[Nhfulmer]

Yes, advisors can be held responsible. When I was an advisor, our national insurance also covered me but that isn't always the case. In addition, since the president or others involved in incidents are college students without money, it is the parents who would actually be sued! That is scary!

When I was an advisor, I made sure that my girls understood this but college students may understand and not necessarily act accordingly - especially when alcohol is involved.

What was once considered hijinks is now cause for litigation. It is up to the national organizations to train the advisors so that they understand this and stay on top of their chapters. The worst problem is chapters that do not have active advisors (fraternities more often than sororities) and, therefore, have no guidance. If an alumnus/na is going to accept an advisory postition, he/she needs to be prepared to attend chapter meetings, events, etc. and to be on top of things at all times. I could go on and on but will leave it at that.