It’s a Good Time for the Collegiate Housing & Infrastructure Act (CHIA)
The Collegiate Housing & Infrastructure Act would result in safer student housing and more student housing. Plus, it’s a well-written bill.
Harvard Drops Policy Targeting Members of Single-Sex Groups, But Damage Already Done to Women’s Clubs
Harvard has reversed it’s policy, fearing courts would consider it discriminatory. Unfortunately, its women’s clubs have already suffered at a disproportionate rate.
The Collegiate Freedom of Association Act: A Legislative Response to Harvard University & Deferred Recruitment Mandates
Harvard enacted a policy preventing students who join single-sex organizations from taking positions of leadership on campus and from receiving letters of recommendation for some scholarships in May of 2016. There was immediate pushback from the fraternity/sorority world, and Harvard … Continued
How 2 Federal Anti-Hazing Bills Would Affect Reporting & Fraternity Liability
Update: This post has been updated for accuracy (related to the FSPAC’s structure & fraternity lobbying) and clarity. Please keep in touch on twitter @FraternityNik with feedback or corrections! The Fraternity/Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC) often presents at major inter/national … Continued
How Racial & Religious Desegregation Triggered “Big Fraternity”
It’s been almost nine years since I started blogging about the structure and politics of Fraternity/Sorority Life. Many things have changed in the years since I launched “BondFraternal.org” in 2011. I think I am better at naming websites, for example. … Continued
The Authoritarian Backlash Against Hazing
New state laws, proposed federal laws, zero-tolerance coalitions and repeated slandering of self-government highlight the hypocrisy in fraternity leaders’ attempt to use coercion against coercion. Taking a “Test” No lifeline candles remained. I incorrectly answered a fraternity trivia question. My … Continued