MorGantown, W.VA. – A WVU official said on Monday that an active investigation in the WVU fraternity remains an active investigation.
Matthew Richardson
WVU announced the interim suspension of the Greek organization Phi Sigma Phi later last week.
WVU Freater Values and Leadership Director Dr. Matthew Richardson said that the campus was announced on Friday to investigate the investigation and alleged danger complex.
“With interim action, we cannot always talk about the nuances because this is an active investigation,” Richardson said during an appearance on the metronus “talkline” on Monday. “But, it is enough to draw attention so that our students can know what the organizations are, what their position is, and whether they are the places they should be.”
Members of the fraternity are accused of violating two sections of the WVU Main Campus Student Code of Conduct. First, allegedly affect or adversely affect mental or physical safety of another person or group of people and to create excessive embarrassment or adversely affect the dignity of another person or group.
Richardson said, “Any allegations we receive, where a person is coming forward – a student, a family member, or a community member said that I saw it and it was harassing it – the things we are going to take action,” Richardson said.
The suspension will remain in force until the investigation is completed. During that time, members cannot conduct activities as a group or recruit new members.
“If the group is found to be responsible, educational measures will be taken to rehabilitate from expectation and to prevent behavior,” Richardson said.
The university maintains an online list of disciplinary status of all Unani organizations and encourages the violation of the code of conduct immediately to report. The position page includes registered, nor registered and separate organizations.
Richardson said, “The information obtained with any report is taken seriously, and we take action when we can.”
Richardson said that he has a very clear education campaign to ensure that students know what is on the line and what should be reported. A step-by-step process is offered online so that family members and students have full access to supporting information and contacts at one place.
“Because of this, students and other stakeholders know where to go to help, and I think it is a direct reflection of those prevention efforts,” Richardson said.