5 fraternities investigated for code of conduct

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Five fraternities at the University of Arizona are under investigation for potential code of conduct violations, with interim disciplinary measures in place.

Alpha Epsilon Pi and Kappa Sigma have been placed on interim loss of recognition status, pending the outcome of a code of conduct investigation, said Kendal Washington White, dean of students.

The fraternities are barred from hosting, attending, participating and sponsoring any organizational activities until a final decision is made in their cases, White said.

Loss of recognition status also means the fraternities are prohibited from using any UA facilities, White said.

Alpha Kappa Lambda and Theta Delta Chi have been placed on interim full activities suspension status, and Beta Theta Pi was placed on interim full activities suspension, including no contact with new members, White said.

All of the fraternities were disciplined between March 26 and April 26, which White says is not an unusual pattern, since fraternities have more social events in April as the semester is winding down.

“The timing of the interim sanctions is a result of our receiving credible reports,” White told the Star. “The reporting of behavior plays a role as well — students are more apt to report problematic behavior.”