Sigma Chi International Fraternity creates new policies to enhance health and safety

[SoCalGirl]

My initial thought, shortened pledge period = longer recruitment period. But the 4th provision could influence chapters to not do that though.

When I was a collegiate, the SX chapter seemingly hazed the JI (just initiated) way worse than the pledges. These guidelines would not change that.

[PhilTau]

Is there really any difference between six weeks and five weeks?

[LaneSig]

Originally Posted by PhilTau

Is there really any difference between six weeks and five weeks?

You'd be surprised.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by SoCalGirl

My initial thought, shortened pledge period = longer recruitment period. But the 4th provision could influence chapters to not do that though.

When I was a collegiate, the SX chapter seemingly hazed the JI (just initiated) way worse than the pledges. These guidelines would not change that.

Except that hazing as you describe is banned by every member if the NIC (and FIPG) and by law. New policies only work insofar as the national office can enforce implementation by local chapters and as with any organization with 100+ locations, YMMV from chapter to chapter in their observance of national policies.