Shopping List of Reforms

The new dorm is the most expensive item on a shopping list of steps to crackdown on alcohol abuse.

Since the Krueger incident, Vest's administration has forced all fraternities, sororities and independent living groups to have graduate student resident advisers, and many will have faculty advisors. The appointments are expected to cost MIT about $180,000.

Alcohol is banned at all fraternities through September 12, when fraternities can apply for recertification, a process that will require numerous educational programs on the dangers of alcohol.

The president even plans to enlist the aid of a special assistant and "chancellor for alcohol education."

Other steps include educational programs and an additional $200,000 to be spent on student events throughout the year to divert students away from alcohol-driven parties.

But the biggest bite comes from new disciplinary guidelines.

MIT set up a system of heavy penalties on alcohol violations that increase with each infraction.

A small first offense means a conversation with a dean. An aggravated case can lead to expulsion and fines of up to $1,500.

And the disciplinary measures affect not only individuals but also the entire fraternity. Numerous fraternities were punished for violations during the past year.

Phi Gamma Delta, where Krueger fell into a coma, remains suspended. During the upcoming year, it will house only three members, who have been authorized to work as caretakers.

The administration is also trying to limit alcohol supply to minors and has given $1,500 to the "Cops in Shops" program in Cambridge, which plants undercover police officers in liquor stores.

The Response

Fraternity members say the administration's fear borders on paranoia.

According to senior Duane L. Dreger, president of the Interfraternity Council, Vest's move to house first-years has not been well-received by students.