Opinion: Fraternity bias in the news

Letter here. Excerpt:

'I am compelled to write this letter about the Rolling Stone article (fall 2014) concerning a women raped at a fraternity party at University of Virginia by a number of men identified by one name and fact. It now appears that this is a false story perpetuated by people who have a bias against fraternities.

The university leaders at UVA acted precipitously against all fraternities without learning that the fraternity did not have a party at the time stated, that it did not have a member with the name used and that no member of the fraternity held a position at the natatorium at the time of the alleged rape.
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I am a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, one that was founded at UVA. I was Grand Master of my chapter, faculty and alumni adviser to a chapter at a top engineering university, MS&T at Rolla. I was faculty adviser to a chapter at New Mexico State University. I know a lot about university leadership, having been a chaired professor, head of a department, dean and vice president.

(Fraternity) members learn many skills that cannot be taught in a classroom. Examples are leadership, financial management, conflict resolution, training methods, mentorship and other valuable skills. I have talked to many business and national leaders who were in fraternities. They have validated the value of these college experiences.'

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