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Statement Concerning Charter Surrender
By Zeta Lambda Chapter of Chi Omega
Ken Zick, vice president for student life and instructional resources
9/5/03
he University administration was informed today by the president of the Zeta Lambda Chapter of Chi Omega that the group has surrendered its charter to the Chi Omega national office. This action was taken by the local chapter after a visit by five national representatives this week. During the week, the team of national officers and staff members had met individually with chapter members and advisors. The national team met with the group on Wednesday evening to inform the Chapter of the decision to place the group on social probation.
National representatives met with administrators on Thursday to share the results of their inquiry. The inquiry arose from a report to Chi Omega national at the end of the spring semester regarding an alleged violation of the national’s Policy on Human Dignity and Hazing. The national organization has a responsibility to investigate such reports. The University was not aware of such a report and was not notified of this week’s campus visit until August 27th.
Administrators met on Friday with Chi Omega national representatives and the former president of the Zeta Lambda chapter to explore possible alternatives to this situation. This discussion did not result in a change of outcome. We lament the decision of the local chapter to surrender their charter. The Chi Omega chapter at Wake Forest has a strong history of solid academic performance and community service. The sisterhood has produced many campus leaders, in all areas.
University staff members will meet with former members of the Zeta Lambda chapter early next week to answer questions arising from the closing of the Chapter. The University understands that this is a difficult time in the history of this group and seeks to provide assistance with transitional issues
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Adrienne
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