Public Relations and Social Standards
Define badge attire; what happens when you are not wearing appropriate clothing to any SK event, meeting, ceremony, etc.
Badge attire constitutes dresses, dress pants and blouses, very nice skirt outfits, professional jumpsuits and complimentary shoes. No shorts, spaghetti-strap shirts, denim, miniskirts, rompers, tennis shoes, crop tops, leggings, or flip-flops are permitted. No hats are permitted during formal meetings and ritual events.
It is imperative that Sigma Kappa members conform to all dress code regulations. Any member not in accordance with the following dress code will receive a warning by the President,VPSV, or an advisor. If the member does not fix her attire, she may be dismissed from the event and counted as unexcused from the event.
How many meetings can GB, EC or SC miss before being up for review by Advisory Board and Standards Council, which could results in the loss of the member's position/ dismisal from council
GB- 2 unexcused GB meetings
EC- 2 unexcused EC or GB/EC meetings
SC- 2 unexcused SC meetings
How many RSOs must each member have?
2
What happens if you fail to change behavior, do not complete outcomes, etc.??
You will be requested to attend additional Standards meeting(s) and face additional outcomes and potential suspension/expulsion.
What if you actin a fool at the SKouse but you live there?
Any member or new member who engages in disruptive, illegal, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be asked by the executive council, the advisory board, and/or the corporation board to move out of the sorority property within seven days and will forfeit her room and board for the duration of the contract.
Can you block any member on EC or SC, Sigma Kappa accounts, or advisors on ANY form of social media????
When are chapter dues due?? When do you go on AFS? Matter of fact, what is AFS?
Due dates for all fees and dues: within 26 days of your BillHighway statement.
Any member who is 30 days past the due date for bills will be placed on Automatic Financial Suspension (AFS). During this time you are not considered an active member. You will surrender your badge to me and will be return once the suspension is lifted. During such suspension:
The member’s parents are asked to sign an interest-bearing note for the amount involved. This should be handled by the financial advisor.
The member is responsible for all bills and fees, both local and national, incurred during the time of suspension.
The member shall attend meetings, recruitment events, new member ceremonies, and Initiations, but has no vote or social privileges and cannot hold office.
Any member who leaves school or graduates while indebted to the chapter should be placed on AFS by the above procedures.
Reinstatement of the member and return of her badge and membership certificate are automatic upon payment of all outstanding bills. The member must furnish the national headquarters with documentation by the chapter, which is endorsed by the ABS and Financial Advisor, that all indebtedness has been rectified.
The member cannot purchase optional Sigma Kappa merchandise ordered by chapter (T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Buttons, Cups, Etc.)
Much many service hours must members complete EACH semester??
20
If you are called to a Standards and Values Conference and you do not attend what happens??
The meeting will take place without you present and would be unwise as you will not be able to defend yourself. You will still be held responsible for all outcomes.
What is the live-in policy???
All collegiate members and new members, unless college rules prevent, shall have the opportunity to live in the sorority house when a chapter or corporation owns or rents a house, suite, or residence hall floor and there is space available.
Sigma Kappa housing spaces are on a first-come, first-serve basis. If all spaces in the house are not filled by the last formal meeting during the fall semester, all members (excluding those graduating in December of that year and May of the following year and those who have already lived in the house) will be randomly entered and selected in an online generator. If members’ names are selected, they will be required to live in the chapter house beginning the following fall semester. Upon selection, members will have 7 days to appeal to live out if they choose to do so. The procedure is as follows:
She must submit a written petition to and receive approval from the chapter and advisory board.
If her petition is not approved, she must pay the amount equivalent to the room rent each term to the housing corporation in addition to adjusted local chapter obligations. This amount is to be credited against the rent due to the house corporation from the chapter.
A collegiate member or new member not following this policy must withdraw or be expelled from the Sorority. Her badge and membership certificate must be returned to national headquarters by the chapter, or the new member pin returned to the chapter.
Chapters not following this policy (XII.A.) are responsible for any resulting room rent for each term to the house corporation.
What should you do if Lauren or Alli tell you to take down a post but you don't believe the post breaks any rules?
FIRST, remove the post. SECOND, review the CoC to see if you actually did break a guideline. THIRD, contact me asking for clarification in a respectful manner, sometimes miscommunication can happen, and we accidentally tell you to take down a post that is fine.
How many days must an event be notified in writing on OurHouse for it to be Mandatory? What if you can't make it to an event?
14 days. You must send an excusual through OurHouse (unless otherwise specified) for the event before the excusal deadline. Kepping up with Officer Announcements and OurHouse notifications as well as keeping a planner/calender which is updated regularly will prevent you from missing deadlines. When you miss a mandatory event and you do not have an approved excusal, if there is a fine in place you will receive the fine and if not you will be unexcused and lose pearl points.
What Philanthropy events are mandatory?
3/5 UV week events
KITG
Carbs for a Cure
ALZ WALKKK
How are members chosen to be on standards council?
Chosen by VPSV/ VPMI and approved by Values Advisor and President. not members of executive council, must be mature, objective, and fair minded
How many semesters can you been on LOA? (leave of Absence)
2
Can 21+ year old members wear letters while drinking?
naur.
HOLY FINES!!! If you've been fined but you don't think you should have to/cannot financially how do you get that lifted from your account?
You MUST submit an appeal to Andrianna Marshall, our Advisor Board Supervisor within 7 days of receipt of the fine (when the fine actually hits your Bill highway account to pay). If you do not sumbit an appeal within that week, or your appeal is denied you will be 100% responsible to pay that fine and there are no exceptions. This is why it is soooo important to pay attention to your Billhighway and communications from EC members.
Who many Panhellenic, IFC and NPHC events must each member attend.
1
What are some unacceptable behaviors during chapter meetings??
Vaping, eating food, having phone/laptop out without Presidents permission, having side conversations, interrupting, not following Parliamentary Procedure in formal chapter
What should you do if you need to borrow something from somebody living at the SKouse.
Personal possessions may not be borrowed without the consent of the owner. The house manager, prior to closing the house, may open no closet or drawer without the owner’s permission. If for some reason something is borrowed, the initiate or new member is responsible for any damages. Even roommates and friends should always respect others property. Do not enter the room of an initiate or new member if she is in the room. ALWAYS KNOCK!
Which members can contact you to take down a post/story/etc. and how long do you have to take it down before being brought before the Standards Council?
Lauren (prez lol) and Alli (me lol) - 24 hours
HOWEVER... ANY member can text you and advise you to take a post down and you are highly encouraged to reach out to a sister if you see they post something inappropriate before either of us send an official take this down text ya dig???
Bonus: How many times in one semester can you be sent a text from me in a semester before going to standards??
What is our minimum GPA requirements for members and officers? What happens when you are under the GPA? What are the requirements for that program?
2.5 for members and chairs, 2.7 for Governing Board and Executive Council members.
Any member, who has less than a 2.5 GPA from the preceding semester, will be placed in the Academic Assistance Program. While on Academic Assistance, it is mandatory for the member to fulfill the following requirements. Failure to complete any of these requirements may result in partial or total suspension from all Sigma Kappa activities.
Members will be considered “not in good academic standing” and must adhere to the following per National Policy:
Complete the Academic Assistance Plan as outlined by the VPAE.
Submit and complete 12 study hours each month on OurHouse
Limited social events- two (2) per term (social events include fraternity mixers/events, date parties, and formals.) The VPAE will approve which events the members who are not in good standing will attend.
Not eligible to serve as a Big Sister or Heart Sister.
Not eligible to participate in Fryberger or Dance Show
Not eligible to serve as a Rotation Group Leader (RGL) during recruitment or a “bid day buddy” on bid day
Submit a grade report at midterms. A grade report should include current grades for every class that a member is enrolled in for that semester. A screenshot from Blackboard Grades is recommended.
HOW DO I SUMBIT MY PHILANTHROPY/ PANHELLENIC REQS???
Kaylee/Macon plz help
How do you report a concern to Standards Council??
When members of the chapter become concerned that possible violations of Sigma Kappa national policies and/or the chapter’s Code of Conduct have occurred, they will turn to the standards council for guidance with these issues.
In order to report a concern to the Standards Council, a member must send an email expressing her concerns that a violation has occurred to the following email: alphatheta.sk.standards@gmail.com
Sisters coming before the Standards Council also have the right to face their accuser, especially when dealing with serious accusations.