Crow regains recognition status at SU
Male students interested in pledging a fraternity had an opportunity to view one more house this semester compared to last semester.
University administrators reinstated and recognized Alpha Chi Rho, formerly an unrecognized fraternity, on Jan. 26.
The fraternity became unrecognized in the spring of 2001 because of a fight that occurred with another fraternity, Zeta Psi, said Alex Romano, the president of CROW and a sophomore information studies major.
CROW, however, worked hard to become reinstated as a recognized fraternity on campus, said Josh McIntosh, associate director for administration and assessment in the Office of Greek Life and Experiential Learning.
‘The (fraternity) worked 12 months to be reconsidered and worked with our office and the office of judicial affairs,’ McIntosh said.
CROW had to make several changes in its system.
The fraternity also had to attend a conflict management seminar to improve its members’ resolution skills, undergo counseling from their national fraternity concerning strategies to effectively deal with conflicts and create the judicial policy of its chapter, Romano said.
A scholarship advisor was also established to help the welfare of the fraternity and to improve academic performance.
‘It was quite a lengthy and tiring process but it was certainly worth it,’ Romano said.
Following these steps, CROW petitioned to be recognized on campus, and they will be working with the OGLEL through mandated programming and communications.
The fraternity is currently on probationary status for two semesters, said Charlie Walker, president of IFC and a junior religious studies major.
‘If they comply with everything we would be more than happy to have (CROW) as a full part of IFC,’ Walker said.
CROW must remain a ‘dry house,’ where parties are prohibited, Walker added.
In addition, the fraternity must attend all IFC meetings, Romano said.
‘We’re on thin ice,’ Romano said. ‘If we screw up, we’re gone.’
Although it is on probation, CROW is now able to participate in all greek life events, including this semester’s rush and pledging process.
‘We’re pumped to participate in spring rush,’ Romano said. ‘The house is in the best shape it’s been in years, and we’re stronger than ever as we approach our 100 year anniversary here at Syracuse.’
