Holly V. Hays

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The governing body of Delta Tau Delta announced Monday it has suspended the charter for the fraternity's Beta Alpha chapter at Indiana University Bloomington.

The decision comes after multiple violations of Delta Tau Delta’s risk management policy, according to a release from the national fraternity. That includes multiple instances of hazing within the chapter's new member education program.

“There is no place for hazing in Delta Tau Delta. It is absolutely contrary to our values and will not be tolerated,” said Jim Russell, executive vice president of the national fraternity. “The fraternity is clear about its expectations.”

Members of the chapter were notified of the charter's suspension Monday night. Withdrawal proceedings will be effective immediately, according to the release.

National officials addressed the ramifications of poor conduct at the beginning of the 2016-17 academic year, after the chapter violated sanctions imposed by the national fraternity in spring 2016,

"While made aware of our conduct requirements, the chapter chose to ignore them during the fall 2016 semester with full knowledge the national fraternity could revoke its charter,” Russell said in the release.

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