7 Fraternity and Sorority Life Chapter Status Categories Good Standing: Organizations in good standing are those that have met the criteria for recognition on NSU’s campus (Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards, page 5) and not under any alternative status due to being out of compliance with or in violation of policies, procedures and guidelines issued by the national/international headquarters, regional or state director, or the university (including but not limited to Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement (CLSE), Office of Student Conduct and/or Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA)). Organizations in good standing have the privilege of using on-campus facilities, raising funds, sponsoring speakers, and public performances, and distributing literature. One of the most important benefits of being a registered or recognized Social Greek-lettered organization is access to the staff and resources in the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement and other areas of Student Affairs for assistance in program planning, risk management, conflict resolution, fundraising, eligibility for funding or other issues related to your organization. Inactive: It has been determined by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office that the organization has become inactive due to various reasons that include but are not limited to a lack of membership, absentee leadership, absence of the advisor, member apathy, restructuring, etc. Inactive organizations are those in which the leadership (executive board, officers, or International Headquarters advisor) has notified the FSL Office that the organization has failed to or was unwilling to do any of the following: maintain membership in the group, elect suitable officers, or submit the required end of year reports thus impacting its ability to be active. Probation: Organizations under probationary status are those who have either fallen out of compliance with the university and/or their national/international and/or regional/state office and are currently active but under restrictive sanctions. At NSU, probationary status is outlined as either Social Probation, Academic Probation, or Disciplinary Probation. Social Probation: Social probation is a time-limited status (usually not more than one (1) year but can be extended by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office) where chapters are prohibited from participating in any social activities both on and off campus during the probationary period. Restrictions include limitations related to the use of paraphernalia, the type and amount of programming permitted, increased community service requirements, and a possible loss of recruitment/intake. Academic Probation: Academic probation is given to chapters/colonies that have failed to meet the 2.5 cumulative GPA. This is a time-limited status (usually not more than one (1) year but can be extended by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office) where chapters are prohibited from participating in any events both on and off campus during the probationary period and a loss of recruitment/intake. Disciplinary Probation: Is a time-limited status (usually no less than one (1) year but often longer) where chapters are under severe restrictions during the probationary period. Specific restrictions are customized based on the type and severity of infraction(s), the chapter’s compliance history, as well as the approach for rehabilitation. However, on average this status prohibits the chapter from doing any of the following: hosting any type of event on or off-campus, wearing paraphernalia, stepping/strolling, or being eligible for recruitment/intake. When placed under disciplinary probation, chapters are responsible for increased community service requirements as well as completion of intensive training and development.
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