2020/2021 New Chapters/Expansions/Charters/Closures

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Here is the most recent update for The Ohio State University (as of this week)...

No longer recognized by the University:
Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Kappa Psi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Alpha Mu, Zeta Beta Tau, Theta Tau, Sigma Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Kappa Sigma and Chi Phi

Deferred Revocation of Registration*
Pi Beta Phi and Beta Theta Pi

Social Restrictions (new term for Social Probation):
3 sororities and 1 fraternity. This status limits the number of events a chapter can hold but does not prohibit all events

Chapters formerly on social restrictions but still on a Disciplinary Probation:
1 sorority and one fraternity

Chapters where all charges have been removed:
One Fraternity

*Defererred Revocation of Registration - This sanction means the charge could have been grounds for removal, however enough mitigating factors were in place (the chapter has shown a willingness to work with the university and their headquarters to better their members and ensure situations like this do not happen again). If the chapter were to have another incident that would show a failure to comply with their sanction, the University could remove the chapter from being a recognized organization.

The needle keeps moving!

Alpha Tau Omega has been moved added to Deferred Revocation of Registration (Pi Phi and Beta continue at that status). No other changes this week.

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Alpha Tau Omega has been moved added to Deferred Revocation of Registration (Pi Phi and Beta continue at that status). No other changes this week.

Any idea what that means?

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

Any idea what that means?

Yes, I had posted it a few pages back. It's basically, "this is your last chance".

Because there were so many groups breaking University rules but of different levels of egregiousness, the University came up with something between "Social Restrictions" (new name for Social Probation and the restrictions vary from case to case) and "No Longer Recognized" (kicked off campus)

Defererred Revocation of Registration - This sanction means the charge could have been grounds for removal, however enough mitigating factors were in place (the chapter has shown a willingness to work with the university and their headquarters to better their members and ensure situations like this do not happen again). If the chapter were to have another incident that would show a failure to comply with their sanction, the University could remove the chapter from being a recognized organization.

[Cookiez17]

SUNY-Old Westbury has moved their expansion to next spring. From their OFSL page.

[Iota_JWH]

Some schools just want to expand w/o thinking about having all chapter healthy. Cal Poly - SLO did a stacked expansion, AGD came on in 2016 and DG in 2018, and then AGD closed in 2019!

[carnation]

That very thing has caused the death of several Southern chapters. It's as if someone thought, "Well, they've had all these years to get their act together and they haven't, so it's time to move on." A new chapter appears and there goes the floundering one.

I've seen it happen quickly once the new chapter comes but there was one instance in which another Greek advisor told me that their "Karen Ann Quinlan" (his phrase) had finally folded after years of problems. They hung in there and tried everything they could. Now that university desperately wants them back (they're a big name sorority) but they've refused to even put their name in the pot for years.

[navane]

The Eta Chi Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta at California State University-San Marcos was installed on September 10, 2020.

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by navane

The Eta Chi Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta at California State University-San Marcos was installed on September 10, 2020.

Hooray for some happy news!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by carnation

That very thing has caused the death of several Southern chapters. It's as if someone thought, "Well, they've had all these years to get their act together and they haven't, so it's time to move on." A new chapter appears and there goes the floundering one.

I've seen it happen quickly once the new chapter comes but there was one instance in which another Greek advisor told me that their "Karen Ann Quinlan" (his phrase) had finally folded after years of problems. They hung in there and tried everything they could. Now that university desperately wants them back (they're a big name sorority) but they've refused to even put their name in the pot for years.

OMG the Karen Ann Quinlan reference.

[LaneSig]

Phi Kappa Psi has been permanently banned by Cornell University(NY). The action is due to RMF and other events that possibly contributed to the death of a student last year.

https://ithacavoice.com/2020/10/corn...bers-expelled/

[g41965]

The DU chapter was revived at Bucknell on September 24th. The chapter began as Delta Sigma in 1889 and joined DU in 1950.
Traditionally DU was very strong at Bucknell, the chapter was closed in 2003 due to RMF issues and a revival in 2007 did not succeed , the chapter closed again in 2015, hopefully this revival goes well.

[Cookiez17]

Congrats to Delta Delta Delta- Epsilon Psi at Sacred Heart University! 157 new charter members!

[LaneSig]

Phi Gamma Delta has been banned at the University of Connecticut. The university has stated that the fraternity has been “permanently separated from the university with no opportunity to return in the future as a recognized student organization,”.

The university stated this happened after a hazing event in February 2020.

[JayhawkAOII]

Pi Beta Phi at Washington University in St Louis has voted to relinquish their charter in conjunction with the Abolish Greek Life movement on that campus.

[bevinpiphi]

Originally Posted by JayhawkAOII

Pi Beta Phi at Washington University in St Louis has voted to relinquish their charter in conjunction with the Abolish Greek Life movement on that campus.

Oh, that's rough. Especially being so close to Headquarters. (As a side note, I cried when my chapter voted to relinquish their charter after years of numbers issues, so I can imagine how alums of that chapter feel right now)