The president of Florida State University says the university is unsure if/when it will reinstate Greek activities after they were suspended following the death of a fraternity pledge.
John Thrasher told The Associated Press that he will study suggestions over the coming month, hoping to form a more concrete idea on how to proceed by the end of January.
"I want to be deliberate about it and understand the ramifications of what we do," Thrasher said. "There are no silver bullets for the cultural aspects that are out there as far as drinking. I can't change all that. I think we will come up with good ideas and move ahead."
All Greek activities were suspended on campus on Nov. 6; three days after the alleged, alcohol-related death of 20-year-old Andrew Coffey, a junior Pi Kappa Phi pledge.
Thrasher said he has talked to faculty, students, clergy and other university presidents over the past monther. He also held closed-door meetings with student organizations.
A county grand jury next week will meet to consider whether anyone will be charged in Coffey's death, which remains under investigation.
Indications showed alcohol was involved in Coffey's death but the state Medical Examiner hasn't yet released its report, police say.
For Thrasher, who turns 74 on Monday, it was the most hectic semester of his four-year tenure. But he said he was satisfied that things were handled well.
"With everything that went on, we don't lose sight this university is on the rise," he said. "I'm optimistic about 2018 and having a great year. I do know in the spring we won't have any hurricanes, we won't lose any football games and I believe our head coach will be solid."