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5. Greek Council<br />
Greek Council represents all social fraternities and sororities at IIT. Each social fraternity and sorority must<br />
be recognized by Greek Council, the Office Residence and Greek Life and the <strong>Student</strong> Government<br />
Association to receive university recognition as a student organization. The council coordinates all-Greek<br />
events, scholarship programs, Greek Week and recruitment, as well as other campus-wide events. Greek<br />
Council is a self-governing and self-disciplinary body that monitors its own members in accordance with<br />
university policies, as well as the codes <strong>of</strong> conduct contained in its own constitution and bylaws. Greek<br />
organizations are responsible to follow all rules and policies as set for all student organizations. The<br />
university maintains the right to initiate the judicial process independently <strong>of</strong> Greek Council actions and<br />
independent organizations and/or individuals.<br />
6. Hazing<br />
Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or <strong>of</strong>f university<br />
premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Hazing<br />
and/or physical mistreatment <strong>of</strong> any individual is forbidden; anyone involved in such action is subject to<br />
university discipline. All members and prospective members <strong>of</strong> an organization must be treated in a<br />
manner consistent with the educational and ethical objectives <strong>of</strong> the university. Organizations found guilty<br />
<strong>of</strong> participating in hazing may have their recognition revoked. Any questions regarding activities that may<br />
constitute hazing should be directed to the Office <strong>of</strong> Campus Life. All IIT students, faculty, and staff have a<br />
responsibility to immediately report any questionable activities to the Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life<br />
and/or the Department <strong>of</strong> Public Safety.<br />
7. Indebtedness to Fraternities or Sororities<br />
Fraternities and sororities are expected to take all necessary action to collect debts owed to them by<br />
their members. Unless the debt owed by a member is actually one owed to the university, the university<br />
does not have standing either to collect the debt from the member on behalf <strong>of</strong> the affected fraternity or<br />
sorority or to assist the affected fraternity or sorority with the collection efforts. To the extent that the debt<br />
is one actually owed to the university, such as a failure to pay board for living in university owned and<br />
operated housing or a university sponsored meal plan, a member who is so delinquent may be subject to<br />
penalties, including, but not limited to, denial <strong>of</strong> housing in subsequent semesters. Organizations wishing<br />
to discuss matters <strong>of</strong> indebtedness should contact the Office Residence and Greek Life.<br />
8. Initiation<br />
The fraternity or sorority must submit the names <strong>of</strong> all new/associate members to be initiated to the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life for a check <strong>of</strong> eligibility at least one week before the initiation.<br />
9. Membership<br />
Membership in social fraternities and sororities is open to all regularly enrolled undergraduate<br />
students who are registered for classes at IIT. Regularly enrolled undergraduate students at Vandercook<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Music and Shimer Collerge are eligible to join the social fraternities and sororities as long as<br />
such membership is not in conflict with national organization regulations. Fraternity and sorority<br />
membership lists must be completed by the second Friday <strong>of</strong> each semester. The list must include all<br />
initiated members and new/associate members, as well as indicate whether they live in the chapter<br />
house, a residence hall or <strong>of</strong>f campus. The list shall be sent to the Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life.<br />
After membership lists have been submitted for the semester, the Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life must<br />
be notified in writing, within 48 hours, <strong>of</strong> any changes in the lists.<br />
10. New/Associate Members<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s are normally recruited during the formal period at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the fall or spring semester,<br />
however, chapters may also recruit new members outside <strong>of</strong> this formal time period. Chapters must follow all<br />
Greek Council policies pertaining to recruitment. Any student enrolled for at least 12 credit hours at IIT or<br />
at the Vandercook College <strong>of</strong> Music or Shimer College is eligible to join. The names <strong>of</strong> all students who are<br />
potential new/associate members must be submitted to the Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life at least<br />
two business days before they are pledged. A student on academic, conduct, or disciplinary probation is not<br />
eligible to join. The name <strong>of</strong> any student who is disaffiliated at any time must be reported in writing to the<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Residence and Greek Life within 48 hours.