The IU chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was placed on cease and desist by the university on Sept. 1 for hazing, according to the Division of Student Affairs.
Cease and desist means the chapter is suspended from all activities until further notice and is enacted when there is an immediate threat or ongoing investigation with a chapter. While on cease and desist, an organization may not engage in social events, recruitment or new member activities.
Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men. The Gamma Eta chapter at IU was founded in 1947.
Alpha Phi Alpha is only the second fraternity placed on the cease and desist list this year. The Kappa Sigma chapter was placed on the list Aug. 15 for alcohol, endangering others and hazing. There are eight organizations on suspension, meaning the chapters are disbanded.
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Indiana University has an anti-hazing policy listed in its code of conduct. The university defines hazing as anything that could endanger, abuse, degrade or intimidate someone in a group. Students can report hazing through the Office of Student Conduct.
