TOMAHAWK GUIDE TO GREEK LIFE AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER ......................................................................................................................... PAGE 4 LETTER FROM OFFICE OF GREEK LIFE ....................................................................................... PAGE 5 COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE ......................................................................................................... PAGE 6 WHY GO GREEK ............................................................................................................................. PAGE 7 UNIVERSITY POLICIES .................................................................................................................... PAGE 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................................ PAGE 10 COUNCIL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ PAGE 11 LEADERSHIP .................................................................................................................................. PAGE 12 SCHOLARSHIP ............................................................................................................................... PAGE 13 BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD ................................................................................................... PAGE 14 COMMUNITY SERVICE & PHILANTHROPY ................................................................................ PAGE 15 SIGNATURE EVENTS .................................................................................................................... PAGE 16 INTERNAL HONORS SOCIETIES ................................................................................................. PAGE 17 HOW TO JOIN .............................................................................................................................. PAGE 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... PAGE 19 CHAPTER PROFILES ..................................................................................................................... PAGE 20 VOCABULARY ............................................................................................................................... PAGE 39
WELCOME LETTER FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENTS Greetings Noles! We are so glad that you are interested in Greek Life at Florida State University. Our community constitutes more than 5,800 members who represent 57 chapters, and each council continues to grow every year as we recruit new members. College is an amazing experience, but what makes it a unique and life-changing experience is becoming a part of a fraternity or sorority. We hope that you explore all of the incredible possibilities and experiences that Greek Life has to offer. Our FSU Greek community has a long history and is deeply rooted in each organization’s values. There are many different clubs on campus, but what sets Greek Life apart from other organizations is our commitment to our four core values of scholarship, service, leadership, and sisterhood/brotherhood. By upholding these four principles, the Greek community at Florida State represents an outstanding group of students who achieve and succeed on a daily basis. The Greek community also fosters unparalleled opportunities for involvement and leadership. Through on-campus leadership opportunities, positions within each specific Greek organization, and positions serving the Greek community, students are exposed to a multitude of opportunities that can enhance their college experience and develop them into strong leaders. Furthermore, the personal enrichment that accompanies the brotherhood/sisterhood of a Greek organization proves to be one of the most treasured friendships that last far beyond the four years of college. We have a passion for not only our councils, but for the Greek experience. It has undoubtedly molded us into the leaders we are and the people that we will be. This community is unlike any other, and we will always appreciate and recognize the impact that this community had on us. Go Noles! Patricia F. Cordy S. Yohana A. Justin L. Panhellenic Association National Pan-Hellenic Council Multicultural Greek Council Interfraternity Council President President President President 4
LETTER FROM OFFICE OF GREEK LIFE Dear Future Members, Congratulations on your acceptance to Florida State University! On behalf of the 5,800 members of the Greek community at FSU, we welcome you to the University. You are about to embark on an exciting journey that will help you grow and change in ways you never thought possible. You will not only have fun, but will be challenged both intellectually and personally. This publication is a brief introduction to our wonderful and exciting Greek community at FSU and is designed to help you explore the extraordinary opportunities that our community has to offer. As you begin your college career, you will find that there are many organizations on campus for you to become involved with. Although each and every one of these organizations will contribute to your development as a student, none are quite as exciting and rewarding as becoming a member of a fraternity or sorority. The Greek community exists as a proven support system for hundreds of thousands of men and women across the country and around the world. The mission of the Office of Greek Life is to enhance the quality of student life at Florida State University by empowering members of the Greek community through advising with a developmental approach, educating with purpose, communicating with stakeholders, and cultivating collective partnerships. We advocate for the expression of ritual through the shared values of leadership, scholarship, service, and brotherhood/ sisterhood within the Greek community. It is our hope that Florida State University’s Greek community can help personalize your college experience by offering close friendships, scholastic assistance, leadership opportunities, educational programming, social interaction and enrichment, and the chance to help others through philanthropic events and community service projects. Your involvement will build character and an appreciation for others, as well as enhance awareness of personal responsibility. We encourage you to participate in Recruitment/Rush/Intake and to remain open minded about all the opportunities that our Greek community has to offer. Fraternities and sororities are a source of pride at FSU and every chapter has something unique to offer. The Office of Greek Life looks forward to working with you and we are here to assist you in any way possible! In Seminole Pride, The Office of Greek Life Staff 5
COMMUNITY AT A GLANCE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY GREEK COMMUNITY 2012 Total Dollars Raised for Philanthropic Efforts: $534,588.13 Total Number of Community Service Hours: 25,700.25 Spring 2012 AVERAGE AVERAGE CHAPTER CHAPTER SIZE SIZE(NUMBER (NUMBEROF OFMEMBERS) MEMBERS) KEY: KEY: 10 STUDENT PROFILE 10 YOHANA A. / SENIOR 100 100 IFC IFC INVOLVEMENT & Interfraternity 200 200 AFFILIATIONS Interfraternity Council 10 MULTICULTURAL GREEK Council 10 COUNCIL MGC MGC 96 96 31 31 Multicultural Multicultural To me, being Greek means Greek GreekCouncil 1570 573 becoming part of a group Council 1570 573 of people who share the NPHC NPHC ACTIVE ACTIVE NEW NEW same goals, dreams, and National MEMBERS MEMBERS MEMBERS aspirations and strive to help National FALL ’12 MEMBERS Pan-Hellenic Pan-Hellenic FALL ’12 FALL ’12 FALL ’12 each other achieve them. It’s Council Council 2198 1151 1151 a home away from home, a 2198 77 place where I have made my PH PH 61 61 truest friends, and most of Panhellenic Panhellenic all, a lifetime bond built with Association Association NUMBER NUMBER OF OFCHAPTERS CHAPTERS(TOTAL) (TOTAL) memories and experiences that can never be forgotten. 11 11 22 22 17 17 77 6
WHY GO GREEK? At first glance, FSU can seem overwhelming with a SERVICE population of more than 40,000 students. The Greek Every fraternity and sorority believes in making a difference community gives students the chance to make a big campus in the world, and members of the Florida State Greek feel small. When choosing a fraternity or sorority, you community never stop giving back. Greek organizations at should look for a comfortable fit – a place where you share FSU host their own community service and philanthropic values and interests with the other members. By choosing activities as well as participate in Dance Marathon, Relay to become a member of a Greek organization, you will meet for Life, and other major campus service events, devoting people who grow to be your closest friends, those who will countless hours and millions of dollars to causes greater than cheer you on when you are successful and will support you themselves. when the going gets tough. Greek organizations promote SCHOLARSHIP the development of close ties between members through All members of fraternities and sororities share one living, studying, working, and having fun together. commonality: they are students first. Greek organizations at BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD Florida State consistently rank at or above the undergraduate Joining a fraternity or sorority at Florida State will give grade point average, and many chapters host intentional you a home away from home. As a member of a Greek programming geared at improving the scholastic organization, you will form meaningful connections and performance of its members. lifelong friendships with a diverse group of students who all RITUAL share a common set of values and ideals. Each one of the chapters at FSU is a part of a larger national LEADERSHIP or international organization. This provides a unique Fraternities and sororities are learning laboratories that opportunity to have a shared experience with members of give students the opportunity to learn, test, and grow as the same organization across the country and even the world. they develop as individuals and as leaders. As student-run The rituals are private ceremonies that are values-based, organizations, fraternities and sororities elect members unique, and the same for every single member joining the to serve in positions ranging from Committee Chair to organization. President. 7
UNIVERSITY POLICIES ALCOHOL POLICY Events and activities that encourage excessive drinking and/or lead to the endangerment of individuals will The Florida State University affirms the guiding ethical not be permitted. Any person or group in violation of principle of responsible freedom. Students, staff and federal or state laws, local ordinances, or of this policy will faculty are expected to show respect for order, ethical be reported to the proper federal, state, local or university conduct, and the rights of others, and to model in daily authorities for appropriate action. living a high sense of personal honor and integrity. Florida State University neither encourages nor condemns the legal consumption of alcoholic beverages. The university ENROLLMENT POLICY recognizes, however, that the majority of undergraduate Fraternities and sororities can only open their membership students are below the legal drinking age and that there to Florida State University students who are full-time (9+ are serious health risks and behavior problems associated credit hours), degree seeking students in good standing with the use of alcohol in the collegiate environment. with the University. Because our community believes so Consequently, alcohol will be permitted at Florida State strongly in the values of the Greek experience, we believe University or programs sponsored by Florida State this expectation is critical and necessary to preserve the University or its direct support organizations only in those high quality of students that become involved in the settings which: Greek community. Membership in Greek organizations is a privilege that should be reserved for students who are 1. Comply with federal or state laws, local ordinances, matriculating and contributing to the University community. University regulations, foreign country laws (in the case Fraternities or sororities that have non-University affiliated of study abroad programs conducted by Florida State individuals within their chapters are operating outside of the University International Programs, Inc.), Student Conduct University’s expectations and subject to review under the Code, and this policy; Student Conduct Code. 2. Present minimal health and safety risks; and 3. In no way inhibit the full participation of those who choose not to drink alcohol. 8
UNIVERSITY POLICIES HAZING POLICY performance, creates unnecessary fatigue (e.g., late night tasks/activities or calisthenics that are not supported by a Florida is widely viewed as having the nation’s toughest University office or department), or that subjects another hazing law for several reasons: student to embarrassment, degradation or humiliation 1. Florida is the first State in the nation to create a felony may be considered hazing at FSU. It is also a violation designation for hazing-related harm of the Student Conduct Code to retaliate against a 2. The law clearly establishes that that the following person for reporting a hazing concern. An incident can statements cannot be used as an excuse for hazing: (a) be considered ‘hazing’ in our community when any of the All people voluntarily participated; (b) All people could above characteristics are present. An incident can also be have left at any time and still would have been able to considered ‘hazing’ in our community even when it is not join the group; and (c) The leaders/officers of the group considered ‘hazing’ under State law. were not aware of the incident and the hazing activity At FSU we believe students should not be demeaned or was not officially approved or sponsored by the group. exposed to harm when pursuing involvement in campus We believe the law was written this way to make a clear life. Our community wants to increase student involvement statement that people share responsibility for the safety of and engagement. Hazing has the reverse effect. Hazing others within their social environment. We also believe the creates an unsafe environment that does not support law was written to insure that those found responsible for our educational mission and is not consistent with our causing hazing harm will be held accountable. community’s values. What does the FSU Student Conduct Code say about To learn more about this please visit www.hazing.fsu.edu hazing? To read the full definition of hazing from the Code of Any activity that a reasonable person would conclude: Conduct please visit http://srr.fsu.edu/Student-Conduct- endangers a student’s mental or physical health, Code unreasonably interferes with a student’s academic 9
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOW CAN BEING GREEK HELP ME SUCCEED Each fraternity and sorority chapter has its own national ACADEMICALLY? philanthropy, which it supports on an ongoing basis. Chapters have special events to raise money for their particular project. Some of Academic success is an important part of college life. One of the projects that chapters are involved with include raising money the central purposes of fraternities and sororities is to promote for research for the blind, children with terminal illnesses, women academic excellence. Each organization requires a minimum grade with breast cancer, and victims of domestic violence. point average to remain an active member of the chapter. All chapters emphasize the value of academic success and will help DOES BEING A MEMBER OF A GREEK LETTER you succeed with scholarship programs, study halls, incentive ORGANIZATION HAVE BENEFITS AFTER programs, and study buddies. GRADUATION? ARE GREEK STUDENTS INVOLVED ON CAMPUS? With the job market becoming increasingly competitive, a college degree no longer guarantees a successful career. What you know Greek organizations give members the opportunity to enhance is now just as important as who you know. When someone joins and develop their leadership skills. Members of the Greek a fraternity or sorority, they begin building relationships with the community are represented in most campus groups including families and friends of those chapter members. Members are Student Government Association, Student Alumni Association, also introduced to alumni of their chapters all over the country. Orientation Leaders, Dance Marathon, Homecoming and many By joining a Greek letter organization, you can create an entire more. As a chapter member, you will have the opportunity to network of people, from which could possibly come a future become involved in a variety of Greek organizations including the employer, spouse, or lifelong friend. Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan- Hellenic Council, and the Panhellenic Association. WHAT’S THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH BEING GREEK? DO GREEKS PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE? Joning a fraternity or sorority does carry a financial commitment. Each chapter is self-supporting through dues paid by members. Every year Greek students give thousands of hours of service When students join a Greek letter organization, they also agree to the community. Members donate their time to projects such to pay dues and to maintain membership. Although chapters may as: Habitat for Humanity, reading to underprivileged children, make accommodations for special needs, students should discuss Adopt-A-Highway, and the Special Olympics. Greeks also sponsor the financial obligations with their family and chapter leaders fundraising activities for charitable organizations. before deciding to join. 10
COUNCIL INFORMATION INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC) MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC) The Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Florida State University The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) at The Florida is the governing body for 22 men’s fraternities on campus. State University is the governing body for 11 culturally The Interfraternity Council is dedicated to the academic based organizations on campus. The Multicultural Greek and social development of its respective fraternities and Council is dedicated to the assembling of these varying their members. Members in IFC organizations are active in groups in promoting diversity and cultural awareness, every aspect of campus. With a diverse array of fraternities, while performing acts of service both on campus and each with its own unique qualities, there is a perfect fit for throughout the community. The cultural basis of these each individual looking to join a fraternity in the council. organizations provides a sense of a home away from home for its members, while building lifelong bonds. The pride PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION (PH) and commitment to culture and tradition within each MGC The Panhellenic Association (PH) is the governing body for organization, makes joining an MGC chapter a prime 17 women’s sororities on campus. The women of chapters selection for individuals who share the same passion. within The Panhellenic Association are highly active both on campus and within the community. The Panhellenic NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC (NPHC) COUNCIL Association acts as the liaison for sororities, other campus The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at The Florida organizations and administration. As the largest women’s State University is the governing body for 7 historically organization on campus, each chapter makes its mark African American Greek-letter organization on campus. through its stance for Philanthropy, Scholarship, Leadership The premise of these organizations bloomed during a time and Sisterhood. The various leadership opportunities when African American’s were denied the right of equal created by the women who’ve paved the way, provides an opportunity. Today, these organizations serve both the array of opportunity for those seeking membership into any campus and community through platforms and initiatives Panhellenic Organization. that include Politics, The Environment, Education, Health and Economics. Through fellowship and acts of community service, everlasting bonds and friendships are built both within each individual organization as well as throughout the council. The opportunity to experience such rich tradition and history, while adding to a great legacy, makes NPHC organizations ideal for perspective members. 11
LEADERSHIP Greek students play a proactive role in leading Florida State’s campus! Not only does the Greek community provide leadership opportunitiest, Greek students set a positive example in many campus-wide student organizations, including: »» Student Alumni Association »» Resident Assistant »» Seminole Student Boosters »» Student United Way STUDENT PROFILE »» Garnet and Gold Key »» CARE Counselors CORDY S. / SENIOR »» Garnet and Gold Guides »» Black Student Union INVOLVEMENT & AFFILIATIONS »» Student Government »» Asian American Student Union NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL Association »» Student Foundation GARNET & GOLD KEY HONORS »» Hispanic Latino/a Student Union »» Garnet and Gold Scholars SOCIETY GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL »» Orientation Leaders »» And many more... HONOURS SOCIETY All members are encouraged to run for positions to maintain the traditions MINORITY ASSOCIATION OF PRE-MEDICAL STUDENTS of leadership and Seminole pride that each chapter proudly upholds. Greek BLACK STUDENT UNION leaders become adept at managing their time as they balance their academic CARIBBEAN STUDENT and social schedules, while improving their problem-solving, decision- ASSOCIATION making, communication, and leadership skills. Being a Greek Man at Florida State University means I am a leader on campus. I hold myself to a higher standard as a role model for many students. Being Greek means being part of something bigger than yourself; a bond called brotherhood and sisterhood. 12
SCHOLARSHIP Despite all of the activities available to Greek students, the Greek community still manages to excel academically. Each chapter has varying GPA requirements, study hours, and/or incentive programs to promote academic excellence. Fraternities and sororities recognize that academics are a priority and promote and reward you for your scholastic achievements. Furthermore, chapter involvement in honorary organizations is phenomenal, STUDENT PROFILE with members participating in Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor PATRICIA F. / JUNIOR Society, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, and many more. INVOLVEMENT & AFFILIATIONS PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION 2012 GPA Panhellenic chapters have been at Florida State University for 108 Overall Undergraduate Overall Greek New Member years. What most people don’t GPA: 3.040 GPA: 2.970 realize is that when you join a sorority you are not just joining a Overall Undergraduate Women Overall Sorority GPA: 3.151 chapter on Florida State’s campus, GPA: 3.140 you are joining a community with Overall Fraternity GPA: 2.854 years of tradition. The bond of Overall Undergraduate Men sorority sisters is so much deeper Overall Greek GPA: 3.037 GPA: 2.910 than any other friendship you’ll find because we eat together, study together, do community service together, live together, and above all Fun Fact: want and value the same things. The average GPA of a chapter member in Fall 2012 was 3.109 13
BROTHERHOOD / SISTERHOOD One of the most memorable benefits of joining the Greek community is the long-lasting friendships that develop. Being a member of a Greek organization is not the only way to expand your social circle at FSU; however, it is a consistent and exciting approach to meeting many diverse students. Joining a fraternity or sorority is not about conformity; instead, it teaches students how to develop their individuality and still be able to participate in group dynamics. Memories, internship opportunities and employment opportunities are limitless as students connect with their peers in the Greek community. Life-long connections are formed as a student becomes more involved within their chapter and their council. The Greek community is an amazing social resource because it means there is always someone you can study with, or go to the gym, catch a concert or movie, enjoy Tallahassee nightlife, or just sit, chat, and relax! In addition to the typical bonding activities, Greek students have found other ways to have fun and meet people. Homecoming, Dance Marathon, and Greek leadership conferences are other ways that Greek organizations are paired up to network. “Each chapter is unique on our campus, but we all make up one Greek community. So, I encourage you to keep an open mind to which council and chapter that you are interested in. I love my chapter and my community, and I would encourage anyone who is thinking about going through recruitment to do it.” - Patricia F. 14
COMMUNITY SERVICE & PHILANTHROPY Greek students are committed to being a positive entity in our Tallahassee community by participating in many campus-wide philanthropies and local projects. Each fraternity and sorority has its own philanthropy that it supports every year. These many service hours not only benefit the community but are documented in transcripts which act as a valuable asset for applications to graduate school, scholarships, awards, and professional organizations. The time devoted to and the funds raised for various philanthropies are a way for Greek students to enjoy an enriching experience at FSU, while making a positive difference in the lives of others. ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK *SIGNATURE EVENT* The Greek community at Florida State University holds four values very close: leadership, brotherhood/sisterhood, scholarship and service. In an effort to strengthen the value of service, our office created an Alternative Spring Break. Spring of 2013, 10 students and one staff member ventured to Jamaica. Throughout the week, students participated in hands on service with members of the Jamaican community. The group visited Negril and Treasure Beach, assisting in helping to restore and build school buildings. Participants also had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Jamaican culture. 15
SIGNATURE EVENTS IMPORTANT DATES EMERGING LEADERS PH RECRUITMENT The Emerging Leaders Course is a three credit-hour course in the leadership August 18 - 25, 2013 certificate series that is taught by staff from the Office of Greek Life. This highly For more information, selective leadership development course is open to newer members of the Greek refer to: community who are chosen through an application and interview process. Blending www.fsupanhellenic.com academic and co-curricular content, the course helps students identify and formulate personal values in the context of their Greek experience, develop relationship IFC RUSH skills through interactive dialogue and presentations, and demonstrate cognitive September 9 - 11, 2013 For more information, development through self-evaluation and the creation of leadership action plan. refer to: GREEK LEADERSHIP SUMMIT greeknole.com Greek Leadership Summit is a leadership retreat offered in January of each year MGC/NPHC for chapter presidents and officers of governing councils. The January Summit is a (Mandatory Interest two-night, weekend retreat held outside of Tallahassee that focuses on leadership Meeting) development, community-building, and risk management. July 29, 2013 6:00 PM • SSB 203 September 19, 2013 “In order to get the most out of your time in Greek life, you 5:30 PM • SSB 203 8:30 PM • SSB 213 need to realize you only get out what you put in. That means October 15, 2013 giving your chapter 100% and dedicating yourself to the values 8:00 PM • SSB 201 your founders created.” - Cordy S. For more information, please refer to: greeklife.fsu.edu/ prospectivemembers/ How-Do-I-Join 16
INTERNAL HONOR SOCIETIES ORDER OF OMEGA Order of Omega Greek Honor Society was founded in 1959 to honor leaders within the Greek community who excel in academics and leadership. The Omega Epsilon chapter of Order of Omega was established at Florida State University in 1998. Our chapter dedicates itself especially to recognizing a need for continued leadership, scholarship, action in programming, increased communication STUDENT PROFILE and cohesion among the members of the Greek Community. The Omega Epsilon JUSTIN L. / JUNIOR chapter of Order of Omega unites Greek Life at Florida State University by holding INVOLVEMENT & representation from all four Greek councils. We use our common bond as Greek AFFILIATIONS leaders to better our campus, our community, and ourselves. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL RHO LAMBDA The women of the Theta chapter of Rho Lambda Honor Sorority at Florida State Being Greek means no matter University exemplify the ideals of leadership, service, scholastic achievement, and the letters you wear, you integrity through reputable endeavors. They promote personal and professional growth always will have a unique through community outreach, campus involvement, and professional development connection with people across the world whom are while striving to foster quality relationships through meaningful programs that facilitate committed to unity and the networking opportunities and teamwork. uplifting of the human race. 17
HOW TO JOIN Each governing council at Florida State University has a different PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION process to join a fraternity or sorority. The Panhellenic Association uses a formal recruitment process the week before classes begin each fall semester when interested INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL women visit each chapter on a specific schedule. In addition, some Each fall and spring the Interfraternity Council coordinates a Panhellenic chapters are eligible to accept new members after formal “Rush Week” where men interested in joining a chapter have an recruitment and during the spring semester. For more information opportunity to preview each organization. Chapters offer bids, about joining a Panhellenic Association organization, visit the or invitations to join, at any time before, during, and after “Rush Panhellenic Association homepage: greeklife.fsu.edu/Current- Week.” For more information about joining an IFC fraternity, visit Members/Panhellenic-Association the Interfraternity Council homepage: greeklife.fsu.edu/Current- Members/Interfraternity-Council MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL ** MANDATORY INTEREST MEETING (MIM) The Office of Greek Life hosts several Mandatory Interest Meetings Fraternities and sororities in the Multicultural Greek Council choose (MIM) where you will receive a wealth of information about the the time when they wish to accept new members. Individual FSU Greek community, the National Pan-Hellenic and Multicultural chapters have their own processes for membership intake. For Greek councils and the membership intake process. During this more information about membership intake in the MGC, visit the event, we will discuss topics such as personal values, hazing, Multicultural Greek Council homepage: greeklife.fsu.edu/Current- time management, and preparedness for the membership intake Members/Multicultural-Greek-Council process. You will also receive information regarding updated NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL community statistics, chapter academic standings and important The fraternities and sororities that make up the “Divine Nine” of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) conduct membership recruitment dates. intake at a time of a chapter’s choosing. The intake process differs from organization to organization. For more information about Attendance at one MIM session is MANDATORY before you can membership intake in the NPHC, visit the National Pan-Hellenic begin any intake activities/programs. Students will not be eligible Council homepage: greeklife.fsu.edu/Current-Members/National- for MGC or NPHC membership intake until they have attended a Pan-Hellenic-Council MIM session within the academic year. 18
FINANCIAL INFORMATION INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL • Chapter Dues • Probate/Campus IFC Dues range from $500 - $1000 per semester and can be • National Dues Presentation Materials subject to change. • Registration for Regional • Organization Payment of these dues typically cover: Conferences Paraphernalia • Chapter socials and • Meal Plan • Intake Materials functions • Organization • Chapter retreats Paraphernalia Active Member Dues range from $100 - $250 per semester • Use and maintenance of • IFC Dues Chapter house or facility PANHELLENIC New Member Fee: $2000 – $3700 MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL These fees are one time only and paid in installments for MGC New Member Fees range from $200 - $550. many of the chapters. This one time fee is paid during the intake process, and payment methods vary per organization. Out-Of-House Dues: $2500 - $3500 Payment of these fees cover amenities such as: In-House Dues: $3000 - $4500 • Organization • Chapter Dues Payment of Dues begin after the first semester, and are paid Paraphernalia • National Fees per-semester. Dues coverage vary for each organization, • Probate/Campus • Social Event Materials however, general payment of these dues cover amenities Presentation Expenses such as: • Chapter socials and • Meal Plan Active Member Dues range from $60 - $300 per semester functions • Organization • Chapter retreats Paraphernalia • Use and maintenance of • Philanthropy NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL sorority house and facility • Panhellenic dues NPHC New Member Fees can range from $500 - $2500. This is a one time only fee which varies by organization. The same amenities apply for both In-House and Out- The amenities covered by these fees also vary per of-House dues, however In-House dues also cover rent organization. In general, these fees cover: payments. 19
CHAPTER PROFILES BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ΑΧΩ CHI ΑΔΦ DELTA ΑΔΠ DELTA OMEGA (PH) PHI (IFC) PI (PH) Chapter Name: Beta Eta Chapter Name: Florida State University Chapter Name: Iota National Founding Date: October 15, 1885 Affiliate National Founding Date: May 15th, 1851 National Website: http://alphachiomega.org National Founding Date: October 29, 1832 National Website: Chapter Website: National Website: http://www.alphadeltapi.org http://axofloridastate.com/site/ http://www.alphadeltaphi.org Chapter Website: http://adpiseminoles.org Philanthropy: Support of victims of domestic Chapter Website: http://alphadeltfsu.com Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House violence, Refuge House Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club Charities, ADPi-athlon, Homers and Hogs Minimum GPA: 3.0 Minimum GPA: 2.7 Minimum GPA: 3.0 Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green Colors: Emerald Green and White Colors: Azure Blue and White Motto: Together let us seek the heights Motto: Manus Multæ Cor Unum (Many Motto: We Live For Each Other Founding Values: Friendship, Leadership, Hands, One Heart) President: Rachel Yanger Learning, Service President: Martin Zenk President Email: rly10c@my.fsu.edu President: Katelyn Trane President Email: mmz10@my.fsu.edu Founded at Wesleyan College in Georgia, President Email: Kmtrane@gmail.com Alpha Delta Pi holds the distinction of The mission of Alpha Delta Phi is to provide Alpha Chi Omega was founded at DePauw a comprehensive and positive experience being the first secret society for college University in Greencastle, Indiana. It was for all undergraduate and alumni brothers women. The qualifications for membership originally founded as a musical sorority through their development of social, ethical, have remained unchanged: scholarship, and although, we have expanded our leadership, and scholastic skills; as well as high principles, strong traditions, and true membership beyond music students, we still instilling it its members the importance of friendship. We pride ourselves on our hold a deep appreciation for the fine arts community service and literary merit. Many sisterhood and always uphold our open and recognize our original founding with our special benefits accrue to member of Alpha motto, We Live for Each Other. ADPi is national symbol of the lyre. Our sisterhood is Delta Phi, which include opportunities for more than just a college experience; it’s a based on the values of friendship, leadership, a practical leadership experience while friendship, a bond, and a love that will last a learning, and service. connecting with both the Florida State and lifetime. Tallahassee communities. 20
ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ΑΕΠ EPSILON ΑΓΔ GAMMA ΑΚΑ KAPPA PI (IFC) DELTA (PH) ALPHA (NPHC) Chapter Name: Phi Tau Chapter Name: Gamma Beta Chapter Name: Zeta Omicron National Founding Date: November 7, 1913 National Founding Date: May 30, 1904 National Founding Date: National Website: http://www.aepi.org National Website: January 15, 1908 Chapter Website: N/A http://www.alphagammadelta.org National Website: www.AKA1908.com Philanthropy: Students Against Destructive Chapter Website: Philanthropy: Health Initiatives, Global Decisions (SADD Greek Idol) https://websites.omegafi.com/omegaws/ Poverty, Human Rights Minimum GPA: 2.5 alphagammadeltafloridastate/ Minimum GPA: 2.5 Colors: Gold and Blue Philanthropy: Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green Motto: Water Wars, Alpha Gamma Delta Foundatio Motto: By Culture and By Merit No one could tell me where my soul might Minimum GPA: 2.5 Founding Values: Service To All Mankind. be; I searched for God, but He eluded me; I Colors: Red, Buff and Green President: Ashley Atkinson sought my brother out and found all three. Motto: Live With Purpose President Email: aea09d@my.fsu.edu Founding Values: honesty, perseverance, President: Iza O’Neal Founded in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha mutual helpfulness, faith, and humility President Email: iro10@my.fsu.edu Sorority Inc. became America’s first Greek- President: Benjamin Platt Members of Alpha Gamma Delta at Florida letter organization established by Black President Email: Plattalyst@yahoo.com State are dedicated to academic excellence, college women. Today, Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Epsilon Pi provides opportunities leadership development, philanthropic thrives as a sisterhood of women who have for Jewish men seeking the best possible activities, and sisterhood. Alpha Gams consciously chosen the affiliation as a means college and fraternity experience. Alpha can be found on campus in a variety of of self-fulfillment through volunteer service Epsilon Pi’s role is to encourage brothers to organizations and honor societies. With in the areas of our Five Targets, which remain dedicated to our fraternity’s ideals, our annual formals, socials, sisterhood include Education, The Black Family, Health, values, and ethics. The fraternity will prepare retreats, intramural sports, it is hard not Economics, and the Arts. a member to be one of tomorrow’s leaders make memories that will last a lifetime. We so that he may help himself, his family, and look forward to inviting you into our circle of community. sisterhood, where you will grow, learn, and be inspired.
CHAPTER PROFILES BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER alpha ALPHA ALPHA αΚΔΦ KAPPA ΑΟΠ OMICRON ΑΦ PHI (PH) DELTA PI (PH) PHI (MGC) Chapter Name: Alpha Pi Chapter Name: Gamma Phi Chapter Name: Phi National Founding Date: January 2, 1897 National Founding Date: October 10, 1872 National Founding Date: February 7, 1990 National Website: National Website: National Website: http://akdphi.org http://www.alphaomicronpi.org https://www.alphaphi.org/Home Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness Philanthropy: Arthritis Research and Chapter Website: Minimum GPA: 2.5 Education http://fsualphaphi.wix.com/fsualphaphi Colors: Purple and White Colors: Cardinal Philanthropy: Red Dress Gala Motto: Motto: Women Enriched through Lifelong Minimum GPA: 2.8 Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood Friendship Colors: Silver and Bordeaux Founding Values: alpha Kappa Delta Phi was Contact Person: Mary Catherine Stewart Motto: Union hand in hand founded upon the principles of Sisterhood, Contact Email: President: Molly Gasparini Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Asian mstewart@alphaomicronpi.org President Email: American awareness fsu.alphaphi.president@gmail.com The Alpha Pi chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi President: Simone Chin-Lee President is the newest Panhellenic chapter at Florida Alpha Phi is dedicated to promoting Email: akdphinoles.president@gmail.com State. Our mission as an international sisterhood, cultivating leadership, alpha Kappa Delta Phi fosters the making women’s fraternity is to “promote friendship encouraging intellectual curiosity and of successful leaders by assisting and for a lifetime, inspire academic excellence advocating service. Alpha Phi develops challenging our members to reach their and lifelong learning, and develop leadership character for a lifetime. In Alpha Phi there maximum potential. We strive to maintain skills through service to the fraternity and is encouragement, understanding, and the highest levels of integrity and innovation community.” opportunities to grow. With members all in the promotion of sisterhood, philanthropy, over the world and collegiate and alumnae scholastic excellence, and Asian-Awareness chapters throughout the United States and in the community while creating lifelong Canada—our sisterhood knows no bounds. relationships.
ALPHA ALPHA CHI ΑΦΑ PHI ΑΤΩ TAU ΧΩ OMEGA (PH) ALPHA (NPHC) OMEGA (IFC) Chapter Name: Iota Delta Chapter Name: Epsilon Sigma Chapter Name: Gamma National Founding Date: December 4, 1906 National Founding Date: National Founding Date:April 5, 1895 National Website: September 11, 1865 National Website: http://www.alpha-phi-alpha.com National Website: http://www.ato.org http://www.chiomega.com/Home Chapter Website: http://www.iotadelta.net Chapter Website: fsuato.airset.com Chapter Website: chiomegafsu.com Philanthropy: March of Dimes Philanthropy: fratiATΩR Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish-Foundation Minimum GPA: 2.5 Minimum GPA: 2.8 (Sandslam Sand Volleyball Tournament in Color: Black and Old Gold Colors: Old Gold and Sky Blue spring and Chi O Casino Night in fall) Motto: First Of All, Servants Of All, We Motto: LEADERS SHAPE THE FUTURE, AND Minimum GPA: 3.0 Shall Transcend All ATO SHAPES LEADERS Colors: Cardinal and Straw Founding Values: Manly Deeds, Scholarship, Founding Values: True Brotherhood, Motto: Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals and Love For All Mankind Loyalty, Service, Leadership, Athletics, and Founding Values: Career Development, President: Carl Sharpe Scholarship. Sisterhood, Campus Involvement, Dedication President Email: cas09g@my.fsu.edu President: Matt Berman to Service, High Standards of Personal President Email: mab10f@my.fsu.edu Integrity, and Scholarship Excellence Since its inception, Alpha Phi Alpha President: Baird Elam Fraternity, Inc has strived to fulfill its mission Members of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity strive for greatness, academic excellence, President Email: sbe10@my.fsu.edu of developing leaders, promoting service and advocacy for our communities through campus and community involvement, Chi Omega is a sisterhood that aims to manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all leadership skills and brotherhood. Striving provide a network of friends and lifelong mankind. By carrying out these duties to to become better leaders, our brothers are development for both collegiate and society, Alpha Phi Alpha fulfills its purpose to involved in numerous organizations and alumnae members. Chi Omega is committed its members and surrounding communities. the community. At Alpha Tau Omega we to: personal integrity, excellence in academic live by a saying of renowned Alumnus Skip and intellectual pursuits, inter-generational Smith, “We do not apologize for having high participation, community service, leadership standards”. Our Fraternity is for a lifetime opportunities, and social enrichment. Chi and our substantial Alumni go to show that Omega provides its members with unique even after college, your life as an ATO is opportunities in leadership, scholarship, and never ending. lifelong friendship.
CHAPTER PROFILES BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER CHI DELTA DELTA ΧΦ PHI (IFC) ΔΧ CHI (IFC) ΔΔΔ DELTA DELTA (PH) Chapter Name: Nu Delta Chapter Name: Florida State Colony Chapter Name: Alpha Eta National Founding Date: National Founding Date: October 13, 1890 Date Established: November 7, 1888 December 24, 1824 National Website: http://www.deltachi.org National Website: National Website: http://chiphi.org Chapter Website: http://dxfsu.com http://www.tridelta.org/Home Chapter Website: http://www.fsuchiphi.com Philanthropy: Chapter Website: Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club of Cancer Research- V Foundation http://www.trideltafsu.com America Minimum GPA: 2.65 Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Minimum GPA: 2.5 Hospital, I-Hop, Dodge Ball Tournament, Colors: Red and Buff Sincerely Yours Colors: Scarlet and Blue Motto: Leges Minimum GPA: 3.0 Motto: Truth, Honor and Personal Integrity Founding Values: Friendship, Character, Colors: Silver, Gold and Blue Founding Values: Friendship, Respect, Justice, and Education Honesty, Responsibility, Commitment, and Motto: Let us steadfastly love one another President: Drew Katzer Personal Development President: Patricia Miller President Email: ape10d@my.fsu.edu President: Joe Crozier President Email: prm10@my.fsu.edu Founded 1890, the Delta Chi Fraternity President Email: jrc09f@my.fsu.edu It shall be the purpose of Delta Delta Delta has continued to uphold the principles of The Brothers of Chi Phi uphold three basic friendship, justice, character, and education to promote and develop mutually beneficial principles laid down during the foundation as the hallmark for a well-rounded individual. relationships between the Fraternity and of our fraternity in 1824: truth, honor, and Delta Chi is a close brotherhood that the colleges and universities where the personal integrity. With these values, a man encourages members to be the best man Fraternity has established chapters, to sets himself above his peers, and above what they can be through service, philanthropy, develop qualities of unselfish leadership is expected of him. Chi Phi brothers strive for leadership, and involvement on campus among its members, and to encourage them excellence in all areas of life, to be a scholar, and in the community. Delta Chi seeks to assume, with integrity and devotion to athlete, leader and most of all, a gentleman. men who desire personal and professional moral and democratic principles, the highest Chi Phi is a place where leaders are made development, and who seek opportunities responsibilities of college women. and life-long bonds of brotherhood are for achievement and merit. formed.
DELTA DELTA DELTA ΔΓ GAMMA (PH) ΔΤΔ TAU ΔΖ ZETA (PH) DELTA (IFC) Chapter Name: Gamma Mu Chapter Name: Delta Phi Chapter Name: Alpha Sigma Date Established: December 25, 1873 National Founding Date: 1858 National Founding Date: October 24, 1902 National Website: National Website: http://www.delts.org National Website: http://www.deltagamma.org Chapter Website: http://www.fsu-delts.com http://www.deltazeta.org/Home Chapter Website: http://www. Philanthropy: William J. (Billy Joe) Rish Chapter Website: http://www.dzfsu.com deltagammafsu.com Recreational Park for the Handicapped Philanthropy: Hamburgers for Hearing, Clay Philanthropy: Delta Gamma Foundation, Minimum GPA: 2.5 Classic, Painted Turtle Camp Service For Sight Colors: Royal Purple and Gold Minimum GPA: 3.0 Minimum GPA: 2.75 Motto: “Labor for the beautiful and the Colors: Rose and Nile Green Colors: Bronze, Pink and Blue good.” President: Haylie Collins Motto: “Do Good” Founding Values: Truth, Courage, Faith and President Email: hjc11c@my.fsu.edu President: Christie Nowels Power. Delta Zeta strives to maintain high standards President Email: can10c@my.fsu.edu President: Justin Saenz of excellence in service, scholarship, and Delta Gamma offers to women of all ages President Email: js11as@my.fsu.edu unity, standards that all our sisters exhibit a rich heritage based on principles of Delta Tau Delta seeks bold leaders interested every day. Delta Zeta bonds of sisterhood personal integrity, personal responsibility, in leaving a legacy on campus. Our mission extend beyond the borders of college to and intellectual honesty. Its primary purpose “committed to lives of excellence” drives create friendships and memories that will last is to foster high ideals of friendship, promote our actions, programming, and essence. a lifetime. At DZ, it’s not about who you’ll educational and cultural interests, create Delt fulfills many purposes from honing its become, but who you’ve always been. a true sense of social responsibility, and members’ leadership skills, helping them develop the finest qualities of character. grow personally, and providing a nurturing environment to enjoy their collegiate and post collegiate experience.
CHAPTER PROFILES BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER GAMMA IOTA KAPPA ΓΦΒ PHI ΙΦΘ PHI ΚΑ ALPHA BETA (PH) THETA (NPHC) ORDER (IFC) Chapter Name: Beta Mu Chapter Name: Epsilon Nu Chapter Name: Gamma Eta National Founding Date: National Founding Date: National Founding Date: November 11, 1874 September 19, 1963 December 21, 1865 National Website: National Website: National Website: http://www. http://www.gammaphibeta.org http://www.iotaphitheta.org kappaalphaorder.org Chapter Website: http://fsugphib.com/ Philanthropy: American Heart Association Philanthropy: Muscular Dystrophy website/ Minimum GPA: 2.5 Association Philanthropy: Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold Minimum GPA: 2.7 Campfire USA, Crescent Classic Motto: Building A Tradition, Not Resting Colors: Crimson and Old Gold Minimum GPA: 2.8 Upon One Motto: Dieu et les Dames Colors: Pink, Brown and Mode President: Tyrell Strickland President: Logan Opsahl Motto: Founded Upon A Rock President Email: tcs09@my.fsu.edu President Email: ka.floridastate@gmail.com President: Emily Pagnotta On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State Kappa Alpha Order prides itself on holding President Email: erp10d@my.fsu.edu College, 12 men founded what is now the members to higher moral, social, and Our sisterhood, the first to be named a nation’s fifth largest predominately African- scholastic levels than society dictates. sorority, was built on the ideals of the highest American social service fraternity, Iota Kappa Alpha provides an environment that type of womanhood. It is here that you will Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. The purpose of builds strong bonds, lasting memories, and have the opportunity for individual growth this organization is the development and brothers for a lifetime. We have a 100% through academic excellence, leadership perpetuation of scholarship, leadership, bid process, which means that every single development, social enrichment, and citizenship, fidelity and brotherhood among brother gets to meet and know you. This is philanthropic involvement. Our priority is to men. what makes getting a bid from KA different set a principle of loving friendships. To be a from any other Greek organization, and what Gamma Phi Beta is to strive for excellence in makes our brotherhood so strong. all that we achieve. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars.
KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA ΚΑΨ ALPHA ΚΑΘ ALPHA ΚΔ DELTA (PH) PSI (NPHC) THETA (PH) Chapter Name: Theta Eta Chapter Name: Beta Nu Chapter Name: Kappa Alpha National Founding Date: January 5, 1911 National Founding Date: January 27, 1870 Date Established: October 23, 1897 National Website: National Website: National Website: http://www.kappaalphapsi1911.com http://www.kappaalphatheta.org http://www.kappadelta.org Chapter Website: N/A Chapter Website: http://www.fsukat.com Chapter Website: Philanthropy: Toys for Tots Philanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed http://www.fsukappadelta.com Minimum GPA: 2.5 Special Advocates), Kappa Alpha Theta Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Colors: Crimson and Cream Foundation Girl Scouts of The USA, Orthopedic Research Motto: Achievement In Every Field Of Minimum GPA: 2.8 Awards, Children’s Hospital Of Richmond Human Endeavor Colors: Black and Gold Virginia, Confidence Coalition President: Christian Williams Motto: True Promise Minimum GPA: 2.6 President Email: cw09j@my.fsu.edu Founding Values: personal excellence, Colors: Olive Green and Pearl White Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded friendship/sisterhood, scholarship, service, Motto: Let us strive for that which is by ten pioneers, led by “The Dreamer” and leadership honorable, beautiful and highest known as Elder Watson Diggs, established President: Kristi Katopis President: Aynsley Hoffman this grand fraternity with Achievement as President Email: kak10c@my.fsu.edu President Email: aeh10d@my.fsu.edu our purpose and our motto of “Achievement Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Kappa Kappa Delta Sorority is a national in every field of Human Endeavor.” The Alpha Theta exists to nurture each organization for women committed to: five objectives of our fraternity are: 1) to member throughout her college and Inspiring our members to reach their full unite college men of culture, patriotism, alumnae experience and to offer a lifelong potential; Preparing our members for and honor in a bond of fraternity; 2) to opportunity for social, intellectual, and moral community service, active leadership encourage honorable achievement in every growth as she meets the higher and broader and responsible citizenship; Creating field of human endeavor; 3) to promote the demands of mature life. When a new Theta opportunities for lifetime involvement spiritual, intellectual, and moral welfare of sister enters through the doors, she leaves a through innovative and responsive its members; 4) to assist in the aims and changed person, with a socially, intellectually, programs, and strategic collaborations and purpose of colleges and universities; and 5) and morally different view on life. partnerships; and Fostering the development to inspire service in the public interest. of our time-honored values within the context of friendship.
CHAPTER PROFILES BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA ΚΔΧ DELTA ΚΚΓ KAPPA ΚΣ SIGMA (IFC) CHI (MGC) GAMMA (PH) Chapter Name: Alpha Sigma Chapter Name: Epsilon Zeta Chapter Name: Epsilon Sigma National Founding Date: April 6, 1987 National Founding Date: October 13, 1870 National Founding Date: National Website: National Website: https://www. December 10, 1869 http://www.kappadeltachi.org kappakappagamma.org/kappa/ National Website: Philanthropy: American Cancer Society Chapter Website: http://kkgfsu.com http://www.kappasigma.org Minimum GPA: 2.5 Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental, Chapter Website: Colors: Pink and Maroon Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation http://www.kappasigmafsu.com Motto: Leading with Integrity, United Minimum GPA: 3.0 Philanthropy: Wounded Warriors Project through Service Colors: Light Blue and Dark Blue Minimum GPA: 2.5 President: Alexandra Noriega President: Kayleigh Whitman Colors: Scarlet, White and Emerald Green President Email: alphasigma.president@ President Email: kkgezpresident@gmail.com Motto: Bononia Docet (Bologna Teaches) kappadeltachi.org Founding Values: FELLOWSHIP, Kappa Kappa Gamma is an organization Kappa Delta Chi is strongly committed to of women, which seeks for every member LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP and SERVICE promoting service and raising awareness throughout her life bonds of friendship, President: Matt Emidy of important issues concerning our school, mutual support, opportunities for self- President Email: mje10c@my.fsu.edu the Tallahassee community and our nation growth, respect for intellectual development, At the heart of Kappa Sigma lie the as a whole. Our purpose is to promote and an understanding of and an allegiance Fraternity’s Four Pillars, which guide our the values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity and to positive ethical principles. Here at Kappa ambitions and underpin our successes. Leadership among women at colleges and Kappa Gamma, we live as young women Striving for excellence in Fellowship, universities. We are a non-traditional sorority filled with grace, poise, leadership, elegance, Leadership, Scholarship and Service full of diverse young ladies, ready and eager style, and determination. Our sisterhood produces brothers who are involved in to make a difference; by touching lives and lasts a lifetime, extending past college life, all aspects of campus life; who excel giving hope to as many people as possible. which provides Kappas with the opportunity academically as students and professionally to learn, mature, and experience life with upon graduation; who develop lifelong one another. bonds with those around them and who support those peers; and who serve their colleges and communities. Becoming a Kappa Sigma provides the framework to build yourself into the man you want to be.
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