The Implementation and Assessment Group on Greek Life met recently to complete the review of progress made on the recommendations adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2011. Access the implementation grid below. It demonstrates at least partial achievement of a number of items.
At our March meeting, the discussion included reviewing the numerous recommendations related to reducing high-risk alcohol use by students. The members of the IAGGL received information about the efforts made both by the organizations and the College to address the serious issues of high-risk alcohol use. A separate committee, formed in September, has been tasked with developing a comprehensive strategic plan related to reducing high risk alcohol use. As a result of the excellent and detailed work of the Alcohol and Other Drug Oversight Committee, some of the initial Working Group recommendations affecting Greek organizations may be amended.
This should not be construed as a lack of progress in addressing alcohol use on campus. There have been several, significant partnerships that have emerged between the College and Greek organizations including sponsorship of late night alcohol free events at several fraternity houses and co-sponsorship of events during high-risk periods such as Homecoming and Lafayette-Lehigh. The College has made funding available to assist in defraying the cost of these events to the organizations. The College also arranged for appropriate training related to alcohol service (TIPS, RAMP) to those groups interested in holding events with alcohol.
The Committee will meet for the final time in the coming weeks and will welcome Greg Meyer, Director of Student Development, to provide background on how the conduct process works for individuals and organizations, including an overview of training, newly implemented this year, for members of the conduct committee.
Annette Diorio, Ed.D.
Vice President for Campus Life
and Senior Diversity Officer