At the time of our founding, risk reduction was a term unrelated to Sigma Nu. Over the past several decades Sigma Nu has made risk reduction a top priority. Keeping our members and chapters safe is of the utmost importance to the General Fraternity.
It is important to note, that no matter what the activity, there is always some sort of inherent risk involved. Continual education of our members is and always will be the best tool in limiting the risk involved with the activities held by your chapter!
We have made the resources found here available to you and your chapter for the purpose of educating our members, as well as providing you with the necessary resources to have safe and successful events.
Should you have any questions regarding the available resources, or any general questions regarding risk reduction, please do not hesitate to contact Sigma Nu Fraternity Headquarters!
Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines:
Along with The LAW of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. the Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines provides our constituents with specific policies on areas such as the education of initiates and candidates, activities of the chapter, premises of the chapter and hazing. The Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines is updated every 2 years, as needed by the Grand Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines
Anti-Hazing Workshop * New *
Does your chapter want to lead the fight against hazing on your campus? How about increasing awareness about the perils of hazing? Are you looking for a way to participate in National Hazing Prevention Week? If so, this workshop is for you. "A Different Look at Hazing" workshop is intended to be presented to members of any campus organization, not just Greek-letter groups. It is recommended that the chapter invite members of all campus student organizations including, but not limited to athletic teams, student government association, professional associations, and other Fraternities and Sororities. Ideally, the workshop should be facilitated as part of the chapter's National Hazing Prevention Week participation but the message is relevant at any point during the year.
A Different Look at Hazing workshop
We Have A Situation – A Guide To Identifying And Dealing With Common Chapter Scenarios And Events * New *
Many of the most important decisions a chapter must make do not necessarily present themselves in a formal chapter setting, but rather on the weekends or during special campus sporting and alumni events. How to handle situations that could potentially alter the future of a chapter and its members is a pressing issue. This collection of "white papers" addresses common alcohol-related topics and instances that chapter leaders and members face on a potentially regular basis and at most, if not all, colleges and universities.
What's a Membership Review?
Ever wonder what it means when Headquarters calls? Ever wonder why my chapter is having a membership review? This document will answer those questions and more. Membership reviews are a good thing, the main goal of a membership review is to emerge as a stronger chapter than before the membership review!
Code of Conduct Form:
Use this document as a written agreement for your members to ensure that they uphold the basic Fraternity principles contained in the document. This is a great way to build and ensure accountability in the chapter!
FIPG Third Party Vendor Checklist:
Hosting an event at a third party vendor? Use this checklist to make sure you and the third-party vendor are in compliance!
FIPG Third Party Vendor Checklist
Hazing/Alcohol Financial Penalty Resolution:
The 62nd Grand Chapter ruled in Indianapolis that in order to recover some of the money spent investigating matters relating to alcohol and hazing violations, that those chapters found culpable, would be fined. That fine would include not only the fine but, travel expenses spent by the General Fraternity to investigate the violations.
Hazing/Alcohol Financial Penalty Resolution
Sample Crisis Management Plan:
Crisis can hit our chapters at any time…and it is certainly something that we cannot plan for. But we can ensure that we are prepared. This document will help you and your chapters to be certain you are fully prepared to handle those situations as they arise.
Special Event Request:
Are you holding an event that you are not sure will meet every guideline described in the Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines? Fill out and return this request and headquarters can assist you to ensure you are in compliance!
Cost of Misconduct Presentation:
At the 62nd, 63rd and 64th Grand Chapters, members of the Sigma Nu Fraternity Headquarters staff facilitated a Cost of Misconduct presentation. This presentation outlined what it actually cost the Fraternity to combat the hazing and alcohol violations that are occurring in some of our chapters. Ever wondered what is cost the Fraternity, or what it cost you, to combat hazing and alcohol abuse and misuse? Check out the presentation to find out!
