Fraternal Relevance Accreditation
Developmental Status
If a chapter fails to achieve accreditation, the chapter will be placed on developmental status for one year. The chapter will be reviewed again at the end of the year, and if no progress is made, the accreditation committee will recommend to the appropriate governing council that the chapter loses recognition.
If a chapter fails to meet minimum expectations the chapter will be placed on developmental status for one semester. Chapterscan only be on developmental status as a result of not meeting minimum expectations in congruence with the following guidelines:
- Chapters may only be placed on developmental status as a result of failure to comply with minimum standards at the end of a semester for the following semester.
- Chapters may come off developmental status at any time, should the chapter be able to show proof of meeting the minimum standard.
- Chapters will not be granted developmental status for greater than one semester.
- Chapters not resolving issues at the conclusion of one semester may be recommended to the appropriate governing council for loss of recognition.
Developmental status does not reflect the loss of chapter privileges, but instead reflects a time allocated for the growth and advancement of the chapter. Chapters placed on developmental status are expected to work on areas in which they are underperforming. (Inter)national boards and/or (inter)national headquarters will be informed when a chapter is placed on developmental status and for what reasons the chapter has been given such status.