CHANGES IN ‘FRATERNITY CULTURE’ AT TEXAS A&M

  

Officials at Texas A&M University say changes are being made after the suspension a fraternity earlier this week.

Phi Gamma Delta was suspended amid allegations of hazing, alcohol and drug violations.

18-year old A&M freshman, Joseph Little of Houston died in August.  An investigation into his death continues.

Officials at A&M say their new policies about hazing, drugs and alcohol have been in the works for over a month.

Texas A&M Director of Student Activities Christine Gravelle, says the university implemented a hazing task force last spring that's looking at some of the best practices across the country when it comes to hazing prevention and bystander training.

A coalition among Southeastern Conference Universities notes that a significant number of sexual assaults, sexual misconduct, and hazing are linked to fraternities and access to alcohol.

Gravelle says it's all a strategic approach to change the culture on campus.