Lehigh University has banned the sorority Alpha Chi Omega until May 2020, according to ABC News, because of a “morally questionable” scavenger hunt.
The university, located in Bethlehem, Pa., announced the decision was effective as of March 5, 2018 until May 31, 2020.
The University originally placed the sorority chapter on “interim suspension” in Dec. 2017, following their “Road Rally” scavenger hunt event which was considered a "rite of passage" into the sorority. The event involved sexual activity, drugs, and alcohol.
The national Alpha Chi Omega also conducted its own investigation last winter and ordered the sorority to stop any future events or activities by putting the sorority on probation.
According to the Lehigh Greek Community blog, the university's Title IX coordinator investigated the incident and the proposed charges. The sorority was then found responsible for hazing and failure to report any violations.
Although the national Alpha Chi Omega did not immediately comment on the incident for ABC News, the university made a statement against the sorority's actions.
"Lehigh University expects all students to uphold community standards," the statement said. "The scavenger hunt 'failed to meet these standards.'"
Some schools, such as the University of Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State have attempted to suspend Greek Life all together.
Many past sanctions given to Greek organizations at Penn, related to hazing and alcohol violations, have led to the creation of off-campus groups.
In the past, Penn has required a certain amount of students to attend anti-hazing events. Others have also voiced their opinions that hazing and pledging at Penn need to be stopped all together.
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