INDIANAPOLIS (September 2, 2016) – At the August Board of Directors meeting, chapters that did not meet minimum standards during the 2015-16 academic year – also known as show cause chapters – were discussed.
One of the fraternity’s goals is to reduce the number of chapters failing to meet one or more of the minimum standards each year. Throughout the academic year, Heritage Center staff and fraternity volunteers assist chapters in meeting the minimum standards and any specific requirements as a result of a show cause review. The process repeats and chapters are reviewed again each year.
Show cause is not a punishment, nor a mission to close chapters. It addresses the chapters that do not meet the nine minimum standards.The process is used to identify underperforming chapters in order to provide them resources and support for future success. There are five potential outcomes for the show cause process: No Action Taken, Guidance, Advisory, Critical Care and Closure.
During the Board or Directors meeting, the difficult decision was made to suspend the charter and cease operations at the following five collegiate chapters:
- Gamma Upsilon – Wichita State University
- Mu Nu – Oakland University
- Psi Alpha – Ferris State University
- Psi Beta – University of North Florida
- Rho Sigma – College of Charleston
For additional resources on show cause and minimum standards, visit the AKPsi YouTube channel or contact your chapter educational resource coordinator.
