Penn State Interfraternity Council Response to New Safety Measures Presented by President

Barron

The past few months have been difficult for many in the Penn State community, and we continue
to send our thoughts and prayers to Tim Piazzas family. The Interfraternity Council Executive
Board and Council of Presidents continue to be devoted to leading the change Penn State needs
to prevent another senseless tragedy.

Prior to todays Board of Trustees meeting, we presented Penn State administrators with this
draft plan that was a collaborative effort from the IFC Executive Board, chapter presidents,
National Organizations, and alumni that would increase safety in our fraternity community.
Working with these stakeholders, we developed a proposal to:
Address substance abuse through new restrictions, heightened security and education
Strengthen new member education through enhanced hazing prevention parameters
Provide transparency through publishing chapter disciplinary records and other
information
Implement new peer governance structures to improve accountability, including
community-wide training and involvement
Increase alumni involvement and advisory support
Invest in the funding of professional staff and an annual culture assessment
Hold fraternities to maintaining alcohol-free facilities until they meet all standards

Many of these changes align withand even go further thanthe measures President Barron
presented today. We agree that added social restrictions, education, transparency and
professional staff support are critical. We have tried to remain committed to being an active part
of the solution within our community. We stand firm on our belief that when students are
involved in collaborating with the university in monitoring and accountability, a greater impact is
made. For that reason, we will continue to push for a partnership between student leaders and
the University.
We believe lasting change is best created when stakeholders of all levels work togetherfrom
the highest ranks of the administration to students. The hardest work lies ahead, and we look
forward to working with the university to implement elements of our plan to make a difference
in our community.

We Are still Penn State.

Sincerely,

Dean Vetere
Penn State Interfraternity Council President