The Iota chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity has recently rededicated itself to academics. Last fall, the fraternity had the second highest GPA of all fraternities, with a GPA of 3.10, 0.05 above the all-male average. This is a rise of 0.12 from the previous fall, higher than any other Colgate fraternity over the same time period. This rise can be attributed to several changes both physically and philosophically within the house. The house library has recently undergone renovations making it more conducive to studying. In addition, during the new member education process, new members have library hours three days a week, where they can maintain the tradition of educational excellence of Theta Chi. In the future, Theta Chi aims to continue to be above the all-male average, but has also set loftier goals for the fraternity. Theta Chi had 43% of the brotherhood earning Dean’s List honors in the fall of 2002, a higher percentage than any other fraternity. While proud of this accomplishment, Theta Chi has challenged its members to have over 50% of the brotherhood earning Dean’s List honors.