Industry Update Provided by NPC

The Advocate reported on the findings of a Louisiana State University (LSU) police investigation into hazing allegations. Earlier this month, the LSU chapter of Pi Beta Phi was suspended based on hazing allegations, and an LSU police investigation into the matter revealed a milk-chugging contest to be the subject of the allegations. The investigation into Pi Beta Phi’s hazing activities is ongoing. WBRZ and NOLA also reported on the investigation.

The Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Associated Press reported on a recent settlement made by West Virginia University (WVU) over the death of a student in his Kappa Sigma Fraternity house. In 2014, Nolan Michael Burch passed away in an alcohol-related death, and WVU recently reached a $250,000 settlement with Burch’s family. The Buffalo News and mrt* also reported on the settlement.

NPC Announces New Organizational Structure

“The challenges facing students on campus today are more complex and require robust engagement from the professionals that serve the Panhellenic community,” said Carole Jones, chairman of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). “Our ability to lead and effectively partner with our campus-based colleagues demands we equip ourselves as a stronger, more strategic ally,” she added, citing the fight against hazing, alcohol abuse, sexual assault and diversity and inclusion, among other concerns.

The new governance structure will include:

• A Council of Delegates, consisting of one representative from each of NPC’s 26 member-organizations and having primary responsibility for NPC membership and Panhellenic policies.
• A new seven-member Board of Directors consisting of five members elected to service by the Council of Delegates and two directors appointed by their member organization (on a rotational basis). The Board of Directors will lead NPC and have authority and responsibility for overseeing the affairs of NPC. They will establish corporate policy, set the strategic direction, oversee and secure resources and monitor organizational performance. The Council of Delegates will elect the NPC chairman.

Read the full press release here.

Announcing the Theta Forever Fund

We are thrilled to announce the Theta Forever Fund officially launched on Nov. 27, #GivingTuesday, with an awe-inspiring $278,263 raised in just 27 hours! The Theta Forever Fund represents the incredible unrestricted contributions from members, chapters, and friends of Theta. Thank you to each of you for so generously giving, sharing your Theta story, and following along on social media throughout the day. Together, we showed Thetas everywhere that we believe in them and support their dreams.

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