“The University investigated complaints against Alpha Sigma Phi that occurred while the chapter was an active member of the Interfraternity Council.

“The general practice of a minimum suspension for five years allows time for the current students to matriculate from U-M and for the headquarters to put greater support in place for the chapter to operate effectively following a closure for cause, to ensure that the same challenges do not recur,” Broekhuizen wrote. Broekhuizen said in an email that disaffiliation does not mean the chapter will not be held accountable. Kim Broekhuizen, associate director of the University’s Office of Public Affairs responded on behalf of Nicole Banks, interim director of Greek Life and assistant dean of students. “These sanctions result from a Hazing Response Team investigation that found substantial evidence of dangerous recurring practices within Alpha Sigma Phi’s new member process, including forced alcohol consumption and violent physical hazing,” the IFC wrote in the statement. According to the Office of Greek Life, fraternities must answer to the University regardless of governance. The fraternity cited new zoning codes implemented by City Council as the reason for the change. The IFC released a statement saying the Council supported the University’s decision following the Student Organization Advancement and Recognition review conducted by the Greek Activities Review Panel.Īlpha Sigma Phi disassociated from the University and Interfraternity Council in September, opting instead to join the newly formed Ann Arbor Interfraternity Council. 7, the University terminated the fraternity for hazing infractions with opportunity for recolonization after five calendar years. Blake Jones said “several generations” took part in hazing activities at the Theta chapter and the fraternity’s national headquarters turned a “blind eye” to hazing. Dean of Students Laura Blake Jones called out the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity at the University of Michigan in a letter regarding the University’s disciplinary action against Alpha Sigma Phi, which was later published by MLive through a Freedom of Information Act request on Dec.

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