Dive Brief:
- Wesleyan University has declared that all of its fraternities must become co-ed, accepting both male and female members, within three years.
- Wesleyan’s Board of Trustees made the announcement via email this morning, Business Insider reported.
- The trustees said the move to co-ed means that fraternities will offer housing and social spaces for both sexes, and have both men and women well-represented in the student body and leadership positions of each chapter.
Dive Insight:
Business Insider points out that Wesleyan has had its fair share of problems with its Greek system, symbolized by the fact that the Beta Theta Pi frat house on campus has become known as the “Rape Factory.” The report also raises the question of how the move will go over with the national fraternity organizations that don’t recognize chapters with female members.
