Greek activities at University of Buffalo suspended at least until fall after possible hazing

[TexasTowelie]

Activities of Greek-letter fraternities and sororities will be suspended at the University at Buffalo at least until the start of the fall semester as the university conducts an internal review following a suspected case of hazing, UB announced Monday.

Recommendations from a yet-to-be-named panel are due by the start of the fall semester, said A. Scott Weber, vice president for student life.

The committee, which will be chaired by Graduate School of Education Dean Suzanne Rosenblith, will consist of between 10 and 15 members, including students, faculty and staff, Weber said during a news conference on North Campus.

The work to be undertaken by the Greek life review committee will include looking at educational strategies regarding the university's "zero-tolerance policy" on hazing, as well as health and safety programs for fraternities and sororities, including anti-hazing and "Good Samaritan" policies.

Read more: https://buffalonews.com/2019/04/15/greek-activities-at-ub-suspended-at-least-until-fall-semester/

[liberal N proud]

1. Greek organizations must evolve and they can

Greek organizations must transform and partner with universities to be character builders and beneficial to the school.

A medium-sized university in the Midwest has done this with much success. After a Greek organization was banned by the university for alcohol and sexual misconduct, the alumni stepped up and partnered with the university to reinstate the organization minus the members who perpetrated the acts of sexual assault and alcohol policy.
The organization became a model for the university and won several awards since.
It takes a sea change at all levels. There are many great things that Greek organizations can offer.