Member Conduct & Ethics
A member yells at another sister during chapter, calling her “stupid” in front of everyone.
Policy: Member Expectations & Anti-Bullying.
Response: Verbal abuse is bullying — warning and educational accountability required.
Members attend a fraternity “darty” wearing Delta Zeta shirts.
Policy: Insignia & Chapter Events Policy.
Response: Letters cannot appear at events with alcohol; educational correction.
A member refuses to pay her fees because she’s “taking the semester off.”
Policy: Financial Good Standing.
Response: Still responsible for dues until special status is approved; may face financial suspension.
A member leaves candles burning in her room overnight.
Policy: Housing Safety Policy.
Response: Strictly prohibited; immediate warning and safety retraining.
A member posts herself drinking with her Delta Zeta letters in the background.
Policy: Social Media & Insignia Policies.
Response: Inappropriate use of insignia; warning or probation.
A member shares screenshots of chapter group messages with her boyfriend to “show the drama.”
Policy: Confidentiality Policy.
Response: Violation of internal confidentiality — probation or suspension possible.
A chapter officer fails to register a social event in the calendar 3 weeks in advance.
Policy: Chapter Events Registration Policy.
Response: Event considered unregistered — chapter accountability and advisor follow-up.
A chapter fails to create its annual budget on time.
Policy: Chapter Finance Policy.
Response: Not in good standing; National may impose probation.
A sister sneaks her boyfriend into her room after hours.
Policy: Parietal Hours (Visitation) Policy.
Response: Non-member overnight stays are not allowed — probation possible.
A sister posts a TikTok trend in a crop top labeled “DZ girls get wild.”
A sister posts a TikTok trend in a crop top labeled “DZ girls get wild.”
Two members prank a third by hiding her badge before chapter.
Policy: Insignia Policy & Member Conduct.
Response: Delta Zeta badge is sorority property — disciplinary warning or education required.
Members play drinking games at a social function.
Policy: Chapter Events Policy – Rapid Consumption Clause.
Response: Strict violation; probation and event review.
The VP of Finance collects cash payments instead of using the approved platform.
Policy: Authorized Financial Platform Policy.
Response: Only National-approved systems allowed; training and audit required.
Members decorate a wall with paint without approval.
Policy: Housing & Property Preservation Policy.
Response: Damage to Delta Zeta property — restitution and chapter accountability.
A member joins a “Roast My Chapter” page and posts jokes about her own sisters.
Policy: Anti-Bullying & Representation.
Response: Disrespect and harassment; restorative education or probation.
A member posts that she’s “so over Delta Zeta” in a public forum.
Policy: Representation & Member Expectations.
Response: Conduct unbecoming of a Delta Zeta; discussion and possible probation.
A member’s guest becomes aggressive and damages property at an event.
Policy: Chapter Events Policy.
Response: Members are responsible for guests — restitution and review required.
A member lies about GPA to avoid academic probation (we don't have academic probation, but what would the policy be if we did).
Policy: Academic Policy & Member Integrity.
Response: Integrity breach; disciplinary review and education required.
An officer signs a catering contract for a house event without advisor review.
Policy: Signatory Policy.
Response: Unauthorized signing; signer assumes personal liability.
A member publishes a YouTube vlog showing ritual materials in the background.
Policy: Confidentiality & Ritual Policy.
Response: Must be removed; immediate disciplinary follow-up.
A sister spreads false rumors that another member cheated on her boyfriend.
Policy: Anti-Bullying / Harassment.
Response: Gossip and defamation cause emotional harm — suspension or restorative accountability program.
A sister gets into an argument at a fraternity event, shoves another person, and it becomes a campus conduct issue. She insists it was “off the clock” and has nothing to do with Delta Zeta.
Policies: Member Expectations, Conduct, Chapter Events, and possibly University Rules.
Response: Delta Zeta expects high personal conduct on and off campus; report to CCD and National immediately. Possible probation, suspension, or dismissal depending on severity.
A chapter spends money from the Furnishing Fund on T-shirts.
Policy: Restricted Fund Policy.
Response: Misuse of designated funds — financial accountability and restitution required.
A sister drops out mid-semester but refuses to pay housing fees.
Policy: Housing Contract Policy.
Response: Contract remains binding; disciplinary and financial collection actions apply.
A sister publicly endorses a candidate for National Council on Instagram.
Policy: Campaigning and Endorsements Policy.
Response: Violates neutrality; must delete post and may face disciplinary review.