U. of Wyoming: Temporary Suspension of Sigma Nu Chapter (Alleged Alcohol Violations)

[DeltAlum]

Originally Posted by banditone

In fact, members of our Greek community, upon learning of these activities, reported the behavior to us."

Haha, yeah, I bet they did. Stupid thing to do in my opinion. You just create an atmosphere where every frat is going to be watching and willing to rat each other out. Hurts the whole greek community there.

It could also create an atmosphere where the university administration has some degree of trust in Greek Life.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by DeltAlum

It could also create an atmosphere where the university administration has some degree of trust in Greek Life.

I agree with you DA. Should one do the Adult thing and pont out the bad egg before you get lumped in with it or do you do the kid thing and play along with it?
Doing the adult thing would build up the trust factor a bit more.

[AGDee]

While I don't think it's bad for one greek organization to report another, I do hope that there is more evidence than someone saying "There were a bunch of really drunk guys at ABC last night." I could see that becoming a recipe for disaster if rival fraternities decided to report things and sanctions are made without any other evidence.

[exlurker]

Update: October 17, 2007 News Release

The university has issued a press release the includes the text of an appeal from their IFC and Panhellenic asking people not to prejudge Sigma Nu. The text encourages everyone to wait for the results of the investigation.

The press release:
http://www.uwyo.edu/news/showrelease.asp?id=18223

[jon1856]

Came across this while doing a search on another matter:
Penalty against fraternity shocks some at UW

http://www.casperstartribune.net/art...6c0003420c.txt

[exlurker]

Update December 20, 2007: Wyoming Suspends Sigma Nu for One Year

The Casper WY paper reports in an article:

http://www.casperstartribune.net/art.../d8tla1r80.txt

Brief excerpts from much longer article:

The University of Wyoming has suspended a campus fraternity until January 2009 . . . .

Representatives of UW, the local Sigma Nu chapter, Sigma Nu's national organization and the private corporation that owns the fraternity house signed an agreement last week that specifies the Sigma Nu fraternity is forbidden from participating in UW events over the coming year. The fraternity must follow a strict disciplinary program to get reinstated as a campus organization. . . .

Under the agreement, a Sigma Nu alumni board must be created to manage the operations of the fraternity house in 2008 and to implement a plan for re-establishment of the chapter. The fraternity also must hire a "house mentor" to live at the house.

Sigma Nu members are also required to participate in alcohol education programs and will host programs for other campus Greek organizations. . . .