A preliminary investigation may occur as part of the Student Organization Conduct Process. Understand that each situation is unique and OSC has the discretion to deviate from this approach if needed.
The amount of information received and type of allegations will determine which steps are taken next.
Follow up with reporter, Notification, and/or Summons letter
(End of Conduct Process)
Notify organization president, advisor, and/or NHQ of allegation and may request action, including but not limited to:
OSC will conduct an immediate initial inquiry into the allegations. This may include, among other things, surveying the new members, discussions with advisors and/or officers, etc. Reasonable efforts will be made to complete this within the first 24-48 hours of receipt of the allegations and imposition of the interim measures.
Notification of allegation(s) and summons letter sent to meet with the Office of Student Conduct (OSC), depending on findings.
OSC will notify by copying the Advisor and Inter/National Organization of any alleged misconduct on the summons letter.
If there is dangerous misconduct and/or death/injury, the Dean of Students may impose interim measures for the organization while University Investigation and Adjudication proceeds.
Depending on the outcome of the initial inquiry, the interim measures may be maintained, lifted, or modified (increased/decreased). If the national headquarters also imposes interim measures, the stronger/more expansive restrictions placed on the group will control. Thereafter, OSC completes its investigation into the allegations and makes a finding, which can include consideration of information from the organization and national headquarters.
