Interfraternity Council
The Intefraternity Council
Judicial Board Constitution
Article I: Establishment and Purpose
Section 1. By this Constitution, the Intefraternity Council (IFC) establishes a student judicial board for the purpose of adjudicating alleged violations of the IFC and/or BGSU rules and regulations. This Judicial body shall be known as the Interfraternity Council Judicial Board.
Section 2. The purpose and objective of the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) IFC Judicial Board is to hear cases of alleged violations of IFC Policy and BGSU rules, concerning conduct of Fraternities and the individual members of these organizations. The BGSU IFC Judicial Board shall establish precedent and maintain continuity in regard to judicial action involving fraternities and/or their members.
Section 3. A Chief Justice shall be elected during each November election of the IFC Executive Committee. He shall not vote as a regular member of the Judicial Board, except in the case of a tie. It will be the Chief Justice’s responsibility to see that the Judicial Board meets on a regular schedule, and it is his right to call special meetings of the board when necessary.
Section 4. The Judicial Board shall be composed of a representative of each fraternity recognized by the BGSU Interfraternity Council, and the Chief Justice. The application of a judicial candidate shall serve as a nomination by the IFC-recognized chapter to which he is a member. To be installed, a Justice must be approved by the Executive Committee.
Section 5. The term of office for Justices of the Judicial Board shall be for a one-year appointment, covering two academic semesters.
Section 6. Eligible candidates must be current members of IFC-recognized fraternities at BGSU.
Section 7. No more than one student at a time from any one IFC-recognized fraternity on the BGSU campus is eligible to serve as a voting Justice.
Section 8. No chapter president will be allowed to serve as a Judicial Board Justice.
Section 9. A minimum of five Justices must be present to preside over any hearing.
Section 10. If one or more of the voting positions are vacated during the year, vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the Chief Justice.
Section 11. Any Judicial Board member who misses two consecutive meetings shall be automatically removed and a new member shall be elected in accordance with Article I, Section 9.
Section 12. When any conflict of interest arises, (e.g., when a Justice’s own fraternity is brought before the Judicial Board), Justices with conflicts must step down from the Board. Their votes shall then count as abstentions.
Section 13. An Associate Chief Justice shall be elected from the Judicial Board to preside over any judicial proceedings in the absences of the Chief Justice.
Section 14. A secretary shall be elected from the Judicial Board to maintain the records of the Board.
Section 15. The Board shall meet whenever a meeting is called by the Chief Justice, or the IFC Judicial Board Advisor. Additional meetings may be scheduled for training.
Article II: Jurisdiction
Section 1. The acceptance of a fraternity by the University, and the acceptance of one or more individuals into that fraternity, are considered contractual arrangements through which the fraternity and its members agree to abide by all rules set forth by the State, the University, and the Interfraternity Council.
Section 2. The IFC Judicial Board shall have jurisdiction for IFC-recognized fraternities at BGSU who violate any, all, or part of the following:
A. The IFC Constitution and By-laws, or other policies or regulations that the IFC, by a majority vote of its members, may institute in the normal course of its business.
B. The Code of Student Conduct. The IFC J-Board shall have jurisdiction for the violations of The Code, which involve a fraternity event that has been referred to the IFC Judicial Board from Greek Affairs or the Office of Student Life. All decisions of the IFC Judicial Board relating to the Code of Student Conduct shall be considered as recommendation to Greek Affairs and shall be subject to approval by the Dean of Students.
C. It is the expectation that every IFC-recognized fraternity at BGSU will act with good judgment and in good faith to other Greek organizations, the University community and the Bowling Green Community as a whole.
Section 3. Any infraction of said policies would subject the organization to disciplinary action by the IFC Judicial Board. In addition, violations by individual members may result in disciplinary action again an individual in accordance with the University rules, particularly the BGSU Code of Conduct.
Section 4. The IFC Judicial Board shall act in accordance with all University rules and procedures, and the laws of the State of
Section 5. The Judicial Board shall have the final authority to interpret all parts of the Interfraternity Council Constitution and Bylaws.
Section 6. As an official review board recognized by BGSU, the IFC Judicial Board is acting as the agent of the University.
Section 7. In violations of university rules or state law, such investigation may be conducted by the Office of Student Life.
Section 8. Actions of IFC-recognized fraternities are subject to review. Failure to abide by University rules may result in an organizational disciplinary hearing by the Office of Student Life.
Section 9. The jurisdiction of the Judicial Board is not necessarily limited to the original complaint; it may include other offenses revealed during the hearing. If a new offense is revealed, the chapter involved may, in writing, waive the right to three days advance notification of a hearing and have the decision rendered at the hearing.
Section 10. Arbitration versus Mediation. Upon request, the IFC Judicial Board may be designated as arbiter of disputes within the fraternity community in cases which do not involve a violation of IFC Policy. All parties must agree to arbitration, in writing, and to be bound by the decision with no right of appeal.
Article III: Hearing Procedures
Section 1. In certain instances, it may be necessary for the University to take immediate disciplinary action, such as interim suspension, pending a hearing. This may be necessary, when in the opinion of BGSU; the continued operations of the organization may constitute a threat or disruption to normal academic proceedings of the institution. In this situation the IFC Judicial Board would not hear the case.
Section 2. Hearing Guidelines
A. There shall be at least five voting Justices present in order to conduct a hearing.
B. The Chief Justice shall serve as the spokesperson and moderator for the Board.
C. If there is an even number of justices voting, then the Chief Justice shall vote to break any ties.
D. A justice must disqualify himself if his fraternity, or a member of that fraternity, is involved in a case.
E. If a justice feels he cannot judge a case fairly, the justice may choose to disqualify himself.
F. The hearing may not be conducted unless the Judicial Board Advisor is present.
G. In hearings involving an entire fraternity, the fraternity president or his designee shall represent the accused fraternity.
H. Admission of any person to the hearing not directly involved in the investigation or accusations of the conduct in question, shall be at the discretion of the IFC Judicial Board Chief Justice.
I. In hearings involving more than one accused fraternity, the Chief Justice may permit the hearings concerning each fraternity to be conducted separately.
J. In all IFC Judicial Board hearings the burden of proof shall rest with those bringing the charges, and said burden of proof shall be by a preponderance of evidence, meaning more likely not (51%).
Section 3. Any charge may be brought against any IFC-recognized fraternity or any member of an IFC-recognized fraternity by the following:
A. Any member of any BGSU Greek chapter recognized by the IFC, Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic, or Greek Independent Board.
B. Any member of the IFC Executive Board or Cabinet, with the exception of the Chief Justice or any of the Justices serving on the IFC Judicial Board.
Section 4. The IFC Judicial Board Chief Justice must notify the accused organization by written letter. The letter shall be delivered in person or sent by certified mail to the president of the organization.
A. The letter shall be delivered at least three business days prior to the scheduled hearing and shall direct the organization to appear at the hearing.
B. The letter shall include:
1. A description of the alleged violation,
2. The date, time, and location of the hearing,
3. Advisement of rights to the organization.
C. The letter shall be distributed to the Judicial Board Advisor, the Associate Director of Residence Life or Greek Affairs, the chapter advisor, the chapter president, and the IFC President.
Section 5. If any chapter’s representative fails to appear at the hearing, the Judicial Board, by way of majority vote will select one of the following courses of action:
A. Reschedule the meeting.
B. Render a decision based on the available information.
Section 6. The chapter(s) shall be sent written notification of the results of the hearing from the Chief Justice within seven days of the hearing.
A. The decision letter shall include:
1. The results of the hearing,
2. Sanctions, if appropriate,
3. The process of appeal.
Section 7. Rights of an accused fraternity/individual in the Judicial Board Proceedings.
A. Right to be informed in writing of all charges at least three days before any hearing.
B. Right to waive, in writing, the three day notice of hearing.
C. Right to reasonable access to the case-file upon request, which shall be maintained by the IFC/Judicial Board Advisor. The access shall not include the name(s) or organizational affiliation of the individual who filed the initial report.
D. Right to remain silent.
E. Right to be presumed innocent until it is proven that a violation of BGSU rules or IFC Policy has occurred.
F. Right to have an advisor present during the hearing. An attorney may appear at an IFC Judicial Board hearing as an advisor, but may not address the board, represent the accused student or directly question or cross-examine witnesses.
G. Right to review all evidence without knowledge of name(s) or organizational affiliation of the individual who submitted the incident report.
H. Right to present witnesses.
J. Right to a written statement of the outcome of the proceeding and decision by the IFC Judicial Board within seven days of the hearing.
K. Right to make a record of the hearing at the accused fraternity’s expense.
L. Right to appeal the decision, in writing, to the IFC President within seven days of receiving notification of the outcome.
Section 8. Rights of individuals/fraternities making a claim in Judicial Board Proceedings.
A. Right not to be in attendance at the hearing.
B. Right to submit an allegation form that details the alleged actions/consequences of the claim.
C. Right to have an advisor accompany him during the hearing. An attorney may appear at an IFC Judicial Board hearing as an advisor, but may not address the board, represent the accused student, or directly question or cross-examine witnesses.
D. Right to not have his past IFC behavioral history discussed during the hearing. Questions or relevancy shall be determined by the Chief Justice and Judicial Board Advisor.
E. Right to make a record of the hearing at his own expense.
Article IV: Disciplinary Sanctions
Section 1. If a group/individual is found in violation, a disciplinary sanction will be recommended and the decision and sanction will be used as precedent in subsequent cases to decide appropriate disciplinary sanctions.
A. All sanctions decided upon by the IFC Judicial Board concerning violations of BGSU policies shall be decided upon under advisement of the Office of Student Life.
B. All sanctions decided upon by the IFC Judicial Board concerning violations of IFC Policy shall be decided under the direction of the IFC Judicial Board Advisor, and/or Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs.
Section 2. If a group is found in violation of a regulation, one or more of the following sanctions may be recommended or imposed.
A. Warning. Admonition of an organization for actions unbecoming a fraternity at BGSU.
B. Reprimand. This is a warning indicating that the group’s actions were inappropriate and that subsequent violations may result in more serious disciplinary actions.
C. Restitution. A payment for the financial injury to an innocent party in cases involving theft, destruction of property, or deception. The assessed costs to be paid may be in addition to other penalties.
D. Intramural Restrictions. These restrictions prohibit the group from participation in any portion of the intramural program as determined by the board.
E. Educational Programming. This requires the group to attend, sponsor, and/or present an educational program. The program must be approved by the Judicial Board Advisor.
F. Campus Activities Restrictions. These restrictions prohibit groups from participating in some or all, BGSU and Greek honors and events.
G. University/Community Service. The group must complete a specified number of hours, approved by the Judicial Board Advisor, with certain minimum requirements.
H. Other penalty. The Judicial Board may impose other restrictions, requirements or sanctions in addition to, or in conjunction with those listed, when deemed appropriate.
I. Disciplinary Probation. This is a serious warning that subsequent infractions of regulations will most likely result in an organizations’ suspension. The probation is given for a specified period of time. The inter/national headquarters of the fraternity placed on probation will be notified of this action. In addition to imposing the sanction of probation, the Board may impose one or more of the restrictions listed and other actions that are deemed suitable.
J. Deferred Suspension. The sanction of suspension may be placed in deferred status. If the fraternity is found in violation of any University rule during the time of Deferred Suspension, the Suspension will take effect immediately without further review. Additional student conduct sanctions appropriate to the violation may be taken.
K. Suspension. This action consists of the removal, for a specified or indefinite period of time, from the Interfraternity Council. A fraternity who has been suspended from the IFC is deemed “not in good standing” with BGSU. A fraternity not in good standing is subject to the following restrictions:
1. Prohibition of the group’s participation in all Greek and BGSU activities,
2. Suspended use of University services and facilities,
3. Ineligibility of any member to hold an office in the IFC,
4. Ineligibility to represent the University in any way,
5. Additional restrictions or conditions may also be imposed, depending on the nature and seriousness of the conduct.
Section 3. If an individual is found in violation of a regulations, one or more of the following sanctions be recommended or imposed.
A. Reprimand. This is a warning indicating that the individual’s actions were inappropriate and that subsequent violations may result in more serious disciplinary action.
B. Restitution. A payment for the financial injury to an innocent party in cases involving theft, destruction of property, or deception. The assessed costs to be paid may be in addition to other penalties.
C. Letter of Apology. A letter must be written by the individual found to be at fault to an innocent party. The written letter may be in addition to other penalties.
D. Educational Programming. This restriction requires the individual to attend, sponsor, and/or present an educational program. The program must be approved by the Judicial Board Advisor.
E. University/Community Service. The individual must complete a specified number of hours, approved by the Judicial Board Advisor, with certain minimum requirements.
F. Other penalty. The Judicial Board may impose other restrictions, requirements, or sanctions in addition to, or in conjunction with those listed, when deemed appropriate.
Section 4. The Intefraternity Council shall be given a summary of the actions of the Judicial Board at the end of each semester.
Article V: Requests for an Appeal
Section 1. An organization aggrieved by the Judicial Board has the right to appeal to the Intefraternity Council and then, if necessary, to the Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs or his/her designee for either an administrative review or a new hearing.
Section 2. Such an appeal must be made in writing within seven calendar days of the letter notifying the organization of the decision of the IFC Judicial Board.
Section 3. Appeals must be based on one or more of the following criteria.
A. Unjust sanction(s).
B. Violations of due process.
C. Introduction of new evidence.
Section 4. Notice of an appeal suspends impositions of the sanction until the appeal s heard, but interim action bay be taken as authorized.
Section 5. Any and all decisions of the IFC Judicial Board may be appealed only to the IFC as follows:
A. All appeals must be in writing and filed with the IFC President within seven days of receiving the notification letter from the IFC Judicial Board.
B. Appeals must be presented at the IFC Executive meeting when the appeal is scheduled to be heard by the IFC Executive Board.
Section 6. Any and all appealed decisions by the Interfraternity Council may be further appealed to the Associate Director of Resident Life for Greek Affairs by following the appeals procedure of that office.
Section 7. The Interfraternity Council or the Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs may approve, reject, or modify the decision in question, or may require that original decision be reopened for the presentation of additional evidence and reconsideration of the decision.
Article VI: Advisor
Section 1. A Greek Affairs staff member shall serve as the Advisor to the IFC Judicial Board for the purpose of clarifying information, procedures or instructions concerning deliberations.
Section 2. The Judicial Board Advisor may call a meeting of the IFC Judicial Board
at any time.
Section 3. The hearing may not be conducted unless the Judicial Board Advisor is present.
Section 4. The Judicial Board Advisor is ultimately responsible for the imposition of all disciplinary sanctions recommended by the IFC Judicial Board.
Section 5. The Judicial Board Advisor may be present as an advisor to the Chief Justice but may not directly question or cross-examine witnesses.
Section 6. In the event the advisor cannot be present, Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs or his/her designee may act at the IFC Judicial Board Advisor.
Article VII: Amendments
Section 1. Any member of the Intefraternity Council or Judicial Board may propose an amendment to the Judicial Board Constitution. Such changes are contingent upon approval vote of 2/3 of the Intefraternity Council member chapters in good standing.
Interfraternity Council
The Intefraternity Council
Judicial Board Constitution
Article I: Establishment and Purpose
Section 1. By this Constitution, the Intefraternity Council (IFC) establishes a student
judicial board for the purpose of adjudicating alleged violations of the IFC and/or BGSU rules and regulations. This Judicial body shall be known as the Interfraternity Council Judicial Board.
Section 2. The purpose and objective of the Bowling Green State University (BGSU)
IFC Judicial Board is to hear cases of alleged violations of IFC Policy and
BGSU rules, concerning conduct of Fraternities and the individual members of these organizations. The BGSU IFC Judicial Board shall establish precedent and maintain continuity in regard to judicial action involving fraternities and/or their members.
Section 3. A Chief Justice shall be elected during each November election of the IFC
Executive Committee. He shall not vote as a regular member of the Judicial Board, except in the case of a tie. It will be the Chief Justice’s responsibility to see that the Judicial Board meets on a regular schedule, and it is his right to call special meetings of the board when necessary.
Section 4. The Judicial Board shall be composed of a representative of each fraternity recognized by the BGSU Interfraternity Council, and the Chief Justice. The application of a judicial candidate shall serve as a nomination by the IFC-recognized chapter to which he is a member. To be installed, a Justice must be approved by the Executive Committee.
Section 5. The term of office for Justices of the Judicial Board shall be for a one-year
appointment, covering two academic semesters.
Section 6. Eligible candidates must be current members of IFC-recognized fraternities at BGSU.
Section 7. No more than one student at a time from any one IFC-recognized fraternity on the BGSU campus is eligible to serve as a voting Justice.
Section 8. No chapter president will be allowed to serve as a Judicial Board Justice.
Section 9. A minimum of five Justices must be present to preside over any hearing.
Section 10. If one or more of the voting positions are vacated during the year, vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the Chief Justice.
Section 11. Any Judicial Board member who misses two consecutive meetings shall be automatically removed and a new member shall be elected in accordance with Article I, Section 9.
Section 12. When any conflict of interest arises, (e.g., when a Justice’s own fraternity is brought before the Judicial Board), Justices with conflicts must step down from the Board. Their votes shall then count as abstentions.
Section 13. An Associate Chief Justice shall be elected from the Judicial Board to preside over any judicial proceedings in the absences of the Chief Justice.
Section 14. A secretary shall be elected from the Judicial Board to maintain the records of the Board.
Section 15. The Board shall meet whenever a meeting is called by the Chief Justice, or the IFC Judicial Board Advisor. Additional meetings may be scheduled for training.
Article II: Jurisdiction
Section 1. The acceptance of a fraternity by the University, and the acceptance of one or more individuals into that fraternity, are considered contractual arrangements through which the fraternity and its members agree to abide by all rules set forth by the State, the University, and the Interfraternity Council.
Section 2. The IFC Judicial Board shall have jurisdiction for IFC-recognized fraternities at BGSU who violate any, all, or part of the following:
A. The IFC Constitution and By-laws, or other policies or regulations that the IFC, by a majority vote of its members, may institute in the normal course of its business.
B. The Code of Student Conduct. The IFC J-Board shall have jurisdiction for the violations of The Code, which involve a fraternity event that has been referred to the IFC Judicial Board from Greek Affairs or the Office of Student Life. All decisions of the IFC Judicial Board relating to the Code of Student Conduct shall be considered as recommendation to Greek Affairs and shall be subject to approval by the Dean of Students.
C. It is the expectation that every IFC-recognized fraternity at BGSU will act with good judgment and in good faith to other Greek organizations, the University community and the Bowling Green Community as a whole.
Section 3. Any infraction of said policies would subject the organization to disciplinary action by the IFC Judicial Board. In addition, violations by individual members may result in disciplinary action again an individual in accordance with the University rules, particularly the BGSU Code of Conduct.
Section 4. The IFC Judicial Board shall act in accordance with all University rules and procedures, and the laws of the State of
Section 5. The Judicial Board shall have the final authority to interpret all parts of the Interfraternity Council Constitution and Bylaws.
Section 6. As an official review board recognized by BGSU, the IFC Judicial Board is acting as the agent of the University.
Section 7. In violations of university rules or state law, such investigation may be conducted by the Office of Student Life.
Section 8. Actions of IFC-recognized fraternities are subject to review. Failure to abide by University rules may result in an organizational disciplinary hearing by the Office of Student Life.
Section 9. The jurisdiction of the Judicial Board is not necessarily limited to the original complaint; it may include other offenses revealed during the hearing. If a new offense is revealed, the chapter involved may, in writing, waive the right to three days advance notification of a hearing and have the decision rendered at the hearing.
Section 10. Arbitration versus Mediation. Upon request, the IFC Judicial Board may be designated as arbiter of disputes within the fraternity community in cases which do not involve a violation of IFC Policy. All parties must agree to arbitration, in writing, and to be bound by the decision with no right of appeal.
Article III: Hearing Procedures
Section 1. In certain instances, it may be necessary for the University to take immediate disciplinary action, such as interim suspension, pending a hearing. This may be necessary, when in the opinion of BGSU; the continued operations of the organization may constitute a threat or disruption to normal academic proceedings of the institution. In this situation the IFC Judicial Board would not hear the case.
Section 2. Hearing Guidelines
A. There shall be at least five voting Justices present in order to conduct a hearing.
B. The Chief Justice shall serve as the spokesperson and moderator for the Board.
C. If there is an even number of justices voting, then the Chief Justice shall vote to break any ties.
D. A justice must disqualify himself if his fraternity, or a member of that fraternity, is involved in a case.
E. If a justice feels he cannot judge a case fairly, the justice may choose to disqualify himself.
F. The hearing may not be conducted unless the Judicial Board Advisor is present.
G. In hearings involving an entire fraternity, the fraternity president or his designee shall represent the accused fraternity.
H. Admission of any person to the hearing not directly involved in the investigation or accusations of the conduct in question, shall be at the discretion of the IFC Judicial Board Chief Justice.
I. In hearings involving more than one accused fraternity, the Chief Justice may permit the hearings concerning each fraternity to be conducted separately.
J. In all IFC Judicial Board hearings the burden of proof shall rest with those bringing the charges, and said burden of proof shall be by a preponderance of evidence, meaning more likely not (51%).
Section 3. Any charge may be brought against any IFC-recognized fraternity or any member of an IFC-recognized fraternity by the following:
A. Any member of any BGSU Greek chapter recognized by the IFC, Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic, or Greek Independent Board.
B. Any member of the IFC Executive Board or Cabinet, with the exception of the Chief Justice or any of the Justices serving on the IFC Judicial Board.
Section 4. The IFC Judicial Board Chief Justice must notify the accused organization by written letter. The letter shall be delivered in person or sent by certified mail to the president of the organization.
A. The letter shall be delivered at least three business days prior to the scheduled hearing and shall direct the organization to appear at the hearing.
B. The letter shall include:
1. A description of the alleged violation,
2. The date, time, and location of the hearing,
3. Advisement of rights to the organization.
C. The letter shall be distributed to the Judicial Board Advisor, the Associate Director of Residence Life or Greek Affairs, the chapter advisor, the chapter president, and the IFC President.
Section 5. If any chapter’s representative fails to appear at the hearing, the Judicial Board, by way of majority vote will select one of the following courses of action:
A. Reschedule the meeting.
B. Render a decision based on the available information.
Section 6. The chapter(s) shall be sent written notification of the results of the hearing from the Chief Justice within seven days of the hearing.
A. The decision letter shall include:
1. The results of the hearing,
2. Sanctions, if appropriate,
3. The process of appeal.
Section 7. Rights of an accused fraternity/individual in the Judicial Board Proceedings.
A. Right to be informed in writing of all charges at least three days before any hearing.
B. Right to waive, in writing, the three day notice of hearing.
C. Right to reasonable access to the case-file upon request, which shall be maintained by the IFC/Judicial Board Advisor. The access shall not include the name(s) or organizational affiliation of the individual who filed the initial report.
D. Right to remain silent.
E. Right to be presumed innocent until it is proven that a violation of BGSU rules or IFC Policy has occurred.
F. Right to have an advisor present during the hearing. An attorney may appear at an IFC Judicial Board hearing as an advisor, but may not address the board, represent the accused student or directly question or cross-examine witnesses.
G. Right to review all evidence without knowledge of name(s) or organizational affiliation of the individual who submitted the incident report.
H. Right to present witnesses.
J. Right to a written statement of the outcome of the proceeding and decision by the IFC Judicial Board within seven days of the hearing.
K. Right to make a record of the hearing at the accused fraternity’s expense.
L. Right to appeal the decision, in writing, to the IFC President within seven days of receiving notification of the outcome.
Section 8. Rights of individuals/fraternities making a claim in Judicial Board Proceedings.
A. Right not to be in attendance at the hearing.
B. Right to submit an allegation form that details the alleged actions/consequences of the claim.
C. Right to have an advisor accompany him during the hearing. An attorney may appear at an IFC Judicial Board hearing as an advisor, but may not address the board, represent the accused student, or directly question or cross-examine witnesses.
D. Right to not have his past IFC behavioral history discussed during the hearing. Questions or relevancy shall be determined by the Chief Justice and Judicial Board Advisor.
E. Right to make a record of the hearing at his own expense.
Article IV: Disciplinary Sanctions
Section 1. If a group/individual is found in violation, a disciplinary sanction will be recommended and the decision and sanction will be used as precedent in subsequent cases to decide appropriate disciplinary sanctions.
A. All sanctions decided upon by the IFC Judicial Board concerning violations of BGSU policies shall be decided upon under advisement of the Office of Student Life.
B. All sanctions decided upon by the IFC Judicial Board concerning violations of IFC Policy shall be decided under the direction of the IFC Judicial Board Advisor, and/or Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs.
Section 2. If a group is found in violation of a regulation, one or more of the following sanctions may be recommended or imposed.
A. Warning. Admonition of an organization for actions unbecoming a fraternity at BGSU.
B. Reprimand. This is a warning indicating that the group’s actions were inappropriate and that subsequent violations may result in more serious disciplinary actions.
C. Restitution. A payment for the financial injury to an innocent party in cases involving theft, destruction of property, or deception. The assessed costs to be paid may be in addition to other penalties.
D. Intramural Restrictions. These restrictions prohibit the group from participation in any portion of the intramural program as determined by the board.
E. Educational Programming. This requires the group to attend, sponsor, and/or present an educational program. The program must be approved by the Judicial Board Advisor.
F. Campus Activities Restrictions. These restrictions prohibit groups from participating in some or all, BGSU and Greek honors and events.
G. University/Community Service. The group must complete a specified number of hours, approved by the Judicial Board Advisor, with certain minimum requirements.
H. Other penalty. The Judicial Board may impose other restrictions, requirements or sanctions in addition to, or in conjunction with those listed, when deemed appropriate.
I. Disciplinary Probation. This is a serious warning that subsequent infractions of regulations will most likely result in an organizations’ suspension. The probation is given for a specified period of time. The inter/national headquarters of the fraternity placed on probation will be notified of this action. In addition to imposing the sanction of probation, the Board may impose one or more of the restrictions listed and other actions that are deemed suitable.
J. Deferred Suspension. The sanction of suspension may be placed in deferred status. If the fraternity is found in violation of any University rule during the time of Deferred Suspension, the Suspension will take effect immediately without further review. Additional student conduct sanctions appropriate to the violation may be taken.
K. Suspension. This action consists of the removal, for a specified or indefinite period of time, from the Interfraternity Council. A fraternity who has been suspended from the IFC is deemed “not in good standing” with BGSU. A fraternity not in good standing is subject to the following restrictions:
1. Prohibition of the group’s participation in all Greek and BGSU activities,
2. Suspended use of University services and facilities,
3. Ineligibility of any member to hold an office in the IFC,
4. Ineligibility to represent the University in any way,
5. Additional restrictions or conditions may also be imposed, depending on the nature and seriousness of the conduct.
Section 3. If an individual is found in violation of a regulations, one or more of the following sanctions be recommended or imposed.
A. Reprimand. This is a warning indicating that the individual’s actions were inappropriate and that subsequent violations may result in more serious disciplinary action.
B. Restitution. A payment for the financial injury to an innocent party in cases involving theft, destruction of property, or deception. The assessed costs to be paid may be in addition to other penalties.
C. Letter of Apology. A letter must be written by the individual found to be at fault to an innocent party. The written letter may be in addition to other penalties.
D. Educational Programming. This restriction requires the individual to attend, sponsor, and/or present an educational program. The program must be approved by the Judicial Board Advisor.
E. University/Community Service. The individual must complete a specified number of hours, approved by the Judicial Board Advisor, with certain minimum requirements.
F. Other penalty. The Judicial Board may impose other restrictions, requirements, or sanctions in addition to, or in conjunction with those listed, when deemed appropriate.
Section 4. The Intefraternity Council shall be given a summary of the actions of the Judicial Board at the end of each semester.
Article V: Requests for an Appeal
Section 1. An organization aggrieved by the Judicial Board has the right to appeal to the Intefraternity Council and then, if necessary, to the Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs or his/her designee for either an administrative review or a new hearing.
Section 2. Such an appeal must be made in writing within seven calendar days of the letter notifying the organization of the decision of the IFC Judicial Board.
Section 3. Appeals must be based on one or more of the following criteria.
A. Unjust sanction(s).
B. Violations of due process.
C. Introduction of new evidence.
Section 4. Notice of an appeal suspends impositions of the sanction until the appeal s heard, but interim action bay be taken as authorized.
Section 5. Any and all decisions of the IFC Judicial Board may be appealed only to the IFC as follows:
A. All appeals must be in writing and filed with the IFC President within seven days of receiving the notification letter from the IFC Judicial Board.
B. Appeals must be presented at the IFC Executive meeting when the appeal is scheduled to be heard by the IFC Executive Board.
Section 6. Any and all appealed decisions by the Interfraternity Council may be further appealed to the Associate Director of Resident Life for Greek Affairs by following the appeals procedure of that office.
Section 7. The Interfraternity Council or the Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs may approve, reject, or modify the decision in question, or may require that original decision be reopened for the presentation of additional evidence and reconsideration of the decision.
Article VI: Advisor
Section 1. A Greek Affairs staff member shall serve as the Advisor to the IFC Judicial Board for the purpose of clarifying information, procedures or instructions concerning deliberations.
Section 2. The Judicial Board Advisor may call a meeting of the IFC Judicial Board
at any time.
Section 3. The hearing may not be conducted unless the Judicial Board Advisor is present.
Section 4. The Judicial Board Advisor is ultimately responsible for the imposition of all disciplinary sanctions recommended by the IFC Judicial Board.
Section 5. The Judicial Board Advisor may be present as an advisor to the Chief Justice but may not directly question or cross-examine witnesses.
Section 6. In the event the advisor cannot be present, Associate Director of Residence Life for Greek Affairs or his/her designee may act at the IFC Judicial Board Advisor.
Article VII: Amendments
Section 1. Any member of the Intefraternity Council or Judicial Board may propose an amendment to the Judicial Board Constitution. Such changes are contingent upon approval vote of 2/3 of the Intefraternity Council member chapters in good standing.