2008 Woodie Awards
Thetas voluntarily dissolve
Found in violation of several Greek standards, Thetas turn in their charter
Josh Currie
Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: News
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On Friday Sept. 7 the President of the Alpha Theta Chi fraternity (Thetas), Jeremy Davilla, voluntarily turned in their fraternity charter to Katie Jundt, coordinator for Greek life and service, thus dissolving the organization.
According to Jundt, this is the first time she remembers that a Greek organization has dissolved themselves.
"The organization was asked to do some introspective thinking and soul searching about whether they wanted to continue to be an organization because there were a lot of indications that they weren't functioning at any level as an organized University group," said Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life, David Tuttle.
Tuttle said that the group came under investigation after a judicial case at the end of last spring related to a student affiliated with the Thetas and an incident that took place at a home several thetas were renting at the time.
"As that process unfolded, trying to get some information as to whether or not someone was even a member was difficult to determine," Tuttle said.
According to Jundt, the Thetas were not maintaining the required Greek standards; these include all members maintaining a minimum GPA, collecting annual dues, presenting member identification and electing officers.
"With all the changes in the Greek system it would have taken them a lot to get back on par with the other Greek organizations," Jundt said.
According to Tuttle, the Thetas were told that in order to remain a recognized group they would have to think about things such as the core of their mission, what they wanted to do as an organization and why they existed on campus.
As they were existing, they were putting us a risk and liability because of some of the things they were doing and some of the things that they weren't doing," Tuttle said.
According to Tuttle, he and Jundt discussed the situation over the summer with Greek Council Co-Chairs Nathan Goff and Megan Murphy, seniors, and granted them permission to take control of the situation.
According to Jundt, this is the first time she remembers that a Greek organization has dissolved themselves.
"The organization was asked to do some introspective thinking and soul searching about whether they wanted to continue to be an organization because there were a lot of indications that they weren't functioning at any level as an organized University group," said Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life, David Tuttle.
Tuttle said that the group came under investigation after a judicial case at the end of last spring related to a student affiliated with the Thetas and an incident that took place at a home several thetas were renting at the time.
"As that process unfolded, trying to get some information as to whether or not someone was even a member was difficult to determine," Tuttle said.
According to Jundt, the Thetas were not maintaining the required Greek standards; these include all members maintaining a minimum GPA, collecting annual dues, presenting member identification and electing officers.
"With all the changes in the Greek system it would have taken them a lot to get back on par with the other Greek organizations," Jundt said.
According to Tuttle, the Thetas were told that in order to remain a recognized group they would have to think about things such as the core of their mission, what they wanted to do as an organization and why they existed on campus.
As they were existing, they were putting us a risk and liability because of some of the things they were doing and some of the things that they weren't doing," Tuttle said.
According to Tuttle, he and Jundt discussed the situation over the summer with Greek Council Co-Chairs Nathan Goff and Megan Murphy, seniors, and granted them permission to take control of the situation.
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Bulldog
posted 10/24/07 @ 10:13 AM CST
Turtle, I assure you all Theta parties are unorganized as well as dysfunctional. And for those headaches...hair of the dog.
The Magician
posted 10/24/07 @ 10:38 AM CST
...hair of the bulldog that is.
Bernard
posted 10/24/07 @ 11:23 AM CST
Could you post Mr. Tuttle's home phone number. There are several former Thetas that would like to have a party this weekend.
Mr. Tuttle
posted 10/24/07 @ 11:40 AM CST
Here is my number. All former Thetas please contact me if you are planning any party.
210-999-8843
Mr. Tuttle
posted 10/24/07 @ 11:46 AM CST
I am gay....
The Shepard
posted 10/24/07 @ 1:29 PM CST
"The organization was asked to do some introspective thinking and soul searching about whether they wanted to continue to be an organization because there were a lot of indications that they weren't functioning at any level as an organized University group,"
Introspective thinking? Soul searching? Umm. (Continued…)
Bootus
posted 10/24/07 @ 9:27 PM CST
The fact that we're not functioning as an organized group, yet still made it 10 years, is pretty impressive. It took Student Life that long to determine this?
As Homer Simpson said, "Get out there and do a half ass job. (Continued…)
Tuttle Groupie
posted 10/30/07 @ 3:52 PM CST
What fraternities are left? This "style" of thinking is really getting old.
Thetas-no-more
posted 10/30/07 @ 3:59 PM CST
I knew all the Thetas founding members, all nice guys, who started the club becuase their atheletic and scholastic obligations prevented them from joining the other established clubs. (Continued…)
Chunky Noodle
posted 10/31/07 @ 1:53 PM CST
What benefit does a group get for having a fraternity charter? Is there something in the charter that allows people to throw parties? Is there something in the charter that allows people to wear certain types of clothes (with certain letters strategically placed)? Is there something in the charter that allows people to include others in their parties? I mean, for visibility, it may be better to be able to invite someone to a party that is called a "fraternity party" rather than just a party. (Continued…)
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