The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga suspended all fraternity and sorority activities in response to a hazing investigation reported this week, university officials announced in a letter sent to Greek Life leaders on Friday.
The moratorium freezes chapter operations through Sept. 5 and covers social events, recruitment, new member education and organizational programs. Officials said the pause is meant to “reflect and take meaningful steps to ensure the health and safety of all students.”
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A mandatory community meeting for all Greek Life members is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Sept. 2 at McKenzie Arena. University leaders said that failure to attend could affect a chapter’s ability to resume activities. Topics will include risk management, harm reduction and community standards, the letter said.
“This moratorium will allow the university in partnership with student leaders, chapter advisers and national organizations to reevaluate and realign policies, procedures, and practices related to safety, risk management, and harm reduction,” Artanya Wesley, vice chancellor, said in the letter. “Our goal is to strengthen fraternity and sorority life in ways that uphold UTC community standards and foster a culture of care, accountability, leadership, and respect.”