The agreement, signed by all 14, is a written form of what the sororities had already agreed to and enacted in their individual chpaters weeks earlier. We've been very actively working to create a more responsible social environment for a long time. NU sororities and fraternities see much wisdom in gradually phasing out alcohol as the centerpoint of social events in preparation for the move.
Sororities play a crucial role in creating a better social environment.
Sorority presidents commented at the meeting that the new policy has been heartily endorsed by members. Sororities and fraternities across the country are well aware of the dangers of alcohol, and are leading their campuses in taking pro-active steps to solving alcohol problems. An agreement at the University of Florida's National Panhellenic Conference, signed by all 26 member chapters, resolved to support and encourage fraternities that have chosen to be substance free and encouraging others to change substance policies. NU sorority presidents discussed the University of Florida agreement and said it is a step toward legitimizing what many in the Greek system are already doing. Neither are true.