Penn State KDR suspended - partially nude photos in Facebook group

[Kevin]

Two chapters out of thousands had problems this Spring (so far).

That should be our response to this--that the vast majority of our chapters are law abiding organizations which are helping to prepare America's future leaders.

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Two chapters out of thousands had problems this Spring (so far).

That should be our response to this--that the vast majority of our chapters are law abiding organizations which are helping to prepare America's future leaders.

Kevin, with all due respect, the Colonies thread is full of mostly (but not all) fraternity chapters being closed for a variety of risk management issues. There is a serious problem.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Two chapters out of thousands had problems this Spring (so far).

That should be our response to this--that the vast majority of our chapters are law abiding organizations which are helping to prepare America's future leaders.

What are they doing to actively work against racism, sexism, etc? I don't recall EVER seeing an NPC/IFC group with serious programming on these issues, beyond superficially covering date rape.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

What are they doing to actively work against racism, sexism, etc? I don't recall EVER seeing an NPC/IFC group with serious programming on these issues, beyond superficially covering date rape.

I can only speak to Sigma Nu, and yes, we cover this more than superficially.

[Sciencewoman]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

What are they doing to actively work against racism, sexism, etc? I don't recall EVER seeing an NPC/IFC group with serious programming on these issues, beyond superficially covering date rape.

Our philanthropy, Building Strong Girls, is heavily focused on building resilient, confident girls who will grow up to be resilient, confident women. Combining that with chapter programming, I think we heavily address sexism. I think we could definitely increase and expand programming that has a focus on combating racism and other areas of discrimination.

Frankly, though, the members of the chapter I advise are pretty enlightened and they could probably teach the alumnae.

[als463]

An anonymous KDR brother was quoted in a local newspaper trying to defend the actions of his brothers by saying:

"The fire of indignant, misplaced self-righteousness that looks to ruin people’s lives and unjustly ruin reputations is the abuse and violation that should be at the center of discussion, not the humorous, albeit possibly misguided, antics of a bunch of college kids.”

So, taking pictures of women half-naked and in compromising positions is not humorous and misguided antics of a bunch of college kids. It's something a rapist would defend. I sincerely hope that Penn State does the right thing and chooses to expel all of the brothers who posted pictures on that private FB page. Not every fraternity does that. I know I am preaching to the choir but, I can say that there are decent fraternity men at Penn State.