Editor:
As a point of clarification, I would like to take this opportunity to clear any misconceptions about the Interfraternity Council's decision not to support Delta Chi in their present reorganizational process. Approximately a month ago, a representative from Delta Chi International came to our campus and described how their reorganization would be held. Though it was Delta Chi International that came to an agreement with the University of Arizona to return in five years, we wanted to hear all other possible options that they wanted to present.
After a meeting with 10 IFC and Panhellenic executive officers (myself included) we did not look favorably upon Delta Chi's present plan of reorganization. We did not feel that their method of reorganization (from dependence of solely alumni enforcing policies to a general ambiguity of the repercussions if policies were not followed to a particularly short, weekend membership review) would ensure beyond doubt that Delta Chi would once again be a successful chapter. The Dean of Students office came to a decision (partially from speaking with IFC and Panhellenic executive officers) that Delta Chi would not be welcomed back in the fall on the basis that their methods of organization were arrived at in haste and not all problems which plagued the past fraternity would be addressed. The 21 fraternities of IFC and the 16 sororities of Panhellenic then took a vote whether they felt Delta Chi was ready to reorganize and be successful for years to come. The Panhellenic vote came up unanimous and only four fraternities abstained from voting in agreement with the university's decision.
We at IFC and Panhellenic welcome Delta Chi back when they are ready to function as a positive chapter upholding the ideals of their founders. In short, the general sentiment throughout Greek Life and the administration is that this reorganization is questionable in its thoroughness and is being done in haste.
Mike Margolin
Philosophy/Political Science
IFC President