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Originally Posted by ebdelt
Really unfortunate. The UK Delt house itself is probably one of the nicest of any Delt chapter in the nation.
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Coming from a chapter that has a friendly "rivalry" (at least when I was there) with the Delts, I hate to admit that the Delt house is amazing.
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Originally Posted by ebdelt
I'll admit my bias, but I really hope they are able to stay on campus. I know he was caught dealing to his friends in the fraternity but one man's actions should not cost an entire fraternity their charter. Then again it seems like the Greek life office has been cracking down hard. They've kicked off 3 fraternities in I think the past two years, and two were very well established chapters to my knowledge.
And if we're being honest, it would naive to think there was a fraternity on campus that didn't smoke weed and I'm willing to bet others have a kid dealing in the house. Yes it's incredibly stupid but I don't think it's right to kick everyone out because of it. Maybe nationals will come in and do a membership evaluation of the entire fraternity. Either way, the chapter is going to be put through the ringer.
I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens. I'm willing to bet the UK Delt alumni and the national office will try to do what they can to save the chapter from getting kicked off campus. I believe the current Kentucky governor and the governor before him were both UK Delts.
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Originally Posted by Preston327
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The UK Administration seems to have a good track record of separating what may be an individual/single member problem/issue versus a chapter wide problem/issue. Plus, they seem to be able to weight the seriousness of the problem/issue and administer punishment as “fits the crime” – so to speak. Basically, the UK Administration does not overreact and will work with the chapter's HQ regarding any punishment.
At this time, the unknown is if a member was selling to 30 other members was “known” or “sanctioned” in any form by the chapter as a whole.
So if it is a chapter problem, then yes, UK will most likely suspend the chapter. However, if the issue/problem is with one or X number of members - again, not a chapter related issue - the UK Administration will deal with the individuals. And leave any further chapter punishment to the Fraternity.
Now how Delta Tau Delta HQ handles this is a different issue. If what has been reported is true, I could see the Delt HQ saying that there are 30 members doing illegal drugs and as such, either suspend the chapter or conduct a membership review.
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Originally Posted by elicampbell
TSteven when were you at U of K? I grew up south of Lex. I knew some Delts at UK.
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I was at UK in the late 70s early 80s. I have family and friends that are currently connected to various chapters (members, advisors, active alumni) at UK too.
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Originally Posted by elicampbell
This the third big ( man power wise) fraternity chapter to get in trouble on campus.
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UK came down on these three chapters because their problems/issues were considered “chapter wide”. Thus they were suspended. But I would note that UK also said that after the chapters serve their suspensions, they are welcome to return to the UK campus. Having said that, it will be up to each of the chapters’ HQs as to when and how they return. But I anticipate all three will return.
If the UK Delta Tau Delta chapter is suspended as well, I anticipate them to return too.