RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY OVERVIEW

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. herein referred to as MSU, was founded on high standards and ideals, which apply to both its collegiate and alumnae Chapters. MSU is committed to the unification among all women and offers a lifetime of Sisterhood to all its members. It does so by providing opportunities, which will encourage and promote self-respect, pride, cultural awareness and most of all, the attainment of a degree, further allowing them to develop to their utmost potential.


Through its continuing efforts to establish sorority relationships that will endure long past one's college years, MSU seeks to foster relationships and communication among its members with a sense of purpose larger than oneself, shaped through simple unselfish acts, reconciliation of disagreements, and consideration of the needs of other women.

Sisters are expected to maintain a personal demeanor that is positive and constructive, contributing to the good of themselves, the Chapter, and the organization. Respect for and considerations of individual rights, feelings and possessions are the responsibility of all members. This same attitude is to be maintained when dealing with Prospective Member(s).

Human dignity is a necessary factor in establishing healthy relationships. Members are expected to promote the enrichment of individuals. Members, whose comportment does not concur with this policy, will be subject to judiciary review, which may render them on probationary status with MSU or have their membership terminated. Such acts include, but are not exclusive to, the misuse of alcohol, the use of illegal drugs, and sexual harassment.


MSU shall not permit its members to engage in any form of harassment, physical or mental abuse against any Prospective Member. Any member found in violation of the hazing statute set forth by their respective state shall be immediately removed from MSU and the Dean of Students shall be notified.


All existing and Prospective Member(s) have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. These rights are enforced by punishing violations of the Sorority's policies and procedures. A cornerstone of the Sorority's Risk Management policy is the prohibition of hazing.


Hazing has been prohibited in MSU since the organization was founded in 1981. In 2010, MSU reaffirmed its total opposition to hazing with the publication of a tougher anti-hazing policy and the implementation of new procedures to identify, investigate and punish incidents.

Hazing will not be tolerated in any form.

DEFINITION OF HAZING

Hazing is defined as an act or series of acts that include, but are not limited to: Doing, requiring or encouraging any act, whether or not the act is voluntarily agreed upon, in conjunction with initiation or continued membership or participation in any group that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm or humiliation..

Hazing is any activity or action which subtly, flagrantly, recklessly, or deliberately demeans, embarrasses, threatens, invites ridicule or draws inappropriate or negative attention to a member, affiliate, and/or group, and/or an attitude which implies one member/affiliate is superior to another or that membership in the group must be earned through personal services or meaningless activities.

POLICY

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. shall not permit its members to engage in any form of harassment or physical/mental abuse towards any prospective or member. Any member participating in such activity shall be brought before the Judiciary committee of her respective District.


  • Physical acts, such as hitting, striking, laying hands upon or threatening to do bodily harm to any individual(s), while acting in one's capacity as a member of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Incorporated.
  • Behavior which is directed against any individual(s) for the purpose of causing shame, abuse, insult, humiliation, intimidation or disgrace
  • A variety of prohibited practices, including but not limited to, "underground hazing," "financial hazing," "pre- pledging," "post-pledging" or "post-initiation pledging."
  • Use of alcohol, creation of excessive fatigue, and paddling, punching or kicking in any form.

HAZING POLICY VIOLATIONS

Any individual or Chapter violation of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority's Risk Management policy will result in suspension, expulsion or revocation of the Chapter's charter. A fine may also be imposed. In addition, hazing activities may result in official discipline by a college/university or the imposition of civil and criminal penalties for individuals and/or Chapters. Both individuals and Chapters can be held responsible, sanctioned, and even dismissed from the institution for breaking this policy.

In addition, hazing activities may result in official discipline by a college/university or the imposition of civil and criminal penalties for individuals and/or Chapters.