Fraternity & Sorority Life

1. Γ Ψ Ν Θ Ρ Υ Σ Ζ Π Δ Ω Κ Fraternity & Sorority Life Β Χ Μ Delta Upsilon Presentation Spring Carnival 2011 April 16, 2011 2:00PM University Center Τ Φ Λ Ξ

2. Student Life Staff Lucas Christian Associate Director of Student Life Monica Bebie Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life Housefellow for Fraternities and Sororities Ariel Weaver Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life Housefellow for Fraternities and Sororities Dominick Williams Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life Intro Intro

3. Greek Interns Mallory Elbert Greek Intern Greek Advisory Board Chair Amanda Gobaud Greek Intern Greek Advisory Board Chair

4. The Role of the Student Life Office • Advise and Provide Resources for all Greek Organizations and Governing Bodies. • Provide Opportunities that Emphasize Community Engagement and Social Responsibility. • Actively Support the Personal and Professional Development of Students.

5. Advisement of Fraternities & Sororities Overview Scholarship & Service Leadership & Education • Advise and work with the students and the groups that want to better their organizations. • Meet the organizations where they are at and acknowledge improvement. • Focus is on progressive growth over time. • Set standards for groups to provide a framework for expectations. Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

6. Our Fraternity and Sorority Community

7. Membership • 22 Active Fraternities and Sororities at Carnegie Mellon. • Approximately 1,045 Students are Members of a Fraternity or Sorority. • Reflects 18% of the Undergraduate population. • Average chapter size • IFC Fraternities: 51 Members • PHA Sororities: 80 Members • MGC Chapters: 31 Members • 416 undergradsJoined Greek Organizations this year!

8. Continuing Growth Overview Scholarship & Service Leadership & Education Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

9. Governing Bodies

10. Interfraterity Council Chapters Alpha Epsilon Pi Beta Theta Pi Delta Tau Delta Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi (colony Fall10) Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Tau Gamma Sigma Nu *Delta Upsilon will be colonizing Fall 2011

11. Panhellenic Association Chapters Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma

12. Multicultural Greek Council Chapters Sororities alpha Kappa Delta Phi Kappa Phi Lambda Fraternities Lambda Phi Epsilon Pi Delta Psi Iota Nu Delta -colonizing in the Fall 2011 The first Asian American organization to be founded at Carnegie Mellon was in 2001 There are 22 national Asian American fraternities Asian American groups are young organizations; the Alpha chapters began being formed in 1980

13. Enhancing the Greater Campus Community • 59% of Active Greek Members Reported Involvement in Other Campus Organizations • Many Greeks Hold Leadership Positions • Greeks Play a Huge Role in Spring Carnival Events such as “Buggy” and “Booth”

14. Scholarship & Service • The average QPA for the Greek community is 3.11 • The average PHA QPA is a 3.17 • The average IFC QPA is 3.11 • The average MGC QPA is 2.94 • During the Fall Semester: • Greek Community Completed • 9,040 hours of service. • Raised $29,355for philanthropic organizations.

15. Running the Numbers Overview Scholarship & Service • Fall 2010: 8 Greek Organizations had a Chapter QPA above the all-University Average (3.18) Leadership & Education Recent Changes Alpha Chi Omega Delta DeltaDelta Kappa Alpha Theta Alpha Epsilon Pi Beta Theta Pi Delta Tau Delta Kappa Sigma Sigma Phi Epsilon >3.18 Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

16. A Commitment to the Community Overview • The Greek community contributed Over 9,040 Hours of Community Service in the Fall 2010 semester. • Individual chapters raised $29,355 for charity in the Fall 2010 semester. • Greek Sing 2011 raised over $39,000 for the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. Scholarship & Service Leadership & Education Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

17. Above and Beyond Overview Scholarship & Service Monetary Contributions: Sigma Alpha Epsilon ($10,891) for the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Kappa Sigma ($5,353) for The Western PA Humane Society Kappa Alpha Theta ($3,880) for CASA Service Hours Beta Theta Pi – 1,379 hours in the Fall semester Sigma Phi Epsilon – 1,541 hours in the Fall semester Delta Tau Delta – averaged 77 hours of service per brother in the Fall semester Leadership & Education Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

18. Developing Strong Young Leaders Overview Scholarship & Service • Limitless Leadership Opportunities at the Chapter Level and in Governing Bodies • “Emerging Greek Leaders” Program Identifies Young Members who Exemplify Superior Leadership Skills • Over 45 EGL participants • this year. • Rho Lambda Honorary Society- Recognizes Panhellenic Women Exhibiting Leadership in the Community • Inducted 8 New Members in Fall 2010 Leadership & Education Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

19. Enhancing the Greater Campus Community Overview Scholarship & Service • Chapters implement approximately 60 Educational Programs each Semester. • Programs are Extended to the Greater Campus Community. • Greek Organizations Sponsor Several External Programs and Guest Speakers each Year. Leadership & Education Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

20. Recent / Current Events • Greek Sing • Booth • Buggy • Mr. Fraternity • Tri-Delta Spaghetti dinner • Sigma Phi Epsilon Battle of the Bands • Badge Day • Role Model Reception • Almost Midnight Breakfast • Panhellenic Scholarship • Greek Week • Anchor Slam • Wing-a-thon • Halloween on the Quad • Donut Dash • AND MUCH MORE!!!

21. Recent Initiatives University and Chapters Overview Scholarship & Service • Greek Life Advisory Committee • Orchestrates a strategic plan for Greek Life. • Assessment of the Greek Community (Summer 2008) • Standards of Excellence (rolled out Spring 2008) • Assessment of the IFC (Fall 2007) • Ongoing assessment and development of the Greek community • Healthy Greeks • Stronger Partnerships with the Chapter Advisors, National Offices, and Alumni • Strength in the community • Self Governance Leadership & Education Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

22. Standards of Excellence 10 standards that we expect fraternal organizations would strive for • Academics • New Member Education • Recruitment • Member Development • Alumni Development • Crisis Management • Financial Management • Facilities Management

23. Partnerships with National Offices Overview Scholarship & Service Leadership & Education • For the past four years our focus has been at developing strong partnerships with the National Offices, Advisors and Faculty & Staff. • Firm belief that our chapters are only as strong as their national offices and advisors. • Encourage and recognize attenance at national conferences and conventions. Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

24. Strength of the Community Overview Scholarship & Service • Chapters taking ownership of their experience. • Seen an increase in the engagement of IFC and MGC. • Chapters empowered to self govern. • Community showing signs of strength each year. Leadership & Education Recent Changes Future Outlook Welcome Intro Intro

25. Γ Ψ Ν Θ Ρ Υ Σ Ζ Π Δ Ω Κ Fraternity & Sorority Life Β Χ Μ Delta Upsilon Presentation Spring Carnival 2011 April 16, 2011 2:00PM University Center Τ Φ Λ Ξ