Vice Provost for Student Affairs Greg Boardman declined  Kappa Sigma’s appeal on Monday, upholding Residential Education’s decision to revoke the fraternity’s housing for the coming academic year. The chapter will have a chance to apply for reinstatement in January 2012 as part of a formal relevancy presentation to a Review Panel.

“If they make the progress we expect them to make, they should be given the first opportunity to move back into their house,” Boardman said. “It’s going to take a lot of hard work. It also requires strong leadership and strong support.

“We believe they have it within themselves to make those [necessary] changes.”

Kappa Sigma’s current residence will be used as a Row house in the 2011-12 academic year, opening up approximately 55 new slots for upperclassmen. Members of Kappa Sig will be prohibited from drawing into the facility.

Please check back tomorrow for The Daily’s extended coverage of the Kappa Sigma housing decision.

-Zach Zimmerman