Greek Values do not align with those of the school
A further description on why the Greeks were disbanded from the school. In short, their values do not align with those of the school. I threw in an extra article on how they form cliques. In large part, there are very few articles that speak negatively of the Greek system in the Santa Clara review. Here they are.
Santa Clara Review Largely in Support of Growing Greek System
Greek, growth, fraternity, sorority, rush
Post-disaffiliation, the Santa Clara review largely reports on the Greek system as a positive for the school. It is noticeable how popular the Greek system is around campus, with loads of students wearing t-shirts and boasting their letters outside their dorm windows.
Greek System Bounces Back After Disaffiliation
Greek, fraternity, Santa Clara University, philanthropy
After the Greek system is disaffiliated from the school, they are still able to thrive with rush and philanthropy events. The institutions have creeds for service and raise money through fundraisers around the school. With that being said, they are no longer able to advertise their events through the means of the school or campus.
Santa Clara University cuts ties with the Greek system
Greek, fraternity, Santa Clara University
Articles from the Santa Clara Review that tell the story of how and when the University decided to cut ties with the Greek system. Headed by Father Locatelli, it was a decision that took a lot of thought and planning.
1998 is quite special in that the Greek organizations are very respectful towards the police department, surrounding neighborhoods, and schools. They have kept all of their parties under control, no one has gone over the 15 point limit, and their risk management seems to be top notch.
The City Council finally grants the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity its permit to keep their letters posted in the front of their home. This was their third city council meeting.
Pi Kappa Alpha, Fraternity, Greek, Santa Clara University
Fraternity houses were issued the 15 point rule, where they are granted 15 infractions, no matter how small or large, before they are put on probation or have their letters stripped from them. The Greek fraternities are still affiliated with the school at this point.
Santa Clara Unversity, fraternity, greek, rush
A general overview of Greek life at SCU before rush week in 1996. Reviews social activities, philanthropy, expenses, hazing, and acceptance.
In November of 1995, the InterGreek Council was chartered at Santa Clara University. The IGC gave "the Greek system legitimacy and a chance to give back to the university community as a whole".
Picture of the main room of Pent House. Notice how there is no furniture, and the ground is riddled with dirt and mud.