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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…

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Survey

As a follow-up to the ERM article in the November 13 edition of The Update, the link to the ERM assessment is now available. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration in ranking the severity and likelihood of each identified risk. Please complete the ERM assessment survey no later than Wednesday, Dec. 12. Contact Chief Operating Officer Jenni Schmaltz with questions or if you have trouble accessing the survey.

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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…

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,…

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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…

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The Atlantic reported on a recent study that suggests joining Greek life negatively impacts student grades. The study found that on average Greek students saw GPAs that were 0.1 points lower than before they joined their organization. Additionally, the study found that academic performance suffered significantly during the new member education program that follows recruitment. The Chronicle of Higher Education, Business Insider, and Teen Vogue also reported on…

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In an article for Peterson's, NPC Executive Director Dani Weatherford provided insight on "How to Use Greek Life Affiliation to Further Your Career." She addressed topics including the skills members learn and how to include sorority membership on a résumé and in interviewing and networking.

The Daily Journal reported on a presentation at the University of Mississippi led by parents of two fraternity members who died while pledging. The parents of Tim Piazza and…

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This is the new title of the section previously titled News from the Industry. The information has always been delivered from the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and we feel this title better reflects that. Unfortunately, there is no current news  from the NPC to report. Theta-specific news articles are always available on the bottom right of the Igloo home page, under Greek News.

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George Mason University has garnered further attention regarding a student with Down Syndrome not receiving a bid from any chapters on campus. Inside Higher Ed reported that the George Mason Panhellenic Council said in a statement, “As a council that promotes inclusivity, we recognize that people have been harmed by the decision of our members and we are committed to engaging all communities in dialogue on the issues to do better in the future.”

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