Fraternity and sorority life are the center of controversy on university campuses across the country and the root of major change and conflict. These fraternal organizations have been catalysts for positive and negative policy changes for things like behavior and academics. However, deeper internal conflicts lie within the organizations themselves regarding substance abuse, hazing, and behavioral issues. This paper will analyze organizational risk management issues and similar conflicts within the fraternal organizations based in the four major Greek councils: Inter-fraternity Council; National Panhellenic Council; National Pan-Hellenic Council; and multicultural Greek councils.
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