Industry Update Provided by NPC

WAFB reported on the suspension of Pi Beta Phi at Louisiana State University (LSU) based on hazing allegations. The university has begun a formal investigation of possible hazing by the chapter, and it will remain suspended until the investigation ends.

Los Angeles Patch reported on the decision of a Los Angeles judge in a lawsuit filed by five University of Southern California (USC) fraternal organizations. Kappa Alpha Theta and four men’s fraternities filed a…

Industry Update Provided by NPC

The Chronicle of Higher Education published a letter to the editor from Dani Weatherford, executive director of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), and Judson Horras, president & CEO of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), regarding a recent study suggesting fraternity and sorority membership has a negative effect on student learning. The authors point to numerous national studies that deliver opposite findings and suggest the results…

Seeking Input on Enterprise Risk

As part of Theta’s commitment to proactive thinking, we are committed to the use of enterprise risk management (ERM), a process that is applied to help identify potential events that could affect Kappa Alpha Theta, manage those risks, and ensure we can achieve our strategic objectives. By taking a complete viewpoint on risk and creating a risk-focused culture, Theta is in a strong position to efficiently use resources. Grand Council appoints an ERM committee,…