The Rocky Mountain News reports that recent infraction of alcohol rules
has led to serious measures:
Recognition withdrawn: Pi Kappa Alpha
One-year suspension: Pi Kapa Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta
One-year social probation: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Gamma Phi Beta
http://rockymountainnews.com/drmn/lo...065483,00.html
I hate to point out the obvious, but what the h*ck were the chapters thinking? Colorado State (as well as the U. of Colorado and Colorado College) has been all over the local, regional and national news within the last year for alcohol - related deaths and other problems. Violating the alcohol rules doesn't seem to be a terrifically smart thing to do under the circumstances. (But maybe that's just me.)
Excerpts from article:
. . . School officials said they learned of a series of parties that occurred on Sept. 1. At these parties, they said, alcohol was provided and consumed by fraternity and sorority members within several fraternity houses in violation of both chapter and university rules and regulations . . .
"Overall, we are very proud of the positive choices our students, including our Greek community, have made and the way they have conducted themselves during the first weeks of this semester," said Linda Kuk, vice president for student affairs.
"Unfortunately, we saw an exception to this late last week when a group of fraternity and sorority members took part in alcohol-related activities that were clearly in direct violation of university and Greek system rules. As in the past, the university is taking strong and decisive action and making clear that this type of irresponsible behavior is unacceptable at Colorado State." . . .
According to the school, the following disciplinary actions have been taken:
-- Withdrawal of recognition of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity as a student organization. The fraternity may reapply for chapter recognition for a minimum of seven years only if its members meet a set of strict guidelines put forth by the university. The fraternity loses all advantages and privileges afforded to Greek and student organizations recognized by Colorado State, including: use of campus facilities, equipment or resources; participation in intramurals or in the Greek league; participation in sponsored recruitment publications, training and events; participation in the Intrafraternity/Panhellenic Council; sponsorship of any social or other events with any other university organization; ability to participate in the University Seal of Approval endorsement at Preview and on the Greek Life and Parents and Families Web sites and for recruitment periods; registration of football tailgating events; use of Colorado State University name, logo or symbols.
-- Suspension of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, the Chi Omega sorority and the Delta Delta Delta sorority. These organizations and their members are suspended from engaging in any Greek-related activities or functions for a period of one academic year. This includes all activities except those essential to run the chapter or the house. All Greek or chapter social, intramural, philanthropic, recruitment and other non-management activities are suspended. Chapters must apply for the termination of the suspended status.
-- Social probation for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. These chapters and their members are suspended from engaging in any Greek-related social activities or functions (including the Formal) which include the use, presence or pre-consumption of alcohol, for a period of one academic year. Chapters must apply for the termination of the social probation status.
"It is our desire to have a successful Greek community on campus, and Greek members must realize that they have a shared responsibility to abide by the agreements that have been made among their chapters and with the university," Kuk said.
"Overall, the Greek community has done an excellent job over the past year in building a stronger community and partnering with the university. However, as this case demonstrates, there are serious consequences for those who choose to break the rules."
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