Chapter Petition
Eta Nu Colony
Governance and Accountability
Chapter utilizes the Trial Code Procedure of The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. when necessary to discipline chapter members.
The colony has established and utilized the Honor Board to serve as a Judicial branch of the organization to hold all members accountable for their actions and to ensure that each is remaining true to the values and mission of Sigma Nu, as well as to the Law of Sigma Nu.
Bylaws:
B. The Honor Board shall follow the Honor Board Protocol for making disciplinary decisions."
-Article Nine Section One
To view a copy of a complaint submitted to the Honor Board, please click here.
To view a copy of the sanctions given to the complaint, please click here.
Chapter bylaws are current.
The colony operates strictly by The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity as well as a up to date set of bylaws. Bylaws are constantly evolving and are submitted by the bylaw committee for acceptance by the entire colony. Any change to the bylaws must pass with a 2/3 vote of quorum.
To view the Eta Nu Colony bylaws, please click here.
Chapter has not been in violation of The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. or the Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines in the last year.
The colony has worked vigorously with the General Fraternity staff to ensure that each event held does not violate The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity or the Risk Reduction Policy and Guidelines. Regular conversations with Mr. Fred Dobry, Sigma Nu's Director of Risk Reduction, have made for a better understand of the Risk Reduction Policy and easier implementation durning Eta Nu events.
"I am writing to confirm that the Eta Nu Colony at University of Louisiana –
Lafayette has not had any confirmed violations of the Fraternity’s Risk Reduction
Policy and Guidelines during the course of their colonization."
-Fred Dobry
Director of Risk Reduction
Chapter has not violated university policy in the last year.Along with conforming to all the policies set forth by the Sigma Nu Risk Reduction Policy, the colony has also not violated any University policy since it's inception.
-Dean Tucker Sappington
Assistant Dean of Students
Fraternity Advisor
Chapter has a written crisis management plan and members are educated.
The colony has a written up to date crisis management plan, as set forth by the template given by Sigma Nu Fraternity. The crisis management plan covers how to respond to issues and events, legal and otherwise, how to conduct oneself during an issue or event, and who to contact in case of an emergency. To view a copy of the Crisis Management Plan, please click here.
At the beginning of the semester, the colony was educated about the Crisis Management Plan during a meeting. The Lt. Commander thoroughly read over the plan to the colony and gave in detail examples of situations that may occur. He also spoke about the importance of a chain of command and how to instruct any questions to the voice of the Colony, the colony Commander, during the course of any situation and anything events after the fact.
Minutes from meetings:
"Josh went over the Crisis Management Plan with us. It is available on the GIN system website."
The Crisis Management Plan has also been made available online for any candidate to download via our community file share within GIN System.
Chapter has conducted Session 7: Accountability from Module B of All-Chapter LEAD.The colony conducted Session 7: Accountability from Module B of All-Chapter LEAD following a weekly Monday night meeting. Just recently, our Commander, Dustin Daigle, returned from the Southeastern Inter-Fraternal Conference (SEIFC) convention, where he learned a number of techniques to enforce accountability. Dustin, along with our LEAD Chairman, Gbadebo Adewusi, facilitated the session with a number of actives that focused mostly on personal accountability and how each individual's actions carries an impact on the entire organization. At the end of the session, each member was asked why he joined Sigma Nu and what he believes the values of Sigma Nu and how each person make more efforts to strive to live a life of Love, Honor, and Truth.
Chapter creates a culture of accountability among its members
Members are constantly held to a standard that hold them accountable for not only, their actions, but the actions of their brothers. An example of each brother being held to a higher standard can be seen in our bylaws, specifically in our "Fraternal Image" bylaw. In this bylaw, members are expected to maintain a positive image for Sigma Nu no matter the circumstances.
Bylaws:
1. This includes any members’ actions at any event, whether related to Sigma Nu or not.
b. A member’s representation on a social network is the sole responsibility of the account holder."
-Article Eight Section Three
Colony has established a system of accountability and discipline.
As stated earlier, the colony has set up a procedural judicial branch with the creation of an Honor Board. When a candidate is referred to Honor Board and is found guilty of the filed grievance, the Honor Board is then charged with the task of sanctioning the guilty party and ensuring that all requirements are fulfilled.
Bylaws:
"A. The following actions will render the corresponding sanctions:
1. Any missed unexcused meeting will result in a $25 fine.
2.Any missed unexcused mandatory event will result in a $25 fine.
5. Any brother falling below a 2.3 cumulative GPA will be placed on a non-voting member status."
-Article Nice Section Four
Discipline Records:
To view a copy of a complaint submitted to the Honor Board, please click here.
To view a copy of the sanctions given to the complaint, please click here.