acacia closes lsu chapter

www.lsureveille.com/daily/lsu-acacia-fraternity-removed-from -campus/article_f812f27e-d3f1-11e4-a675-7357f313ef5c.html

The above link is the recent article regarding the closure of Acacia at LSU.

The Acacia national office released a statement today announcing the closure of the University chapter after reported violations of the fraternity's standards and policies related to the treatment of its members.

The chapter’s campus registration has been revoked effective immediately and continuing through June 30, 2018, according to a statement from University media relations director Ernie Ballard. University officials’ decision comes after allegations surfaced of hazing during fall 2014.

On Monday, Ballard released a statement confirming Acacia fraternity's interim suspension of activities after announcing the University's investigation into the chapter for allegations of "behavioral misconduct."

According to the statement issued by Acacia fraternity executive director Patrick McGovern, "The findings of an internal investigation raised serious concern regarding congruence with Acacia's values, membership education programs, and Ritual."

McGovern visited the University chapter on March 17 and determined that chapter rehabilitation was not a likely possibility and recommended campus removal, according to the statement.

Ballard released the chapter’s administrative action outcome letter and charge letter, which outlines the allegations against Acacia fraternity and the chapter’s violations of the Code of Student Conduct.