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Update on Pi Kappa Alpha

The suspension of chapter activities for the Pi Kappa Alpha Chapter at Lehigh University is lifted.  The investigation into possible violations of Lehigh University policy continues.

Pi Kappa Alpha may resume chapter activity including, recruitment events with potential new members. Alcohol and/or other illicit substances are not permitted at any recruitment events, formal or informal. Pi Kappa Alpha will not provide alcohol or allow alcohol for any active member or potential new member before, during or after an event that could be classified as a recruitment activity. The Chapter will provide detailed plans regarding all recruitment activities to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs prior to the events.

Those with questions should contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at 610-758-4157 or by emailinginfrasor@Lehigh.edu.

Community Conduct Updates 1.17.14

1) As Wednesday night, January 16th,  Pi Beta Phi's new member program has been temporarily suspended.  This action is being taken because of alleged University policy violations by the chapter and its members during the new member education process.

This temporary suspension mandates that no New Member activities of any kind may occur, either on Lehigh's campus or off-campus for Pi Beta Phi. 

If this order is violated, individuals and/or Pi Beta Phi will be immediately charged with further violations of the University Code of Conduct and disciplinary action will be taken.  

This suspension will remain in effect until the chapter has reviewed their New Member Plan with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs.   Failure to comply with the terms of this temporary suspension will result in additional charges as well as suspension of the New Member Program.

2) Chi Phi Fraternity accepted responsibility for the following charges:

• Respect for Self (Unauthorized Consumption, Distribution or Possession)
• Respect for Community (Irresponsible Distribution of Alcohol)
• Respect for Community (Posted Rules and Regulations)

The following sanctions have been imposed:

• Deferred Dissolution - Effective from January 16, 2014 through May 31, 2014
• Disciplinary Probation - Effective from May 31, 2014 through May 31, 2015
• Educational Sanction - Prior to alcohol being reintroduced into the chapter facility, the chapter will work with OFSA and their alumni to develop a plan to manage alcohol on at on-campus and off-campus events. This plan may not be implemented until after Spring 2015 recruitment.
• Alcohol Free Housing - Effective from January 16, 2014 through February 15, 2015

Additionally, the Briarfield Society, Chi Phi's Alumni Corporation has issued the following sanctions:

•  Beginning Spring 2014, the loss of housing privilege and designation to alumni status of six members directly involved and/or responsible for the event
• Dry / Social Probation for 1 year (2 semesters)
• Brother Self Evaluations 
• Spring 2014 Semester Monthly Inspections for alcohol and beer games equipment
• 3-Day New Member Education Programming
• Chapter Educational Programming on bystander intervention
• "Realignment Retreat" for actives and alumni
• Public Accountability via chapter reflections on the OFSA Blog

Community Conduct Updates

Zeta Tau Alpha:

As of January 14, 2014, all activities of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Lehigh University are temporarily suspended.  This action was taken because of alleged University policy violations by the chapter and its members during the new member education process on Monday, January 13, 2014.  Allegations include endangering the health and safety of other students, providing alcohol to minors, and failure to follow the chapter’s approved new member education plan.

This suspension mandates that no activities of any kind may occur, either on Lehigh's campus or off-campus for Zeta Tau Alpha.  The Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations will be investigating the situation while all chapter activities are suspended, including new member education.

Gamma Phi Beta:

As of January 14, 2014, all activities of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority at Lehigh University are temporarily suspended.  This action was taken because of alleged University policy violations by the chapter and its members during the new member education process on Monday, January 13, 2014.  Allegations include endangering the health and safety of other students, providing alcohol to minors, and failure to follow the chapter’s approved new member education plan.

This suspension mandates that no activities of any kind may occur, either on Lehigh's campus or off-campus for Gamma Phi Beta.  The Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations will be investigating the situation while all chapter activities are suspended, including new member education.

Pi Kappa Alpha:

As of January 14, 2014 all activities of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at Lehigh University are temporarily suspended. This action was taken because of alleged University policy violations by the chapter during the Interfraternity Council recruitment process on Monday, January 13, 2014. Allegations include endangering the health and safety of other students, and providing alcohol to minors.  

This suspension mandates that no activities of any kind may occur, either on Lehigh's campus or off-campus for Pi Kappa Alpha.  The Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations will be investigating the situation while all chapter activities are suspended, including all recruitment related activities and events.

Chi Phi:

Chi Phi Fraternity remains on suspension pending further investigation from an incident that took place on the night of December 6, 2013 which included providing alcohol to minors, drinking games, hosting an unregistered social event, and irresponsible distribution of alcohol.  

This suspension mandates that no activities of any kind may occur, either on Lehigh's campus or off-campus for Chi Phi.  The Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations will be investigating the situation while all chapter activities are suspended, including all recruitment related activities and events.

To reiterate the letter that the fraternity and sorority community leaders received from Dean Basso, “please read the entire Medical Amnesty Policy as well as information about what to do in an emergency. The Medical Amnesty Policy includes the fact that student organizations (in this instance, Greek chapters) are required to seek immediate medical assistance for members or guests.  Ignore this policy at your own peril.  If you fail to call for immediate professional medical help for someone, your chapter will face dissolution or termination and you, as an individual, will face possible suspension for a serious offense involving substances and endangering others.  Seeking immediate medical assistance does not include dropping intoxicated students off somewhere in the hopes that others will call for help, nor does it include taking care of intoxicated students by yourselves.   The only acceptable and appropriate action is, without delay, to call the police who will dispatch appropriate medical resources.  There is no legitimate reason not to do the right thing, without hesitation.  Call the Lehigh University or Bethlehem Police immediately when someone is at risk.”

If you have specific questions, feel free to contact the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at (610) 758-4157.

Staffing Announcement

Good Afternoon All,

It is with mixed emotions that I am e-mailing you to let you know that
Danny Grzesik will be leaving Lehigh in the new year. Danny has
accepted a position at Adelphi University as the Assistant Director of
Greek Life and Social Fellowships. In order to get a head start on his
new position, Danny's last day in OFSA will be January 6th.

In his four and a half years at Lehigh, Danny has worked with both our
Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, as well as spearheading our
Rho Gamma, faculty advisor and social host training initiatives. We will miss
Danny's hard work, optimistic attitude and dedication to learning. Adelphi is getting a staff member ready to take on the primary responsibility of stewarding a Greek community and Danny is getting an opportunity to return to his home state of New York. Before the new year, OFSA will be announcing new chapter/OFSA staff pairings for Danny's chapters, as well as Panhellenic advising responsibilities.

Please take a moment to share a note of congratulations with Danny on
his exciting new opportunity.

Thank You and Happy Holidays,

Tim

Update on Chi Phi

As of today, December 11, 2013 all activities of the Chi Phi Fraternity at Lehigh University have been suspended immediately.  This suspension comes pending the investigation of allegations of University policy violations by the chapter on the night of Friday, December 6, 2013 including providing alcohol to minors, drinking games, hosting an unregistered social event, and irresponsible distribution of alcohol.  Additionally, the chapter will be facing Interfraternity Council recruitment violations for allegations of potential new members being present at the facility where alcohol was present the night of December 6.

This suspension mandates that no activities of any kind may occur, either on Lehigh's campus or off-campus for Chi Phi.  The Chi Phi facility is also designated a dry facility. Chapter members have until 8PM Wednesday, December 11 to remove all alcohol from the facility.

For questions regarding this matter, please contact either Tim Wilkinson or Danny Grzesik in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at (610) 758-4157.

Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Reigstration Reminder

Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Registration Reminder

Good Afternoon-

If you are interested in participating in the Panhellenic Council's formal recruitment process and have not yet registered, please access the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Homepage ( http://www.lehigh.edu/ofsa/ ) and click on the “Spring 2014 Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Registration” link on the right hand side or the Panhellenic Council website (http://www.lehigh.edu/~inpanhel/Recruitment.html ) and click on "Formal Recruitment" Registration link on the right hand side. Please make sure you read through and understand the content of the Enrollment Disclaimer and the Confirmation email you receive upon registration.

It is important that you are present at all recruitment events during the week of January 6^th to maximize your exposure to the organizations. If you have a special circumstance (i.e. study abroad, athletic commitments, etc.), please contact the Panhellenic Council Vice President of Recruitment, Tiffany Kuperschmidt(tmk214@Lehigh.edu) as soon as possible if you haven't already been in touch.

We encourage you to follow us on our social media as well:

Facebook: Lehigh Greeks

Instagram: lehighpanhel

Twitter: @LehighPanhel

To join the group to stay updated for Formal Recruitment:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/542238755831457/

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

 

Kaitlin Slattery 

President, Panhellenic Council 

krs214@lehigh.edu

Tiffany Kuperschmidt
Vice President of Recruitment, Panhellenic Council
tmk214@lehigh.edu