Stanford Group Accountability Process (SGAP)
In winter quarter 2022, the Stanford Group Accountability Process (SGAP) replaced the Organization Conduct Board (OCB) as the accountability process for student groups. Facilitated by the Office of Community Standards (OCS), SGAP addresses alleged violations of university policies by student groups, which includes all voluntary student organizations, Row Houses, sports teams (both club and varsity), fraternities, and sororities (“Groups”).
The Fundamental Standard
The Fundamental Standard has set the standard of conduct for individual students at Stanford since 1896 and embodies the values and definition of good university citizenship. Violations of university policies also constitute violations of the Fundamental Standard. The Fundamental Standard, as well as all university policies, apply to both individuals and Groups. In the spirit of collective responsibility, Groups bear a certain level of responsibility for the individual actions of their group members when this behavior can be attributed to the Group under the university’s policy on Collective Responsibility.
The goals of SGAP are to identify problematic conduct and behavioral issues within a Group and to provide a combination of educational and disciplinary sanctions to help the Group self-correct their behavior.
SGAP Policies and Procedures
Facilitated by the Office of Community Standards (OCS), SGAP is the process for addressing alleged violations of university policies by student groups.
SGAP Contact Information
Learn how to submit a concern, connect with us, and how to get involved with the Stanford Group Accountability Process (SGAP).
OCB Working Group
In February 2020, Dr. Mona Hicks appointed a working group to examine the OCB Policies & Procedures and make recommendations for creating a learning- and student-centered process that also protects student safety and wellbeing and prevents harm to the University community.
SGAP Support Resources
Support resources available for Group Representatives and Group Members throughout the Stanford Group Accountability Process.
Stanford StopHazing
Stanford is committed to fostering experiences, relationships, and environments that contribute to the good of our community and ensure that every student feels a firm sense of belonging. Hazing of any kind is antithetical to these goals and many hazing activities are also against the law. Stanford prohibits hazing activities.
