Last month, we told you about Tau Epsilon Phi getting caught hazing. Nearly a month later, the criminal charges for hazing have been dropped, but TEP has agreed to a suspension until Jan. 1, 2010.

According to the Alligator:

In an agreement reached between UF and the alumni board of UF’s TEP chapter, the fraternity will close its house, located at 9 Fraternity Row, for one year and will overhaul its pledging process.

The house will close at the end of this year and reopen Jan. 1, 2010.

The fraternity will remain on suspension, which means it will be unable to hold social or sporting events or take part in service projects or recruiting efforts, said UF Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Telles–Irvin.

 

Rick Freedman, vice president of the alumni board, said the board would conduct a “brother by brother” review to determine if any members should be removed.

It could be much worse. Apparently, if the alumni board had not acted so quickly, the suspension could have been a lot longer. And though, UF did not file charges against the organization, Telles-Irvin would not comment on whether charges are being brought up against any individuals. 

I hope you TEP brothers out there have back-up living plans because you're getting the boot!