UMD Greek life sanctions

[Cookiez17]

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NPC has released a statement regarding the complete greek life suspension.

NPC Statement Regarding Recent Actions by the University of Maryland

The National Panhellenic Conference is disappointed with the University of Maryland’s action. Safety and well-being are our top priorities as we strive to create safer campus climates for sorority women. When we met with university officials earlier this week in an effort to partner, we asked for improved communication and increased transparency and clarity regarding the broad allegations the university is asserting and the timeline of its investigation. They had no response and provided no answers. After nearly a full week, the University of Maryland has not informed any NPC sorority that they are the subject of specific and credible allegations of wrongdoing. The university continues to deny our members their First Amendment rights without due process and plans to continue to do so indefinitely.

To that end, we are evaluating our path forward. We are in close communication with our inter/national organizations with chapters at the University of Maryland to support current members and new members during this uncertain time.

[Pinkmagnolia921]

Originally Posted by Cookiez17

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4OfRJqJ4wb/

NPC has released a statement regarding the complete greek life suspension.

NPC Statement Regarding Recent Actions by the University of Maryland

The National Panhellenic Conference is disappointed with the University of Maryland’s action. Safety and well-being are our top priorities as we strive to create safer campus climates for sorority women. When we met with university officials earlier this week in an effort to partner, we asked for improved communication and increased transparency and clarity regarding the broad allegations the university is asserting and the timeline of its investigation. They had no response and provided no answers. After nearly a full week, the University of Maryland has not informed any NPC sorority that they are the subject of specific and credible allegations of wrongdoing. The university continues to deny our members their First Amendment rights without due process and plans to continue to do so indefinitely.

To that end, we are evaluating our path forward. We are in close communication with our inter/national organizations with chapters at the University of Maryland to support current members and new members during this uncertain time.

Thank you, NPC!

[carnation]

Are they going after every national Greek Council? NIC, NPHC, and NPC?

[andthen]

Originally Posted by carnation

Are they going after every national Greek Council? NIC, NPHC, and NPC?

Just NIC and NPC groups.

[carnation]

Originally Posted by andthen

Just NIC and NPC groups.

Everyone should be a part of this. If they're going after Greeks, include everyone. Also, they should tail the jocks and the music fraternities and the ROTC, all long time violators around here.

[*winter*]

Lucy Taylor just so happens to have her own podcast about the issues with Greek Life. There is absolutely no ulterior motive for her speaking out right now, I’m sure

[navane]

Originally Posted by article

In the letter sent to members Friday, the Division of Student Affairs stated, "To conduct a thorough and impartial investigation, we've interviewed and hired a consulting firm to support this process. The interviews are scheduled to take place from Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15. During this period, a number of current and new members from each IFC and PHA chapter will be invited to interview to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the allegations. Beyond these individuals, we encourage anyone else who would like to participate to do so. We share your desire for a careful and efficient process, and completing this review by the end of next week relies on your cooperation."

Soooo......it's a fishing expedition in hopes that students will feel pressured to randomly disclose information?

In the letter, school officials emphasized that no specific incident led to the investigation and the suspension is intended to prevent a significant incident.

Woah! Woah! Woah! Did they just say that for real?? So they've got nothing and are spending tax payer dollars to hire an outside consulting firm to conjure up something, anything, to find wrong? And they are going to violate rights to do so?