Bottoms releases letter to DZ nationals; chapter reorganization moves forward
By: Andy Bruner
Issue date: 2/20/07 Section: News
"Membership reviews do happen on our campus, but the way they normally happen is you're looking to put on alumni status members who have behavior issues or are creating disruptions ... That just wasn't the situation with this one," Babington said.
Liz Urso, an educational leadership consultant for DZ nationals who has come to campus to lead the chapter's reorganization, said she has not seen the letter from Bottoms and declined to comment. Two other representatives from DZ nationals could not be reached by press time.
Senior Amelia Lyle, an active DZ, also declined to comment on Bottoms' letter and said other active DZs would not want to comment either.
Senior Carolyn Thatcher, a DZ student alumna, said many of the concerns expressed in Bottoms' letter had already been stated by Babington in her meetings with DZ women.
"I'm pleased with President Bottoms' response. I feel it's very appropriate," Thatcher said. "I'm happy that he's expressed his discontent with the actions publicly."
Thatcher said she understands the administration wanted to wait to release a statement until DZ nationals had aired its side of the story. She said she believes the University has taken all the action that is necessary.
"I think it's an appropriate action at this point," Thatcher said. "If things continue, maybe more action needs to be taken."
Some DZ student alumnae are already considering what action they can take against DZ nationals following their dismissal from the chapter.
"A group of us are exploring our legal options, but we haven't done anything formal yet," said sophomore Lindsay Moy.
Moy's father, Eric Moy of Indianapolis-based law firm Barnes and Thornburg LLP, declined comment.
Reorganization continues despite small pledge class
DZ nationals representatives have maintained they plan to reform the chapter's identity and rebuild its numbers. But during recruitment earlier this month, 11 freshmen accepted bids to DZ, and since bid night Feb. 4, eight have chosen not to participate in pledgeship activities to become members of the sorority.
Liz Urso, an educational leadership consultant for DZ nationals who has come to campus to lead the chapter's reorganization, said she has not seen the letter from Bottoms and declined to comment. Two other representatives from DZ nationals could not be reached by press time.
Senior Amelia Lyle, an active DZ, also declined to comment on Bottoms' letter and said other active DZs would not want to comment either.
Senior Carolyn Thatcher, a DZ student alumna, said many of the concerns expressed in Bottoms' letter had already been stated by Babington in her meetings with DZ women.
"I'm pleased with President Bottoms' response. I feel it's very appropriate," Thatcher said. "I'm happy that he's expressed his discontent with the actions publicly."
Thatcher said she understands the administration wanted to wait to release a statement until DZ nationals had aired its side of the story. She said she believes the University has taken all the action that is necessary.
"I think it's an appropriate action at this point," Thatcher said. "If things continue, maybe more action needs to be taken."
Some DZ student alumnae are already considering what action they can take against DZ nationals following their dismissal from the chapter.
"A group of us are exploring our legal options, but we haven't done anything formal yet," said sophomore Lindsay Moy.
Moy's father, Eric Moy of Indianapolis-based law firm Barnes and Thornburg LLP, declined comment.
Reorganization continues despite small pledge class
DZ nationals representatives have maintained they plan to reform the chapter's identity and rebuild its numbers. But during recruitment earlier this month, 11 freshmen accepted bids to DZ, and since bid night Feb. 4, eight have chosen not to participate in pledgeship activities to become members of the sorority.
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