Statements of Position

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HAZING

Alpha Chi Omega and its members must comply with all federal, state, provincial, and local laws regarding hazing. No chapter, new member, student, alumna, or volunteer shall engage in or permit hazing activities. Hazing is any reckless or intentional act that produces physical, mental, or emotional pain, discomfort, humiliation, embarrassment, or ridicule, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate, that is required or expected of a member and that is not related to the Fraternity’s mission. This includes any activity, whether it is presented as option or required, that places a member in a position of servitude as a condition of membership.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION

Alpha Chi Omega was founded in 1885 as a women’s organization. Alpha Chi Omega supports the right of women to freely associate. The essence of freedom of association is the right to select those with whom to associate and the right to have that selection be single-gender. Alpha Chi Omega is committed to protecting the right of Alpha Chi Omega chapters to be single-gender organizations.

UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION

Alpha Chi Omega believes that the fraternity experience is inseparably linked in interest and association with the university community, and strives to be officially recognized by the host institution. If circumstances would arise that the university’s demands would be seen as intrusive upon the national Fraternity, Alpha Chi Omega would take responsibility to determine its existence at the respective institution.

NONDISCRIMINATION

Alpha Chi Omega does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, religion or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Women, including those who live and identify as women, regardless of the gender assigned to them at birth, are eligible for membership in Alpha Chi Omega based solely on five membership standards.
 
The National Membership Standards are: 1] academic interest; 2] character; 3] responsibility; 4] leadership; 5] personal development.
 
Alpha Chi Omega remains, as it always has been, a women's organization. Those assigned female at birth who live and identify as men are not eligible for membership. 

Ethical Behavior

Alpha Chi Omega prohibits behaviors that intend to be, or are reasonably foreseeable to be, undignified, threatening, intimidating, bullying or harassing to another person or group within member activities. This behavior includes but is not limited to lying, cheating, theft, libel, slander and/or illegal activity and/or participating in activities that are discriminatory, degrading and/or demeaning to others, including but not limited to activities or events based on age, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status or personal abilities.

Inclusion and Belonging

We are Alpha Chi Omega.

We are real women: diverse in our experiences, our identities and our stories. Our sisters must reflect the diversity of our communities, and we must welcome them to an inclusive experience. We are a sisterhood committed to creating spaces where all members are respected, are included and feel a sense of belonging.

We are strong women: eager to embrace the interconnected and diverse world in which we live. Our unique experiences provide an opportunity to learn from the personal narratives of others; we listen with humility and openness as we commit to appreciating all that is noble in another.

We are real, strong women committed to fostering belonging, cultivating inclusive environments and empowering all of our members to seek the heights.