My Brother’s Keeper The Social Responsibility Program of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity

MBK Topics Alcohol Abuse Drug Use Dating Violence Mental Health

Resolutions Increase your personal knowledge Recognize the event Recognize wrong behavior Do something Ask for help For yourself For a Brother

“The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man, but only him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman...a man of honor and courage...a man of zeal, yet humble...an intelligent man...a man of truth...one who tempers action with wisdom and, above all else, one who walks in the light of God.”

KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY CODE OF CONDUCT Membership in Kappa Sigma is a privilege. Each member, pledge or initiate, undergraduate and alumnus, is bound by this Code of Conduct.

Each member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity is responsible for seeing that he: Acts as a gentleman, setting an example of moral behavior; Conducts himself as a good student, good neighbor, and good citizen; Obeys the laws, rules and regulations of his country, state or province, city and county, and college or university; Understands and abides by the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, including the Standards of Conduct, the acts and resolutions of Grand Conclaves, and his chapter’s by-laws; and Does not engage in, permit or tolerate hazing, or the unlawful use of alcohol or possession of controlled substances; When the Fraternity finds that any member fails or refuses to abide by this Code of Conduct, the Fraternity may take such actions as permitted in the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules up to and including removing the individual from membership in Kappa Sigma Fraternity. KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY CODE OF CONDUCT

Substance Abuse “...is a maladaptive pattern of substance abuse indicated by continued use despite of persistence social, occupational or physical problems caused by the use of the substance or by recurrent use when such use is hazardous.” *Definition for substance abuse according to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR)

Substance Abuse Characteristics Frequent occupation with seeking or taking substances Substance often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period of time than intended Increased tolerance Characteristic withdrawal symptoms Relief substance use Persistent desire or repeated efforts to cut down or control substance use

Substance Abuse Characteristics Frequent intoxication or impairment by substance use when expected to fulfill social or occupational obligations Important social, occupational, or recreational activities sacrificed in order to seek or take the substance Continuation of substance use despite a significant social or legal problem or a physical disorder that the individual knows is exacerbated by substance use

Alcohol...attributed to 30% of college failure 3% of American college population dying 90% of vandalism 66% of college suicides 90% of campus rapes 95% of violent crimes

Binge Drinking Of college students who participate in binge drinking... 80% experience hangovers 50% regret actions 40% black out 30% participate in unplanned sex 15% participate in unprotected sex 30% argue/fight with friends 45% missed class 30% fall behind in school

Drug Use Define drug use... Illegal vs. Prescription

Drug Use 24.9% used Marijuana this year 13.9% are current users 7.4% use other drug 3.8% use amphetamines 1.8% use designer versions (XTC) 42.7% involved in public misconduct (fight, DUI) 28.5% experience personal problems (suicidal, injury, sexual assault) Of 17.2% of population using drugs: –Athletes 19.4% - Fraternities/ Sororities 26.4% –IM Sports 18.1% - Student Government 13.9% –Minority 20.2%

Dating Violence 32% of individuals dating have been exposed to a form of violence 27.1% of college women are sexually assaulted 82.7% were assaulted by an acquaintance 67.5% of the offenders were drinking 47.6% of perpetrators of sexual assault were in a fraternity (when less than 10% of men on campus belong to a fraternity)

Dating Violence Characteristics Maintains a temper Abuse of alcohol and drugs Shows extreme jealousy Becomes enraged when he believes he is not being heard Obsessed with girlfriend’s time and whereabouts Constantly following and watching her Has been verbally abusive Has been physically abusive

Date Rape Characteristics Heavy alcohol and drug use Acceptance of dating violence Adversarial attitude about relationships Assumption of role in relationship Degrading language regarding women Gets hostile when he is told “no”

Mental Health In regard to campus health centers: 89% had to hospitalize a student for psychological reasons 10% reported a student suicide 24% gave a Tarasoff warning to a third party regarding a potentially dangerous client 60% reported obsessive pursuit cases (stalking) 58% reported Eating Disorders 42% reported Drug Abuse 35% reported Alcohol Abuse 44% reported Classroom Disruption 25% reported Gambling 23% reported Suicide Attempts 5% of college students prematurely end their education due to psychiatric disorders

Mental Health Characteristics Depression disturbed mood fatigue and low energy sleep and eating problems impaired concentration, memory, decision-making motivation drops and lower self-esteem loss of interest in normal activities isolation and social withdrawal in some cases suicidal or homicidal thoughts

Mental Health Characteristics Anxiety exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to provoke it always anticipating disaster often worrying excessively about health, money, family, or work Sometimes, though, the source of the worry is hard to pinpoint

Resources Community Mental Health Agency National Mental Health Association National Institute of Health Screening for Mental Health, Inc. Domestic Violence Agency Alcoholics Anonymous/NA COPS MADD SADD Kappa Sigma Campus Safety Campus Counselor/ Health Department

Resolutions Increase your personal knowledge Recognize the event Recognize wrong behavior Do something Ask for help For yourself For a Brother

The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worthy to wear it.

He must be a gentleman…

a man of honor

and courage…

a man of zeal, yet humble…

an intelligent man…

a man of truth…

one who tempers action with wisdom

and, above all else, one who walks in the light of God.

Do you have the courage? Will you live up to your obligation? Are you worthy to wear The Star and Crescent?