Why We Talk About Risk
Risk management and the safety of our community members is a top priority at Oregon State. We offer rules and guidelines for our students to have a safe, enjoyable college experience, as well as safely interact with other students on and off campus. With risk managers in every chapter and on our governing councils, we have educational roundtables each term informing chapters and their representatives of any new updates. As community leaders we know our peers are sons, daughters, siblings, and friends to others which is why take risk management very near to our hearts.
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of these policies is to reduce risks involved with social activities within social fraternities/sororities and define regulations set forth by the fraternity/sorority governing councils. The policies should be used to plan an event along with individual Chapter and inter/national policies and procedures, be in compliance with Oregon StateUniversity’s (OSU) Code of Student Conduct, and follow any Federal, State, and Local laws. If there is ever a conflict between policies, the more restrictive policy should be followed.
Shared Social Event & Risk Management
- Shared Social Event & Risk Management Policies
- Shared Social Event & Risk Management Best Practices
- 2026 Social Hosting Roundtable Slide Deck
Reporting Process
It is best to set a date for an event as far in advance as possible to allow for ample time for planning and organizing the event details. Chapters/organizations are responsible for reporting their Social Events, of any kind, to their respective council. Event Reporting Forms for social events are due by 11:59 pm on the Tuesday prior to the organization’s event via a form provided by the respective governing council. The link(s) for these Reporting Forms can be found on the individual council websites.
Event Definition:
Any activity or event sponsored or endorsed by the organization,including those that occur on or off property owned or controlled by the chapter.
Late Reports:
Events reported after the deadline will be evaluated by the officer responsible for reviewing report submissions. Chapters are eligible to receive one written warning per term for late reported events,before the Judicial Process would begin as outlined in the respective council bylaws.
Failure to Report:
Failure to report the event will result in all involved parties being automatically referred to the respective council’s Judicial Process.