what do fraternities and sororities do?
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What do fraternities and sororities do?
Raise $ for Philanthropy
Brother/SisterhoodService Hours
Academic Success
Social Personal Developmentleadership roles
successful alumni
educational programs for the community
How do fraternities & sororities do it?
Formals
RitualStudy Sessions
Homecomingstudent government
Salut ing/Stepping/Strolling
New Member Educat ion
Chapter Meet ings
living t ogether
CouncilRetreats
Fundraisers
Chapter Officer Training
Nat ional
Convent ion
MixersHost ing Programs
Why do fraternities and sororities exist?
to fill the need of belonging
Why do fraternities and sororities exist?
to provide a good democraticsocial experience
Why do fraternities and sororities exist?to create, through their ideals, an ever-widening circle of service beyond membership
Why do fraternities and sororities exist?develop the individual’s potential through leadership opportunities and group effort
Why do fraternities and sororities exist?
to give value beyond college years
Why do fraternities and sororities exist?
to uplift the interests of the communities in which we serve
Why do fraternities and sororities exist?to EMPOWER men and women
to reach their POTENTIAL
Department Vision
Preparing students for society through a values-based
fraternal experience.
How do we do that?
Chapter Development
Living and Learning
Community and
Council
How do we do that?
How do we do that?
Community and
Council
Chapter Development
Living and Learning
50 fraternities and sororities
3,020 total members
13% of undergraduate student population
• 15 in Greek Village • 7 off-campus
22 Chapters with Housing
Our Community*Fall 2017 Grade Report
Interfraternity Council (IFC)• 22 fraternities • Oldest groups on campus,
average 61 members
Multicultural Greek Council• 4 fraternities and 5 sororities• Each organization has a
specific cultural focus, average 16 members
National Pan-Hellenic Council• 4 fraternities and 4 sororities• Historically African-American
organizations, average 7 members
Panhellenic Association• 11 Sororities • Largest organizations on
campus, average 152 members
Our Community49 chapters/interest groups in 4 Councils20 Women’s Groups, 30 Men’s Groups
How do we do that?
Chapter Development
Living and Learning
Community and
Council
I. Academic AchievementII. Alumni & Graduate Chapter EngagementIII. Campus Leadership and InvolvementIV. Council InvolvementV. Educational ProgrammingVI. Financial StewardshipVII. Leadership DevelopmentVIII. Membership DevelopmentIX. Outreach and Civic EngagementX. Responsibility, Health, & Safety
Chapter Development Model
Standards Program
Standards Program Impact over Timeon Chapter Performance
2004 - 2005● 19 chapters actively participated out
of 33 eligible, or 57.6%
● majority were able to demonstrate only 3 out of 10 shared principles
● average score= 58.6% compliance
● just over 6,000 community service hrs
● $49,000 for charity
● 101 educational programs
● 27% of the membership reported involvement in campus organizations outside of their fraternity
2018 - 2019• 43 chapters actively participated
out of 43 eligible, or 100%
• majority were able to demonstrate only 7 out of 10 shared principles
• average score = 80% compliance
• 63,380 total community service hrs
• $318,569 donated/raised for charity
• 510 educational programs
• 86% of the membership reported involvement in campus organizations outside of their chapter
Connect with a peer group on campus
Identify new interests through chapter activities
Connect to major campus activities
Leadership and service opportunities
Networking
Opportunity to live in chapter house
Higher retention/graduation rate than non-affiliates
Member Development
Living and Learning
Chapter Development
Community and
Council
How do we do that?
• 15 Chapter Houses• 9 university owned• 6 privately owned • phased development plan to replace all• all considered university housing, so transfers between residence halls and
apartments and Greek Village are allowed without penalty
• All billing through the university• rent (includes utilities and laundry)• meal plans• parlor fees, if applicable
• Expect to live in 2nd year• Expect to be on the meal plan even if out of house
(can waive or reduce campus requirement 1st year)
• All staffed with Chapter Resident Director or House Director
Live & Learn in Greek Village
Greek Village M
aster Plan
Current Greek Village Houses
Kappa Deltaopened October 2013
Sigma Nu Fraternityopened January 2014
Delta Gammaopened Fall 2016
Sigma Phi Epsilon
opened Fall 2018
Delta Zetaopened Fall 2018
Lambda Chi Alphaopening Fall 2019
•Will provide lots for 4 additional homes to open in Fall 2020
Phase 3 is Underway…
Kappa Alpha Thetaopening Fall 2020
Zeta Tau Alphaopening Fall 2020
Sigma Kappaopening Fall 2020
Alpha Delta Piopening Fall 2021
The Membership Process…
All fraternities and sororities empower members…how they do it is different
Panhellenic IFC Multicultural National Pan-Hellenic
Number of Orgs 11 20 9 8
Process Council Recruitment
Council Recruitment
Chapter Recruitment/Intake
Chapter Intake
Membership 45-172 14-127 6-22 6-15
Housing/Meal Plan yes some no no
Focus Women Men Asian, Latina, Multicultural, Native American, South Asian Men and Women
African-American Men and Women
About 700 women will participate in Panhellenic Recruitment (75% are freshmen)
• Application Fee $100• Administrative Fees• Bus Transportation• Meals during recruitment• T-Shirt for first round of recruitment, drawstring bag, and water
bottle
• Recommendations are NOT needed• Mutual Selection Process• We guarantee a bid to any woman who completes
the process in good faith• About 8% of women will be released• About 85% of women who start, join• No spring membership process
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
Cost to Join• 1st semester most expensive• Ranges from $995 to $1,500
• Includes many one time fees• May include meals
2nd Year Plan to Live-in• Rent ranges from $1,700-$3,800/semester• Meal plan at $800-$1,600/semester
• average 10-14 meals a week• Chapter Dues tend to be reduced
University Fee - $50/semester
Panhellenic Sorority Rush
What to Wear• First day: recruitment t-shirt provided with registration• Starts casual and progressively becomes dressier• Pick shoes you can wear ALL day and walk
comfortably in• Exhibit your personal style!
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 22nd at 4:30pmLocation: Witherspoon Student Center & Harris Field
Meet the members of the Panhellenic Association representing 11 sororities on campus while enjoying free ice cream!Learn about their exceptional academics, how they give back to the community and becoming a member of their sisterhood.
Register for Panhellenic Recruitment by visiting their website at ncstatepanhellenic.com.
Panhellenic Sorority Events
• About 400 men will join IFC in the fall– Formal recruitment process that allows potential new members to meet all
21 fraternities before making decision
– Application fee - $65– Overwhelming majority are freshmen
• Another 100 in the spring– Very informal process
• Ranges from $300 to $1,010– Includes many one time fees– May include meals
• University Fee - $50/semester
IFC Fraternity Rush
What to Wear“When rushing a fraternity, a lot of people worry so much about what they wear, but at the end of the day, you’ve just gotta be you. So, go around and check out all of the fraternities, eat the free food and just try to get to know the brothers.”
First Night Casual and last night may bemore formal…but Fraternity attire may range from Camo to Polo
Chillin’ and Grillin’(during Wolfpack Welcome Week)
Tuesday, August 20th from 4-6 PMLocation: Tucker-Owen Beach
Meet the members of the Interfraternity Council representing 21 fraternities on campus while enjoying free food, music, and fun!
Register for IFC Recruitment @ go.ncsu.edu/ifc
IFC Fraternity Events
• Chapter driven process• Most require 2nd semester freshman or sophomore
status• Experience ranges from Intake (Formal
application/interview) to Rush (social interactions)• Wide range of cost
– several have an upfront fee due at the beginning of membership process ($500-1,500)
– minimal ongoing dues• University Fee - $50/semester
Multicultural Greek Council & National Pan-Hellenic Council
Membership Process
Meet the Multicultural Greek Council(after Wolfpack Welcome Week)
TBDLocation: TBD
Meet the members of the Multicultural Greek Council representing 9 culturally based fraternities and sororities while enjoying interactive games and performances that inform attendees of the cultures and contributions of each chapter.
MGC Events
Meet the National Pan-Hellenic Council(after Wolfpack Welcome Week)
Meet the GreeksTalley Student Union 3222, at 6:00pm
Meet the members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council,representing 7 historically African-American fraternities and sororities on campus.
Learn about the rich history of the organizations and the council’s dedication to brotherhood, sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
NPHC Events
NC State Guides
Which Chapter is the Best?Use Data to Find a Fit• Grade Reports• Standards Reports• Conduct Outcomes
NC State Guides AppDownload the Recruitment Guidebooks
1. Download ‘NC State University Guides’ app in the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
2. Once downloaded, click ‘Download Guides’ at the bottom of screen.
3. Find ‘NC State IFC Fraternity Recruitment 2018’ and ‘Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2018’
NC State Guides App
• 12 hours of community service• Meet same sex GPA (3.2 women, 3.0 men)• Involvement in another campus organization• Attend 3 educational programs• Pay your bills• Comply with risk management policies• Help the chapter raise money for charity• Attend 2 brotherhood/sisterhood events• Nothing before 9am or after 11pm• No more than 6 hrs of required study hall per week• No designated driver duty• Be Safe – Have Fun
Expectations of New Members
• Be a coach with sound decision making.• Be engaged
– Attend parent events – Ask questions
• What are you learning? • What do you like about the experience? What
don’t you like? • How is this organization aligning with who I
know you to be? • Is your experience helping you become a
better version of yourself?• Don’t shy away from the hard questions - not
everything is a secret! • Seek information, do your research!
Supporting Your Student
Any questions?Fraternity and Sorority Life [email protected]
Shelly Brown DobekDirector
Julie BryantAssociate Director
Joshua WelchAssociate Director
Emily MitchAssistant Director
Frank LopezAssistant Director