Risk Management Principles for Greek Letter Organizations
Explore essential risk management principles for Greek letter organizations, including policies on risk reduction, alcohol abuse, hazing, and more. Discover strategies to avoid or minimize potential risks through proactive management approaches. Learn about the importance of liability insurance and creating a safe environment for all members.
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Risk Management Presented by: Sean P. Callan, Esq.
WHAT EVERY GREEK LEADER NEEDS TO KNOW!
AGENDA Risk Management Principles Risk Reduction Policies Risks to Collegians Alcohol Abuse/Drug Use Hazing Physical Structure/Security Officers Liability/Insurance
WHAT IS RISK MANAGEMENT? n:The process of assessing risk and acting in such a manner, or prescribing policies and procedures, so as to avoid or minimize loss associated with such risk.
What is Risk Management Avoid Reduce Transfer Accept
WHAT ARE THE RISKS? Alcohol abuse/drug use Hazing Fire and Security
Policies National Policies FIPG Fraternal Information & Programming Group 88 members Men s and women s groups Generally form framework for all Greek letter group risk management policies
Policies FIPG Alcohol & Drugs 1. Use of alcohol during sponsored event, or an event an observer would associate with the organization, must comply with law and comply with BYOB or Third Party Vendor guidelines. 2. No use of chapter funds to buy alcohol; no bulk/common source purchases (kegs)
Policies FIPG Alcohol & Drugs 3. No open parties unrestricted access by non-members where alcohol is present 4. No providing alcohol to minors 5. No illegal drugs or controlled substances
Policies FIPG Alcohol & Drugs 6. No co-sponsor of event with a bar or tavern 7. No co-hosting with other chapters where alcohol is present 8. All rush/recruitment must be alcohol free
Policies FIPG Alcohol & Drugs 9. No drinking games pong, century club, drink your age, liar s dice/poker, etc. 10. No alcohol at bid night, big-littles, family nights, initiation or any other pledge/new member events
Policies FIPG Hazing HAZING is PROHIBITED in all forms!
ALCOHOL a few numbers Death: 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle crashes (Hingson et al., 2009). Injury: 599,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are unintentionally injured under the influence of alcohol (Hingson et al., 2009). Assault: 696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking (Hingson et al., 2009). Sexual Abuse: 97,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are victims of alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape (Hingson et al., 2009). Unsafe Sex: 400,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 had unprotected sex and more than 100,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report having been too intoxicated to know if they consented to having sex (Hingson et al., 2002). Drunk Driving: 3,360,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 drive under the influence of alcohol (Hingson et al., 2009).
ALCOHOL Alcohol Abuse and Dependence: 31 percent of college students met criteria for a diagnosis of alcohol abuse and 6 percent for a diagnosis of alcohol dependence in the past 12 months, according to questionnaire- based self-reports about their drinking (Knight et al., 2002).
Common Accidents/Incidents Someone left to sleep it off Falls DUI/OVI
Underage Drinking Providing Alcohol Criminal Liability Felony in some states Psi Upsilon 17 year old recruit Tabard undercover operation Florida misdemeanor jail and fine Florida open house party criminal liability for hosting party where minors drink
Underage Drinking Providing Alcohol Civil Liability By statute, you are RESPONSIBLE for all damage caused by minor you serve directly By statute, you are RESPONSIBLE for all damage caused by minors at open house party
Respect Neighbors and Hosts
Know Your Risks Most dangerous nights Bid night Bigs night Initiation 70% of lawsuits filed by chapter members
LEGAL DEFINITION OF HAZING Any action taken or situation created, whether on or off any school, college or university, or other educational premises, which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any student .
LEGAL DEFINITION OF HAZING Any action taken or situation created, whether on or off any school, college or university, or other educational premises, which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any student .
JAIL One year Six months
Paddling can be Serious Bodily Harm
Carson Starkey SAE Cal Poly
Scott Krueger FIJI - MIT
George Desdunes SAE - Cornell
. Look at me, he said. I was Student Senate president and a straight-A student, and I wound up in prison for two years for a stupid tradition.
"I did what I did out of a misguided sense of building brotherhood .I will live with the consequences of hazing for the rest of my life, My actions killed a good person, and I will be a felon for the rest of my life ..
Know Your Risks Most dangerous nights Bid night Bigs night Initiation 70% of lawsuits filed by chapter members .
Criminal Liability for Officers Is there a higher duty?
Phi Kappa Tau Rider University
Phi Kappa Tau President Michael Torney Rider University
