On February 26, 2014 a
disciplinary conference was held for Gamma Phi Beta before Christopher J.
Mulvihill, to adjudicate the charges below:
Respect for Community I1 (Posted
Rules and Regulations)
Violating any Lehigh University
policies, rules, or regulations, including but not limited to, residential living
policies (General Provisions for Occupancy) and policies related to the use of
the university
computer network.
The incident these charges were
related to is described below:
1) Respect for Community I1
(Posted Rules and Regulations) Violating any Lehigh University policies,
rules, or regulations, including
but not limited to, residential living policies (General Provisions for
Occupancy) and policies related
to the use of the university computer network.
Specific Rule: The Medical
Amnesty Policy Part II C states, ” Student Organizations are required to seek
immediate medical assistance for
their members or guests when any potential health risk is observed,
including medical emergencies
related to the use of alcohol and/or drugs.
Specific: Members of Gamma Phi
Beta Sorority failed to seek assistance for a new member who was highly
intoxicated. Members of Gamma Phi Beta initially brought her to the residence
hall, talked with a
Gryphon, and instead of seeking
medical attention, took her back to the sorority house. LUPD arrived at
the sorority house and found the
new member highly intoxicated and transported her to St. Luke's.
Gamma Phi Beta was found not
responsible with the following rationale
The information presented by the
witnesses was credible, and that while this was a regrettable and serious
incident, the chapter was not at fault.
Key facts:
1) The testimony of the primary
investigator
2) The testimony of the Gryphons
concerning the behavior and actions of the sisters.
3) The cooperative actions of the
organization during the investigation.
I would ask that the chapter work
with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs in developing program for
educating all students on issues related to alcohol abuse and the medical
amnesty policy.
It our hope that you will focus
your energies on making a positive contribution to the Lehigh University
Community in the future.