter. It does mean being friendly and responding to questions potential new members might ask of Panhellenic members. It does mean promoting sorority membership in general, not a particular organization. Promotion of specific organizations, Snap Bidding opportunities, and encouragement of COB instead of Formal Recruitment is a violation of Positive Panhellenic Contact. Reports will be referred to the Greek Standards Board. It also means current, and alumnae members do not have to hide their sorority affiliation or be forced to delete social media accounts, cover up their association or be penalized for talking about their association.”  

1. Chapters will not contact Potential New Members for personal or specific information if it is not included on the Membership Recruitment registration form. Requests for additional information can be made to the Panhellenic Vice President for Membership Recruitment.  

1. Membership Recruitment Schedule  

1. The Membership Recruitment schedule will be drafted during spring semester, with minor variations permissible during the summer planning period by the Vice President of Membership Recruitment and the Director and/or Assistant Director of Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life.  

1. Quota  

1. Quota shall be determined following all established NPC guidelines and is not determined until all Potential New Members have submitted their priorities in the final round.  

1. Bids will be matched to fill New Member class quotas. All unmatched Potential New Members will be eligible for quota matching unless they expressed an intentional single preference, per the conditions of the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA). 

1. Budget Cap  

1. Chapters will utilize a budget of $2,500 applying to items specifically purchased and used for Membership Recruitment. This includes the value of donated items (which must be documented in the Recruitment Chair’s final report). Recruitment Chairs will create an itemized list of items bought and cost of each item, which will be turned into the Vice President of Membership Recruitment within one month of the close of Fall Membership Recruitment. Failure to turn in an itemized list will result in a $10 fine each day it is late.  

1. Membership Recruitment Events  

1. General Provisions 

1. Membership Recruitment functions must be held on chapter property and must not be visible or audible from the street outside of allotted party times.  

1. Chapters will start and end their parties at the times listed in the Panhellenic recruitment schedule.  

1. Parties are considered to have officially started when the entrance door for Potential New Members opens. Likewise, parties are considered over when the door Potential New Members closes.  

1. Chants or music should not be audible from the chapter facility outside of scheduled party times.  

1. There should be no dancing or skits used inside the chapter facility during Preference round.  

1. Entertainment and Activities  

1. For all rounds of recruitment, there will be no events or themes taking place in or outside the chapter facility, with the exception of Philanthropy Day. Any events / themes taking place on Philanthropy Day must be related to the organization’s philanthropic cause.  

1. A “theme” is defined as decorations, accessories, or attire that have common elements that would make a passerby believe there is a motif.  

1. An “event” is defined as a coordinated effort to engage the Potential New Members in something entertaining, other than conversation and dialogue. This does not include the Preference Day ceremonies and/or videos.  

1. Philanthropy Day event plans and themes must be submitted to the Vice President of Membership Recruitment during the spring semester. Any conflicts in event plans or themes between chapters will be discussed and resolved by the Recruitment Chairs involved, with the Vice President of Membership Recruitment acting as a facilitator if necessary.  

1. A Philanthropy-focused project can be completed during the second round of Membership Recruitment. Chapters choosing to do so are required to provide the Vice President of Membership Recruitment with the beneficiary of their philanthropy to ensure the donation of the product being assembled on Philanthropy Round.  

1. Any changes in event plans, menus, decorations or philanthropy projects and/or activities made during the spring or summer must be submitted and approved by the Vice President of Membership Recruitment prior to first round of Membership Recruitment.  

1. There will be no skits during Membership Recruitment.  

1. There will be no dancing, singing, or performing outside the chapter house during Membership Recruitment. The following will be allowed:  

1. Members may walk Potential New Members into and out of the house.  

1. There should be no skits used inside the chapter facility during All Recruitment rounds. Dancing should only be permitted when the PNM is entering and departing a party. Pre-recorded music can continue to be played once the party has started. Chapters may not chant or door stack as new members enter and depart the chapter facility during all rounds.  

1. Potential new members shall not write down (or be asked to state) her chapter of preference during parties.  

1. Decorations/Favors/Themes  

The purpose of the following bylaws are to ensure Potential New Members see the chapter facilities as they are throughout the entire academic year. 

1. The Vice President of Membership Recruitment must approve decorations. This request must be submitted and approved before fall Membership Recruitment begins.  

1. Potential New Members must leave decorations and favors of all kinds at the chapter house.  

1. No decorations may be placed outside the chapter house.  

1. This includes balloons, glitter, lawn ornaments, or any decorative pieces set up by members of the chapter.  

1. Chapters will not utilize decorations during the first round of events (Open House Round).  

1. This includes place settings, centerpieces, balloons and flowers.  

1. Chapters may utilize limited decorations during the second, third and fourth rounds of Membership Recruitment. Limited decorations are a banner, balloons, and flowers on the main recruiting floor only. Bulletin boards and pictures throughout the chapter house are acceptable as long as they are permanent fixtures/decorations in the chapter house throughout the year.  

1. Each Potential New Member may hold only one flower, candle, or other approved item during recruitment events. She is unable to take the item with her out of the chapter facility.  

1. Pins/lavalieres, etc. may not be given to Potential New Members during events or placed on place cards.  

1. No personal written poems, cards, or letters can be given to Potential New Members. The same poem may be used for every Potential New Member, whether it is written or spoken.  

1. Attire  

1. During the Open House Round, all sororities will purchase and wear the Panhellenic community shirts. Colors are selected during the spring semester.  

1. Additionally, members will not be required to purchase specific brand name clothing; rather, individuals should be able to select clothing that fits their budget, personal style, physique, and the chapter’s general clothing guidelines. 

1. Chapter members may not wear distinctive recruitment attire outside of their chapter facility during recruitment.  

1. This includes chapter apparel or anything with the organization’s name or brand visible.  

1. Food and Beverages  

1. The type of food served at Membership Recruitment events will be decided upon by the chapter Recruitment Chairs.  

1. All menus must be approved by the Vice President of Membership Recruitment prior to Primary Recruitment.  

1. Food may not be served at Membership Recruitment events until Preference Day.  

1. Water should be served every day during Primary Recruitment, and is the only beverage allowed on the first round of Primary Recruitment. Chapters may serve “powdered” drinks (kool-aid, lemonade, etc.) during the second round of Membership Recruitment. Chapters may serve any non-alcoholic drink they choose on the third and fourth round of Membership Recruitment.  

1. During Round One, there may be no decorations or additives to water other than plain ice (e.g. umbrellas, sugar-lined rims, fruit, straws, etc.).  

1. Conversation  

1. Any verbal or written promise or guarantee of membership given to a Potential New Member before, during, or after Membership Recruitment is prohibited, which includes summer vacation.  

1. The definition of Bid Promising is when a chapter member tells a Potential New Member something that indicates she is being invited back to the chapter for the next round or will eventually receive an invitation to join. This includes “we” statements whereas the member is stating the chapter likes or is interested in the woman (i.e. “we can really see you here” or “we cannot wait to see you tomorrow”).  

1. Any persuasive statements made to Potential New Members to influence her opinions against other chapters are prohibited.  

1. Membership Invitation/Acceptance Procedures and Bid Lists  

1. Invitations/Bids  

1. Invitations for all functions are issued through the online recruitment service (Campus Director) utilized by chapters and the Panhellenic Council.  

1. Chapters must submit their invitation lists no later than the time listed in the Fall Recruitment schedule. The chapter’s membership selection team is responsible for updating scores throughout the rounds so that when the chapter’s specific invitation number is provided at the end of each round, lists can be submitted quickly.  

1. The deadline for when lists are submitted will not change, unless determined by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life.  

1. Chapters are solely responsible for submitting the proper lists in the correct format and order.  

1. Invitation lists for Rounds 1 through 3 (Open House Round through House Tour Round) are in alphabetical order whereas the flex minus and plus lists are in priority / rank order. On Round 4 (Preference Day), prior to Bid Day, all women attending a chapter’s parties must be invited in priority order with consideration of the inter/national policy on all legacies.  

1. The Panhellenic Council and staff in the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life are not responsible for checking any invitation or bid lists and will not change invitations following the deadline for submission unless approved by the Vice President of Membership Recruitment.  

1. The Vice President of Membership Recruitment is not required to approve any list changes unless she sees fit and these changes do not disrupt the Potential New Member’s recruitment process.  

1. Any technical issues with Campus Director that may deter a chapter from turning their lists in on time will be considered when fines are issued.  

1. All issues regarding fines must be argued after the administration of said fines. Concerns regarding fines will be discussed with the Vice President of Finance & Administration, who will consult the Vice President of Membership Recruitment and a Director or Assistant Director of the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life with any unresolved issues.  

1. A woman is bound to her chapter by signing the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA). A broken pledge exists when either the chapter or the New Member decides to terminate her New Membership. The woman is no longer eligible to pledge any other chapter on this campus until the next round of Primary Recruitment. However, she may re-pledge that chapter or a Multicultural Greek Council chapter at any time during that year.   

1. Verification of the acceptance or non-acceptance of bids offered to Potential New Members by a chapter must be provided by the chapter Recruitment Chair within 24 hours to the Panhellenic Vice President of Membership Recruitment and the Panhellenic Advisor.  

1. Every Potential New Member must accept all invitations to visit chapters (attend the maximum number of events offered) during each round. If a Potential New Member intentionally skips an event, she will not be allowed to continue the Membership Recruitment process. Special exceptions are up to the discretion of the Vice President of Membership Recruitment and/or the Director/Assistant Director of the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life.  

1. Alumnae Recommendations  

1. Chapter members and alumnae should not contact high schools or parents for Potential New Member recommendations.  

1. Alumnae members interested in providing a letter of recommendation or referral must do so through her inter/national organization’s process. If there is not one available, she can contact the chapter’s recruitment or reference chair directly.  

1. The Panhellenic Council will not accept, nor will they distribute, general letters of recommendation on behalf of Potential New Members.  

1. General Conduct for Recruitment Events/Recruitment Period 

1. Contact with Potential New Members shall be during Membership Recruitment events only. Examples of “normal friendly contact” include offering a brief greeting to a Potential New Member, such as saying hi in the hallway.  

1. Additional violations of this contact policy include, but is not limited to: Phone calls to any Potential New Member, phone inquisitions concerning GPA discrepancies, visits to a Potential New Member (in her residence hall or anywhere else), engaging in extended conversations or meetings with Potential New Members and discussing Membership Recruitment, loitering or “stationing” members in public areas, or wearing chapter-identifying apparel in public areas or costumes outside of the chapter facility.  

1. There shall be no persuasions against a Potential New Member’s final pledging choice after Bid Day or during Membership Recruitment.  

1. “Hot Boxing”, or any other conduct harmful to a Potential New Member is not allowed (i.e. hazing, mental or physical harm). Hot Boxing is defined as when a Potential New Member becomes segregated or separated away from the main event by one or more chapter members, or when three or more chapter members are talking to a Potential New Member at one time. 

1. Men’s Fraternities and persons outside the chapter memberships cannot assist in Membership Recruitment before, during, or after Membership Recruitment. Therefore, chapter women are not allowed on men’s fraternity property. The Panhellenic community defines itself through sisterhood, and chapters are not to reference or discuss fraternity relations. Members are highly encouraged to spend time outside of Recruitment with their chapter and the Panhellenic community for the duration, including the entirety of Bid Day.   

1. Members’ looking through Potential New Member handbooks and personal belongings is not permitted.  

1. In accordance with the National Panhellenic Conference, Bid Day is an official round of Membership Recruitment and all Membership Recruitment rules are still in effect.  

1. In accordance with the National Panhellenic Conference, there is no alcohol allowed until Membership Recruitment is over (24 hours after Bid Day festivities begin).  

1. Dry rules will officially end at 8:00AM, following Bid Day  

1. Recruitment Guides (Rho Gammas)  

1. The Recruitment Guides are selected during the fall semester, in conjunction with the Panhellenic elections, according to the criteria set up by the Vice President of Recruitment Counselors and her committee, consisting of the Panhellenic Executive Council and past Rho Gammas. Qualifications will be sent to chapters.  

1. Each Panhellenic chapter is expected to have a minimum of 3 members serve as Recruitment Guides during Fall Primary Recruitment. To be chosen by the current and incoming VP of Recruitment Counselors. To ensure that this quota is met, every chapter is encouraged to have at least 8 women that meet the requirements apply to become a Recruitment Guide. If chapters have less than 3 women apply they will be notified by the VP of Recruitment Counselors and encouraged to submit more. The Recruitment Guides must be an active member and remain in good standing with their chapter.  

1. Recommendations are included in the application process, and one recommendation each from the chapter president or standards chair, former/current employer or volunteer supervisor, and a peer sorority community member (of different affiliation) is requested.  

1. Recruitment Guides are expected to attend all of the Work Week training events, and any training that occurs in the spring prior to Membership Recruitment. If a Recruitment Guide misses more than two training meetings, the Vice President of Recruitment Counselors has the right to release her from her duties. 

1. Recruitment Guides will not publicly affiliate with their chapter at the time decided by the Panhellenic Vice President for Recruitment Counselors. Failure to be anonymous about her affiliation could result in the revocation of her position as a Recruitment Guide.  

1. Recruitment Guides and chapter members serving as Resident Advisers in the residence halls shall have no contact with their chapter during Membership Recruitment. They shall remain anonymous and not reveal their chapter affiliation until after Membership Recruitment is completed.  

1. If a Recruitment Guide commits a violation, she will be removed from Membership Recruitment at her own expense, and her chapter may have a mediation hearing on the matter. She will not be permitted to participate in Membership Recruitment events as a part of her chapter.  

1. Chapters will not communicate with Recruitment Guides about any Potential New Member or pass along information about a PNM as it pertains to registration form or attendance at a recruitment event (party).  

1. A member may not apply to be a Recruitment Guide if she is a Chapter President, Recruitment Chair, or New Member Educator.  

1. Recruitment Guides will live in the Residence Halls beginning the evening before Potential New Members arrive on campus, and will move out of the halls on Bid Day.  

1. Recruitment Guides will be provided a meal plan during the week of Membership Recruitment and is expected to eat meals with her Potential New Members.  

1. Recruitment Guides must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of a 3.0 and a semester Grade Point Average of a 2.8. 

1. If at any point a Recruitment Guide is not fulfilling the requirements and expectations of a Recruitment Guide, the Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment Counselors has the right to release the Recruitment Guide of her duties.  

Rules and Procedures for Continuous Open Recruitment  

1. The Continuous Open Bidding (COB) is not organized by the Panhellenic Council, and each eligible chapter conducts their own events or activities to meet quota or total.  

1. Continuous Open Bidding shall begin immediately after the official distribution of invitations by the Panhellenic Executive Council for chapters who are not at total or quota and will end no later than the date established by the Panhellenic Vice President for Membership Recruitment.  

1. Any NPC chapter that is under Panhellenic total or quota may participate in Continuous Open Bidding during the regular school year until they reach the Panhellenic total or quota.  

1. There shall be no Panhellenic grade requirement for Potential New Members to be eligible for Continuous Open Bidding. Specific grade requirements shall be determined by each individual chapter.  

1. During Continuous Open Bidding, any eligible woman at Washington State University may be entertained at meals, teas, dances, etc., by invitation of the chapter or by a personal invitation.  

1. Prior to issuing the bid, the chapter will verify the eligibility of the Potential New Member by contacting the Vice President of Membership Recruitment or Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life staff member. Once her eligibility is verified, the chapter may deliver the bid to the Potential New Member.  

1. Any woman who has pledged following the Panhellenic Membership Recruitment process must also sign a Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement. That agreement must be signed by the chapter and given to the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life within 24 hours of acceptance of the bid.  

1. Transfers affiliated with a group will only need to be added to the chapter roster prior to the deadline each semester, which is determined by the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life.  

1. Requirements for Pledging and Initiation  

1. All pledging or initiation events must take place during the active academic year. A Washington State University Panhellenic Association women’s fraternity or sorority may not issue an invitation to membership or formally pledge a woman during the summer vacation period. Organized summer Membership Recruitment Events are not allowed for women’s fraternities or sororities.  

1. A student must be a regular, matriculated, full-time student to be eligible for Membership Recruitment, the new member/pledging period, and initiation.  

1. A New Member may be initiated whenever she has met the requirements of the chapter to which she is pledged.  

1. A pledge is binding for one calendar year to the extent that a woman may not be pledged to any other NPC organizations on this campus for one calendar year from the date of her signing the Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement, even if she withdraws from school during her New Member period.  

1. Upon the termination of a pledge by either the chapter or the New Member, the Director and/or Assistant Director of the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Vice President of Membership Recruitment shall be notified in writing from the chapter of which she was a New Member. 

1. Any woman who has been a New Member for less than one calendar year and meets the requirements the semester prior to her initiation may be re-pledged and initiated in the same semester.  

1. International students (at WSU on exchange) may be pledged and initiated and will not be counted as part of quota, total, or chapter GPA.  

1. Fines, Penalties, and Violations 

1. Handling infractions of Rules for Membership Recruitment, NPC Unanimous Agreements, and other violations are as follows:  

1. The Panhellenic Council will utilize the process outlined by the NPC to handle any recruitment-related infractions by member groups of the Washington State University Panhellenic Association that take place during the summer, Work Week, Membership Recruitment, and Bid Day.  

1. The Membership Recruitment Judicial Board will consist of the, the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards and Accountability, the Panhellenic Vice President of Membership Recruitment, and a member from the Center of Fraternity & Sorority Life Staff to advise. If a chapter receives a recruitment violation, they may be reprimanded or fined up to the discretion and agreement of the Recruitment Judicial Board and chapters’ Recruitment Team.  

1. The processes and procedures of the hearing will follow the 18th Edition of the National Panhellenic Conference Manual of Information.  

1. Fines  

1. Chapter Invitation Lists or Bid Lists that are turned in past the specified “due” time will result in a fine consistent with the following schedule  

1. 1-10 minutes: Flat fine $10  

1. 11-20 minutes: Flat fine $50  

1. 21-30 minutes: Flat fine $100  

1. 31-45 minutes: Flat fine $200  

1. 45-60 minutes: Flat fine $300  

1. 61-90 minutes: Flat fine $400 

1. Anything over 90 minutes: $1000 fine plus an additional $10 per minute beyond the 91st minute. (Ex. 91 min=$1000, 92 min=$1010, 95 min=$1040.)  

1. Recruitment chair meetings during work week and the actual Membership Recruitment period will begin precisely at the scheduled time. If Recruitment Chairs or the Vice President of Membership Recruitment arrives more than 10 minutes late they will be fined $5 per minute.  

1. Chapters must open and close their doors at the beginning and end of parties in accordance with the Membership Recruitment schedule. Failure to be prompt and timely will result in the following fine amounts:  

1. 30 seconds to 59 seconds: $50 fine  

1. 1 minute – 1 minute & 29 seconds: $75 fine  

1. 1 minute & 30 seconds – 1 minute & 59 seconds: $100 fine  

1. 2 minutes – 2 minutes & 59 seconds: $150  

1. 3 minutes – 3 minutes & 59 seconds: $200  

1. 4 minutes and beyond: $300  

 ARTICLE II Chapter Total  

1. The limit of chapter total is determined by adhering to the recommendation about chapter membership total in the NPC Manual of Information.  

1. Per the recommendation of the NPC, chapter total is readjusted every regular academic term.  

1. Vacancies in the chapter membership roster that result when a member withdraws or suspends her fraternity affiliation, or is officially granted inactive status, transfers, graduates or drops out of college can only be filled if the chapter is below total and if Potential New Member is eligible for Continuous Open Bidding.  

1. Chapters will self-report their membership roster to the Panhellenic President within 5 days of the start of classes for that semester.   

1. If a chapter’s roster is not received by the deadline, the chapter’s previous semester total will be used to determine eligibility for COB during the current term. This timeline will not be extended.   

1. Chapter rosters should reflect the roster kept by each chapter’s (Inter)National Organization.   

1. Affiliated chapter members who leave the Pullman campus to attend nursing school at any other university or WSU campus will be granted alumnae status for the purposes of determining chapter total.   

1. The Method for determining chapter total shall be: 

ARTICLE III Continuous Open Bidding (COB) & Snap Bidding 

1. A chapter matching to quota, but with spots left to fill in their chapter total, may COB to reach to total, but only after bids are distributed in the primary recruitment process.  

1. COB begins immediately after bids are distributed in the designated primary recruitment period, and is open to all unaffiliated female students on campus without any requirement of prior participation in a primary recruitment period. Neither NPC chapters nor potential new members should be required to register for COB.  

1. Snap bidding is allowed only for those chapters that did not match to quota in the bid-matching process. Women who participated in at least the first round of recruitment are eligible for snap bidding. Snap bids should be coordinated and extended through the College Panhellenic, prior to the distribution of bids and the start of Bid Day activities.  

1. A potential new member who withdraws from the primary recruitment process before the signing of her membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement shall be eligible for snap bidding and COB.  

1. A woman who failed to accept or attend any membership recruitment event for which there was room in her membership recruitment schedule and was released from recruitment is not eligible for snap bidding.  

1. After chapters finalize their preference round list they need to compile a list of at least 5 potential new members they would be extend a snap bid to and e-mail it to the VP of Membership Recruitment. PNMs eligible for snap bidding can be found on Campus Director.  

1. Any Potential New Member not eligible for snap bidding or Continuous Open Bidding due to any extenuating circumstances will have their information given to each chapter’s recruitment team to be made aware of any ineligibilities. 

1. A Panhellenic officer will call eligible women to extend snap bids to after the quota has been set. They will follow a script created by the VP or Membership Recruitment and the CFSL staff. A women is eligible to receive multiple bids and will have time to make a decision.  

ARTICLE IV. Advisors  

The Director and Assistant Director of the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life or designee shall serve as the advisor of the Panhellenic Executive Council and the Panhellenic Association of Washington State University. 

ARTICLE V. Dues  

1. Panhellenic Executive officer Stipend  

1. Each chapter holding regular membership in the Panhellenic Association will pay dues per new member and active member at the start of each semester for the stipend of the Panhellenic Executive Officers. The Panhellenic Vice President of Administration will bill each chapter accordingly.  

1. Panhellenic Budget  

1. At the end of spring semester, the Panhellenic Vice President of Administration will present the Panhellenic budget to the representatives for their approval.  

1. Included in the budget is a $500 scholarship for both the woman that wins the Greek Woman of the Year at Arete Awards and the woman that achieves the most community service hours for the academic year. 

1. Scholarships of $1500, $1000, and $500 will be awarded annually to individuals upon application and will be selected by the panhellenic Council VP of Scholarship following a review of materials submitted. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be an active member in their chapter.  

1. This scholarship will be linked to the WSU general scholarship application which applicants must complete to be eligible.  

1. Associate member chapters will not pay dues for two semesters (the semester in which they are admitted and the following semester).  

1. The Panhellenic Executive Council prohibits council funds for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.  

ARTICLE VI. Hazing  

1. Definition of Hazing  

1. Hazing shall be defined as any action taken, voluntarily or involuntarily, or situation created intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities and situations include but are not limited to: paddling in any form; creations of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside the confines of the chapter house; publicly wearing apparel that is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading and humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of Washington State University. Actions, required or not, that violate federal, state or local law will also be considered hazing (State of Washington, Substitute Senate Bill #5075).  

1. Examples of Hazing  

1. Hazing shall include but not be limited to forcing, requiring or expecting New Members, Associate Members, Potential Members or Initiated Members to participate in any of the following activities: 

1. Drinking alcohol or any other substance.  

1. Using any drug, narcotic or controlled substance.  

1. Eating foods that a reasonable person would not eat.  

1. Branding.  

1. Permitting less than six (6) continuous hours of uninterrupted sleep per night.  

1. Nudity at any time.  

1. Conducting activities that do not allow for adequate time for study.  

1. Subjecting a person or group to verbal harassment.  

1. The use of demeaning names.  

1. Misleading New Members in an effort to convince them they will not be initiated, that they will be hurt during initiation, or any other activity that would cause mental stress.  

1. Carrying any items (shields, paddles, bricks, rocks) that serve no constructive purpose and are intended to embarrass the carrier.  

1. Compelling a person or group to remain at a certain place or transporting a person or group anywhere without their consent (pledge sneaks, road trips).  

1. "Trashing" intentionally, any area for the purpose of annoying others or for having others clean the trashed area.  

1. Disallowing New Members to talk for extended periods of time.  

1. Having New Members perform personal services or errands.  

1. Blindfolding and parading individuals in public areas, blindfolding and transporting in motor vehicles, or privately conducting blindfolding activities that serve no constructive purpose.  

1. Exposure to the elements.  

1. Conducting "interrogations" or any other non-constructive questioning.  

1. House duties not shared by the initiated members.  

1. Putting New Members in a room that is uncomfortable.  

1. New Members being expected to do anything exclusively "for the fun or entertainment of the members."  

1. Requiring New Members to identify themselves as New Members when answering the telephone, the door, etc.  

1. Violations  

1. Women’s fraternities and women’s sororities who violate these policies will be referred to the Greek Standards Board, the Office of Student Standards and Accountability, and/ or law enforcement officials if necessary for disciplinary action. The chapter’s (inter)national organization will also be notified of the incident.  

ARTICLE VII. Fines  

1. Any chapter that fails to turn in material that is necessary to the Panhellenic and Interfraternity office shall be levied a fine of $1.00 per day after the deadline.  

1. Any chapter that fails to report all chapter members on their scholarship roster will be issued a fine of $50 per member.  

1. Any chapter not represented or excused from a meeting called by a Panhellenic Executive officer shall be fined $10.00, subject to the policy outlined in section 2.  

1. Any chapter who does not pay their dues promptly will be fined $5.00 per day if it is late.  

1. Any chapter who changes their Bid Day theme or shirts past the given March 30th will receive a fine of $50.00.  

ARTICLE VIII. Community Service 

1. Chapters that meet the following requirements will have satisfied the service requirements:  

1. 80% of each Panhellenic chapter must complete 8 hours of community service.  

1. Service hours must be conducted with a community partner that has been approved by the CCE.  

1. Hours will not count for a chapter that does not conduct service with an approved community partner.  

1. Chapters will receive a 1-hour reduction in required service for hosting a philanthropy event. Chapters will receive a 1-hour reduction in required service for chapters that raise, at minimum, $25 per member. Each chapter is eligible for a maximum of a 4-hour reduction in required service. A maximum reduction of 2 hours per philanthropy events and 2 hours per dollars raised.  

1. Example A: If Chapter A has 100 members, holds 2 events and they raise $2500 in a philanthropy event, they will receive a 3-hour reduction. That means that their service requirement is now 5 hours per member. 

1. Example B: If Chapter B has 100 members, holds 1 event, and raises $5000, they will receive a 3-hour reduction. That means that their service requirement is now 5 hours per member. 

1. Example C: If Chapter C has 100 members, holds 2 events and raises $300, they will receive a 2-hour reduction. That means that their service requirement is now 6 hours per member. 

1. Tiers:  

1. 80% of each chapter’s membership is required to complete eight hours of community service each semester. All service hours must be approved and recorded by the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). Service hours must be conducted with a community partner that has been approved by the CCE. The Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service will provide each chapter a checklist of approved service hours. The Philanthropy or Community Service chair of each chapter is responsible for working with the Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service and the CCE to ensure that at least 80% of their chapter has fulfilled the service requirement by the end of each semester. Any chapter that does not complete the community service requirement will be subject to a fine or be required to complete additional service/philanthropy events. The fine amount or the number of service/philanthropy events is determined by the percentage of chapter members who completed the service requirement. The fine totals and the amount of additional service/philanthropy events are as follows: 

1. 50-79% completion: $100 fine or one service and/or philanthropy event  

1. 30-49% completion: $300 fine or three service and/or philanthropy events  

1. 0-29% completion: $500 fine or five service and/or philanthropy events  

ARTICLE IX. Activities and Events  

Panhellenic Association Sponsored or Co-Sponsored Events and Activities  

1. All Panhellenic Association chapters are required to participate in the following programs each semester: sexual assault, hazing, and substance abuse and use issues, in addition to one topic assigned by the Panhellenic Executive Council.  

1. All Panhellenic Association sororities are required to attend the annual Greek Awards Banquet, the Arete Awards (8 members per chapter).  

1. All Panhellenic Association women’s sororities and women’s fraternities are required to attend the annual Greek Leadership Convocation if it occurs during Formal Recruitment Week. (80% of each chapter, except Associate Member groups). If the Greek Leadership Convocation occurs other than Formal Recruitment Week, associate members of the Panhellenic Association must fulfill the same requirement.  

ARTICLE X. Scholarship  

1. Each sorority chapter will hold itself to a standard of a 3.0 or greater chapter GPA. This is in accordance with the University Approved Housing Policy. Failure to meet this standard will result in the chapter’s participation in Academic Plan Levels designed to promote the attainment of high scholastic achievement.  

APPENDIX A 

PHILANTHROPY COMPETITION POLICY  

Washington State University Panhellenic Association Constitution  

ARTICLE I. Information  

1. The host chapter shall register their philanthropic events by the end of the second week of each semester to reserve the date(s) during which the event will be held. A detailed schedule of events including activities, timeline, organization for which the proceeds are being given, etc. shall be submitted for approval at this time and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. After approval, the Vice President of Philanthropy and Service will contact each chapter as to whether an event has been approved by the councils. If a chapter chooses to participate without the approval, they will be in violation of this policy. Each chapter will receive a copy of the calendar.  

1. The Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service and the Interfraternity Council Director of Service and Philanthropy shall open Philanthropy registration on Monday of the first week of school and shall remain open for three weeks.  

1. The host chapter shall notify eligible chapters by 5 PM on the Monday one week prior to the competition. At this time, the approved schedule will be given to the chapter President, social or philanthropy chairman.  

1. The competition shall not exceed a total of three (3) days and two (2) nights. Events scheduled on weekdays shall go on during five (5) hour blocks of time. Weekend schedules can include the hours of 9 AM to 1 AM.  

1. There can be no more than two (2) philanthropy competitions per day with the exception to weekends, allotting two (2) chapter philanthropy competitions per day (Saturday and Sunday). No events can be scheduled during Greek Week, Homecoming week, dead week or finals week.  

1. The minimum number of participants will be five (5), Competitions must be open to any student or community member, and competitions cannot deny any participants. An unlimited number of observers may be present. Panhellenic Council strongly encourages chapters to invite individuals outside of the fraternity and sorority community to participate in philanthropy events.  

1. Exceptions can only be granted by the Panhellenic Council Vice President of Philanthropy and Service (for women’s sorority and women’s fraternity competitions) and the Interfraternity Council Director of Service and Philanthropy (for men’s fraternity competitions).  

1. The host chapter will provide evidence of the money raised from the philanthropy being given to the philanthropy benefactor. This evidence will be provided to the Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service.  

1. The host chapter will receive hour deductions toward the community service requirement based off of the amount of funds donated per semester for a maximum of 4 hours deducted.  

1. $0-$500 donated: 0 hours deducted  

1. $501-$1,000: 2 hours deducted  

1. $1,001-$1,500: 3 hours deducted  

1. $1,500 or more: 4 hours deducted  

ARTICLE II. Rules and Guidelines  

1. Participation  

1. Contestants/Team Members (as a team) shall only be on the host chapter’s premises during scheduled event times. Scheduled event times are those times that are included on the detailed schedule given to the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils on which all of the contestants are invited and present.  

1. There shall be a $60.00 per team fee maximum on any competition or philanthropy. Entry fee checks or T-shirt checks may only be written to the charity or vendor, NEVER a fraternity or sorority. Tasteless or inappropriate messages on T-shirts will not be allowed.  

1. Events  

1. The host chapter shall not schedule events that will cause a team to spend money, or provide teams with money for activities such as fixing dinner, desserts, etc.  

1. No inappropriate or degrading props or materials may be used in the activities scheduled by the host chapter (i.e. Jell-O, mud, or food items). Other props and additional materials can only used by the teams during skits. No inappropriate or degrading props, materials, or clothing may be worn or used by the participants. If further interpretation is needed, the Greek Standards Board has the authority to interpret what is inappropriate and degrading.  

1. Competitions shall be fun and positive, and activities shall not single out or embarrass any individuals or organizations. No demeaning activities (by hosts or participants) shall be allowed. Slandering of other teams will not be allowed. Negative activities shall be considered hazing. Greek Standards Board has the authority to interpret what is demeaning and negative.  

1. All chapter sweetheart competitions that are registered with the Panhellenic VP of Philanthropy and Service must have an informational meeting to go over their risk management plan with the Panhellenic President, Panhellenic Advisor, and the Panhellenic VP of Philanthropy and Service at least 2 weeks prior to the event taking place.  

1. All chapter sweetheart competitions will send an explanation of contestants’ talent to the Panhellenic VP of Philanthropy and Service 48 hours prior to the talent show portion of the sweetheart competition to ensure that the talent is appropriate.  

1. Alcohol shall never be involved during any portion of the philanthropy. Contestants shall not purchase or provide alcohol for the host chapter\ or any of its members, nor shall the host chapter use corporate or personal funds for purchase of any alcohol for their chapter or the contestants.  

1. In the case of any sporting activity as a competition event, a First Aid Kit and a certified First Aid person must be present at all times. If no proof of a First Aid Kit and/or certified First Aid person is present, the host chapter will be turned over to the Greek Standards Board.  

1. Gifts  

1. Competitors shall not give gifts of any sort to the host chapter. All advertising, fliers, team posters, etc. will only be posted and delivered according to university policy and with the necessary approval.  

1. Chapter Participation  

1. Chapter serenades and other events of that sort are only allowed between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00am (midnight).  

1. No social functions (i.e. exchanges/date dashes) shall be held by the host chapter on the day(s) of the event and 24 hours before the event starts and 24 hours after the event ends.  

1. In the case of All-Greek Philanthropies, social functions may be held the day of the philanthropy, only after the time in which the philanthropy ends.  

1. All-Greek Philanthropies are defined as a philanthropy event which is hosted by the Interfraternity and/or Panhellenic Councils. This does not include Greek Week.  

1. Unrecognized chapters shall not compete under the (inter)national organization name or any name that could reference the (inter)national organization in a recognized chapter’s philanthropy. Recognized chapters shall not participate in unrecognized chapter’s philanthropy.  

ARTICLE III. Failure to comply with the Philanthropy Policy  

1. A report must be filed to the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, or Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life in a timely manner from when the violation is known.  

1. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of the competition or the removal of competitors. The Interfraternity Council and/or Panhellenic Council has the authority to suspend all competitions, in the event they believe a competition violates any of these policies.  

1. Non-compliance with the philanthropy bylaws will result in the chapter(s) involved being referred to the Greek Standards Board.  

ARTICLE IV. Council Apparel Donations  

1. Any apparel being sold by the panhellenic council must pass a 3/4 majority vote and be presented to the IFC and MGC councils. Apparel must also be approved by the CFSL advisors. Both the design and choice to donate to another organization must be voted on. Apparel can only be endorsed by the council once it has met these conditions.  

APPENDIX B  

SOCIAL EVENT PROCEDURES AND POLICY  

Washington State University Panhellenic Association Constitution  

This policy expects members to abide by all federal, state, county, and local regulations governing the use, distribution, and consumption of alcohol. It shall become effective for and enforced by all members and chapters of the Panhellenic Council at Washington State University.ARTICLE I. Social Policy Parameters and Definitions  

1. Social Event/Function 

1.  Any Activity that is planned, organized, funded or sponsored/hosted by a chapter that an observer would associate with that chapter 

1. Exchange  

1. An exchange is defined as an event hosted by one Men’s fraternity and one Women’s fraternity or Women’s sorority.  

1. A risk management meeting shall take place no later than one hour before the event starts.  

1. The risk management team (i.e risk management chair, social chair, standards chair, etc.) shall plan and execute these meetings. All relevant risk management information must be presented at these meetings.  

1. Members of both chapters that wish to attend the event must present a valid wristband or other form of identification (i.e, stamp, etc.) signifying their eligibility to attend the event. Additionally, wristbands or distinct forms of identification must be given to differentiate individuals of legal drinking age from those below the legal drinking age. These wristbands or other forms of identification must only be given to those attending the pre-event risk management meeting.  

1. There must be a 30-minute dry exchange before every exchange where alcohol is present.  

1. Both the participating fraternity and sorority will be held equally responsible for policy compliance.  

1. Formal.  

1. A chapter formal is defined as one fraternity/sorority member and their date dressing in formal attire and attending an organization sponsored event.  

1. Sponsorship/Host - A chapter is a sponsor or a host if they meet any of the below criteria:  

1. An organization that is providing or hosting an event location.  

1. An organization that is listed on the registration form.  

1. An organization that contributes resources and/or funds to the event.  

1. An organization that announces, promotes, or participates in the event.  

1. Co-sponsorship/Co-host – A chapter is a co-sponsor or co-host if they meet any of the below criteria:  

1. An organization listed on the registration form.  

1. An organization that contributes resources and/or funds to social events.  

1. An organization that announces, promotes, or participates in social events.  

1. Weekday Social Events  

1. There shall be no social events at which alcohol is present, begining each Sunday at 8:00 am Pacific Time, extending until each Thursday at 5:00 pm Pacific Time.  

1. Sober Monitors 

1. A sober monitor is defined as a member of an organization that is completely free from the influence of any alochol or drugs from 8 AM date of assigned sober monitor day to 8 AM the following day.  

1. Chapters must have at least three sober monitors at all social events and be responsible for their organization and members.  

1. Other Parameters  

1. All social events on chapter property must be dry. No alcoholic beverages may be consumed on chapter property during a social event.  

1. Recognized chapters may not conduct any activities with or events with unrecognized chapters. This includes social event, service events, philanthropy events, and meetings.  

1. In accordance with state and federal law, no illegal drugs of any kind may be stored or consumed on chapter property or be present at any chapter event.  

1. Organizations that are on social probation are forbidden to co-sponsor a social event.  

ARTICLE II. Event Registration  

1. Event Registration Form.  

1. All chapters will be required to register their events. This will allow the Vice President of Standards and Accountability to be notified of upcoming events.  

1. The form shall be completed in full and and approved by the Vice President of Standards and Accountability. 

1. Event registration form must be filled out and must identify all co-hosting/co-hosting organizations.  

1. The deadline to submit the event registration forms is 72 hours (about 3 days) prior to the event. This requirement can be waived on an individual basis at the discretion of the Vice President of Standards and Accountability.  

1. May require additional risk management items as directed by the Vice President of Standards and Accountability. 

1.  The Chapter also agrees to be in compliance with when registering for an event:  

1. All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  

1. The rules of the chapters Inter/National policies and procedures.  

1. The rules and policies of the National Panhellenic Conference.  

1. Washington State University Alcohol policy and applicable Washington Administrative codes.  

1. Washington State University Relationship Agreement.  

ARTICLE III. Requirements for all Events  

1. All social events must follow social policy parameters and procedures as outlined in these bylaws including: 

1.  Having a document risk management plan, submitted with the event registration.    

1. Having a pre-event risk meeting with all attending members and guests for the event no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.  

1. Having a pre-event team meeting between risk monitors of every participating organization.  

1. All attendees of the event must be scanned in through presence by the risk management officer. 

1. All members will be evaluated for signs of overconsumption by Risk Management and will be denied entry to the event if indication of overconsumption has occurred.  

1. All participating organizations must supply bottled water relative to expected guest attendance  

1. The contact information of the Risk Management Officer for each organization will be given to all risk monitors responsible for the event.  

1. Any further policies administered at the discretion of the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards and Accountability.  

ARTICLE IV. Baseline Risk Management  

Each sorority chapter will be responsible for creating and submitting a baseline risk management plan, which will describe the operations of the chapter during a social event, by the end of the first month of each semester. This plan will be subject to change by the chapter depending on the needs each event and will serve as a baseline for the Panhellenic Council to hold each other accountable, as well as an opportunity to improve risk management among individual chapters and the community. ARTICLE V. Compliance   

1. Any chapter or chapters found in violation of any of these social policy parameters and procedures shall be subject to the Greek Standards Board.  

APPENDIX C  

INTERFRATERNITY/PANHELLENIC GREEK STANDARDS BOARD  

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS  

Washington State University Panhellenic Association Constitution  

ARTICLE I: PURPOSE OF GREEK STANDARDS BOARD  

1. The purpose of the Greek Standards Board (GSB) is to affirm that fraternity and sorority members are responsible enough to identify and deal with violations of Federal, State, local, University, Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council policies and standards. The GSB will make every effort to discover the truth about reported incidents, provide a fair process and encourage Greek chapters to take responsibility for their actions through education and sanctions.  

ARTICLE II: GREEK STANDARDS BOARD COMPOSITION  

1. The Greek Standards Board will be composed of members of Interfraternity and Panhellenic chapters at Washington State University. Board membership will vary, consisting of the two Chairpersons and no more than 26 Greek men and women equally divided and selected by the Chairpersons through an application and interview process. The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council will confirm the decisions made by the Chairpersons by a two-thirds joint vote and if a potential board member is not confirmed they will not be allowed to serve on the Standards Board. An advisor (herein named GSB Advisor) will be present for hearings, to help with process, take notes, and answer questions. The advisor is an ex-officio member of the GSB and has no authority to make decisions or issue sanctions.  

1. Criteria for Board Membership Each Board member must:  

1. Be in good standing at Washington State University.  

1. Be in good standing with his or her individual fraternity or sorority.  

1. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.  

1. Must be of at least sophomore class standing at Washington State University.  

1. No more than one member from each chapter shall serve in a Standards Board Hearing. However, more than one chapter member may be a part of the Standards Board selection pool.  

1. Term of Service  

1. Membership on the Standards Board shall be for their academic year career. Those members wishing to serve another term must reapply for membership consideration.  

1. Training 

1. Board Chairpersons and the Standards Board Advisor must train all members of the Standards Board on Board purposes, procedures, ethics, rules and regulations on an annual basis or as needed.  

1. Vacancies  

1. Vacancies created by dismissal or withdrawal will be filled through an application process. Every effort will be made to select a replacement in order to keep the Standards Board membership equal between fraternities and sororities.  

1. Removal of Members 

1. Any member of the Standards Board is subject to immediate removal from the Board if they are believed to have compromised the integrity and confidentiality of the Board. Any Board member may also be dismissed by a two-thirds vote by the entire board if they are found to be a non-contributing member of the Board.  

ARTICLE III: JURISDICTION  

1. The Standards Board has jurisdiction over all members, chapters and colonies to enforce Panhellenic and Interfraternity policies and University rules and regulations. Instances of alleged misconduct may result in referral to the Standards Board or appropriate University body for disciplinary action under the discretion of the Board Chairpersons and the Standards Board Advisor.  

ARTICLE IV: STANDARDS PROCEDURE  

1. Reporting of Violations  

1. An incident report shall be completed and submitted to the Greek Standards Board Chairpersons, the Standards Board Advisor, the Director/Assistant Director of Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, or Office of Student Standards and Accountability within 15 academic days of the alleged violation. Incident reports may be submitted by any student, chapter, Pullman or community member, and a police report, report from Residence Life, or a report from the Office of Student Standards and Accountability serves as an incident report. In the event of an alleged violation being reported by the Office of Student Standards and Accountability, Residence Life, or police, the 15 academic day deadline does not apply. Reports may be submitted anonymously.  

1. Initial Investigation  

1. The Standards Board Advisor(s) and the Standards Board Chairpersons will review each case to determine if the case is within the Greek Standards Board’s jurisdiction. After initial review by Board Advisor(s) and Chairpersons, the standard required in a Standards Board hearing will be “preponderance of evidence” (i.e., answer the question, “Is it more believable than not that the situation or incident occurred?”).  

1. If a preponderance of evidence is determined:  

1. The president of the accused fraternity or sorority will be given formal notification of the charges in writing. Included in the notification will be a set time and date for a Greek Standards Board Hearing. 

1. The Greek Standards Board will hear judicial cases that involve both men’s fraternities and women’s sororities on the Washington State University campus. In cases where multiple fraternities and sororities are involved, the Greek Standards Board will hear the cases jointly.  

1. The Greek Standards Board Chairpersons have the authority to determine whether a Preliminary Meeting will take place to clarify facts or details regarding the Incident Report Form. Following the Preliminary Meeting, the Chairpersons will decide if the full Greek Standards Board hearing is necessary. 

1. Sanction Process  

1. If the accused chapter admits responsibility for the violation, they may go straight into the sanction process, as the chapter is accepting responsibility for the alleged incident. The Greek Standards Board members and representative(s) from the accused party will decide proper disciplinary actions.  

1. Sanction Procedure  

1. Identify the problem.  

1. Admission of responsibility by accused party.  

1. Search for solutions: list all possible sanctions and discuss each one. 

1. Select a fair and reasonable course of action.  

1. Decide appropriate timeline for completion of sanctions with planned follow up meeting arranged.  

1. Agree to keep the sanction discussion private.  

1. Chairpersons will notify appropriate groups of outcome.  

1. The Greek Standards Board Chairpersons are responsible for seeing that all decisions/agreements are carried out.  

1. Hearing Procedure  

1. Before the Hearing  

1. The Chairpersons will notify the accused party with a copy of the narrative pages of the incident report within 10 academic days of the incident report form being submitted.  

1. Once the accused party is notified of the charge, a hearing must take place within 20 academic days and no earlier than 3 academic days prior to the hearing date.  

1. The Chairpersons will answer any questions the referred individual/chapter may have regarding the case or case proceedings.  

1. Standards Board members who are associated with a chapter involved in a hearing may not hear the case. If both Chairs must exclude themselves, then the Greek Standards Board will appoint a male and female Board member as to temporary Chairpersons.  

1. During the Hearing  

1. The Chair Persons will facilitate the hearing in accordance with the following procedures:  

1. All hearings will be coed. Fraternity infractions will be heard by at least three men and at least two women; sorority infractions will be heard by at least three women and at least two men. The Greek Standards Board Advisor will be present along with the Chairpersons. In the event that the accused chapter is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference, others may be allowed to attend in accordance with the National Panhellenic Conference; Unanimous Agreements; College Panhellenic Judicial Procedures.  

1. All GSB members, the GSB Advisor, and the chapter representatives will sign a confidentiality agreement indicating no discussion in the hearing will be shared with any persons outside of the hearing.  

1. Chapters wishing to share the information with their membership to explain the nature of the sanctions, or clarify why the organization was called to a hearing to prevent it in the future may do so in a formal chapter meeting setting. Chapter representatives are encouraged to share the same information with their chapter advisors.  

1. At the beginning of the hearing, the incident report will be read by the Chairpersons. The person reporting the incident and the accused party will be given an opportunity to speak, but is not required to be present at the hearing.  

1. Witnesses for the person(s) reporting the incident and the accused party may add pertinent information to the hearing when appropriate or when asked to do so by Chairpersons. They may not ask questions, unless it is to clarify those of the Chairpersons.  

1. The number of witnesses permitted at the hearing will be limited to three per chapter involved. Outside advisors are encouraged to attend but are unable to speak, unless called as a witness.  

1. At any time, the Chairpersons may limit the number of individuals present at an open hearing to maintain the order of the hearing.  

1. When the Greek Standards Board has no further questions the Chairpersons will close the discussion. At this time, the person reporting the incident and the accused party will each be given the opportunity to give a final statement. Afterward, the accused party and the person reporting the incident will be dismissed. The Board will then deliberate in closed sessions to determine the responsibility of the accused party. If the Board does not feel that enough information was obtained before deliberation, the accused party involved may be asked to return for further questioning.  

1. Decisions made by the Greek Standards Board will be valid if quorums of Board members are present, unless otherwise agreed upon by the accused party before the start of the hearing.  

1. In the case of a tie, the Chairpersons will vote as one.  

1. After the Hearing  

1. If the accused party is found responsible and sanctioned by the Standards Board then the accused party will be contacted within three business days.  

ARTICLE V: SANCTIONS  

1. The Standards Board’s sanctions are intended to be educational in nature, so each decision will have a specific purpose. Sanctions must correspond to the nature and seriousness of the offense for all infractions. Chairpersons and/or Board members should take into consideration the accused party’s level of violation, current status with the University, Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life and the party’s National Headquarters, and previous records.  

1. Notification of all Appropriate Parties  

1. After sanctions have been determined, Board Chairpersons shall notify the chapter’s alumni board, require the accused party to write a letter of explanation to their National Headquarters and a letter of apology to the group(s) affected by the incident (if necessary). Details regarding the current sanctions will be posted online on the Interfraternity Council website until the terms have been completed, after which they will be removed.  

1. Per the Relationship Agreement, chapters have 30 days to notify their inter/national headquarters if found responsible for the violations, regardless of whether sanctions were issued.  

1. Possible Sanctions  

1. Status of the Chapter  

1. Recommendation that the chapter be placed on University probation. This would include specific requirements that a chapter would be expected to complete during the period of probation and in the stipulation that any subsequent violations during the period of probation could result in a request for withdrawal of the group’s Interfraternity/Panhellenic recognition.  

1. Revocation of Privileges  

1. Chapter ineligible to receive campus recognition and awards.  

1. Revocation of social privileges for a specified amount of time. Social privileges are defined in the Fraternity Organization Agreement and other Washington State University policy and procedure documents. Groups that have had their social privileges revoked must consult the Standards Board Chairpersons in the beginning stages before planning any event (i.e. a potential philanthropy event).  

1. Suspension of an entire chapter from intramural participation for a specific period of time.  

1. Educational Programs 

1. The Chapter (or groups of Chapter members) could be required to organize and present an applicable education program for the Greek community.  

1. Mandatory attendance at educational sessions, seminars and classes related to the incident.  

1. Monetary Fines  

1. Monetary fines. If the chapter is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference, monetary fines shall be acceptable only for measurable recruitment infractions (i.e. late invitations, late events, etc.). The amount shall be stated in membership recruitment rules.  

1. Financial restitution for damages caused.  

1. Community Service  

1. Service hours for an entire chapter.  

1. Service related to the Standards Board violation.  

1. Combination of Above 

1.  1. The appropriate sanction and possible sanctions are not limited to the listed possibilities.  

1. Failure to Comply and Sanction Follow-Up  

1. Failure to comply with the sanctions set forth by the Greek Standards Board (GSB) will automatically result in a second hearing with the Board.  

1. All communication regarding the hearing process, including questions about sanctions, must be handled through the GSB Chairpersons.  

1. A follow-up meeting with the accused party and GSB Chairpersons must be no earlier than 30 days after the hearing and no later than 60 days to assure sanction compliance.  

ARTICLE VI: APPEALS  

1. All appeals must be written and rendered within five academic days of notification of the outcome of the hearing. The Standards Board Advisor(s) and Chairpersons will review written appeals. Appeals will be granted if one of the following three criteria is met.  

1. Criteria for Appeals: 

1. Violation of the outlined process.  

1. Emergence of new evidence.  

1. Bias of board members. 

1. Sanctions seem too severe given the violation.  

1. Appeal Procedure  

1. If an appeal is granted, a closed review of the case will be conducted by the Board Chairpersons, the Greek Standards Board Advisor, and at least two current GSB members who were not present at the original GSB hearing. The Chairpersons will have 15 academic days to notify the chapter of the status of the appeal.  

1. After the Hearing If the accused party is found responsible and sanctioned with new, updated, or the former sanctions, they will be contacted within three business days. 

1. ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS  

1. The Standards Board Constitution is subject to the amendment procedures stated in either the Interfraternity or Panhellenic Constitutions and is an addition to those documents.  

APPENDIX D  

CODE OF ETHICS FOR MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES  

Washington State University Panhellenic Association Constitution  

The primary purpose of this Code of Ethics is to promote and preserve a spirit of cooperation and harmony; a climate where honesty, trust, collaboration, and respect among the sororities prevails at Washington State University. To that end, the following Code of Ethics shall apply to all Membership Recruitment Activities.  

1. The overarching framework that shall guide our ethical decision-making in regard to Formal Recruitment and related activities shall be Kitchener’s Five Ethical Principles.  

1. Respect Autonomy:  

1. Each Greek woman and Potential New Member has the right to be treated and given respect as an unique individual. 

1. Do No Harm:  

1. Each Greek woman is obligated to avoid inflicting physical or mental harm on others; Greek or non-affiliated.  

1. Benefit Others:  

1. Sororities exist to provide support for college women in the area of personal development. Leadership training, scholastic achievement, community service activities, and a well-rounded education must be the goals for our organizations and its members.  

1. Be Just: 

1. The Golden Rule is a practical rule of thumb for being fair. Greek women in particular must always consider, “How is what I am doing or saying going to affect other chapters or individuals?”  

1. Be Faithful  

1. Every Greek woman has the responsibility to keep her promises, tell the truth, be loyal (to the Greek system and her chapter), and to maintain respect and civility in all her interactions. Only then will a climate of trust be prevalent in the Panhellenic Association.  

1. The letter and the spirit of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Unanimous Agreements will be upheld at all times by all members and alumnae. It is the responsibility of all Greek women to be familiar with these Agreements.  

1. Knowing that membership in the Greek community is a valuable lifelong commitment, every Greek woman on this campus must realize it is her responsibility to promote the Greek system to everyone she meets. Each chapter maintains the right to promote its own organization (without giving itself an unfair advantage over other chapters) yet must do so without infringing on the rights of other chapters, or other individuals.  

1. Disparaging remarks regarding other chapters and/or individuals are not in accord with the dignity and good taste expected of Greek women.  

1. Friendly relations between Greek women and non-affiliated women are to be fostered. (During the Formal Recruitment period this is limited to Normal Friendly Contact as outlined in the Membership Recruitment Rules in the Panhellenic Constitution).  

1. All agreements made by the Chapter Recruitment Chairs (in conjunction with the Panhellenic Vice President of Membership Recruitment and the Panhellenic Advisor) regarding the existing Recruitment Rules, structure, timing, details of events and related activities will be upheld.  

1. All Rho Gammas, Panhellenic Executive officers, and Resident Advisors are expected to appropriately disaffiliate themselves from their chapters. All chapter members and alumnae are expected to respect the status of those members’ disaffiliation.  

1. Every Potential New Member has the right to be treated with decency, fairness, and respect. She has the right to make informed decisions about her membership in a Greek organization without outside or undue pressure from chapter members. Each chapter is expected to provide accurate information regarding the obligations of membership in their chapter regarding finances, standards, policies and procedures.  

1. Conversations of Greek women in regard to Membership Recruitment Activities will be:  

1. Non-competitive in nature 

1. Based on personal experience 

1. Will not be based on rumor or innuendo 

1. Will not refer to bids or a Potential New Member’s status in the recruitment process.  

1. It is the responsibility of every Greek woman (collegiate and alumnae) to know and uphold the Potential New Member Bill of Rights.  

1. It is the responsibility of all Greek women (collegiate and alumnae) to know and uphold the letter and the spirit of these ethical standards as they relate to all Membership Recruitment Activities. It is also the responsibility of chapter members and officers to hold all undergraduates accountable to the Code of Ethics. Undergraduates found in violation of this Code of Ethics are subject to the mediation or conduct process as outlined in the Panhellenic Association’s Constitution. Alumnae found in violation of the Code of Ethics will be referred to their organization’s NPC Delegate.  

1. This Code of Ethics is in accordance with the high standards that Greek women are expected to maintain in their lives. By adhering to this Code of Ethics for Membership Recruitment Activities at Washington State University, the Panhellenic spirit will be fostered and enriched, and a climate of mutual respect and helpfulness will be achieved.  

APPENDIX E  

CHAPTER PROGRAMMING  

ARTICLE I. Purpose 

1. The Greek Councils and The Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Washington State University (WSU) believe that educational programming for undergraduate fraternity and sorority members enhances their college experience outside the classroom. The programming provided at WSU highlights the more critical topics that influence fraternity and sorority life and informs men and women how to react to a variety of situations in college and life.  

1. Washington State University recommends educational programming for their fraternity and sorority students. Because fraternity men and sorority women are held to a higher standard and belong to organizations that value the holistic college experience, programming completion has become an expectation for this student body.  

1. Each semester the list of events that will qualify for chapter programming requirements will be released once events are scheduled. This may be amended, and new event lists will be distributed at the Panhellenic Association. The categories for chapter programming are Member Development, Hazing prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention, and Sexual Misconduct Prevention.  

ARTICLE II.  Membership Attendance Requirements  

1. All chapters are held to the following minimum standard each academic semester in order to fulfill individual fraternity and sorority programming requirements:  

1. Fall Semester: 80% of the chapter membership must attend one (1)  Member Development program. 

1. Spring Semester: 80% of the chapter membership must attend one (1)  Member Development Program.  

1. Each Semester, 80% of the chapter membership must attend two (2) Prevention Education programming events on the topics of sexual misconduct prevention, and substance abuse prevention education.  

1. This requirement can be fulfilled through attending “community wide prevention education programming” events that are hosted by the Greek Councils or by hosting a “chapter-based prevention education program” on each topic that is approved by the VP of Member Education and the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life. 

1. Note: The council will host at least four (4)  community wide prevention education programs each semester to ensure members complete this requirement. 

1. All educational events planned must be approved by the Panhellenic Council two weeks prior to the event.  

1. A chapter roster is defined as the list of members included on the official chapter roster which is submitted to The Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life.  

1. New members who join a chapter mid-semester prior to the submission of the official chapter roster must complete their programming requirements by the end of that academic semester.  

1. If a member is no longer part of the chapter, it is that chapter’s duty to let The Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life know within two weeks of her leaving or removal from the chapter. If a student leaves the chapter after the submission of the roster, a request can be made for a roster change by the chapter leadership.  

ARTICLE III. Programming Availability  

1. Educational events sponsored and planned by the Greek Councils will be offered throughout the academic year. 

1. Educational events offered through Washington State University departments or student groups will fulfill programming requirements only if the program is approved by the one or all the Greek Councils and The Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life.  

1. Chapters can host any educational programming event “in-house.”  

1. In order to do so they must complete the Presence form and have it approved by the Panhellenic VP of Member Education two weeks prior to their event.  

1. For a program to be approved by the Panhellenic Vice President of Member Education, the event must have a qualified speaker or presenter that specializes in the material presented. 

1. The final day to complete educational event requirements and survey data is the Friday before the University-declared “Dead Week”.  

1. University departments interested in providing educational events are encouraged to contact the Vice President of Member Education directly.  

ARTICLE IV – Learning Outcomes  

1. Sexual Misconduct Prevention: Learning outcomes from this educational programming can be but are not limited to, increased awareness, improved knowledge of sexual assault, empowerment and sharing the knowledge of how to report incidents. Members will also learn how to hold each other accountable and cultivate safe spaces in the community. 

1. Substance Abuse Prevention: Learning outcomes from this educational programming can be but are not limited to reduction in risky behavior, increased refusal skills, prevention advocacy, and increased knowledge of how to prevent alcohol and drug abuse. 

1. Member Development: Learning outcomes from this educational programming can be anything that is relevant to the development of a college student. Examples of topics can be, but are not limited to, study abroad, financial literacy and mental wellness. Member Development programming topics will be approved at the discretion of the VP of Member Education.  

The Member development programming requirement can be fulfilled in-house or out-of-house. 

ARTICLE V – Data Collection and Verification  

1.  The scanning of QR codes through the presence app will be exclusively used for the tracking of attendance at educational events.  

1. Chapters hosting an in-house educational event will be required to scan in their members to the event.  

1. An educational program should be 1 hour in length.  

ARTICLE IV – Programming Compliance  

1. Should a chapter complete their programming requirements at the end of an academic semester, correspondence will be sent to the chapter’s (Inter)National organization informing them of the chapter's success.  

ARTICLE V. Noncompliance with Programming Requirements  

1. The following are the programming requirements for chapters on a tier: 

1. No Programming Tier:  

1. The chapter has satisfied the educational requirements for the previous academic semester. 

1. This means that 80% of the chapter has attended (1) member development programming, (1) substance Abuse Prevention, and (1) Sexual Misconduct Prevention Programming. 

1. Programming Tier 1  

1. If the chapter fails to satisfy the educational requirements in the previous academic semester, the chapter must be prepared to discuss a plan to improve programming attendance during their constituent meeting with the VP of Member Education. 

1. Programming Tier 2  

1. If the chapter fails to satisfy the educational requirements for two consecutive academic semesters, the chapter must be prepared to discuss a plan to improve programming attendance during their constituent meeting with the VP of Member Education.  

1. Along with the required constituent meeting stated above, 80% of the chapter must attend (1) additional Member Development Program.  This is in addition to the baseline programming requirements stated in Article II.  

1. Programming Tier 3  

1. If the chapter fails to satisfy the educational requirements for three consecutive academic semesters, the chapter must be prepared to discuss a plan to improve programming attendance during their constituent meeting with the VP of Member Education. 

1. Along with the required constituent meeting stated above, 80% of the chapter must attend (2) additional Member Development Programs. This is in addition to the baseline programming requirements stated in Article II.  

1. Programming Tier 4  

1. If the chapter fails to satisfy the educational requirements for four consecutive academic semesters, then, in addition to Tier 3 sanctions, the chapter will be placed on social probation until all programming requirements are completed.  

1. The chapter must be prepared to discuss a plan to improve programming attendance during their constituent meeting with the VP of Member Education.  

1. Along with the requirements stated above, 80% of the chapter must attend (2) additional Member Development Programs.  This is in addition to the baseline programming requirements stated in Article II. 

1. The chapter must sponsor/co-sponsor an educational event for the Washington State University fraternity and sorority community, approved by the Greek Councils.  

1. The type of sponsorship/co-sponsorship will be determined with the Panhellenic VP for Member Education. 

1. A “tier” is applied for one academic semester.  

 APPENDIX F 

SUPERVISED PROBATION  

Washington State University Panhellenic Association Constitution  

ARTICLE I. Supervised Probation Definition  

Supervised probation is defined as the inability to host or participate in events / functions with other organizations where alcohol is present. This includes but is not limited to, exchanges, social functions planned in conjunction with one or more organizations, date dashes, open-to- closes, etc. Supervised probation does not include chapter meetings or new member meetings, brother/sisterhoods, chapter service projects, or philanthropies where alcohol is not present. 

1. If a sorority is on academic tiers two or three, they will be subject to the following bylaws concerning the hosting or participation in a philanthropic event.  

ARTICLE II. Philanthropy Requirements for Hosting an Event  

In order for a sorority that is on supervised probation to be able to host or participate in a philanthropic event under their respective chapter’s name, they must adhere to the following policies in order for their philanthropy/philanthropy participation to be compliant:  

1. The chapter must create a thorough and detailed report of:  

1. How their philanthropy is bylaw compliant.  

1. A timeline of events for the philanthropy including a schedule, date, risk management meeting etc.  

1. The sorority must demonstrate that their philanthropy serves an educational purpose. There must be an educational component included. i.e. A speaker, or a designated time for the educational mission of the philanthropy to be explained to both the chapter and the participants.  

1. The sorority must explain how their philanthropy is not simply just the transfer of funds from one chapter to another.  

1. The sorority must meet or be in contact at least once prior to the event with the Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service as well as the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards and Accountability.  

1. If the Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service and/or the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards and Accountability do not feel the philanthropy is compliant or does not serve an educational purpose, the sorority may be subject to revision of the philanthropy plan.  

1. Any disregard of the stated policies in Section II, Article 1 could result in the sorority being referred to the Greek Standards Board with an additional possible referral to the Office of Student Standards and Accountability.  

1. Requirements for Participation in other Philanthropic Events  

ARTICLE III. The chapter has to create a thorough and detailed report of:  

1. Pre Event 

1. What the chapter hopes to learn from the event.  

1. How the chapter plans to participate in the event.  

1. How many members will be participating.  

1. The sorority must meet or be in contact at least once prior to the event with the Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service as well as the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards and Accountability.  

1. If the Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service and/or the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards and Accountability do not feel the philanthropy participation is compliant or does not serve an educational purpose the sorority may be subject to revision of the philanthropy participation plan.  

1. Any disregard of the stated policies in Section III, Article 1, Sub point A, could result in the sorority being referred to the Greek Standards Board.  

1. Post Event 

1. Following the participation in a chapter’s philanthropy the sorority must write a report to the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life including the following information.  

1. What they learned from the event.  

1. What they learned about the organization the philanthropy raised funds for.  

1. Their overall impression of the event.  

1. The chapter must also have follow-up communication with the Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy and Service and the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards and Accountability.  

1. Violation of Supervised Probation  

1. If a Sorority on supervised probation violates any of the stipulations in Article 1 in any way the sorority in question will be immediately referred to the Greek Standards Board.  

1. If the Sorority is found responsible for the stated violations they will lose their ability to participate in philanthropic events until they are off academic tier probation or off University sanctions.  

1. If the Sorority is found responsible for violations of supervised probation they will be immediately referred to the Office of Student Standards and Accountability.  

APPENDIX G  

NON-COMPLIANCE WIH STATED ACADEMIC STANDARD  

ARTICLE I: Failure to uphold the University standard will result in the following:  

1. Academic Plan Level One: Chapters Between a 2.90-2.99  

1. The Chapter must host an in-house educational program to be completed by midterms of that semester. The organization of the program will be the responsibility of the chapter. Post program, the chapter will fill out a form available via Presence describing the program and obtaining the signature of the credible speaker.  

1. It is recommended that chapters on tier one evaluate their chapter’s mid-term grades and host an additional program after midterms as needed.  

1. Chapter scholarship chair must meet with the Panhellenic Council Vice President of Scholarship a minimum of twice per semester to evaluate scholarship plan and assess improvements.  

1. Academic Plan Level two: Chapters between a 2.80-2.89  

1. The Chapter must host an in-house educational program to be completed by midterms of that semester. The organization of the program will be the responsibility of the chapter. Post program, the chapter will fill out a form available via Presence describing the program and obtaining the signature of the credible speaker.  

1. It is recommended that chapters on tier one evaluate their chapter’s mid-term grades and host an additional program after midterms as needed.  

1. Chapters will be placed on supervised probation with the privilege of participating and hosting philanthropy events.  

1. Chapter scholarship chair must meet with the Vice President of Scholarship as well as a Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life staff member a minimum of twice per semester to evaluate scholarship plan and assess improvements. (a) It is recommended that your chapter look into on-campus resources, such as tutoring, to make academic support more available to your chapter members.  

1. Academic Plan Level Three: Chapters below a 2.80  

1. The Chapter must host two in-house educational programs. The first to be completed by midterms of that semester, and the second to be completed by finals week of the same semester. The organization of the programs will be the responsibility of the chapter. After each of the two programs, the chapter will fill out a form available via Presence describing the program and obtaining the signature of the credible speaker. 

1. The chapter will continue to be on supervised probation but will be denied the privilege to host or participate in philanthropies.  

1. The Chapter scholarship chair as well as the chapter’s advisor must meet with the Vice President of Scholarship as well as a Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life staff member a minimum of twice per semester to evaluate scholarship plan and assess improvements.  

1. A letter will be sent to the chapter’s (inter)national headquarters expressing concern for the chapter’s academics and suggesting Intervention from Headquarters. 

1. Academic Probation  

1. Chapters who perform above a 3.0 will be taken off of tiers and placed on a semester of academic probation. During this time the chapter will continue to meet with the Panhellenic Vice President of Service a minimum of once per month to assess chapter success and continue academic growth.  

APPENDIX H  

NONCOMPLIANCE WITH STATED ACADEMIC STANDARD  

Washington State University Panhellenic Association Constitution  

ARTICLE I: Failure to uphold the University standard will result in the following:  

1. Academic Plan Level One: Chapters Between a 2.90-2.99  

1. Chapter must host an in-house educational program to be completed by midterms of that semester. The organization of the program will be the responsibility of the chapter. Post program, the chapter will fill out a form available via Presence describing the program and obtaining the signature of the credible speaker.  

1. It is recommended that chapters on tier one evaluate their chapter’s mid-term grades and host an additional program after midterms as needed.  

1. Chapter scholarship chair must meet with the Panhellenic Council Vice President of Scholarship a minimum of twice per semester to evaluate scholarship plan and assess improvements.  

1. Chapter scholarship chairs must submit a comprehensive scholarship plan to the Vice President of Scholarship for review.  

1. Once the above requirements have been completed, the chapter is able to host two social events (ex, 1 formal and 1 exchange) that have been registered in Presence 2 weeks prior to the event date.  

1. Academic Plan Level two: Chapters between a 2.80-2.89  

1. Chapter must host an in-house educational program to be completed by midterms of that semester. The organization of the program will be the responsibility of the chapter. Post program, the chapter will fill out a form available via Presence describing the program and obtaining the signature of the credible speaker.  

1. It is recommended that chapters on tier one evaluate their chapter’s mid-term grades and host an additional program after midterms as needed. 

1. Chapters will be placed on supervised probation with the privilege of participating and hosting philanthropy events.  

1. Chapter scholarship chair must meet with the Vice President of Scholarship as well as a Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life staff member a minimum of twice per semester to evaluate scholarship plan and assess improvements.  

1. It is recommended that your chapter investigate on-campus resources, such as tutoring, to make academic support more available to your chapter members.  

1. Chapter scholarship chairs must submit a comprehensive scholarship plan to the Vice President of Scholarship for review.  

1. Once the above requirements have been completed the chapter is able to host two social events (ex, 1 formal and 1 exchange) that have been registered in Presence 2 weeks prior to the event date.  

1. Academic Plan Level Three: Chapters below a 2.80  

1. Chapter must host two in-house educational programs. The first to be completed by midterms of that semester, and the second to be completed by finals week of the same semester. The organization of the programs will be the responsibility of the chapter. After each of the two programs, the chapter will fill out a form available via Presence describing the program and obtaining the signature of the credible speaker.  

1. The chapter will continue to be on supervised probation but will be denied the privilege to host or participate in philanthropies.  

1. Chapter scholarship chair as well as the chapter’s advisor must meet with the Vice President of Scholarship as well as a Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life staff member a minimum of twice per semester to evaluate scholarship plan and assess improvements.  

1. A letter will be sent to the chapter’s (inter)national headquarters expressing concern for the chapter’s academics and suggesting headquarter intervention.  

1. Chapter scholarship chairs must submit a comprehensive scholarship plan to the Vice President of Scholarship for review.  

1. Once the above requirements have been completed the chapter is able to host two social events (ex, 1 formal and 1 exchange) that have been registered in Presence 2 weeks prior to the event date.  

1. Academic Probation  

1. Chapters who perform above a 3.0 will be taken off of tiers and placed on a semester of academic probation. During this time the chapter will continue to meet with the Panhellenic Vice President of Scholarship a minimum of once per month to assess chapter success and continue academic growth.  

APPENDIX I  

Free Speech, Hate Speech, and Discrimination  

1. Background and Definitions 

We support every individual right to free speech and do not condone, accept, or promote the use of hate speech within the Greek community.  

Hate speech is any language used to specifically target marginalized groups of people. This includes the use of terms that have historically discriminated against groups also known as derogatory language or slurs.  

We respect the freedom of speech from every individual in our community. Freedom means the words we can use and the actions we can take to express ourselves that are protected by the first amendment of the U.S. constitution. However, free speech rights do not allow people to say whatever they want without consequences. We will not tolerate hate speech and individuals and chapters will face consequences for their use of hateful language. 

1. Education Expectations: 

1. The Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VP DEI) must educate their constituents about the importance of language use.  

1. Before the conclusion of the first month of the Spring Semester, the VP DEI will provide training for their constituents, which defines Free speech vs. Hate speech, and provides reporting resources for DEI chairs to bring to their chapters.  

1. The VP DEI must also provide resources regarding hate speech to DEI Constituents, to ensure members are aware of the history and implications of discriminatory language. 

1. The VP DEI shall provide, at the constituent education meeting referenced above, a brief presentation with visual-aids (eg: powerpoint, prezzi, canva, etc.) covering the material listed, in a common shared drive that chapters can access and use to present at a chapter meeting. 

1. Chapters are required to present this information at a chapter meeting before the end of February.  

1. Behavioral Expectations and Accountability  

1. Organizations are expected to maintain the highest standards of membership and utilize their membership accountability process (judicial, standards process, honor code, etc.) as it relates to discrimination and hate speech. Chapters are expected to hold their membership accountable for the use of discriminatory actions and speech.  

1. The failure of an organization to hold its membership accountable can create a permissible environment for this behavior to perpetuate inside of the organization. The creation of this permissible environment may trigger an organizational investigation for the chapter not operating in line with their values.  

1. Organizations that do not meet their values, shall be referred to the Greek Standards Board for a violation of this bylaw, and done so in accordance with their governing councils GSB process and the values incongruence violation bylaws.  

1. Council Management of Reports  

1. Members and chapters that are reported engaging in discriminatory behavior may be reported to local authorities, including but not limited to; the chapter president, the Greek Standards Board, the Pullman Police Department, the WSU Police Department, Chapter Headquarters, The Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, The Center for Community Standards, and Compliance and Civil Rights.