SDSU FRAT SHUT DOWN OVER HARASSMENT AND HAZING COMPLAINTS

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By Miriam Raftery

December 18,2014 (San Diego) – The Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at San Diego State University has been shut down for disciplinary action and will remain closed until at least fall of 2016. Additionally, individuals involved in the harassment policy violation will be subject to a Title IX policy investigation and a student code of conduct policy violation investigation.

San Diego State University’s Division of Student Affairs has announced the disciplinary action due to consistent pattern of policy violations including harassment of  women participating in a Take Back the Night March on Friday, November 21st as well as serious hazing and alcohol misconduct issues.

As a result of this consistent violation of university policies, the Delta Sigma Phi national office, in consultation with SDSU, has closed its Gamma Alpha chapter. Delta Sigma Phi and SDSU have agreed that the earliest date for recolonization would be fall 2016. The return date is subject to a review of demonstrated adherence to university policies.

“It recently became clear that certain members of Gamma Alpha Chapter have not maintained the integrity that our members deserve and that our history demands,” read a statement from the Delta Sigma Phi national office.  The statement adds, “The Fraternity cannot, and will not, tolerate blatant disregard toward our policies and standards for members and chapters.”

Eric Rivera, SDSU’s vice president for student affairs, says, “There is no place in our campus community for the type of ongoing behaviors displayed by those involved with this fraternity chapter/ We appreciate the willingness of the national office of Delta Sigma Phi to step in and address these issues and take action with us. We hope that through these actions, when the time is right, they will bring a chapter back to SDSU and be productive members of our community.”

The frat house will remain closed until several milestones are met, including attaining charter status, maintaining an alcohol and drug free environment, employing a full-time house manager to address behavioral issues, and creating an advising panel.

San Diego State Uuniversity has also implemented numerous training programs, events and resources to address serious issues of sexual harassment and other concerns. More information about SDSU’s activities on this issue can be found at titleix.sdsu.edu.

Fourteen sexual assaults on campus have been reported this year, including many at fraternity houses.


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