LEXINGTON,
Va. — Sigma Nu Fraternity’s national headquarters
announced the suspension of the charter of its Theta Iota Chapter at MTSU,
effective immediately, for alcohol misuse and hazing-related incidents.
The fraternity’s
decision, made in consultation with Theta Iota alumni and MTSU officials, means
the chapter will cease to function until recolonization. Activities of the
chapter must immediately cease and members of the chapter have been notified of
the suspensions and the terms. The Theta Iota Chapter will be eligible to
return to MTSU for the Spring 2019 semester.
The chapter came under
scrutiny this past August after the university received a cell phone video showing
images of nudity and alcohol consumption at an August party at the fraternity
house on Greek Row. The chapter was on probation by MTSU at the time of the
party.
“Sigma Nu regrets the
loss of the Theta Iota chapter. However, in keeping with our mission to develop
ethical leaders, the fraternity cannot tolerate such violations of its law,
policies and principles,” said Brad Beacham, executive director of Sigma Nu
Fraternity, in a Tuesday release from the fraternity.
“We will work with Theta
Iota alumni leaders, university officials and student leaders to re-establish
this legacy of leadership at MTSU in the future. We are grateful for our strong
partnership with MTSU, and we appreciate the university’s continuing support,”
Beacham said.
MTSU spokesman Andrew
Oppmann said Sigma Nu’s investigation and findings mirrored a similar inquiry
by the university. “We appreciate the leadership put forward by Sigma Nu’s
national organization and concur with its decision,” he said. “We look forward
to working with Sigma Nu officials when the chapter is eligible for
reinstatement.”
Headquartered in
Lexington, Va., Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded in 1869 at Virginia Military
Institute. The fraternity currently has 165 active chapters and colonies and
has initiated more than 235,000 members since its founding.
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