The IU chapter of the Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi was placed on cease and desist due to hazing Tuesday.
All activities within the chapter are suspended until further notice.
According to IU's definitions of disciplinary statutes, cease and desist is a temporary measure placed upon aspects of chapter operations when there is an immediate threat or ongoing investigation. All organizational activities halt within the chapter during a cease and desist period. Further misconduct could lead to additional consequences, such as suspension or expulsion from the university.
Last semester, 20 Greek Life organizations faced some form of disciplinary action. 15 faced discipline for hazing, 10 for endangering others and nine for alcohol-related offenses.
Three other fraternities are on cease and desist, according to IU’s list of organizations on disciplinary status. Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Alpha Psi were both placed on cease and desist October 2023 due to hazing. Kappa Sigma was placed on cease and desist in August 2023 for violations related to alcohol, endangering others, and hazing.
There are 10 organizations on suspension, with six partially suspended due to hazing.
Clarification: This story was updated to reflect Alpha Kappa Psi's status as a business fraternity.
