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The Update | December 19, 2017
News from the Industry
House Republicans on the Education and Workforce Committee have advanced legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, and have included language that would include basic protections for single-gender organizations. The Chronicle of Higher Education provides coverage of the relevant provisions that would bar institutions that recognize single-gender groups from forcing those groups to “admit as a member an individual who does not meet the organization’s criteria for single-sex status.” Inside Higher Ed also has a round-up of the full legislation, although it does not specifically address elements related to single-gender organizations.
The latest grand jury report regarding the death of fraternity pledge Tim Piazza at Penn State University provided a scathing review of the university’s oversight, according to extensive coverage in outlets such as ABC News, NPR, CNN and CBS Philly. The 144-page report was released Friday, with the district attorney calling Penn State’s oversight “a joke and a catastrophe.” The text of the report also recommends a series of changes that the school should undertake in the wake of Piazza’s February death.
A hazing incident involving the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of Houston has led to a hazing indictment from a grand jury, according to coverage in the Associated Press and the Houston Chronicle, among others.
Office Holiday Closing
Kappa Alpha Theta headquarters will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, through Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. The next edition of The Update will be Jan. 9, 2018.
Workforce Update
Laura Locke, college committee chairman, is delighted to announce that Ana Schwab, Lambda/Vermont, has been appointed by Grand Council to serve as college district director (CDD) in College District III. Ana replaces Jackie Martin who recently resigned as CDD.
Workforce Contact Update
Risk prevention committee volunteer Stephanie Sciarani has a new email address: Thetariskprevention1870@gmail.com. Stephanie will begin her new role as risk prevention committee chairman on Jan. 1, 2018.
2018 Theta Foundation Scholarship Application Coming Soon!
Theta Foundation is committed to helping Thetas achieve their dreams and make a positive difference in the world through our scholarship program. The 2018 Scholarship Application will be posted on our website in early January. If you have any questions about the scholarship program, please contact Theta Foundation Programs Manager Mary Kate Kronzer.
Theta Foundation Chapter & Individual Grants
The deadline for Q3 Theta Foundation Chapter and Individual Grant applications is Jan. 18, 2018. Learn more on Theta Foundation’s Apply Now page. Please direct any questions to Theta Foundation Programs Manager Mary Kate Kronzer.
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