After strict party rules imposed by USC, frats weigh disaffiliation, prompting harsh warnings
LOS ANGELES — In a potential mutiny against strict party rules imposed last year following allegations of frat house sexual assaults, University of Southern California officials said some fraternities are weighing whether to disaffiliate from the university — prompting warnings of “serious ramifications” from campus administrators.
USC officials have given fraternities a Friday deadline to convey their decision, as students prepare to return to campus next week. Monique S. Allard, interim vice president for student affairs, told the Los Angeles Times on Friday that officials are still actively engaged in conversations to persuade fraternity leaders to stay affiliated and benefit from the vast health and safety resources offered by campus
