No more rushing, no more pledging and no more partying.
At least at fraternities and sororities at California's Santa Clara University, where it was announced last month that all Greek organizations will be phased out over the next three years.
However, officials say this is unlikely to happen at the University.
After a five-month evaluation of the Greek system, Rev. John Locatelli, Santa Clara University president, announced his intention to eliminate all Greek organizations from the campus by 2003.
In a letter to the students, Locatelli explained his decision, saying the Greek system does not fit into his view of an ideal college environment.
"To achieve the community we envision, [we] must support priorities that will benefit the greatest number of students," Locatelli said. "Hence, it was in the best interest of [Santa Clara] not to continue to support the Greek system."
A committee of faculty, students and staff put forth the recommendation to abolish the Greek system at Santa Clara several months ago. Although the decision disappointed some students, it was not a surprise to most.
"I think I knew it was coming," said Chelsie McFadden, a Delta Gamma sorority member at Santa Clara. "Most of the university saw the Greek community in a negative light."
McFadden said she believes a large reason for the dismantling of the Greek system was its small size at Santa Clara, which is a Jesuit university. Less than 10 percent of the school's 7,350 students are Greek.
This action does not condemn current Greek students in any way, Locatelli said.
"It is important to note that most students who have been in sororities and fraternities are fine members of the community," he said in the statement.
Dean of Students Penny Rue said that in all likelihood, the University administration would not be forced to undertake similar measures.
"I believe that as long as the relationship between the administration and the Greek system remains in its current state, a dramatic move by the administration will not be necessary," Rue said.
Relations between the Inter-Fraternity Council and the Inter-Sorority Council and administrators have not always been good, but they have improved in the past few years, she said.
"There was definitely a big lack of trust when I first came to the University," Rue said. "There was also a lot of tension over rush. There are still hundreds of issues that the [IFC and ISC] and the administration don't agree on, but we continue to make improvements in our relationship"
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