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Penn State University
Interfraternity Council
Safety and Risk Management
The Penn State IFC is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all members, prospective new members, and the State College community. To ensure this, our member chapters are required to adhere strictly to our Constitution and Bylaws. As part of our commitment to safety, unrecognized groups and events are strictly prohibited. Additionally, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy against hazing or any activity that endangers an individual’s well-being as a condition for membership.
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Hazing Prevention Resources
we encourage our member chapters to engage in constructive and educational programs for new members and strongly encourage all members and our peers to report any concerning behavior...
We encourage our member chapters to engage in constructive and educational programs for new members and strongly encourage all members and our peers to report any concerning behavior. Helpful resources listed below:
Report an Incident
StopHazing
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Along with physical well-being, we value our members mental wellness. CAPS offers a wide range of services including: self-help, counseling...
Along with physical well-being, we value our members mental wellness. CAPS offers a wide range of services including: self-help, counseling, and psychiatric services.
Unrecognized Groups
Independent and unrecognized chapters are disaffiliated from Penn State University. These chapters are barred from participating in activities hosted by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL) and are prohibited from engaging in University functions as a group, including Homecoming and THON. More information can be found here
Social Event Planning
For social events involving alcohol, we recommend the following planning process: A pre-event planning conference at the beginning and midpoint of each semester, as well as on an as-needed basis, An event assessment for each registered social, and a post-event assessment conference, as needed.
Risk Management Policies
Although mainly associated with social events, risk management applies to all aspects of fraternity life. Incidents on a fraternity house's property should be properly reported...
Although mainly associated with social events, risk management applies to all aspects of fraternity life. Incident's on a fraternity house's property should be properly reported.