SAE loses org. status
The sanction will last for four years.
April 8, 2008
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity lost its status as an official student organization Thursday, but the chapter has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to appeal that decision.
Student Life Director Mark Lucas said he sent a letter last Thursday to fraternity President Chris Lupo revoking the fraternity’s status recognition, effective immediately.
Lupo declined to comment on the situation or whether the chapter would appeal the sanction until the chapter has made its final decision.
The sanction will last for four years, which will allow time for all current members to graduate. The fraternity cannot participate in any university events, including Greek Week and Homecoming.
In addition, no current member of the fraternity can join any future Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapters formed at MU, and starting this fall, no freshman can live in the house until after the sanction is lifted in August 2012.
Lucas said the fraternity violated terms of previous sanctions when it held parties with alcohol at its house on Feb. 29 and March 6.
Lucas said he wrote a letter to the fraternity June 7, 2007 listing five sanctions against the fraternity. A letter dated Feb. 26 from Greek Life Coordinator Andrew Hohn listed another 11 sanctions against the fraternity.
Lucas said fraternity president Lupo did not dispute that the parties had occurred when the two met last week.
Lucas said all of the sanctions were aimed at changing the culture of the chapter, which he said had a long judicial history.
“We have done everything possible to give this chapter the opportunity to succeed,” Lucas said. “We’ve tried everything.”
If the fraternity appeals the decision, they will go before the Committee on Student Organizations, Government, and Activities for a formal hearing. SOGA is comprised of faculty, students and staff.
The fraternity has the option to deny the charges or request alternate sanctions. The committee then makes a recommendation to the vice chancellor for student affairs.
“We’re here to advocate for the Greek community,” Lucas said. “But like any parent, if you use the parent model, we’re here to support you but also hold you accountable for your actions. When we receive reports from the Columbia Police, we have an obligation to respond.”
Lucas said the sanction was not related to an incident where two SAE members broke into another fraternity house.
Interfraternity Council Spokesman Sam Hargadine said the council does not have a role in the investigation or the sanction.
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