2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 NATION/WORLD GREEK Continued from Page 1. the Greek system's policy enforcement. "Our goal is to self-regulate," Scharg said. The task force suggested an IFC executive board member accompany SRC to parties to ensure all vio- Lations are reported. .Task force members consulted Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen Hartford on issues surround- ing the Greek system's alcohol policy. Hartford seconded the task force's idea to increase SRC's reinforcement. But, she said she also suggested a University faculty or staff member accompany SRC en its party patrols. The task force also suggested that Greek houses be required to increase the amount of educational pro- gramming they offer, Scharg said. The task force worked with local police, lawyers and University administrators to conduct research when drawing up its report. "Things are being thoroughly discussed and thor- oughly researched," Panhel adviser Mary Beth Seiler said. "It's a difficult task ... they are struggling with it as are other social organizations that have social events," Hartford said. When the task force presented its report to IFC and Panhel representatives two weeks ago, the delegates made suggestions to the task force's recommenda- tions. Later this semester, these representatives will vote on the new alcohol policy. "Its taking some time," Seiler said, adding that "we didn't know how long it was going to take" Task force members said they are still unsure about what recommendations will be incorporated into the new policy. "Overall its a good plan,' said Engineering sopho- more Charles Thomasma, president of Delta Kappa Epsilon. But "some of the things on there I don't want to happen, but they're necessary measures." If the rules are strictly adhered to, they will benefit the Greek system, Thomasma said. "I think its a wonderful thing," Reddy said, adding that the IFC is "challenging obstacles that are ahead of us." 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