University President Dave Frohnmayer approved new standards Friday requiring all greek chapters to have alcohol-free housing by December in order to remain affiliated with the school.
In a statement released by the Office of Communications, Associate Vice
President for Student Affairs Anne Leavitt said the alcohol-free housing
requirement is just one part of four changes in greek system standards.
“Members will be expected to meet reasonable academic standards, to manage their property so that alcohol and illegal drugs will not be present, to work closely with alumni and chapter advisers, and to recommit to the leadership and community service that have always been a tradition with greek organizations,” she said.
To remain affiliated with the school, each house will be required to provide the University with written agreements by Sept. 1 that it will meet the December deadline.
Chapters that do not meet the standards will lose access to University services, such as help with recruitment, the free use of intramural fields and meeting rooms, and assistance with membership development and educational programs.
Look for more information about the new standards in Monday’s edition of the Emerald.
Kara Cogswell is the student activities editor. Her e-mail is [email protected]