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Originally posted by ktsnake
Colgate Maroon-News
February 14, 2002
Disciplinary Action Taken Against Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
By Nathaniel Lewis Editor-in-Chief
The recent sanctions of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity (Beta), announced last Friday, have drawn strong reactions across campus during the past week. Although some students have viewed the sanctions with skepticism, many parties have issued a strong affirmation of the ruling.
The allegations against Beta involved the near-death of a student who became severely intoxicated and was hospitalized following a hazing incident at the Beta house. Following a hearing, an advisory board, comprising several deans as well as faculty and students from the University Student Disciplinary Board, recommended to Assistant Dean of the College Nöel Bisson that Beta be found responsible for hazing new members, serving alcohol to minors and for failing to comply with
University officials when the initial investigation ensued. Although
Bisson, who serves as the University's Disciplinary Officer, holds
the final decisionmaking power regarding penalties for group
violations of University policy, she felt that her decision should be
based on the collective advice of the board.
"We want consensus for these types of decisions, and the board showed an overwhelming affirmation on the board for the course of action that I chose to follow," Bisson said.
For the violation of University hazing and alcohol policies, Beta is
now suspended for three semesters and is prohibited from recruiting new members or holding social events during that time period. In addition, Beta has been placed on probationary recognition for a 10-year period. For failing to comply with University officials, Beta was suspended for two semesters and placed on 10- year probation....
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I'm a little new at this, so please excuse the stupid question
I wanted to know what exactly happens when a fraternity is suspended or put on probation? Is it a really big deal? Do you consider it to be a very strict punishment?
Thanks for the info!