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CLOSE TO THE WEEKEND. >> THREE FRATERNITIES AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ARE ON DISCIPLINARY PROBATION. THE SCHOOL SAYS THEY VIOLATED THE SCHOOL’S CODE OF CONDUCT. THEY INVESTIGATED DELTA CHI, PI DELTA THETA AND HIGH TIDE -- PI CHI AFTER REPORTS

Advertisement 3 Clemson frats placed on probation for hazing, misconduct, report says Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta and Chi Phi were investigated following accusations of harsh new member processes

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Three fraternities at Clemson University were placed on disciplinary probation for violating the university’s code of conduct, according to a university report updated on Nov. 25. The report said Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta and Chi Phi were investigated following accusations of harsh new member processes. The university’s report lists misconduct investigations involving alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, physical assaults and hazing.To read the full report, click here. Chi Phi is on probation until May 31, 2020. The report said fraternity members forced new members to consume alcohol after joining the chapter on Sept. 13.Phi Delta Theta is also on probation until May 31, 2020, for not being “forthcoming” during an investigation into a Sept. 20 incident, the report said. Delta Chi is on probation until Dec. 31, 2021, for forcing new members into “personal servitude” during an Oct. 16 incident, which is a form of hazing, the report said. The report was made available through the South Carolina Tucker Hipps Transparency Act, which became law in June. The law requires South Carolina’s public colleges and universities to report conduct violations by fraternities and sororities. It’s named after Tucker Hipps, a Clemson University student who died in 2014 after falling off a bridge while running as he pledged for a fraternity.Clemson University's Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Chris Miller released the following statement:“Pursuant to the Tucker Hipps Transparency Act and South Carolina Code of Laws section 59-101-210, Clemson University reported three student organizations were found in violation of the Student Code of Conduct during the 2019 fall semester. Concerns were brought forward regarding the new member education programs for these organizations and Clemson’s Office of Community and Ethical Standards (OCES) and the national headquarters of the respective organizations conducted joint investigations into the matters. As a result of the investigations, university chapters of Chi Phi, Phi Delta Theta and Delta Chi were placed on disciplinary probation. These organizations must complete the sanctions outlined from the case and if they are not compliant or found in violation of additional charges during the probationary time period, further sanctions could be applied.“Clemson University takes all conduct matters very seriously and is committed to upholding the institution’s core values of honesty, integrity and respect. Our expectation is for these student organizations to satisfy the requirements set forth by OCES and their respective national headquarters. The Division of Student Affairs will work with these organizations to ensure compliance during the probationary time period.”(Video at top of story: Parents of Tucker Hipps rally behind bill to increase penalty for hazing)