This is exactly what happened at Boston U in 1970.
New president, believes in kicking @$$ and taking names. Throws every Greek off campus. It was 15 years before they were allowed to return, and even today they can only claim "club" status.
Now here's one from the "What the....?" file:
It's not that Geeks weren't allowed on campus, just BU Greeks. Greek row was turned over to Greeks from MIT who are still there.
Today, Greeks are considered clubs, like any other. There are pros and cons to this.
Con: no houses, and the Greeks have to make do w/ what they can get from the Student Activities Office. Anything unique or additional that a Greek organization would normally require is not happening. (Housing, etc)
Pro: Since they have the same status as clubs, everyone is held to the same standard of behaviour as everyone else. Greeks are not singled out if one member crosses the line, while other clubs and their members skate. Also, according to some of the current members, not having a house forces them to stay involved with the rest of the campus and not be isolated unto themselves.
The long and the short of it is: universities, public and private, have banned Greeks before. It sucks. It's wrong. It's shortsighted, prejudiced, and discriminatory. BUT--in spite of that........the system came back and survived. In the short run, it bites when a school tries to shut down Greek traditions. But in the long run--the Greeks have always survived.
Just some thoughts....
Adrienne
