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Pitt lifts social probation for fraternities, sororities

PITTSBURGH — The social probation for Pitt's greek life is being lifted.

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Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner and coordinator of Pitt fraternity and sorority life Lexie Elliot made the announcement at a forum Wednesday night.

The probation was put in place in January after an alcohol-related incident took place at a Sigma Chi event held off campus.

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The incident happened during recruitment activities, which are expected to be free of alcohol, officials said.

In addition to suspending the fraternity, the university put all Greek life on modified social probation, meaning that the fraternity couldn't sponsor or participate in any social activities involving alcohol.

"I think if they're given the opportunity to continue doing what you’re doing..." said student Steve Lichtenfels. "I think part of Greek life is being responsible and being able to have fun."

Following the alcohol-related incident, 12 young women came forward with hazing allegations against the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in the same month.

Bonner said in April the probation would be lifted when the fall semester started and when the university finished a thorough community action plan.

“The process was long, deep, and fruitful," Bonner said in a statement. "I believe that the students understand their responsibility and the opportunity ahead of them, which is to create a safer and stronger campus culture.”

The action plan includes monitors at social events with alcohol, requiring new members to attend a "greek 101" session prior to recruitment and mandating bystander and intervention training for chapters.

Pitt is also hiring consultants review greek life on campus.

 

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