ATO goes on probation; Delt, Phi Psi sanctions extended
By: Rachel Cheeseman
Issue date: 2/20/09 Section: News
Phi Kappa Psi and Delta Tau Delta fraternities have had their probation statuses extended and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity is now on probation until March 17, according to Community Standards informatin released Thursday.
Phi Psi, after a probationary review by the Community Standards program, had its level three probation period extended to April 22 due to non-registered parties and reports of consumption of alcohol by underage students.
Junior Alec Enfield, president of Phi Psi, said he didn't think the probationary status of a particular fraternity should affect freshmen's decisions to pledge there, and the situation should not reflect poorly upon the house.
"It's a temporary thing," Enfield said.
The chapter will have to remain alcohol-free throughout its new member period, host a large on-campus event dealing with social awareness, host an alcohol speaker and have its members complete an online alcohol course. In addition, the chapter's house will be closed next Winter Term.
Delt is now on level four probation, the highest level, until May 18 due to noise violations, providing alcohol to underage students and using alcohol at recruitment activities.
The chapter has lost privelages to conduct any campus-wide and group social activities. In addition to other probationary stipulations, Delt will also be closed next Winter Term, the members of the chapter will have to conduct an internal review of its membership and the members of the chapter's executive council will be required to meet regularly with Cindy Babington, the vice president of student life.
Junior Brad Paus, the president of Delt declined to comment on the matter.
ATO is now on level one probation until Mar. 17 for providing alcohol to underage students and hosting an unregistered party.
"It's clear that the University is actively pursuing its greek houses and holding them responsible for individuals actions taken within their houses," said ATO president David Barkhausen, a junior.
While accepting the sanctions given to ATO by Community Standards, Barkhausen did not agree with the reasoning. He thought an education seminar detailing the differences between a registered and unregistered party would have been more effective than prohibiting the chapter from hosting registered parties, saying he didn't feel ATO had shown a lack of ability in managing a registered event.
"We argued for a formal warning; we're in trouble primarily for unregistered parties," he said. "We felt that punishment didn't fit the violation we had."
Phi Psi, after a probationary review by the Community Standards program, had its level three probation period extended to April 22 due to non-registered parties and reports of consumption of alcohol by underage students.
Junior Alec Enfield, president of Phi Psi, said he didn't think the probationary status of a particular fraternity should affect freshmen's decisions to pledge there, and the situation should not reflect poorly upon the house.
"It's a temporary thing," Enfield said.
The chapter will have to remain alcohol-free throughout its new member period, host a large on-campus event dealing with social awareness, host an alcohol speaker and have its members complete an online alcohol course. In addition, the chapter's house will be closed next Winter Term.
Delt is now on level four probation, the highest level, until May 18 due to noise violations, providing alcohol to underage students and using alcohol at recruitment activities.
The chapter has lost privelages to conduct any campus-wide and group social activities. In addition to other probationary stipulations, Delt will also be closed next Winter Term, the members of the chapter will have to conduct an internal review of its membership and the members of the chapter's executive council will be required to meet regularly with Cindy Babington, the vice president of student life.
Junior Brad Paus, the president of Delt declined to comment on the matter.
ATO is now on level one probation until Mar. 17 for providing alcohol to underage students and hosting an unregistered party.
"It's clear that the University is actively pursuing its greek houses and holding them responsible for individuals actions taken within their houses," said ATO president David Barkhausen, a junior.
While accepting the sanctions given to ATO by Community Standards, Barkhausen did not agree with the reasoning. He thought an education seminar detailing the differences between a registered and unregistered party would have been more effective than prohibiting the chapter from hosting registered parties, saying he didn't feel ATO had shown a lack of ability in managing a registered event.
"We argued for a formal warning; we're in trouble primarily for unregistered parties," he said. "We felt that punishment didn't fit the violation we had."
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