University of Maryland: Zeta Beta Tau ousted after drug search
 

Article from UMD Diamondback:
http://www.diamondbackonline.com/new...earch-1.951830

Excerpts:
Two weeks after University Police served a drug-related search warrant at Zeta Beta Tau’s fraternity house, university officials have revoked the group’s recognition and kicked it off the campus.
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Associate Director Matt Supple said ZBT’s dismissal resulted from the drug offense and a history of violations, including a 2007 hazing incident that landed the fraternity on probation for 10 months.
“The university has made the decision to remove recognition of the ZBT fraternity in collaboration with the national fraternity, who has suspended this chapter’s charter indefinitely,” Supple said. “The decision was based on a persistent failure of the chapter to comply with university policies and expectations.”
ZBT members will be asked to leave their house at 14 Fraternity Row at the end of the semester.
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Supple said the fraternity also had a history of risk-management violations. While Supple declined to specify ZBT’s specific violations, he said risk-management infractions typically include hosting underage drinking and unauthorized parties.
“This was not a reaction to one single incident,” Supple said. “We took the past four semesters into consideration when we made the determination to remove recognition.”
Supple met with the fraternity last night to explain the university’s decision. He said the fraternity will have a chance to speak with Vice President for Student Affairs Linda Clement before the decision becomes final, but if ZBT is removed from the campus, it will be the second fraternity the university has booted in two years.

It is sad for this chapter that just celebrated its 90 year anniversary last Spring at UMD, both as Phi Sigma Delta and ZBT. However, for the good and welfare of the chapter this was the best decision. The current chapter was experiencing problems with leadership and chapter management. At least the chapter can re-colonize in the Fall 0f 2013 and I know the expansion team will work with both Phi Sig Delt and ZBT alumni with the transition back to chapter status.