Beta Theta Pi fraternity loses charter status over summer
By Maria Jeong | August 24, 2005The Beta Theta Pi International Fraternity, Inc. had its charter revoked early in the summer by the General Fraternity, the fraternity's international governing body, for failing to comply with the General Fraternity's regulations. The chapter subsequently lost its membership in the University's Inter-Fraternal Council. The fraternity has been working with its alumni, the University's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the General Fraternity to determine the change of its status at the University, said Chris McGill, assistant dean at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Although no determination has yet been made, General Fraternity Chapter Counselor Garrett Smith said there is a reasonable chance of success for the fraternity to regain its charter when it appeals next summer if the conduct of the chapter members meets expectations over the coming year. Smith said the General Fraternity feels the fraternity's performance fell short of requirements. Some of the incidents the General Fraternity did not approve of at the U.Va.
