University of Virginia introduces new fraternity policy

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- The University of Virginia on Tuesday allowed Greek organizations to resume operations, but with new rules in place.

The school suspended all fraternities Nov. 21 after Rolling Stone published a now-disputed first-hand account of a young woman who said she was gang raped at a party held by the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Rolling Stone later backtracked on its story, recognizing discrepancies in the details of the article.

Still, UVA took the opportunity to review its Fraternal Organization Agreement and made a few changes, including requiring new oversight at fraternity parties, and education on hazing, sexual assault, and alcohol and drug abuse.

"I believe the new safety measures recommended by the student leaders in the Greek community will help provide a safer environment for their members and guests," said UVA President Teresa A. Sullivan. "I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our student leaders who have worked so diligently in the past several weeks to bring forth substantive recommendations and improvements consistent with the ideals of our community of trust."