A wave of fraternity problems is causing reaching ramifications for affected universities.

News9 reports:

Fraternity Woes Impact Business Of Higher Education

NORMAN, Oklahoma – It’s been a bad month for the nation’s university Greek fraternity system. The last few weeks saw allegations of racist slurs at a University of Oklahoma fraternity, suspension of a Penn State frat over a secret Facebook page with posted photos of nude women, and racist and sexist email from a University of Maryland fraternity member.

Whether the issue is sexual harassment and assault, racism, hazing and bullying, or even accidents from drinking, such incidents raise numerous moral, ethical and social issues for the public. Universities and colleges have an additional aspect they must consider: business.

President David Boren issued a statement on Twitter over the weekend that called for students, faculty and staff to continue to treat every member of the college community with respect.

“If you become aware of any threatening behavior or other circumstance of concern, please notify OUPD immediate by calling 911.

“Retaliation and/or threats of violence will not be tolerated.”