RECEIPT OF COMPLAINTS

Allegations of misconduct involving fraternities/sororities and/or their members shall be submitted in writing to the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life and shall contain, to the extent possible, the following information: (1) the name of the organization(s) and/or individual(s) involved in the alleged misconduct, (2) the date and time of the alleged misconduct, (3) the location of the alleged misconduct, (4) a description of the alleged misconduct, (5) the complainant’s firsthand knowledge of the alleged misconduct, and (6) the name(s) of any witnesses to the alleged misconduct.

When the circumstances warrant, the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life may determine that the identity of a complainant will not be disclosed to the Hearing Board considering the complaint, or to the organization(s)/individual(s) involved in the complaint. The identity of the complainant may be shared with other University officials as needed to enable those officials to perform their responsibilities.

Anonymous reporting is available via the Department of Public Safety website, http://www.sandiego.edu/safety/reporting/anonymous.php.

Receipt of Complaints

When an allegation of misconduct is made against a fraternity/sorority and/or a member, the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life and the governing council judicial officers (“Officers'') shall determine whether FSLSB procedures apply or if the allegation should be referred to the Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices (OEDRP). Charges of misconduct by individuals will normally be referred to OEDRP.

Student conduct procedures under The Code may run before, after, or concurrently with an FSLSB hearing; one type of disciplinary action does not necessarily affect the other. Sorority/fraternity misconduct need not be officially sanctioned by the entire membership in order to be considered grounds for possible disciplinary action against a chapter. The misconduct of a single member may provide sufficient grounds for action against the entire sorority or fraternity, so long as it is related to, or impacts, the chapter.