A new policy to improve safety at fraternity social events was passed by the Interfraternity Council (IFC) executive board that will impose more stringent rules regarding the behavior of members at functions.

All fraternities that have hosted five or more social events in the fall semester will be required to have their own social monitor -- fraternity members trained by the IFC -- to attend social events who will ensure all requirements are met.

"This is another step we are taking to make functions more safe for everyone," IFC President Andy Hackett said. "This will help us feel more like a community, and not just a couple of guys performing the task."

Assistant Fraternity and Sorority Life Director Jared Brown said he is happy the IFC is creating more safety monitors.

"This will help the IFC get back on board with other organizations all over the nation," he said. "Self-monitoring will create a safer environment, but it won't eliminate all the fun."

By creating more safety-oriented policies, IFC President-elect Brian Bertges said the new executive board will continue trying to make the greek community safer.

"I believe that the greek community is ready to make a stance and make a difference," he said. "I expect great success for the greek community as a whole and we can't wait to take office to drive forward to be the best in the nation."

In addition, four remaining executive board positions were filled at Monday night's President's Council meeting, including the new vice president of programming position, which will be filled by Joe Butler of Acacia, 234 Locust Lane.

"Adding this position will free up time for other members on the executive board," Bertges said, adding that he is enthusiastic about the new board. "He will help us create better programs and will keep us more organized."

Kenton Bulson of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, 220 N. Burrowes Road, was appointed vice president of membership; Ben Jabara of Acacia fraternity was appointed vice president of communications; Mike Funk of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, 351 E. Fairmount Ave., was appointed associate vice president; and Jason Yanushonis from Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, 319 N. Burrowes St., was elected Vice President of Standards.

"As VP of Standards I want to help improve university relations between Penn State and the greek community," Yanushonis said. "We want to integrate within the university more than we have in the past few years."