A University of Vermont fraternity suspended over a survey that asked members who they would like to rape is getting a visit from a representative of the fraternity’s national headquarters.
The national Sigma Phi Epsilon organization says in a statement that it has instructed the chapter to cease all operation, pending further investigation. It says that any behavior that demeans women is not tolerated.
The national fraternity representative is in Burlington on Wednesday.
University officials say the survey question was "incredibly offensive and inappropriate." They are investigating where the survey came from, who saw it and how it was used.
Officials say a student reported the survey to the university over the weekend. School officials contacted the national fraternity and police to determine if any crimes have been committed.