The IU chapter of fraternity Sigma Chi was put on cease and desist Tuesday for hazing. All organizational activities are suspended until further notice.
IU defines cease and desist as an interim measure enacted when there is an immediate threat or ongoing investigation into the chapter’s activities. Further violations can lead to suspension or expulsion of the organization from campus. IU defines hazing as “any conduct that subjects another person, whether physically, mentally, emotionally, or psychologically, to anything that may endanger, abuse, degrade, or intimidate the person as a condition of association with a group or organization, regardless of the person’s consent or lack of consent.”
This is the third organization currently on cease and desist, and the second given this designation this semester. The Indian Student Association was suspended Oct. 1.
Sigma Chi did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Nine organizations are currently on suspension. Four more are on disciplinary status and one is on a voluntary resolution agreement.
