Elon University's chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is currently under investigation for alleged hazing in its new member education program, according to a statement by Vice President for Student Life Smith Jackson.
All Pi Kappa Phi activities and operations — including any formal or informal new member meetings, activities such as brotherhood events, chapter meetings, intramurals or philanthropy on or off campus — have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
“The university takes these allegations seriously,” Jackson said. “[We] are working expeditiously to complete a thorough investigation and make appropriate responses. Student safety and well being is our top concern.”
The university-owned fraternity house assigned to Pi Kappa Phi will remain open only for the members currently living in the facility. According to Jackson, University officials are working closely with the Pi Kappa Phi National office to thoroughly investigate the claims.
Greek Life staff has been working with the men in the chapter to ensure they are briefed on the details of the situation and will navigate them in the process through the investigation process.
The Epsilon Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Phi was founded at Elon in 1979. According to the fraternity’s website, their chapter focuses greatly on academic success — they have 13 members currently serving on the student government, a large proportion of members are enrolled in one or more fellows programs as well as many of the honorary professional fraternities and six out of the last seven SGA Executive Presidents were brothers of Pi Kappa Phi.
Should any student have information that may aid in the investigation, please report it to the Office of Student Conduct (in person or anonymously through the hotline at 336.278.4293).