A UF fraternity already on probation for hazing allegations could be kicked off campus for hosting an unregistered party on Jan. 12.
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, known as ATO, was suspended for the unauthorized party and will face sanctions from the UF Greek Judicial Board.
ATO was placed on probation in December following hazing allegations of throwing new members into a mud pit for not properly reciting the fraternity's history and using pledges as designated drivers, which UF said caused sleep deprivation.
The probation, effective through fall, meant that members could not hold social events or recruitment during spring. But they were allowed one approved, alcohol-free social function in spring.
ATO officials could not be reached for comment.
Chris Loschiavo, UF's assistant dean and director of student judicial affairs, said the Jan. 12 party was not the one that had been approved for the fraternity's single spring event.
UF officials found out about the party from anonymous student tips, Loschiavo said.
Because ATO is already on probation, members will likely get more than just a slap on the wrist, he said.
He said suspending the fraternity or kicking it off campus were both options.
The best way for UF Greek organizations to avoid getting in trouble is to hold members accountable for maintaining the values they vow to uphold when they join, Loschiavo said.
"If they would hold members to that standard, this wouldn't be a problem," he said.
ATO isn't the only fraternity in hot water.
Phi Beta Sigma will appear before UF's Greek Judicial Board for making harassing comments to sports staff during a recent intramural football game.
Phi Delta Theta was also placed on conduct probation through fall 2008 for allowing underage drinking at a social event in November.
"I would say this has probably been a busier year than last year," Loschiavo said.
Craig Thompson, president of UF's Interfraternity Council, which oversees UF's male social fraternities, said the council has temporarily suspended ATO.
But it does not mean the whole system is cursed, Thompson said.
"We are having issues with one chapter, but we have 25 other chapters who are doing incredible things for The Gator Nation that most people never hear about," he said.
