Community Reports

Each year, the College prepares reports for students, faculty, staff, and families of students to review. 

Annual Security Report

 The Annual Security Report documents three calendar years of campus crime and fire statistics that occurred on-campus, in off-campus buildings or properties owned or controlled by Dartmouth College, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus. The Annual Security Report also includes institutional policy statements about campus security; crime prevention and education programs, including those focused on sexual assault awareness; the reporting of crimes; and other safety and security matters.

ORGANIZATIONAL ADJUDICATION COMMITTEE TERMLY OUTCOMES

Beginning fall term 2018 and going forward the Office of Community Standards & Accountability will publish all Organizational Adjudication Committee (OAC) outcomes that resulted in a responsible finding. Instances of hazing, and investigations into hazing, will also be reported, regardless of whether an organization was found responsible.

Fall 2023

  • Alpha Chi Alpha was found responsible for provision of hard alcohol, underage distribution of alcohol and service from a common source, and found not responsible for allegations of hazing, violation of policies in the Greek Life Handbook, and the Alcohol Management Policy. Alpha Chi Alpha was given a one term suspension for fall term 2023, one term of Alcohol Probation during the winter term 2024, and one term of Organizational College Probation for spring term 2024.
  • Sigma Nu admitted to being in possession of 38 bottles of hard alcohol in a common space. Sigma Nu was given a one term suspension for fall term 2023, and one term of Alcohol Probation during the winter term 2024.

Winter 2023

  • Kappa Kappa Gamma admitted responsibility for holding an unregistered social gathering where alcohol was provided to members and guests including hard alcohol. Kappa Kappa Gamma was suspended for one term, winter term 2023, and given one subsequent term of Alcohol Probation for spring term 2023.
  • Bones Gate admitted responsibility for holding an unregistered social gathering where alcohol and hard alcohol were present and served to at least one non-member who was underage. Bones Gate was suspended for one term, spring term 2023, and given one subsequent term of Alcohol Probation for summer term 2023 and one term of college Probation for fall term 2023.

Fall 2022

  • Chi Gamma Epsilon was found responsible for multiple smoke detectors being disabled and other fire safety hazards that endangered the occupants and guests of the building. Chi Gamma Epsilon was also found responsible for being in possession of street signs that did not belong to the organization. Chi Gamma Epsilon was suspended for one term, fall term 2022, and given one subsequent term of College Probation for winter term 2023.

Winter 2022

  • Bones Gate admitted responsibility for holding a large unregistered gathering where food and/or beverages, including alcohol, were being served and the majority of guests were not masked, in violation of Dartmouth College policy. Bones Gate received one term of alcohol probation effective winter term 2022, and two subsequent terms of probation effective spring and summer terms 2022.

Spring 2021

  • Theta Delta Chi admitted responsibility for hosting a gathering in the house in violation of Dartmouth College policy. Theta Delta Chi received two terms of probation effective summer and fall terms 2021.

  • Gamma Delta Chi admitted responsibility for hosting a gathering in the house in violation of Dartmouth College policy. Gamma Delta Chi received two terms of probation effective summer and fall terms 2021.

Fall 2020

  • Phi Delta Alpha was found responsible for violating the Group Accountability policy as well as other College policies when members engaged in unauthorized entry, disorderly conduct, and misrepresentation. Phi Delta Alpha was suspended for one term through fall 2020.

Winter 2020

  • The Women's Crew Team admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall term 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Alcohol policies, including the Hard Alcohol policy. The Women's Crew Team received one term of alcohol probation effective winter term 2020. The activity came to the attention of the College through an article published by a student newspaper in 2018 and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review the activity reported in the article. The investigation did not yield sufficient information to support conduct allegations regarding hazing.

Fall 2019

  • Chi Heorot admitted responsibility for hosting a large social event after their Permit of Assembly was previously revoked by the Town of Hanover. Chi Heorot received a four-term suspension effective winter through fall 2021.

  • The Men's Basketball Team admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the summer term 2019 that violated Dartmouth's Alcohol policies, including the Hard Alcohol policy. The organization was prohibited from engaging in any social activities for one term. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with the Athletics Office to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through a Department of Safety and Security investigation.

  • Zeta Psi admitted responsibility for possession and service of hard alcohol during the summer term 2019. Zeta Psi received a two-term suspension during the summer and fall terms of 2019 followed by one term of Alcohol Probation during the winter term 2020, and one term of organizational College Probation during the spring term 2020. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with Greek Life to determine and implement alcohol management and educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through a Department of Safety and Security report.

  • Chi Delta admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall terms of 2016, 2017, and 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies. The organization is required to engage with Greek Life and their local leadership to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through an article published by a student newspaper and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review the activity reported in the article.

  • Psi Upsilon admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall terms of 2016, 2017, and 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies. The organization is required to engage with Greek Life and their local leadership to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through an article published by a student newspaper and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review the activity reported in the article.

  • Kappa Kappa Kappa admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the summer term 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies. The organization received a deferred suspension. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with Greek Life and their local leadership to implement educational initiatives, particularly the use of organization Black Books in membership activities. The activity came to the attention of the College through a follow-up conversation with the writers of an article published by a student newspaper and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review reported activity.

  • The Women's Track and Field Team admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall term 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies, including the hard alcohol policy. The organization was prohibited from engaging in any social activities for one term. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with the Athletics Office to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through a Department of Safety and Security report.

  • Alpha Phi admitted responsibility for activity occurring in the fall terms of 2016, 2017, and 2018 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies, including the Hard Alcohol policy. The organization was suspended for one term. Additionally, the organization is required to participate in the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for College Students) program and engage with Greek Life and their National leadership to implement educational initiatives. The activity came to the attention of the College through an article published by a student newspaper and was investigated by an external investigator hired to review the activity reported in the article.

  • The College responded to reports of possible hazing activity by the Men's Crew Team which came to the attention of the College during an interview which was part of an investigation by an external investigator hired to review activity reported in an article published by a student newspaper. The investigation did not yield sufficient information to support conduct allegations.  The Athletics Office will follow up with the organization to review relevant College policies and expectations.

Summer 2019

  • Phi Delta Alpha admitted responsibility for serving a hard alcohol punch from a common source to an underage student during the spring term 2019. Phi Delta Alpha received a one term suspension during the summer term 2019 followed by one term of Alcohol Probation during the fall term 2019, and one term of organizational College Probation during the winter term 2020.

Fall 2018

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon admitted to providing alcohol to a minor and failing to comply with the terms of its previous disciplinary sanction during the summer term 2018. Given the nature of the violation and the organization's previous disciplinary history, the OAC Chair would have imposed a three-term suspension, effective fall, winter and spring of the 2018-2019 academic year, followed by two terms of probation with educational requirements. The sanction could not be imposed due to the revocation of the chapter's charter by their national organization. The outcome will be noted for the record in the organization's Community Standards & Accountability file.

Termly Hazing Reports

Fall Term 2012 Through Summer Term 2018

Winter 2018

  • Kappa Kappa Kappa admitted responsibility for activity occurring in Fall 2017 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing and Alcohol policies. The organization was also found responsible for violating Dartmouth's Other Drug policy. The organization was suspended for three terms, to be followed by four terms of alcohol probation, and then two terms of college probation. The activity came to the attention of the College through a Department of Safety and Security investigation. Note: The organization entered into a "Fresh Start" agreement in 2014.

Summer 2017

  • The Women's Swimming and Diving Team admitted responsibility for activity occurring in Winter 2016 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing policy.  The organization was placed on probation for four terms and required to implement a four-year team education and development plan.  The activity came to the attention of the College through the report of a member; Hanover Police Department was notified.

Winter 2015

  • The Tabard admitted responsibility for activity occurring in Spring 2014 that violated Dartmouth's Hazing policy.  The organization was suspended for three terms.  The activity came to the attention of the College through the report of a member and was also investigated by the Hanover Police Department. Note:  The organization was also found responsible for hazing by the OAC in 2011.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon's charter was revoked by their national organization.  The fraternity subsequently lost recognition by the College, but may request permission to recolonize in five years as an SAE chapter.  As the chapter is closed, an OAC case did not proceed, but the College's investigation supported charges of hazing and other violations of Dartmouth's Code of Conduct.  The Fall 2015 activity came to the attention of the College through an anonymous report made by an SAE brother at another institution directly to their National HQ.  The local chapter was notified as was Dartmouth.  The report was also investigated by the Hanover Police Department. Note:  In 2012, Sigma Alpha Epsilon had previously been found responsible for hazing by the Organizational Adjudication Committee for similar activities.
  • The Department of Safety & Security responded to reports of possible hazing activity at Chi Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma presumably made by members of those organizations. The information reported was limited and further investigation did not yield sufficient information to support conduct charges.  Both organizations will be engaged with the Greek Letter Organizations and Societies Office to review their new member programs.

Spring 2015

  • Alpha Delta was found not responsible for hazing, but responsible for threatening or causing physical harm to new members in Fall 2014.  The organization was derecognized by the Organizational Adjudication Committee.  They considered the organizational history of the fraternity which included a previous finding of responsibility for hazing.  The activity was reported by a physician who had treated one of the brothers.  The activity was also invested by the Hanover Police Department.

Summer 2014

  • Beta Alpha Omega finalized a "Fresh Start" agreement with the Dean of the College.  The organization admitted to conduct that violated the College's hazing policy and other chapter activity that caused physical injury to members over a period of time.  The activity came to the attention of the College through publication of internal chapter documents on social media. 
  • Kappa Kappa Kappa finalized "Fresh Start" agreements with the Greek Letter Organizations and Societies Office.  The organization admitted to conduct described in anonymous reports delivered to Safety & Security from brothers over a period of two years. 

Spring 2013 

  • Bones Gate entered into a Fresh Start agreement with the Greek Letter Organizations and Societies Office.  The activities of BG came to the attention of the College through the report of an alumni brother.

Fall 2012

  • Alpha Phi Alpha was found responsible for hazing by the Organizational Adjudication Committee.  They received three terms of College Probation and were not permitted to recruit new members for at least one calendar year with extensive requirements for chapter redevelopment.  The activity came to the attention of the College through the report of a brother. 

Please see the Dartmouth College Hazing Policy for more information about hazing and the Fresh Start Organizational Amnesty Program.