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Topic: Service fraternities and sororities

	Fraternities and Sororities - MSN Encarta
		Fraternities and Sororities, associations, mainly of college or university students and alumni, established to further the social, academic, professional, or humanitarian interests of members.
		Fraternities and sororities are often referred to as Greek-letter societies because they are almost always designated by letters of the Greek alphabet.
		Campus fraternities or sororities are generally referred to as chapters, and may or may not be affiliated with a national organization.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761575922/Fraternities_and_Sororities.html (763 words)

	Fraternities and Sororities - MSN Encarta
		Fraternities pay a high financial price for these problems, spending nearly a third of their annual budgets on legal liability and insurance costs.
		Fraternities also remain insulated from public scrutiny and accountability by codes of secrecy and silence, demands for group loyalty, and campus judicial systems that sometimes fail to punish serious infractions.
		Service fraternities provide service to the collegiate community and to people burdened by hardship in surrounding cities and towns.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761575922_2/Pi_Beta_Phi.html (783 words)

	Handbook: Social Fraternities and Sororities
		While social fraternities and sororities may not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, handicap, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation, university policy and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 do permit their selection of members on the basis of gender.
		Social fraternities and sororities are required to abide by the same university regulations and policies as other RSOs (as outlined in this Handbook) and also are responsible to follow the policies, regulations and procedures of their governance council if they are to maintain their rights as a Registered Student Organization.
		Social fraternities and sororities that are suspended or expelled from their governance council will not be allowed to register or receive the benefits granted to Registered Student Organizations.
	soo.studentorg.wisc.edu /handbook/05-06/frats_and_sororities.htm (1153 words)

	Fraternities and Sororities at Lafayette College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fraternities and sororities: Students may accept an invitation to join a fraternity (men) or sorority (women) after the selection process at the beginning of the fall semester of the sophomore year.
		All the fraternities and sororities operate houses that are either on campus or adjacent to it.
		A student interested in accepting an invitation to join a sorority or fraternity must be a full-time student, have a cumulative 2.00 grade point average for Interfraternity Council, 2.20 for Panhellenic Council, and not be on disciplinary probation.
	ww2.lafayette.edu /~reslife/fraternities_sororities/join.php (327 words)

	Fraternities and Sororities - Parents' Information - Sewanee :: The University of the South
		The ten national and two local fraternities and eight local and one national sororities at Sewanee provide a structured relationship among young men and women in which their intellectual and social life may be enriched.
		Fraternities and sororities are expected to plan their programs so that their activities are supportive of the overall goals and educational philosophy of the college.
		While over 65% of the men and women join fraternities and sororities, virtually all students live in dormitories, and for this reason it happens that many friendships are not based on associations made through Greek organizations, nor are fraternities and sororities closed, exclusive clubs as is sometimes the case on other campuses.
	www.sewanee.edu /parents/fratenities_and_sororities (587 words)

	Clayton State University - Office of Campus Life
		Fraternities and sororities bring a plethora of opportunities for students including educational and social activities, events and programs that focus on volunteering and service initiatives, campus involvement, leadership, personal growth and others.
		Sororities are organizations for women, which promote scholarship, service to campus and community, development of strong long-lasting friendships, and promotion of leadership opportunities.
		Each fraternity and sorority has an individual in-take process that is designed to familiarize the student with the organization and its mandates, and to acquaint the student with other members.
	adminservices.clayton.edu /campuslife/fslife.htm (1442 words)

	Open Directory - Society:Organizations:Student:Fraternities and Sororities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fraternities and sororities (sometimes referred to as "women's fraternities") are a unique form of student organization at (primarily) North American colleges and universities.
		While the implementation of fraternities and sororities varies widely from campus to campus and region to region, each group is founded on the principles of lifelong friendship and other ennobling ideals such as scholarship, chivalry, public service, and/or religious ideals.
		Fraternities and sororities that have a primary purpose of promoting multicultural awareness and have membership that includes mostly ethnic and racial minority populations of a variety of origins.
	dmoz.org /Society/Organizations/Student/Fraternities_and_Sororities/desc.html (1119 words)

	Greek Life Welcome
		Fraternities and sororities are about friendships, scholarship, community service, philanthropy, brotherhood, sisterhood and leadership.
		Every fraternity and sorority at UMass Amherst and across the nation was founded on the ideals of friendship, love, service, and scholarship.
		Fraternity and sorority members are found in all facets of today's society, from government to business to the arts and service agencies.
	www.umass.edu /greek (482 words)

	Student Activities, Miami, Florida - Barry University
		Research has proven time and time again that members of fraternities and sororities are 28% more likely to stay in college, more likely than non-members to graduate from college, and more likely to enjoy their college experience on the whole.
		Fraternities and sororities are essentially self-governing organizations, and self-sustaining communities, therefore affording each and every member the opportunity to see their leadership in action.
		Engaging in community service with other members of a chapter will eventually be like participating in service events with a family; a fun way to spend time with the people who support you through everything, while giving back to your campus and the surrounding community.
	barry.edu /studentactivities/fraternitiesSororities/parentsGuide.htm (2024 words)

	Service fraternities and sororities - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the context of the North American student fraternity and sorority system, service fraternities (for all-male and coed organizations) and service sororities (for female-only organizations) comprise a type of organization whose primary purpose is community service.
		They may be contrasted with professional fraternities, whose primary purpose is to bring together those with an interest in a field, and general or social fraternities, whose primary purpose is to develop friendships.
		Some general fraternities and their chapters, especially members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, emphasize the service aspects of their activities; the existence however of such a component does not alter their primary charter, nor thus their classification.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Service_fraternities_and_sororities (331 words)

	West Virginia Wesleyan College
		Fraternities and soroities give the individual a home away form home in which one can live, work, study, and enjoy life together.
		Fraternities and soroities bond men and women together through common ideas and beliefs.
		Fraternities and sororities are not just a college club.
	www.wvwc.edu /GreekAffairs/life.asp (500 words)

	Residential Fraternities and Sororities
		Housed fraternities and sororities are responsible for providing guaranteed housing to their members.
		Because fraternities and sororities are held responsible for managing their members' guaranteed housing and are required to fill 100 percent of their housing spaces with members, members who do not wish to continue living in the fraternity or sorority should consult with their fraternity/sorority president before applying for Upperclass Housing.
		Officers of fraternities and sororities are responsible for the collection and payment of all debts incurred by the group.
	www.stanford.edu /dept/hds/has/tour/ugtour/frats.html (797 words)

	Greek Life: Fraternities and Sororities
		Fraternities and sororities have been a part of campus life at Saint Louis University since the early 1900’s.
		Statistics from the office of Institutional Studies show that students who join fraternities or sororities in their first semester are more likely to return for their second semester and second year than those who do not join.
		Furthermore, the group grade point average for the fraternity and sorority population, which was most recently a 3.24, has topped the 3.0 mark and surpassed the all-undergraduate student average for the past 21 semesters.
	studentlife.slu.edu /greek/index.html (375 words)

	Greek Life - University of Oregon
		Fraternities and sororities sponsor a multitude of activities each year to earn money or donate time to their special philanthropies.
		Fraternities and sororities help others in need and contribute to a variety of causes sponsored by the national fraternities and sororities.
		Fraternities and sororities are involved with both philanthropy and service learning initiatives here at the University of Oregon.
	darkwing.uoregon.edu /~greek/activities.shtml (599 words)

	Lehigh University - Policies
		Fraternal organizations maintain, as their primary purpose, the enhancement of the student learning and growth process through activities encouraging academic achievement; community development, campus involvement, leadership development; individual and group responsibility; community service, philanthropic spirit, and commitment to and participation in appropriate governance bodies.
		All fraternities and sororities are subject to the Greek Accreditation Process that occurs and a yearly basis.
		The Expansion Committee is comprised of the Dean of Students or designee, Director of Residential Services or designee, VP for Finance and Administration or designee, staff member from Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Executive Director of Alumni Association or designee, and Presidents of IFC and Panhellenic or designees.
	www.lehigh.edu /greekaccreditation/continuity_policy.html (4442 words)

	West Virginia Wesleyan College
		Fraternities and sororities give the individual a home away form home in which one can live, work, study, and enjoy life together.
		Fraternities and sororities are a lifetime membership with the connections and privileges that extend to wherever a brother or sister may be.
		Community Service- Fraternities and sororities stress service projects both on campus and in the community, and include a combined total of over 4,000 hours complete annually.
	www.wvwc.edu /GreekAffairs/greeklife.asp (360 words)

	Parent's Guide
		One of the most gratifying aspects of fraternity and sorority life is the sense of satisfaction and pride that comes through ones involvement in community service.
		Fraternities and sororities at the University of Dayton have recognized this need and are actively involved in service projects both on and off campus.
		All fraternity and sorority chapters are required to conduct ongoing education to promote the responsible use of alcohol while abiding by city, state and federal laws.
	campus.udayton.edu /~greek/parent.htm (604 words)

	National Pan-Hellenic Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternities and sororities recruit new members through a process known as “intake.” Each group recruits members at a different time, so be sure to look for posters, flyers, and ads in the Union for more information.
		Fraternities and sororities offer study halls, tutoring programs, grade point requirements, and other programs to help meet the academic needs of their members.
		By joining a fraternity or sorority your first semester, you can have an immediate family of friends, all willing to help you cope with the hassles of college life and experiences you’ll face.
	web2.unt.edu /dos/new/gl/nphc.html (1276 words)

	New Students - Fraternities and Sororities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life understands that parents and families want to be as actively involved in their student's choices as the students themselves are.
		The GPA of fraternity and sorority members at UNC-Chapel Hill is consistently higher than the non-Greek average (This figure includes those students who join fraternities or sororities during their first year of college).
		Once you join a sorority or fraternity, you will be considered a “new member” (formerly known as “pledge”) or, in the case of some NPHC or GAC groups, a “neophyte” or “neo”, which simply refers to the group’s newest members.
	newstudents.unc.edu /content/view/58/33 (2277 words)

	Sororities \| Greek Life \| University of Colorado at Boulder
		The CU Panhellenic Association is the umbrella organization for the 10 NPC sororities chartered at CU, and is responsible for organizing activities of mutual concern and interest to all the Panhellenic sororities on campus.
		Fraternity and Sorority Student Life at CU is comprised of the following umbrella organizations: the Panhellenic Association (Panhellenic) and the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC).
		NPC is a Conference body, comprised of 26 national women's fraternities, each of which is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of college women, undergraduates and alumnae.
	www.colorado.edu /Greeks/sororities/index.html (652 words)

	Clarkson University - Fraternities & Sororities
		Today fraternities and sororities at Clarkson focus on their founding principles of leadership, scholarship, philanthropy, friendship, and personal growth.
		The Clarkson fraternity and sorority community has been awarded with seven national and regional awards since 2003 for academic achievement and contributions to the fraternal movement.
		National data reveals that alumni members of fraternities and sororities are more likely to donate money, serve their community, and have had a more positive experience in college than other alumni.
	www.clarkson.edu /ofsa (340 words)

	Greek Life at Plattsburgh State
		As a fraternity or sorority member, you will gain lifelong friends not only in your own chapter, but in other fraternities and sororities as well.
		Service & philanthropy is a primary goal of fraternities and sororities.
		Each fraternity and sorority hosts formal banquets for their members, as well as participating in fraternity/sorority socials throughout the semester.
	www.plattsburgh.edu /studentlife/greeklife (455 words)

	UCSB Greek Life \| Joining a Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		You'll be able to get involved in planning a community service project, a dinner with another fraternity or sorority, a dance or step show, and new member recruitment.
		It's important to remember that a fraternity or sorority is a group of men or women who join together in pursuit of common goals and aspirations.
		Fraternities and sororities are always seeking new members.
	www.sa.ucsb.edu /osl/GreekLife/joiningagroup (890 words)

	Fraternities, sororities plan Public Service Day
		The purpose of the Public Service Day is for all fraternities and sororities to participate in community service projects and learn new ways to reach out to the Ithaca community.
		MacGuffie, a Pi Beta Phi sorority member and a recipient of numerous humanitarian awards, is a surgeon specializing in children's cancers, plastic and burn surgery.
		The service outreach portion of the retreat involves participating students going to various sites in Ithaca to volunteer their help and services.
	www.news.cornell.edu /http://www.news.corne/Chronicle/97/10.30.97/service-day.html (652 words)

	Fraternities and sororities - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Most fraternities and sororities maintain a ritual system that is highly symbolic in nature and kept a closely guarded secret.
		Fraternities and sororities will also often maintain a chapter room, to which only initiates may ever be admitted and the existence of which may be kept secret.
		This status indicates to active sorority or fraternity members that the rushee is related to an alumni of the organization.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fraternities_and_sororities (3703 words)

	FastWeb: Resources: Going Greek?
		Membership in some fraternities and sororities is essentially a lifestyle that requires daily attention; others may operate more as an extracurricular activity, where you only need to participate once every couple of weeks.
		Some fraternities and sororities have community service commitment goals that must be met, as well as sponsored events that require participation.
		Gamma Gamma Chi is a sorority that was formed with the intention of “unifying Muslim women and non-Muslim women of all races, cultures and ethnicities” and “to promote positive visibility of Muslim women and Islam in general,” according to its Web site.
	www.fastweb.com /fastweb/resources/articles/index/110283?id= (727 words)

	Greek Fraternities and Sororities at the University of Hawaii
		A Fraternity is a group of men or women bound together by friendship, brotherhood/sisterhood, and common goals and aspirations.
		Whether it be planning a party, a community service project, or regular weekly meetings, fraternity and sorority members have learned to manage their time wisely with other commitments like homework, significant others, and a job.
		It is a time when students on campus have an opportunity to meet each fraternity or sorority and compare what each has to offer so that he or she may chose the best one for him or her to join.
	www2.hawaii.edu /~isc (914 words)

	Fraternities and Sororities \|\| Bucknell University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Although students are not eligible for membership until the first semester of their sophomore year, fraternities and sororities invite all students to participate in many of their events and activities.
		The fraternities at Bucknell are Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Delta Rho, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Mu, Sigma Chi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Tau Kappa Epsilon.
		The sororities at Bucknell are Alpha Chi Omega, Chi Omega, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, and Zeta Phi Beta.
	www.bucknell.edu /x17027.xml (245 words)

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