Update: Phi Delta Theta Suspends Charter of U of Arkansas Chapter
See official announcement on the fraternity’s IHQ site:
http://www.phideltatheta.org/index.p...d=941&Itemid=9
“After conducting an investigation in conjunction with the University of Arkansas and local alumni regarding the November 12 incident at the Arkansas Alpha Chapter facility, the General Council of Phi Delta Theta has voted to suspend the charter of Arkansas Alpha for violations of the Fraternity’s risk management policies including alcohol and hazing. This message was delivered to the members of the former undergraduate chapter Wednesday evening by Province President Joe Passanisse, Director of Chapter Services Jacob Kingdon, a group of chapter alumni and Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Danny Pugh at the Reynolds Center Auditorium on campus.
The action of the Phi Delta Theta General Council prohibits the undergraduate men that comprise the former Arkansas Alpha chapter from using the Fraternity name in association with any event or activity, from displaying the name or symbols of the Fraternity, and from continuing any operation, or any resemblance of operations as a Fraternity chapter. Additionally, members of the chapter that were directly involved with the November 12 incident are being considered for further disciplinary action.
“Phi Delta Theta is a values based organization and does not tolerate the illegal and inappropriate behavior demonstrated by these students. Throughout this process we have been encouraged by the support we have received from university officials and local alumni volunteers,” said Bob Biggs, Executive Vice President.
Representatives from Phi Delta Theta will remain on campus for the rest of the week to explore the option of a potential recolonization in the near future. . . . “
Local news coverage appears to be a slight rewrite of the official Phi Delta announcement; see:
http://www.4029tv.com/news/21798132/detail.html
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