In one night of voting, the presidents of the Interfraternity Council fraternities adopted many of the tenets of the proposal submitted by the Delta Force nearly two weeks ago.
The task force of 10 IFC men had, after months of research and planning, proposed several changes to the recruitment process and other aspects of fraternity life.

The main theme of the proposed changes was a focus on encouraging different types of recruitment, including more alcohol-free rush events and a focus on community service. The most notable changes are the move to a formal recruitment process during the first week after winter break, no longer allowing first-year students at winter semi-formals and $5,000 penalties for violations.

Nearly all of the aspects of the proposal were accepted by the presidents, with the exception of the $5,000 fine for recruitment during finals, according to junior Jesse DeOms, the chair of the Delta Force and president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Director of Greek Life Kristin Torrey said a couple other facets of the proposal were voted on as a concept and therefore will need to have some small amendments made to them, such as the Greek Legacy Fund and the publicity proposal.

Both DeOms and Torrey said they were pleased with the outcome of the vote on the task force's proposal. DeOms said he was impressed with the presidents' reactions.
"It was very clear that the presidents took it very seriously. They clearly took the time to understand all the proposals that were made," he said. "I'm glad everyone is on the same page, that's what we were working for."

Torrey said she believes the vote was a positive change for both the IFC and Greek communities.

"This is a good example of students making the right steps to create change for themselves on their own terms before the changes need to be made for them. I think that showed great courage in ending some traditions that have gone on here for a long time," Torrey said. "It was a vote of commitment to one another that they will do their best to hold themselves and their organizations accountable to the agreement they made as men in that room."

DeOms recognized that the acceptance of the proposal is only the first step in a longer process.

"It doesn't really stop here. Everything we talked about is going to take a lot of work to implement and be sure it's done right," he said.