fall formal recruitment

the University of Kansasthe University of Kansas

2012 panhellenic association

fall formal recruitment

www.kupanhellenic.org

table of contentsPage 3letter from panhellenic exec. boardPage 4letter from head counselorsPage 5day 1: open house roundsPage 5day 2: first invitational roundsPage 6day 3: second invitational roundsPage 6day 4: preference roundsPage 7day 5: bid dayPage 8-11chapter overviewsPage 12financial informationPage 12links and resourcesPage 13greek traditionsPage 13greek terminologyPage 14greek alphabetPage 14frequently asked questions

PHA missionThe Panhellenic Association exists to promote the values of and to serve as an advocate for its member groups in collaboration with those members, campuses and communi-ties.

We, as Undergraduate members of woman’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine stan-dards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraterni-ty life, in harmony with its best pos-sibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities. We, as Fra-ternity Women, stand for servicethrough the development of char-acter inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise hu-man service through mutual re-spect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

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Welcome to the University of Kansas! We are so thrilled to invite you to participate in Panhellenic Fall Formal Recruit-ment! The Panhellenic Association at the University of Kansas prides itself on our devotion to scholarship, leadership, sis-terhood and service, which are the four pillars of our com-munity. As members of our community, you will engage with the strongest leaders on campus, be provided with unique academic resources, find new opportunities for service and finally, enjoy a lifelong bond of sisterhood. The Panhellen-ic Association is led by nine extraordinary members of our community who serve as executive directors, and vice presi-dent and president to ensure that we continue to strive to-ward our lofty goals. Panhellenic executive board members direct the agenda and goals each year for our community, maintain all governing policies, and organize the cooperative efforts of our thirteen chapters here on campus. During fall formal recruitment, our executive board works behind the scenes to smooth the recruitment process for all involved, both chapter women and potential new members alike. We hope that should you have any further questions that you feel free to ask any of us, and good luck! Rock Chalk! ~The Executive Board of the University of Kansas Panhellenic Association

letter from the exec. board

We are really excited that you are interested in Greek Life at the Uni-versity of Kansas! Our role is to make sure your recruitment experi-ence goes as smooth as possible. In going through this process, you will be meeting so many amazing women in just a few short days. We encourage you to ask a lot of questions and to keep an open mind. This booklet is to guide you through the “to-dos” as well as the structure of the week. If you still have questions after looking through it, feel free to contact us any time. We look forward to seeing you in August!

Rock Chalk,Whitlee DouthittDirector of Recruitment

letter from the recruitment chairs

Lauren EdwardsAssistant Director of Recruitment

3Kansas Union1301 Jayhawk Blvd.Room 422Lawrence, KS 66045

contact information(785) 864-4643http://www.kupanhellenic.org

letter from the counselorsThe recruitment process opens the door to countless opportunities and experiences that can enhance the rest of your college ca-reer. Throughout recruitment, you will make all sorts of new friends and acquaintances. Among these people, you will find support from your Recruitment Counselors. These women are members from each of the 13 Pan-hellenic chapters at the University of Kansas and have been carefully selected to guide you through this process. We are confident that you will find these women to be approachable and resource-ful. The Recruitment Counselors have gone through extensive training to prepare them-selves specifically for your recruitment. They have disaffiliated from their chapters to be your unbiased, confidential and encouraging support

system for the week. They will be able to answer any of your questions about the recruitment process, the University of Kansas, and the Panhellenic Association as a whole.

We hope that you will utilize these women to make your recruitment process the best that it can be. Be-cause we held the Recruitment Counselor position last year, we will act as resources for them throughout the week. Each night, we will meet as a group to ensure that things are going as smoothly as possible. Ad-ditionally, we are excited to meet all of you throughout the week!

Rock Chalk,

Amanda Bucher and Jane MahoneyHead Recruitment Counselors

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open house roundstuesday, aug. 14

On this day, you will have the op-portunity to visit each of the 13 chapters that KU has to offer. Bus-es will transport you to and from each event and you will have 25 minutes to meet women from each chapter and get to know a little bit more about Greek Life at KU.

This day is a very relaxed day and we want you to be as comfortable as possible. We will provide you a T-shirt and we encourage you to wear comfortable shoes (i.e. tennis shoes or flats) and shorts, jeans, capris or a skirt that would be appropriate to sit comfortably on the floor.

what to wear

1st invitational roundswednesday, aug. 15

On this day, at your morning meet-ing, you will receive your schedule. You will have the opportunity to vis-it a maximum of 10 chapters. The buses will transport you to and from events. The Recruitment Counsel-ors will be available to help you find each chapter house. At each event, you will spend 25 minutes learning about each chapter’s philanthropy by participating in a philanthropy project.

The attire for this day is a little dressier than Open House Rounds but still comfortable. We en-courage you to once again, wear comfortable shoes and shorts, capris or a skirt with a blouse.

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The attire for this day is dressier than the day be-fore. We encourage you to wear a light sundress or a skirt and blouse. Nice san-dals, flats, wedges or boots are acceptable.

what to wear

2nd invitational roundsthursday, aug. 16

On this day, at your morn-ing meeting, you will receive your final recruitment sched-ule. You will have the oppor-tunity to attend a maximum of 3 chapters. The buses will transport you to and from events. At each event, you will spend 60 minutes with the chapter women learning what sisterhood means to them. You will have the opportunity for deeper conversation with chap-ter women.

preference rounds

On this day, at your morning meeting, you will receive your schedule for the day. You will have the opportunity to visit a maximum of 7 chapters. The buses will transport you to and from events. The Recruitment Counsel-ors will be available to help you find each chapter house. At each event, you will spend 40 minutes with the chapter women touring their facili-ties. You will also get the oppor-tunity to watch a short skit that highlights the values of our Pan-hellenic Community in a unique way while providing insight to the chapter’s personalities. A financial presentation will also be on this day.

The attire for this day is the dressi-est of all 4 days. We suggest wear-ing something similar to what you would wear to a summer wedding. A tasteful dress in which you feel comfortable and confident is rec-ommended.

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friday, aug. 17

On this day, you will meet your recruitment group at the Kansas Union after classes are over. There will be a revealing ceremony of your Recruitment Counselors as well as instructions on what to do for the rest of the evening. You will receive your sealed bid card and when announced, everyone will open them at the same time. Afterward, you will proceed to your new chapter home to partici-pate in your chapter’s bid day!

bid daymonday, aug. 20

what to wearThe attire for this day is much

like the Open House rounds. You will be provided a T-shirt from your chapter. We encourage you to dress comfortably in shorts, jeans, capris or a skirt with simple shoes such as flip flops or tennis shoes.

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colors: Azure & Whitesymbol:flower:founded:president:

DiamondWoodland Violet1851, Wesleyan CollegeTaylor Jenkins

alpha delta pi

website: www.kualphadeltapi.org ADP

the chapters at kansascolors: Scarlet & Olive Greensymbol:flower:founded:president:

The Lyre & Tri-StarRed Carnation1885, Depauw UniversityJordan Klein

alpha chi omega

website: www.kuaxo.comACW

colors: Red, Buff, & Greensymbol:flower:founded:president:

Double RoseRed and Buff Rose1904, Syracuse UniversityElle Rose

alpha gamma delta

website: www.ku.alphagammadelta.orgAGD8

colors: Silver, Gold, & Bluesymbol:flower:founded:president:

Pearl, Pine, Pansy, TridentPansy1888, Boston UniversityMackenzie Braatz

delta delta delta

website: www.kutridelta.org DDD

the chapters at kansascolors: Cardinal & Strawsymbol:flower:founded:president:

The OwlWhite Carnation1895, University of ArkansasNell Neary

chi omega

website: www.kuchio.comCW

colors: Bronze, Pink, & Bluesymbol:flower:founded:president:

AnchorCream-Colored Rose1873, Lewis CollegeAli Meeks

delta gamma

website: www.kudeltagamma.orgDG 9

colors: Black & Goldsymbol:flower:founded:president:

KiteBlack & Gold Pansy1870, Depauw UniversityMargaret Brill

kappa alpha theta

website: www.kutheta.com KAQ

the chapters at kansascolors: Brown & Modesymbol:flower:founded:president:

Crescent MoonPink Carnation1874, Syracuse UniversityKayla Cowell

gamma phi beta

website: www.gammaphiku.comGFB

colors: Olive Green & Pearl Whitesymbol:flower:founded:president:

Dagger, Nautilus ShellWhite Rose1897, Longwood UniversityDani Pfeifer

kappa delta

website: www.kansaskd.comKD10

colors: Cafe Au Lait & Old Bluesymbol:flower:founded:president:

Gold TorchGolden Tea Rose1917, Cornell UniversitySara Finesilver

sigma delta tau

website: www.kusdt.comSDT

PBFcolors: Wine & Silver Bluesymbol:flower:founded:president:

Golden ArrowWine Carnation1867, Monmouth CollegeHannah Pragman

website: www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/ku

colors: Light Blue & Dark Bluesymbol:flower:founded:president:

Golden Key & OwlFleur-de-lis1870, Monmouth CollegeHannah Holcomb

kappa kappa gamma

website: www.chapters.kappakappagamma.org/omegaKKG

SKcolors: Lavendar & Maroonsymbol:flower:founded:president:

Heart, PearlViolet1874, Colby CollegeAriel Puccetti

sigma kappa

website: www.kusigmakappa.com

pi beta phi

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financial information

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Financial responsibility is important for all college students. Every member of a so-rority agrees to be fiscally responsible as a student and as a chapter member. In order to help you prepare for the obliga-tions of membership and cost of living we are providing you with a snapshot of fees that your daughter will have to pay during her membership at KU. Fees may include dues, room, board, building fund, and a par-lor fee. Some of the chapters assess fees on an annual basis, while others are semes-terly. These rates are subject to change and are only the rates reported to Greek life programs. Please note that the costs may cover different costs of membership and that some chapters may assess additional fees throughout the year while others may only require the flat fee shown. To provide comparison, the average cost of living in the residence halls for a double room with an unlimited access meal plan is $7300 dol-lars a year. Sorority houses are not located on University property and are privately owned. Questions about individual housing facilities should be directed to the chapter’s local housing corporation board.

links and resourcesregistration:

https://secureapp.icsrecruiter.com/ICS/GM/v3/Pan/Web/Enrollment/RegistrationV3b.aspx?UID=KANUNV

hazing policy:http://preventhazing.ku.edu/

membership recruitment code of ethics:http://kupanhellenic.org/#_p.Recruitment%2FCode%20of%20Ethics

PNM bill of rights:http://kupanhellenic.org/#_p.Recruitment%2FPNM%20Bill%20of%20Rights%20and%20Rules

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greek traditionsEach year, sororities and fraternities pair up and par-ticipate in various events in-cluding: Jayhawk jingle, Can-struction, Chalk N’ Walk, and a mural competition. The week culminates in our homecoming football game, along with a parade that the fraternity and sorority pairs build and showcase.

Homecoming

68 years of tradition! Each year, fraternities and sorori-ties pair up and compose a 30 minute musical, complete with an original song. Five of the top shows are showcased in a production at the Lied Center in the spring benefit-ing the United Way of Douglas County.

Rock Chalk Revue

Each chapter participates in unique socials throughout the year, including formals and mix-ers. Many of the fraternities and sororities on campus hold philanthropies for chapters as a whole to participate in. This is a great way to get involved on cam-pus, as well as give back to the community.

Social Activities

bidAn invitation to join a sorority.

chapterA membership unit of an inter/national sorority.

house motherA woman who is hired to supervise the kitchen responsibilities,serve as official host or hostess for chap-ter events and be a “parent-away-from-home.”

initiateA man or woman who has recently be-come an active member of his orher fraternity/sorority.

initiationA ritualistic ceremony during which new members receive lifelongmembership privileges.

legacyA relationship with a chapter and a family member (i.e. mother, sister, grand moth-er). There is no standard policy regarding legacies and invitations formembership. Each chapter or national or-ganization has its own policy.

new memberA woman who has accepted a bid but is not yet an initiated member.

panhellenic association The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of NationalPanhellenic Conference women’s fraterni-ties and sororities.

potential new member Any woman interested in becoming a so-rority member who is matriculatedand eligible according to Panhellenic As-sociation requirements.

sororityA Greek-letter sisterhood.

greek terms

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frequently asked questions

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greek alphabet

are the potential new members responsible for their own meals?

are letters of recommendation required?

do i need to provide my own transportation?

what does housing look like during recruitment?

what does accepting a bid entail?

can i still be involved on campus if i’m in a sorority?

Only breakfast. Lunch and dinner will be provided each day for the women. There will be additional meals added onto their meal plan for the days she will be in the recruit-ment process. If a Potential New Member lives off campus and does not have a meal plan, there will be meal vouch-ers provided and charged to her Bursar account.

No. Letters of recommendation are not required at the University of Kansas. For some chapters, it is recommend-ed. If you wish to send letters of recommendation, you can find the mailing preference information on our website.

No. We will provide buses to transport you to and from events, meals and residence halls.

When you register for recruitment, your information will be put on the early move in list that will be sent to hous-ing. You will be moving into your specific residence hall room one week before the rest of KU’s students. If you are living off campus, you will commute to a designated spot each morning to meet with your recruitment group.

Once you accept a bid, you are bound until the next formal recruitment process, which is traditionally held in the fall at the University of Kansas. You are only a member to a chapter once you become initiated. The period of time be-tween accepting a bid and initiation is determined by each chapter, but normally ranges for six to ten weeks.

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Yes! In fact, being in a sorority makes it easier to get involved in other campus organizations. When you are in a sorority, you are surrounded by many different per-sonalities and interests, it is almost certain you will find someone who will want to join other campus organizations or go to other meetings with you! All of the sororities at the University of Kansas promote leadership and campus involvement.

for more FAQ’s, please visit www.kupanhellenic.org