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Collin's Law Report

On July 6, 2021, Ohio Senate Bill 126 — also known as Collin's Law — was signed into law. It took effect on October 7, 2021.

Collin's Law, Ohio's Anti Hazing Act, enacts a number of changes intended to end hazing and any cultural issues that allow hazing to persist. In addition to increasing criminal penalties for hazing, Collin's Law also requires each institution of higher education to post a report of all hazing violations on a publicly accessible website.

This page includes a list of all reported and adjudicated hazing incidents that occurred at the University of Dayton and/or involving a recognized student organization over the past 5 years.

2024 - 2025

Pi Kappa Phi (responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: December 14, 2024
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
The University received a report from a community member who reported new members were being required to drink large amounts of alcohol, dress in uniform clothing and purchase food for active members. An investigation occurred and the organization was found responsible for hazing, alcohol and compliance.
Date when matter was resolved: January 13, 2025
Penalties imposed on subject of the report: Organizational suspension with stipulations for a return after 2030.
Date sanctions completed: Open
Current status of organization: Organizational suspension

2023 - 2024

Delta Sigma Pi (responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: March 13, 2024
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
The University received a report from a community member who reported only new members were being required to dress in business attire on a certain day and time but other members were not required. An investigation occurred and the organization was found responsible for hazing.
Date when matter was resolved: March 21, 2024
Penalties imposed on subject of the report: Written warning and educational intervention
Date sanctions completed: April 24, 2024
Current status of organization: Active

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity (responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: December 6, 2023
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
The University received a report from a community member who reported new members were provided alcohol and blindfolded. An investigation occurred and the organization was found responsible for hazing, alcohol violations and non-compliance.
Date when matter was resolved: February 2, 2024
Penalties imposed on subject of the report: Organization suspension, forfeiture of privileges, loss of housing, and a national intervention plan
Date sanctions completed: January 2025
Current status of organization: Suspended until January 2025

2022 - 2023

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (not responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: N/A
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
The University received an anonymous report from a community member who reported seeing evidence that hazing was taking place.
Date when matter was resolved: 12/14/22
Penalties imposed on subject of the report: N/A
Date sanctions completed: N/A
Current status of organization: Active

Club Rugby Team (responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: 10/6/22
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
A student staff member reported that new members of the Team were required to launder team uniforms. An investigation was conducted.
Date when matter was resolved: 10/10/22
Penalties imposed on subject of the report:
Organization Consequences: Education intervention and probation
Date sanctions completed: 12/11/22
Current status of organization: Active

2021 - 2022

No reports received by institution.

2020 - 2021

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: 2/8/21
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
Report of forced physical activity causing injury to potential new member. Investigation occurred January 21 - January 24, 2021. Organization found responsible for hazing.
Date when matter was resolved: 5/17/21
Penalties imposed on subject of the report:
Organization Consequences: Organization Accountability/Intervention Plan, Educational Intervention/Training, Organization Suspension, Restriction/Recruitment Restriction
Date sanctions completed: 4/1/22
Current status of organization: Active

Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity (responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: 10/12/20
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
Report of unregistered event with alcohol where potential new members were present, forced physical activity for potential new member. Investigation occurred September 30, 2020. Organization found responsible for hazing.
Date when matter was resolved: 10/16/20
Penalties imposed on subject of the report:
Organization Consequences: Organization Probation, Educational Intervention/Training
Date sanctions completed: 11/2/21
Current status of organization: Active

2019 - 2020

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: 4/9/2020
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
Report of forced activities that restricted sleep, other activities for potential new members. Investigation occurred January 23 - March 16, 2020. Organization found responsible for hazing.
Date when matter was resolved: 5/4/21
Penalties imposed on subject of the report:
Organization Consequences: Educational Intervention
Date sanctions completed: Open
Current status of organization: Inactive

Sigma Nu Fraternity (responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: 10/17/2019
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
Report of forced alcohol consumption for potential new members, presence of illegal drugs. Investigation occurred September 13 - September 27, 2019. Organization found responsible for hazing.
Date when matter was resolved: 12/3/2021
Penalties imposed on subject of the report:
Organization Consequences: Organization Suspension, Stipulation for Return - One, Housing Restriction, Organization Accountability, Restriction/Recruitment Restriction
Date sanctions completed: Open
Current status of organization: Suspended

Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity (not responsible for hazing)

Date when subject was charged: N/A
General description of violation, any investigation and findings by institution:
Fraternity Headquarters received an anonymous report from a parent who overheard their son talking about hazing that was taking place.
Date when matter was resolved: 01/2020
Penalties imposed on subject of the report:
Chapter crafted letter to parents about the investigation and clarifying their values.
Date sanctions completed: N/A
Current status of organization: Active

Last updated 8/12/25