Executive Director of Campus and Community Engagement Joseph A. Burke issued the following statement March 30:

The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life has announced that Alpha Xi Delta sorority has committed a serious violation of the University Recognition Policy and as of March 30, 2017 has been placed by Cornell on interim suspension status. This action is consistent with action taken by the national office of the sorority.

Interim suspension is a pause in the operations of a chapter during which the chapter may not engage in any activities other than operation of its residence. Interim suspension is used when details of a credible report compel the university to cease activities of the organization for the safety of the members, those joining or guests.