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Changing Fraternities

"There is no reason that one
should mean the demise of the
other. However, the Committee
is aware that the role of fraternities
on college campuses is
changing. These changes are evident
at every university in the
country that has fraternities associated
with it. Also, the majority
of fraternities here at Virginia
face problems of physical
expansion and the need for new
development in the near future.

The Committee recommends
that the Inter-Fraternity Council
undertake an investigation of
fraternity situation with regard
to the possible implementation
of a residential college system
and the problems fraternities
face with the need for expansion
and new development."

In conclusion, the committee
warns that "proximity alone will
not assure good inter-personal
relations. An opportunity to have
a meal together or just a cup of
coffee is a step toward stronger
student-faculty integration. But
the success of the system will depend
on much more.

"It requires a sincere effort
made on the administration, the
faculty, and the students alike.
The Committee hopes this report
will be a beginning."