Delta Chi fraternity chapter closed

COLUMBUS – The University Judicial Panel has revoked Delta Chi Fraternity’s status as a student organization at The Ohio State University for at least five years, ruling that the chapter violated five provisions of the Code of Student Conduct. The panel, which comprises students, faculty and staff, found the chapter guilty of two charges of hazing, two of endangering health and safety and one of alcohol violations. Delta Chi will not be permitted to reapply for recognition before Autumn 2008.

The chapter was notified Thursday (7/31) of the ruling and has until Aug. 11 to appeal the decision to Vice President for Student Affairs William H. Hall.

The chapter had been on temporary suspension since May 1, when allegations of hazing in conjunction with new-member induction were reported to university officials. The allegations included providing alcohol to underage persons, creating situations that encouraged consumption of dangerous amounts of alcohol and “ditching,” in which members were abducted, had their hands bound, were forced into vehicles and held in an off-campus location for a period of time.

This is the second time in recent years that Delta Chi Fraternity has been sanctioned for hazing. The chapter was placed on a one-year probation in 2001 for similar violations.