Fraternities
Delta Gamma Becomes First Social Group to Close in Response to Sanctions
Harvard’s chapter of the Delta Gamma sorority is closing its doors — making it the first single-gender group to shut down in response to the College’s social group penalties.
Social Groups’ Grad Boards Could Pose Obstacle to Avoiding Sanctions Under New Plan
Harvard could deny recognition—and exemption from the College’s sanctions—to student social groups whose graduate boards it determines exert too much sway over the organizations.
Faust Penned Letter to Stefanik Arguing Against Legislation that Could Imperil Sanctions
"I worry [the legislation] represents an effort by Congress to regulate student life and the shape and character of private institutions in a way that threatens to undermine that diversity of choice and experience," Faust wrote.
Harvard May Demand Social Groups Submit Gender Breakdowns to Avoid Sanctions
Harvard is considering requiring gender-neutral student social groups to disclose anonymized gender breakdowns to the College in order to avoid Harvard’s sanctions, per an email obtained by The Crimson.
Harvard Undergrads Lobby Congress In Effort to Imperil Sanctions
The students are particularly lobbying around the PROSPER Act, a proposed update to the Higher Education Act that—if passed—could force Harvard to choose between millions of dollars in federal research funding and its social group penalties.
Pro-Greek Life PAC Fights Against Sanctions, Adds Porcellian Grad to Board of Directors
A pro-Greek life political action committee is pushing for legislation that could imperil Harvard’s social group sanctions and has added a final club member to its board of directors.
As Sanctions Remain, So Does Resistance From Single-Gender Groups
The Corporation's new stamp of approval on the sanctions did little to sway long-time critics of the policy.
Faust Unveils Sanctions Decision to Muted Faculty Response
Ultimately, a proposal on advanced standing drew more argument at Tuesday’s meeting than the fate of the College’s unprecedented penalties against single-gender groups.
Faculty to Vote on Howell Motion, Discuss Changes to Advanced Standing
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will likely vote on a final motion associated with the College’s controversial social group policy at their monthly meeting Tuesday.
On Social Group Policy Decision, Faust Bides Time
University President Drew G. Faust may wait until December or later to make a final decision on the future of the College’s social group policy.
Faculty Likely to Vote on Lewis Motion Tuesday
In a move that could further complicate the future of Harvard’s social group policy, faculty are scheduled to vote on a motion opposing the sanctions this Tuesday—more than a year after the policy first ignited boisterous faculty debate.
Diversity Dean Says He Will Not Be Involved With Sanctions
Unlike his predecessor, Harvard’s new associate dean for diversity and inclusion Roland S. Davis will not help develop or negotiate the College’s year-old sanctions on members of single-gender campus social groups.
Faculty Hotly Debate Social Policy Motions, Report
At the Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ monthly meeting Tuesday, professors did not mince words describing Harvard’s unrecognized social organizations.
A Stand Against Exclusivity
Given the serious influence of final clubs on the social life of Harvard undergraduates, we see the faculty committee’s new recommendation to ban exclusionary social organizations, despite co-ed status, as necessary.
Harvard’s Social Group Policy, Explained
Confused about Harvard's social group policy? Here's a brief guide.
