Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Davidson College suspended over hazing
DAVIDSON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A campus chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Davidson College has been suspended for five years after acknowledging it engaged in hazing.
According to a Davidson College spokesperson, during the 2023 spring semester, the campus chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon acknowledged it had hazed new members, participated in the college’s accountability process, and received an outcome that it appealed.
“The appeals process concluded at the end of the most recent fall semester and confirmed the earlier findings. As a result, the campus chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon has been suspended for five years,” Davidson College announced.
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After five years, students will have the opportunity to reconstitute the campus chapter with the help of the national organization, the college explained.
Statement from Sigma Phi Epsilon sent to Queen City News:
“Sigma Phi Epsilon’s National Board of Directors has voted to formally revoke the North Carolina Epsilon chapter’s charter. This decision corresponds with Davidson College’s five-year suspension of the chapter and comes in response to verified reports of behavior occurring in spring 2023 that is not aligned with the values of the Fraternity.
Members of SigEp are expected to treat others with dignity and respect, providing a safe and supportive environment. As this decision shows, the Fraternity takes these expectations seriously and holds our chapters to that standard. If at a future date SigEp seeks a return to Davidson, our Headquarters staff will work in full partnership with the university toward the re-establishment of the chapter.
Sigma Phi Epsilon is a college fraternity headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with more than 12,000 undergraduates on 200 campuses across the United States. Established in 1901, its mission is “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities,” which is achieved through a continuous member development program focused on academic and leadership development in a substance-free environment.”
This is not the first time a chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon has been suspended for hazing. In 2017, a chapter at UNC Charlotte was placed on a four-year suspension following allegations of hazing. At that time, the fraternity accepted responsibility and was suspended until Aug. 2021.
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