1. Sigma
Nu
Fraternity,
Inc.
Kappa
Eta
Chapter
University
of
California,
Santa
Barbara
Excelling
with
Honor
Risk
Reduction
Policies
and
Implementation
Plan
Revised
September
2015

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Table
of
Contents
CHAPTER
I.
RISK
REDUCTION
CHAIRMAN
AND
COMMITTEE
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A. APPOINTMENT
B. DUTIES
OF
THE
RISK
REDUCTION
CHAIRMAN
C. RISK
REDUCTION
COMMITTEE
D. DUTIES
OF
THE
RISK
REDUCTION
COMMITTEE
CHAPTER
II.
POLICIES,
GUIDELINES
AND
RULES
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A. PURPOSE
AND
ORGANIZATION
B. SCOPE
POLICY
1:
NATIONAL
RISK
MANAGEMENT
POLICY
AND
GUIDELINES
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POLICY
2:
CHAPTER
HOUSE
RULES
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POLICY
3:
LOCAL
IFC
SOCIAL
GUIDELINES
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POLICY
4:
THIRD
PARTY
VENDOR
CHECKLIST
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POLICY
5:
UNIVERSITY
RISK
MANAGEMENT
POLICIES
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POLICY
6:
UNIVERSITY
RISK
MANAGEMENT
REQUIREMENTS
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POLICY
7:
PERTINENT
LOCAL
ORDINANCES
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POLICY
8:
RISK
REDUCTION
AND
NOISE
PREVENTION
STRATEGIES
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CHAPTER
III.
CRISIS
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
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A. PURPOSE
B. GUIDELINES
&
EMERGENCY
CONTACTS
C. HANDLING
CASES
OF
SUICIDE
OR
DEATH
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D. REPORTING
AN
INCIDENT
OR
CRISIS
E. WHAT
TO
REPORT
F. WHAT
TO
DO
AFTER
REPORTING
G. WORKING
WITH
THE
MEDIA
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H. ADDITIONAL
TIPS
CHAPTER
IV.
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
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A. REVIEW
OF
RISK
REDUCTION
POLICIES
AND
GUIDELINES
B. REVIEW
OF
TRIAL
CODE
PROCEDURES
C. ATTENDANCE
OF
UNIVERSITY
GREEK
WORKSHOPS
D. COMPLETION
OF
GREEKLIFE
EDU
E. LEAD
SESSION
FOR
CANDIDATES
F. ALL
CHAPTER
LEAD,
MODULE
C
CHAPTER
V.
ACCOUNTABILITY
AND
DISCIPLINE
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A. ACCOUNTABILITY
B. HONOR
COUNCIL
HEARINGS
C. SANCTIONS
D. NOTIFICATION
OF
DECISION
E. RECOMMENDED
SANCTIONS
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F. TRIAL
CODE

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Chapter I: Risk Reduction Chairman and Committee
A. Appointment
The Sentinel/Risk Reduction Chairman shall be appointed through the chapter’s election process
in the Fall and Spring Quarters. He will also hold a seat on the chapter’s Executive Board, and as
such, maintain at least a 2.7 minimum GPA.
B. Duties of the Sentinel/Risk Reduction Chairman
Upon entering office, the Sentinel must meet with the outgoing officer to transition into office.
He must familiarize himself with the Risk Reduction Chairman Manual, and all responsibilities
of the office. He must also create a Risk Reduction Committee and oversee the appointment of
members to said committee. In addition, it is advised that the chairman establish connections
with the University’s Greek Advisor and the Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s Greek Liaison Officer upon
entering office.
C. Risk Reduction Committee
The Risk Reduction Chairman will head the Risk Reduction Committee. By default, he will
automatically appoint the Commander and Social Chairman to the committee, and at least two
more members in good standing with the fraternity to the committee. It is also strongly
recommended that he also appoint one member of the candidate class to the committee to act as a
liaison to the candidate class and exposed the candidate to the committee system and process.
D. Duties and Responsibilities of the Risk Reduction Committee
The primary responsibility of the Risk Reduction Committee is to ensure that all members
understand and abide by policies and guidelines presented in this document. It is also the
responsibility of the committee to review this implementation plan, in addition to the Risk
Reduction Policy and Guidelines, within two weeks following a chapter election.

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Chapter II: Policies, Guidelines and Rules
A. Purpose and Organization
This section seeks to serve as a comprehensive collection of policies, guidelines, and rules that
members are expected to abide by. In the event that any portion of any of the following policies,
guidelines, or rules conflict, the more restrictive requirement shall govern. They are arranged in
the following order:
Policy 1: National Risk Management Policy and Guidelines
Policy 2: Chapter House Rules
Policy 3: Local IFC Social Guidelines
Policy 4: Third Party Vendor Checklist
Policy 5: University Risk Management Policies
Policy 6: University Risk Management Requirements
Policy 7: Pertinent Local Ordinances
B. Scope
The policies, guidelines, and rules listed below apply to all activities that occur in the Chapter
House, on Chapter grounds, or any grounds that are affiliated with the Kappa Eta Chapter.

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Policy 1: Risk Reduction Policy of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
A. Upon taking office, the Commander appoints a
Risk Reduction Chairman and Committee. The
Committee reviews all areas of potential chapter
liability and implements a full Chapter Risk
Reduction Plan coordinated through all relevant
officers of the chapter. The Committee should
seek the advice and counsel of the appropriate
college or university official, the IFC, and the
chapter advisor.
B. Education of Initiates and Candidates:
1. Chapter Member Education Program — The
chapter conducts the Risk Reduction session
of Phase I of the Sigma Nu LEAD Program
for each new Candidate class and at least
once annually for all initiated members.
2. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness
Program — conducted for each member on
an annual basis (college administration
usually has programs on this subject; if not,
contact General Fraternity Headquarters).
3. Sexual Abuse Awareness Program —
conducted for each new Candidate class
(college administration usually has programs
on this subject; if not, contact General
Fraternity Headquarters).
4. Fire Prevention Program —If the chapter
maintains a common living arrangement, a
fire prevention program is conducted for the
entire chapter (including candidates) each
fall and spring; to include fire drills, posting
and discussion of evacuation routes, etc.
(utilize fire marshal, college officials, IFC,
house corporation, chapter advisor).
5. Criminal Liability Education Program —
conducted for each new Candidate class
(utilize campus security, local district
attorney, police chief or local attorney,
college officials, and chapter advisor).
6. Health Education Program — conducted for
each new Candidate class to ensure that the
chapter facility meets all health codes and
that the chapter is aware of current health
risks collegians face in their personal lives
(utilize host institution's health services or
appropriate local medical professionals,
house corporation, chapter advisor).
7. Basic Legal Concepts Program —
conducted for each new Candidate class
(utilize host institution's legal assistance
office, the General Fraternity Headquarters,
and chapter advisor).
8. Explanation of Liability Insurance Policy —
should be introduced to entire chapter each
year (utilize General Fraternity
Headquarters).
C. Activities of the Chapter Meet the Following
Criteria:
1. No ILLEGAL use, possession, sale or
distribution of any legally controlled
substance, including alcohol, at chapter
functions is permitted.
2. No alcoholic beverages are purchased
through the chapter treasury nor is the
purchase of same for members or guests
undertaken or coordinated by any member
or candidate in the name of or on behalf of
the chapter.
3. No chapter members, collectively or
individually, purchase for, serve to, or sell
alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those
under legal “drinking age”).
4. No tap system and/or a keg is present in the
chapter house, on chapter property, or at a
chapter function (unless the tap system
and/or keg is part of a cash bar operated by a
licensed and insured third party vendor).
5. The chapter does not co-sponsor a function
with an alcohol distributor or tavern (tavern
defined as an establishment generating more
than half of annual gross sales from alcohol)
where alcohol is given away, sold or
otherwise provided to those present.
6. For every function that a chapter sponsors or
hosts where alcohol is legally consumed, the
chapter also hosts at least one non-alcoholic,
or “dry,” function.
7. The chapter does not co-sponsor or co-
finance a function where alcohol is
purchased by any of the host chapters,
groups or organizations. Any function co-
sponsored or co-financed with any chapters,
groups, or organizations where alcohol is
legally present, meets the following criteria:
a. Function is co-hosted with not more
than one other male chapter, group, or
organization;
b. All hosts have a liability insurance
policy with a minimum of one million
dollars ($1,000,000) basic coverage;
c. The function is in compliance with all
hosts inter/national organizational
policies;

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d. All non-member (non -member defined
as those guests who are not members of
any host group) guests are preapproved
by the chapter;
e. Guest and host attendance lists are
completed and posted prior to the
function and maintained on file after the
function;
f. Each host has equal representation of
sober monitors during the function; and
g. Any function which would not comply
with the above six criteria is first pre-
approved by the host institution and,
subsequently, discussed with the
General Fraternity staff prior to the
function.
8. No chapter members provide alcoholic
beverages to members or guests by selling
tickets or cups, by charging admission fees,
by taking up a collection (``passing the
hat”), or by using any other direct or indirect
means of collecting monies from persons
attending chapter functions.
9. The chapter does not serve, or permit the
use, possession or consumption of alcoholic
beverages at chapter recruitment functions.
In addition, the chapter is an active
proponent of “dry recruitment” among all
fraternities on campus.
10. The chapter hosts no “open” parties (social
functions). Individual non-members
attending a chapter function do so only by
specific written (or approved verbal)
invitation of chapter members who assume
responsibility for the welfare of said guests
and any damage to chapter premises caused
by those guests. The safety and welfare of
each guest is an assumed responsibility of
the individual member who invited said
guest. A list of individual guests' names is
maintained and monitored at the door or
entry to the function. Guest and host
attendance lists are maintained on file after
the function. At all functions where alcohol
is legally present, the non-Sigma Nu male
guest-to-member ratio does not exceed 1:1
(one guest per one chapter member) while
the overall maximum guest-to-member ratio
does not exceed 2:1 (two guests per one
chapter member). The maximum number of
allowable guests does not exceed fire code
regulations at any event. Any change in the
guest-to-member ratio is first pre-approved
by the host institution and, subsequently,
discussed with the General Fraternity staff
prior to the function.
11. Valid identification of those claiming to be
entitled legally to consume alcohol at
chapter functions (where legal consumption
is permitted) is checked for the correct age.
The possession, distribution, or consumption
of alcoholic beverages at said functions does
not violate federal, state, and local laws and
ordinances as well as the rules and
regulations of the host institution or the
policy and guidelines of the General
Fraternity.
12. At any and all chapter functions where the
legal consumption of alcoholic beverages is
permitted, non-alcoholic beverages and food
are available. At such functions, individuals
trained by the institution, who commit
themselves not to consume alcoholic
beverages or illegal or controlled substances,
are appointed or hired to be on duty at all
exits in order to check the sobriety level of
invited people arriving and leaving chapter
functions, and to deter uninvited people
and/or intoxicated guests from entering.
13. If the condition of any member or guest
raises any concerns for his or her safety, call
911. If any member or guest appears to be
even slightly intoxicated at any chapter
function, the chapter members escort said
member or guest from the function. The
chapter does all that is reasonable to prevent
intoxicated persons from driving
automobiles and from walking themselves
home; rather, such persons are escorted or
accompanied by a responsible individual
who has not consumed alcoholic beverages
or any illegal or controlled substance.
14. When alcoholic beverages are consumed
legally (i.e., by those of legal age), such
beverages are consumed only from
nontransparent containers for purposes of
reducing peer pressure on those who choose
not to consume said beverages or those who
are not of legal age.
15. No chapter member permits, tolerates,
encourages or participates in “drinking
games” in the chapter house, on chapter
property, or at any chapter function.
16. Any and all alcoholic beverages are not
served to, provided for, or purchased for any
candidate or initiated member in connection
with any aspects of the candidate education
(pledge education) program.
17. Intoxication by any member or candidate at
any chapter function or at any other time is
deemed “conduct unbecoming a Knight and

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a gentleman.” The chapter's Executive
Committee invokes full provisions of The
Law when such circumstances occur
including fines and/or suspension or
expulsion for a continual pattern of drunken
behavior. Habitual violators are advised to
seek qualified counseling.
18. The Office of the Executive Director may
prescribe for any Chapter that has a risk
reduction violation that the Chapter not be
allowed to have any alcohol on Chapter
premises for a period to be determined by
the Office of the Executive Director.
19. A chapter that falls beneath its school's All-
Men's undergraduate, All-IFC or a 3.0 GPA
(on a 4.0 scale), whichever is lowest, shall
be placed on academic warning for the next
academic term in order to allow for the
chapter to raise its GPA to be at or above the
applicable GPA. Should the chapter fail to
raise its GPA to the applicable average
while on academic warning, the chapter
shall not be allowed to have any alcohol on
chapter premises for as long as the condition
exists.
20. Water Events. The chapter does not have
any self-constructed pools or other self-
constructed bodies of water for use in any
activity at a chapter event (example, belly
flop contests) and no slip and-slides or
similar activities shall be a part of any
chapter event.
D. Premises of the Chapter
1. The chapter premises are inspected twice
annually by the fire marshal and local health
officials, with reports forwarded
immediately to the house corporation and
college officials.
2. Maximum occupancy numbers for house
and rooms for all group activities are posted
conspicuously and not violated.
3. Proper fire exits are marked with diagrams
and posted.
E. Hazing:
1. The chapter does not conduct hazing.
Hazing is defined by Sigma Nu Fraternity
as: “... any action taken or situation created,
intentionally, whether on or off fraternity
premises, to produce mental or physical
discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or
ridicule. Such activities may include but are
not limited to the following: paddling in any
form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical
and psychological shocks; quests, treasure
hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips, lineups or
any other such activities carried on outside
or inside the confines of the chapter house;
wearing, publicly, apparel which is
conspicuous and not normally in good taste;
engaging in public stunts and buffoonery;
morally degrading or humiliating games and
activities; late work sessions which interfere
with scholastic activities; and any other
activities which are not consistent with
fraternal law, ritual or policy or the
regulations and policies of the educational
institution.” The willingness of any
individual to participate in any hazing
activity does not excuse any hazing
violation.
F. All chapters cooperate fully with local
IFC/Panhellenic Risk Reduction policies and
programs and encourage their university to
sponsor Risk Reduction seminars annually.
G. A violation of the policy and guidelines may
result in probation, suspension or revocation of
chapter charter; probation, suspension or
expulsion of the individual(s) involved; removal
from office of those officers of the chapter
involved; the denial of membership to candidates
who allow themselves to be involved in any of
the aforementioned.
H. Failure to make every reasonable attempt to meet
the Fraternity's expectations and guidelines may
be sufficient cause for the General Fraternity to
conduct an investigation.
I. Any chapter which fails to be represented at
either Grand Chapter or the College of Chapters
shall not have alcohol on Chapter premises for
the following academic year without the consent
of the Office of the Executive Director.

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Policy 2: Chapter House Rules
A. Purpose
This set of rules is designed to supplement the RRP&G listed above.
B. Neatness/Littering
1. The appearance of the common areas of the Kappa Eta Chapter house and its grounds is
critical to the image the Chapter projects to the rest of the University community. For this
reason no trash or liter inside or outside will be allowed. Any student member who litters
or fails to pick up trash or litter that is in obvious view in common areas violates this rule
and demonstrates a lack of the true spirit of the Legion of Honor.
2. At no time shall dishes owned by the Chapter/House Cook be allowed in any other part of
the Chapter House other than the kitchen and dining room without prior approval by the
Housing Committee or Cook.
3. Using the Chapter’s kitchen and kitchenette is a privilege. Members and tenants must
keep their messes to a minimum and wash their dishes in a timely manner.
C. Damage/Breakage/Vandalism of Chapter Property
1. Any student member(s) who breaks or otherwise damages any part of the Kappa Eta
Chapter house, or any item in it, or any part of its grounds, must immediately inform the
chapter house manager, who will arrange for professional repair or replacement to the
satisfaction of the Active Chapter and, if necessary, Wolfe & Associates. The cost of the
repair will be added to the list of fees of the responsible student member(s).
2. If the student member(s) responsible for the damages refuses to pay, the cost of the
repairs or replacement will be sent as a bill to that member(s)’s parents or legal
guardian(s), or will be deducted from the student member’s house security deposit.
3. If the responsible party (or parties) does not step forward, and he (they) cannot be
identified, the chapter house manager shall arrange for immediate professional
repair/replacement to the satisfaction of the Active Chapter and all student members will
share the cost equally with the cost to be deducted from members’ financial
accountability accounts.
4. The resolution of such damage, breakage or vandalism incidents shall be officially
reported by the chapter house manager at the next chapter meeting and recorded in the
minutes.
D. Restricted Access
1. Access to the roof of the Kappa Eta Chapter House is strictly prohibited. Offenders will
be assessed a $40 fine immediately.
2. Parking in a way that restricts access to the parking lot is prohibited.
E. Enforcements of House Rules
1. The basic underlying principle of any Honor Code System is that any violator is expected
to self-report his violation. However, the enforcement of all UCSB Chapter House Rules
is the duty and responsibility of every student and alumni member. This means that the
violator of any of these House Rules who does not self-report his violation to a lettered
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member who is also aware of an unreported violation and does not report it, are equally
guilty of violating this Honor Code rule.
2. Failure to report a House Rules violation could conceivably undermine the very
foundations of our Chapter and the principles of The Sigma Nu Fraternity, thereby
threatening the well being of every member, both students and alumni. For these reasons,
anyone who reports an unreported rule violation committed by another should in no way
ever feel he has done something wrong. One the contrary, not reporting such a violation
not only violates this rule, it is also morally wrong and potentially a debilitating blow to
the spirit of the Legion of Honor.

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Policy 3: Local IFC Social Policies
A. Exchanges
1. Exchanges are defined as are social events at which alcohol is allowed.
2. Chapters must hold a minimum of 3 exchanges and a maxiumum of 5 per quarter.
3. At least one of these must take place off fraternity property at a third party venue.
4. If hosted at the fraternity house, both hard alcohol and kegs will be strictly forbidden.
5. The fraternity-sorority matches for the 3 mandatory exchanges will be pre-determined by
IFC and CPC and will operate on a rotating schedule. For example, the 3 chapters you
have them with in fall will be different from those you have in winter and spring. There
are 9 sororities and 9 fraternities, so this equates to every fraternity interacting with every
sorority at least once a year and vice versa.
6. There must always be some attraction besides alcohol associated with the event (e.g. laser
tag, dinner, bounce house, etc).
7. Furthermore, Kappa Eta requires that there be snacks and water readily available.
B. Socials
1. These are social events at which alcohol is not allowed and they must take place off site.
Some examples are ice-skating, dinner/BBQ at a sorority house, hookah night at
Aladdin’s.
2. There is no minimum or maximum amount of events to be held each quarter.

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Policy 4: FIPG Third Party Vendor Checklist
A. Note to Presidents and Social Chair
Your chapter will be in compliance with the risk management policies of your Sigma Nu
Fraternity and FIPG if you hire a third party vendor to serve alcohol at your functions WHEN
you can document the following checklist items.
B. Vendor’s Checklist
1. Be properly licensed by the appropriate local and state authority. This might involve both
a liquor license and a temporary license to sell on the premises where the function is to be
held. Attach copies of state and local licenses to this checklist.
2. Be properly insured with a minimum of $1,000,000 of general liability insurance,
evidenced by a properly completed certificate of insurance prepared by the insurance
provider. The above “certificate of insurance” must also show evidence that the vendor
has, as part of his coverage, “off premise liquor liability coverage and non-owned and
hired auto coverage.” The certificate of insurance must name as additional insured (at a
minimum) the local chapter of the fraternity hiring the vendor as well as the national
fraternity with whom the local chapter is affiliated. Attach a copy of the certificate of
insurance and highlight required clauses.
3. Agree in writing to cash sales only, collected by the vendor, during the function. Assume
in writing all the responsibilities that any other purveyor of alcoholic beverages would
assume in the normal course of business, including but not limited to:
a. Checking identification cards upon entry
b. Not serving minors
c. Not serving individuals who appear to be intoxicated
d. Maintaining absolute control of ALL alcoholic containers present
e. Collecting all remaining alcohol at the end of a function (no excess alcohol
opened or unopened – is to be given, sold or furnished to the chapter)
f. Removing all alcohol from the premises
Attach a written agreement signed and dated by the chapter president and the vendor stipulating
agreement to the items required in #3 and #4 above.
Another copy of the checklist can be found here.

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Policy 5: University Risk Management Policies
A. Purpose and Introduction
The following sections comprise a policy established by the division of Student Affairs in order
to minimize the risks and liabilities of the Greek Community at the University of California at
Santa Barbara.
B. Alcohol or Social Events
Beginning Fall Quarter 2002, all Greek-lettered organizations are required to have alcohol-free
social events (AFSE). Alcohol-free social events are defined as the following:
1. Any social event consisting of more than 30 chapter members and/or individuals shall be
deemed a social event. Alcohol may not be present at any social event that is initiated,
sponsored or organized on property owned, rented, or otherwise used as chapter facilities
(including satellite houses).
2. Social events where alcohol is served must be held at a facility that is provided by a
licensed and insured third-party vendor.
C. Hazing
1. Any type of initiation or other activity where there is an expectation of individuals
joining a particular organization to participate in behavior designed to humiliate, degrade
or abuse them regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. The University of
California, Santa Barbara interprets hazing as any act whether physical, mental,
emotional or psychological, which subjects another person, voluntarily or involuntarily,
to anything that may abuse, mistreat, degrade, humiliate, harass or intimidate the person,
or which may in any fashion compromise the inherent dignity of the person. In addition,
any requirements by a member which compels another member to participate in any
activity which is against university policy or state/federal law will be defined as hazing.
2. No chapter shall be a part of, encourage, conduct or condone any hazing activities at any
time. Potential hazing activities are defined as:
“Any action taken or situated created intentionally, whether on of off chapter
premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment,
harassment, or ridicule. Such activities include, but are not limited to, the
following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive
fatigue; physical or psychological shocks; treasure hunts, quests, scavenger
hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside the
confines of the chapter house: the wearing of public apparel which is
conspicuous and/or not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and
buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; late work
sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; any activities which may
deprive an individual(s) of sufficient consecutive hours of sleep; and any
other activities that are not consistent with chapter law, ritual or policy, or the
regulations and policies regarding hazing as set down by state and city laws,
the University of California at Santa Barbara, the Campus Activities Center,

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the Fraternity and Sorority Council, and/or each chapter’s National or
International policy regarding hazing.”
D. Recruitment/Rush
1. All chapters are required to abide by all rules and regulations as set down by their
appropriate council and the university. These rules are updated annually by respective
councils and are available at the Office of Greek Affairs.
2. All recruitment events, pre-, current and post-, shall be dry.
E. Sexual Abuse
1. No chapter will tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of
its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions that
are demeaning to women or men including, but not limited to, verbal harassment,
physical harassment, date rape or gang rape.
F. Fire, Health and Safety
1. All chapter houses shall, prior to, during, and following occupancy, meet all the local fire
and health codes and standards.
2. All chapter houses must have posted by common phones emergency numbers for fire,
police and ambulance services. It is recommended that emergency evacuation routes be
posted at all common entries and exits.
G. Mandatory Educational Workshops per Academic Year
1. Chapters are required to complete a total of seven educational workshops per year.
2. Two must be completed in Fall, three in Winter, and two in Spring.
3. More information is available in Chapter IV.
H. International /National policy
1. Each chapter is responsible for complete knowledge of and adherence to their current
International / National policies and by-laws. This includes, but is not limited to, those
policies regarding:
a. Alcohol and other Drugs
b. Hazing
c. Rush and Pledge Education
d. Sexual Abuse
e. Fire, Health and Safety
f. Education
2. If there is a discrepancy between the University Risk Management Policy and the
International / National risk management policy, the more stringent policy must be
followed.
I. Enforcement
The policy outlined above shall be enforced by the Office of Greek Affairs and their designated
authorities at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Any infraction of the rules and
regulations mentioned above (referred to as the Risk Management Policy) shall be justification

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for possible punitive action taken by the Office of Greek Affairs/Greek Conduct Board and / or
their designated sub-committees.

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Policy 6: University Risk Management Requirements
A. Purpose
The following section is part of the Greek Office’s Greek Accreditation Program. This section
differs from Policy 5 because it covers all requirements that the fraternity is expected to
complete, rather than stating what the fraternity can and cannot do. Each quarter, all Greek
lettered organizations are assessed on six sets of criteria:
1. Academic Requirements
2. Fulfilling Educational Requirements
3. Community Service
4. Risk Management
5. Greek Peer Counseling
6. Financial Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the Risk Management Chairman to and his committee to ensure that the
chapter fulfills all of the criteria under Fulfilling Educational Requirements, Risk Management,
and Greek Peer Counseling. The requirements are as follows.
B. Fulfilling Educational Requirements
1. Chapters are required to complete 7 mandatory educational workshops throughout the
academic year.
2. Chapters may attend the pre-planned workshop setup by the Greek Life Office or
coordinate private presentations.
3. It is required to have 70% of chapter members (including candidates) in attendance at
educational workshops.
4. While it is the responsibility of a specified Risk Reduction Committee member to keep
attendance at the workshops, the risk reduction chairman is tasked with turning in the
Educational Workshop Verification form to the Greek Office by Friday of Dead Week.
More information is available in Article IV.
C. Attendance at all Risk Management Meetings
1. All presidents, risk managers, and social chairs will be required to attend the risk
management meeting held once each quarter.
2. If any of these three officers cannot attend (president, social chair, and risk manager),
they may only send a member of the executive board in their place and email
greeklife@sa.ucsb.edu in advance about their absence to still receive credit.
3. One meeting per quarter
4. Each president, Risk Manager, and Social Chair (or representatives) are required to attend
the meeting. If all three are present at the meeting, the chapter will be given full credit for
the session
D. Event Registration
1. Any & all events must be registered & submitted on OrgSync at least a week before the
expected event (i.e. formals, club parties, socials, philanthropy, community service).

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2. Risk Managers of the host location will then inform the Greek Life Office at least 2 days
before the event by submitting the “Event Registration Form” located on OrgSync.
E. Behavior of Chapter
All chapters are required to follow University regulations and be in good standing with the
institution.
F. Greek Peer Counseling
Attendance for the GCP program is mandatory and the selected representative through the
application process should be the individual attending the meetings. Proxies will not be an
acceptable form of attendance. If s/he is unable to attend, in order to be excused and still have the
option of receiving points, s/he must email one or all of the co-leaders at least 48 hours before
the missed meeting. Then, the co-leaders will schedule a make-up meeting as needed. If any
emergencies come up within the 48 hour window, please email at least one of the co-leaders and
upon review of the excuse, a make-up meeting arrangement can be made. If a GCP seems to be
unable to attend 2 or more meetings per quarter without legitimate reason, the co-leaders may
refer him or her to the Director or Assistant Director of Fraternities and Sororities.
At the end of each quarter GCPs will be responsible for turning in program evaluations from at
least 70% of their chapter’s membership into the Greek Life office by the Friday of Dead Week.
The evaluations will be based on the effectiveness of passing along the information taught
throughout the quarter in GCP meetings. If the evaluations are not turned in, or if less than 70%
of the chapter’s membership has completed them, points will be deducted off of the chapter’s
total score
The Risk Reduction Committee is responsible for selecting and appointing a GCP and ensuring
that he fulfills the above criteria.

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Policy 7: Pertinent Local Ordinances
A. Music/Sound Ordinances
1. Pursuant with Santa Barbara County Ordinance 40-2, it is unlawful to make, assist in
making, permit, continue, create, or cause to be made, any loud and unreasonable noise,
music, percussion, or other sound which is broadcasted within the Kappa Eta property
lines during the following times:
a. The night and following morning of any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
or Thursday between the hours of 10:00 p.m. of such day and 7:00 a.m. the
following morning; or,
b. The morning hours after midnight of any Friday or Saturday, between 12:00,
midnight, following such day, and 7:00 a.m. the following morning.
2. Music, noise, percussion, and sounds that may be heard within 100 feet of the Kappa Eta
property is prohibited. Pursuant with CA Penal Code § 415 offenders may be cited with a
misdemeanor for “Disturbing the Peace.”
a. Explanation from the IVFP about the difference between noise ordinance
violations and disturbing the peace:
“Penal code § 415 has been a state law since 1974. It is a misdemeanor (more
serious than the 40-2 ordinance above), will probably require a court appearance,
and may appear on a criminal history. It is in effect around the clock. The noise
portion of the law refers to willfully disturbing the peace of another by loud or
unreasonable noise. Enforcement is initiated by a complaint, usually from
somebody living or working nearby. The county ordinance and the state law both
address noise, but the two are distinct in several respects. It is wise, if you are
contacted by law enforcement about disturbing the peace, to heed any warning you
are given.”

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Policy 8: Risk Reduction and Noise Prevention
A. Purpose
It is a continuous and ongoing priority of our chapter to monitor, reduce, and prevent both risks
and excessive noise at Chapter Events. We are fully committed to upholding the standards
outlined by our national organization and the university. Furthermore, we approach nights in
which we have registered events with additional proactivity, mindfulness, and vigilance. The
prevention efforts of our chapters are a combination of essential strategies and preemptive
actions.
B. Main Strategies
These are the core strategies that form the foundation of our risk reduction and noise prevention
measures prior to, during, and after an event.
1. Establishing a Risk Reduction Committee led by our Risk Reduction Chairman and
consisting of all members of our executive board. This team is formally educated and
trained with the proactive and preventative measures of our local chapter, the policies of
both our national organization, IFC and University. The purpose is not only to ensure
safety and reduce risks during events, but also to prevent situations of excessive noise
from the Chapter Grounds.
2. Enacting a Risk Reduction Rotation, a schedule highlighting the members of the Risk
Reduction who are the main point people the night of events. While the rotation
underlines specific members of the Risk Reduction Committee who ensure policies are
upheld, active risk reduction is emphasized as a duty performed by all members of the
Risk Reduction Committee attending a given event and additionally supported by all
members of Chapter. The number of specified members on the rotation is increased for
events that are expected to necessitate a greater amount of action.
3. Emphasizing the risk reduction and noise prevention measures to the prospective
members of our organization and consistently reminding current members to uphold
these standards. In the initial stage of the candidate education process, the Risk Reduction
Chairman leads a formal training of our policies. Additionally, prior to an even, the Risk
Reduction Chairman reminds the Risk Reduction Committee of the necessary actions and
in conjunction, the President provides a briefing to the entire chapter of the risk reduction
and noise prevention expectations for the event.
C. Preemptive Actions
1. Maintaining low levels of music volume during events through better systems that are
more effective with internalizing sound, such as utilizing sound boards over windows,
keeping windows shut, and placing fans over the dance floor to stop people from wanting
to open windows. If any guests demand or attempt to increase the volume themselves, our
members are aware to not assist in the process and to lower the volume in the case that it
is raised involuntarily.
2. Limiting sound from immediately outside our doors. On the night of any event, there
can only be a maximum of 4 brothers on the front porch. These brothers would be

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members of the Risk Reduction Committee or assigned Door Duty who are in charge of
controlling the admittance of guests. Non-affiliates of our chapter are prohibited from
standing on our porch or grass.
3. Restricting the number of guests awaiting entrance to a given event to fifteen people.
Any guests in addition to the maximum of fifteen in line are informed to return at a later
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Chapter III: Crisis Management Plan
A. Purpose
The purpose of this plan is to instruct chapter leaders and members in times of crisis, duress, or
emergency. A crisis is defined as:
• Any accident that results in substantial or fatal injuries, or an event in which a member or
guest commits or attempts to commit suicide, especially on chapter property.
• An explosion or fire that occurs on chapter property
• Severe damage caused by a natural disaster
• Any damage cause by vandalism, mischief sabotage or by other person outside fraternity
membership through deliberate action
• Any situation where the chapter or chapter member(s) are accused of violating laws
governed by the chapters location, be they Federal, State, or local laws.
B. Guidelines
1. The chapter Commander is in charge during all emergency or crisis situations until he
is relieved by the chapter advisory board chairman, house corporation officer, or General
Fraternity representative. In the absence of the Commander, the next highest-ranking
chapter officer should assume these duties.
2. Contact the proper authorities (i.e. police, fire, ambulance, etc.) immediately. These
emergency telephone numbers should be posted by each chapter house telephone.
3. The building should be closed to public access and secured if the emergency has
occurred in or around the chapter facility. Only members, appropriate supervisory
personnel, and the proper authorities should be allowed admittance.
4. The Commander should notify each of the following individuals or officers within one
hour of the emergency:
CRISIS
&
EMERGENCY
CONTACT
LIST
Position
Name
Phone
Number
Sigma
Nu
Headquarters
540-­‐463-­‐1869
Risk
Reduction
Director
Fred
Dorby
540-­‐319-­‐0856
ext.
550
Commander
Parker
Goris
661-­‐400-­‐4188
Lt.
Commander
Josh
Buckles
850-­‐797-­‐0641
Sentinel
Patrick
Cruz
949-­‐300-­‐5825
Chapter
Consultant
Alex
Retzloff
540-­‐319-­‐1612
Alumni
Consultant
Rob
Moody
510-­‐701-­‐1076
Greek
Life
Office
Miles
Ashlock
805-­‐893-­‐3544
Property
Manager
(Fire/Flood)
Mike
Sandel
805-­‐618-­‐3221
5. The Commander should call a meeting of all members to inform them of the
emergency and to review this crisis management plan.

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6. All members should be instructed to make no statements, comments, suggestions, or
remarks to the media. The Commander is the only spokesman for the chapter until he is
relieved of those duties as described in guideline #1 above. Refer to How to Work with
the Media in a Crisis for assistance.
7. Sample media statement for the Commander which can be used: “This is an
unfortunate and regrettable event. The Fraternity is cooperating fully with all interested
parties. Further information will be given promptly when we have fully completed our
investigation.”
C. Handling Cases of Suicide or Death
1. In the event of a suicide:
• Call immediately for an ambulance
• Talk with the person while awaiting the ambulance. Do not play psychologist—just
be a friend.
• Do not immediately assemble and inform the members in this case.
• Do not contact the family
• Cooperate with the medical professionals to ensure safety of the person
2. In the event of a death:
• Call immediately for assistance…911
• Do not remove any personal items from the person’s room or apartment.
• Do not let members enter the room or apartment; only allow entry by proper officials.
• Discuss how to deal with family and personal belongings with University officials
and chapter advisers.
D. Reporting an Incident or Crisis
1. Chapter members have a responsibility to promptly report all incidents that could result
in an insurance claim.
2. Prompt reporting often can prevent minor incidents from developing into major
problems.
3. Remember, DO NOT admit liability or responsibility for any occurrence or accident.
4. In general, liability claims are a result of conditions on your premises and/or general
operations that are likely to involve someone other than members, employees, or officers.
E. What to Report?
1. Any crisis as defined at the beginning of this section
2. Any incident that caused or contributed to an injury or death.
3. Any demand for compensation, whether verbal or written.
4. Any lawsuits or subpoenas served on you or your chapter by an officer of the court.
5. Any contacts by an attorney or investigator asking about an occurrence that happened at
the chapter facility or that involved chapter members.
6. While on the scene of the accident or occurrence get names, addresses and telephone
numbers of all parties involved and of all witnesses.
F. What to do After Reporting
1. Do not admit responsibility or liability in any accident or occurrence.

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2. NEVER discuss an incident with an attorney or investigator without clearance from
Sigma Nu Headquarters.
3. Appoint one spokesman (usually the chapter commander) to handle any questions from
outsiders about the occurrence.
4. Instruct the chapter members not to discuss the incident with anyone outside of the
Fraternity.
5. Continue constant communication with Headquarters
G. Working with the Media
The first public relations step to take when a media-covered crisis occurs is to call Sigma Nu
Headquarters (540) 463-1869. The Headquarters staff will assist you in dealing with the media or
may even relieve you of the responsibility and speak to the media directly on your behalf.
The media is not out to get you. A reporter’s primary job is to report the full story. Be polite and
responsive when questioned. This is the best way to get balanced reporting of the situation. Limit
your answers to the facts you know.
Remember: nothing is off the record. If you tell anything of importance, they will probably use it,
on the record or off.
One person, usually the chapter Commander, until he is relieved by someone of higher authority,
should officially comment on any type of crisis. When possible, consult with the General
Fraternity Headquarters before speaking to the media. The appointed spokesman should have as
many of the facts as possible in a reasonable amount of time before speaking to the press, and he
should avoid commenting on a situation that is unclear. Do not volunteer information. Do not
answer with information about which you do not have personal knowledge. Always speak
clearly, use proper English, and avoid slang.
H. Additional Tips
1. Be honest… Be factual… Be prompt!
2. If you do not know the facts, do not speculate. Say that you will get the information
promptly.
3. Release bad news in a timely manner.
4. Avoid responding with No comment. “I do not have that information” or “I cant answer
that at this point” are examples of preferred replies.
5. Answer only the questions asked.
6. Avoid getting frustrated or mad.
7. Stay cooperative and united.
8. Do not repeat negative questions or phrases.
9. Recognize and do not reply to trick questions.
10. Remember: Nothing is off the record.

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Chapter IV. Educational Programs
A. Review of Risk Reduction Policies and Guidelines
1. Within the first two weeks of both Fall and Spring quarters, the Risk Reduction
Committee shall review the Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines, Trial Code and Honor
Council procedures, and this Implementation Plan with the Chapter.
2. Subsequently, the Risk Reduction Committee will hold an open Q/A and discuss
strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement concerning risk management policies
and guidelines, along with Honor Council procedures.
3. The results of this meeting shall be reported to the Chapter’s alumni consultant.
B. Attendance of University Greek Workshops
1. All members are expected to attend a total of seven mandatory pre-planned workshops
either set up through the Greek Office or a private facilitator.
2. Members are required to attend two workshops during the fall, three during the winter,
and 2 during spring.
3. The Sentinel will rotate members from his committee to take attendance at the events
with an Educational Workshop Verification form, and the Risk Reduction Chairman will
turn these forms in to the Greek Office during Dead Week of each quarter.
4. The dates of these workshops shall be announced no later than Week 2 of the quarter, so
that all members can plan accordingly. If a member knows that he will not be able to
attend a workshop, he must notify the appropriate Risk Reduction Committee member in
charge of attendance for that workshop, and provide a valid excuse with proof.
C. Completion of GreeklifeEDU
Every member of the fraternity must complete GreeklifeEDU with a passing grade. Members
who fail to complete the course will be sent to Honor Council.
D. LEAD Session for Candidates
1. All candidates must complete Session 5 of LEAD Phase 1 and Alcohol Education.
2. All candidates must complete Session 4 of LEAD Phase 1 to understand the basics of the
Trial Code Process.
E. All Chapter LEAD Module C
The Risk Reduction Chairman shall work in conjunction with the LEAD Chairman to ensure that
the chapter and candidates participate in at least one LEAD session from Module C per year.

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Chapter V: Accountability and Discipline
A. Accountability
If any active brother does not comply with the Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines, or this
implementation plan, or fail to complete the required education, the brother will be scheduled to
appear before the chapter’s Honor Board.
B. Honor Council Hearings
1. For one defendant:
a. The Plaintiff brother who filed the complaint will read the formal complaint.
i. Supporting evidence or witnesses may be presented.
b. The Defendant brother is able to defend himself at this time.
i. Supporting evidence or witnesses may be presented.
c. The Honor council will have the opportunity to ask questions of the Plaintiff and
Defendant
d. The Plaintiff and Defendant will be excused from the proceedings.
2. For more than one defendant:
a. The Honor council reserves the right to meet with the Defendants collectively or
individually.
b. The Plaintiff will read the formal complaint.
i. Supporting evidence or witnesses may be presented.
c. The Defendant(s) will present his/their defense.
i. Supporting evidence or witnesses may be presented.
d. The Honor council will have the opportunity to ask questions of the Plaintiff and
Defendant(s).
e. The Plaintiff and Defendant(s) will be excused from the proceedings.
3. The Honor council will deliberate in closed quarters.
4. Voting will consist of a secret ballot with the choices guilty or not guilty.
5. Ballots will be read by the acting head of the Honor council
6. In the event of a tie, the acting head of the Honor council will make the deciding vote.
C. Sanctions
1. If a guilty decision has been reached, the Honor council will propose and vote upon a
sanction.
2. Previous sanctions should be referenced for similar actions to try to ensure consistency
from case to case.
D. Notification of Decision and Sanction
3. The defendant should be notified with a letter of the decision of the Honor council.
4. As part of the letter, the defendant should be notified of the proper course of redress if he
wishes to appeal the decision.
5. An identical copy of the letter should be filed for future reference.
6. The acting head of the Honor council, with the support of the executive board, is
responsible for enforcing the sanction.

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E. Recommended Sanctions
1. Social probation until remaining actions are completed.
2. Formal apology to the Chapter at the next Chapter meeting.
3. Reeducation of proper risk management procedures
4. Housework/chores under the supervision of the House Manager
5. Payment of a fine
F. Trial Code
Action under the Trial Code shall be considered for additional acts of non-compliance. However,
if a second act of non-compliance occurs within an academic year, charges must be filed under
the Trial Code.