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Publication: Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University, Bloomington IN.
The Office of the Provost, Office of Student Life and Learning and Dean of Students Office are in the process of implementing a new set of policies for self-governing student organizations, including one that would allow the IU Police Department to enter houses at any time.
The policy contains an addendum specific to greek life on IU's campus, outlining clearer guidelines and regulations for sororities and fraternities. The new policies were mentioned at the Oct. 20 Bloominton Faculty Council meeting under the Presiding Officer's Report made by Provost Lauren Robel.
IU-Bloomington campus is piloting the new policies, with intentions of their expansion to all eight IU campuses, Steve Veldkamp, assistant dean of students, said. They are in review during the current academic year in order to allow for feedback and discussion on their effectiveness, according to the policy.
"At this point, there have been a lot of conversations with the administration, undergraduates, alumni and representatives...