Members of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity might have their recognition from the university taken away today as a result of a party held last weekend.
Fraternity members, student organization staff, alumni control board and representatives from the Lambda Chi Alpha headquarters will discuss what actions will be taken against the fraternity.
The Lambda Chi headquarters and the student organization staff have been investigating what went on the night of April 3, when 87 people were ticketed for minor consumption.
Lynda Malugen, director of student organizations, said Lambda Chi violated its risk management policy when the fraternity threw the party.
Rob Turning, assistant director of student organizations and activities, said because of the fraternity's choice to have the party it could possibly lose its charter.
If a fraternity has its charter revoked, it will no longer be recognized by the university and might not have a chance to return to Ball State.
Turning said Lambda Chi will most likely be given the opportunity to return in three to four years.
Turning said this would help by getting the members out of the house who are there for the wrong reasons.
"They've definitely shown they can't handle their booze," Turning said. "The current leadership has proven they can't make sound decisions."
On Monday Lambda Chi was sent a letter notifying it of temporary suspension preventing it from participating in any events.
"That night was a culmination of things happening all semester," Turning said.
This is the second time this year Lambda Chi has been caught for having a party. After the first party the fraternity was put on four weeks' probation, which ended the week before Spring Break.
Malugen said prior incidents will be taken into account when making the decision.
Turning said he has warned members of the house that whatever is decided at the meeting tomorrow, Lambda Chi can expect an alcohol-free housing period.
"The chapter writes their own ticket," Turning said.
Kip Zurcher, chief operating officer for Lambda Chi's headquarters, said in situations such as this, the main goal is to improve alcohol-control management.
Zurcher said that while Ball State strives to promote safety on campus, greeks should be leading the way.
Lambda Chi president Nick Zuniga said he has spoken with chapter members, and they are prepared for any decision made.
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