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the course <strong>of</strong> such walk through. Officers will also assist the chapter members as appropriate and<br />
upon request.<br />
Public Safety will ask that the event be closed within 30 minutes if any <strong>of</strong> the above 4 issues are not<br />
followed or if they are not allowed access to the event. Failure to close the event in the time specified<br />
will be reported by Public Safety and will lead to formal proceedings against the fraternity/sorority.<br />
Public Safety is not responsible for the closure <strong>of</strong> an event, unless invited by the fraternity/sorority to<br />
aid them in closure.<br />
Public Safety may also perform drive-bys or walk-bys between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. <strong>of</strong> any housing<br />
holding a registered event to monitor safety during the closure <strong>of</strong> the event. Public Safety will not enter<br />
the houses at this time as the purpose is only to monitor the orderly end to the party.<br />
All events must <strong>of</strong>ficially end by 1:30a.m.<br />
The chapter RA, Risk Management Chair, and one other member <strong>of</strong> the executive board must be<br />
present at all times at the event and alcohol free for the purpose <strong>of</strong> monitoring the event for<br />
compliance with applicable rules..<br />
The chapter RA, Risk Management Chair, and executive board must annually receive the following<br />
training: TIPS, conflict management, conflict resolution, and community building. At least one member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the foregoing group must have attended a training session on each <strong>of</strong> the foregoing topics prior to<br />
an event.<br />
It is recommended that post- and pre-party reports detailing any actual or potential incidents,<br />
problems or violations as well as any other relevant or useful information be kept by all chapters.<br />
2. Educational Programming<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life recognizes the merit in educational programming for fraternal<br />
organizations, based in the social and personal development <strong>of</strong> values. Encouraging community and<br />
engagement through programming, Campus Life expects at least 30% <strong>of</strong> each fraternity and sorority<br />
chapter to participate in one Campus Life sanctioned program each semester. Sanctioned program areas<br />
may include topics such as risk management, recruitment, personal health and finance. A list <strong>of</strong> programs<br />
will be available from the Office <strong>of</strong> Campus Life each semester and communicated regularly to chapter<br />
presidents. Only programs approved by the Office <strong>of</strong> Campus Life will meet attendance requirements.<br />
Fire, Health and Safety<br />
1. All chapter houses should meet all local fire and health codes and standards.<br />
2. All chapters should have posted by common phones emergency numbers for fire, police and<br />
ambulance and should have posted evacuation routes on the back <strong>of</strong> the door <strong>of</strong> each sleeping room.<br />
3. All chapters should comply with engineering recommendations as reported by their insurance<br />
companies.<br />
4. The possession and/or use <strong>of</strong> firearms or explosive devices <strong>of</strong> any kind within the confines and<br />
premises <strong>of</strong> the chapter house is expressly forbidden.<br />
5. Open fires are prohibited.<br />
4. Fraternity and Sorority Advisors<br />
Each Greek organization with a chapter house must have a resident advisor (RA) whose appointment<br />
is approved by the Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life. Each chapter house must submit the name <strong>of</strong> the<br />
person selected to be the RA to the Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life for approval and must also notify the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life if there is any change and/or absence <strong>of</strong> an RA. The RA must reside in<br />
the chapter house at all times when the house is occupied.<br />
Each fraternity and sorority must have a staff or faculty advisor who holds a full-time appointment at IIT. All<br />
advisors must be approved by the Office <strong>of</strong> Campus Life and listed each term on the fraternity and sorority<br />
membership lists. The Office <strong>of</strong> Campus Life can assist a fraternity or sorority in finding an advisor. It is the<br />
function <strong>of</strong> both the faculty and resident advisors to encourage the scholastic, social and cultural growth <strong>of</strong><br />
fraternity and sorority members.