Delt case to be heard

Delta Tau Delta fraternity will appear before the campus judicial board within the next few weeks regarding a Jan. 18 party broken up by the IU Police Department, Dean of Students Richard McKaig said.\nPolice responded to an anonymous phone call complaining of loud music and the presence of alcoholic beverages at the fraternity, located at 1431 N. Jordan Ave., in the early morning hours of Jan.18, according to IUPD reports.\nThe fraternity will have the opportunity to explain the situation to the judicial board, which will recommend sanctions if the fraternity is found guilty on any charges, McKaig said.\nThe recommendations from the board are then given to McKaig, and he decides what actions will be taken.\nMcKaig said the board looks at each case differently. They consider the severity of the incident and the frequency of previous incidents as well.\nMcKaig said the house could be found not responsible or face sanctions ranging from "a reprimand and warning to expulsion from campus."\nIndividuals may also face possible punishment for their involvement in the incident, but McKaig said that is unlikely and does not know of any individual charges.\nThe chapter was put on suspension by its national organization late last week.\nSenior Colin Godecke, president of the IFC, said he is unsure how long the suspension will last and is waiting to see what will happen between the chapter's nationals and the University. \nMcKaig said he hopes this incident will be a reminder of what the campus expects of its greek community.\n"If nothing else, this is another reminder that they need to abide by the regulations that their nationals and the University set forth or they will be held accountable," said McKaig.\nJunior Dan Heidenreich, president of Delta Tau Delta, said he is certain the fraternity will work hard to fix the situation.\n"We are cooperating with all national and University officials to find the solution," Heidenreich said.