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Fraternity &SORORITY LIFE

table of contentsLetter from the coordinator......................................2Greek Community Pillars..............................................3Grades......................................................................................4Greek Vocabulary..............................................................5Three Councils....................................................................6Panhellenic Council.........................................................7Alpha Xi Delta........................................................................8Gamma Phi Beta....................................................................9National Pan-Hellenic Council.................................10alpha Phi alpha..................................................................11Delta Sigma Theta.............................................................12Kappa Alpha Psi..................................................................13Omega Psi Phi......................................................................14Phi Beta Sigma................................................................... 15Interfraternity Council.............................................. 16Kappa Sigma.........................................................................17Pi Kappa Phi......................................................................... 18Sigma Alpha Epsilon...................................................... 19Sigma Nu............................................................................... 20Sigma Pi................................................................................ 21Tau Kappa Epsilon............................................................ 22Theta Chi............................................................................... 23Greek Alphabet................................................................. 24

LETTER FROM THE coordinatorMay 2013Dear New Student,Welcome to Southern Polytechnic State University! It is a very excitingtime in your life as you begin your College Career. Southern Polytechnic hasover 120 student organizations that you can get involved in that will helpenhance your college experience.The mission of Fraternity and Sorority Life is to enhance the quality of studentlife at SPSU by empowering members of the Greek community through education,communication, and the promotion of values-based decision making.Fraternity and Sorority Life is one of the many ways in which students cancontribute to the University community. Fraternity and Sorority members are committed to academic excellence, communityservice, and philanthropy. Greek membership results in lifelong friendships and provides leadership opportunitiesthat can assist students in their academic and professional endeavors. These organizations are made of men andwomen of various backgrounds and interests.I hope that you consider Fraternity and Sorority Life as part of your time here at SPSU. Members of these organizations,including myself, have found that being a member of a Greek organization has brought much value and many friendshipsinto their lives. I wish you the best of luck during your college career and hope you choose to make Fraternity andSorority Life a part of it! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.In Greek Spirit,Anne MontgomeryCoordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Lifermontgom@spsu.edu2

greek pillarsBrotherhood/SisterhoodJoining a fraternity or sorority means becoming part of a family. Greek brothersand sisters provide a “home away from home” for SPSU students that offerssupport and guidance.LeadershipThe Fraternity and Sorority Community provides opportunities for both leadershipand development. Each year members of the Greek community are sent to variousregional and national leadership conferences. Numerous leadership opportunitiesare available through the chapters and governing councils.ScholarshipScholarship is an important aspect of the Fraternity and SororityCommunity at SPSU. Chapters provide academic resources,study sessions, scholarship awards, and other incentives tohelp members achieve academically. National research hasalso demonstrated that fraternity and sorority members aremore likely to complete a college degree than non-members.Service/PhilanthropyService is a fundamental component of the Fraternity and SororityCommunity. Each fraternity and sorority chapter has a philanthropyproject that they support by giving both time and donations throughoutthe year. Greek organizations support a variety of different philanthropicand service projects in Marietta, the Metro Atlanta area, and nationally.SocialChapters and members create lifelong friendships and memories at many social events. Organizationshost brotherhood and sisterhood gatherings, retreats, mixers, and formals. These opportunities allowchapter members to establish relationships and enhance their skills in communication and team building.3

grades: fall 2012FraternitiesNameInstitutionalRankInstitutionalGPASemesterRankSemesterGPAChapterSizeKappa Alpha Psi 8 2.58 10 2.10 11Kappa Sigma 7 2.62 8 2.34 45Omega Psi Phi 1 2.97 6 2.43 6Phi Beta Sigma 10 2.38 7 2.37 7Pi Kappa Phi 4 2.83 5 2.49 39Sigma Alpha Epsilon 5 2.74 3 2.59 35Sigma Nu 2 2.89 4 2.54 53Sigma Pi 9 2.47 9 2.11 22Tau Kappa Epsilon 6 2.70 1 2.73 31Theta Chi (colony) 3 2.85 2 2.67 27sororitiesNameInstitutionalRankInstitutionalGPASemesterRankSemesterGPAChapterSizeAlpha Xi Delta 3 2.91 4 2.51 33Delta Sigma Theta 1 3.07 3 2.87 8Gamma Phi Beta 2 3.01 1 3.10 30Zeta Phi Beta 4 2.58 2 3.00 1Overall Fraternity Institutional Average: 2.70Overall NIC Fraternity Institutional Average: 2.76Overall NPHC Fraternity Institutional Average: 2.64Overall Sorority Institutional Average: 2.89Overall NPC Sorority Institutional Average: 2.96Overall NPHC Sorority Institutional Average: 2.82Overall Greek Institutional Average: 2.81Overall Fraternity Semester Average: 2.44Overall NIC Fraternity Semester Average: 2.12Overall NPHC Fraternity Semester Average: 2.30Overall Sorority Semester Average: 2.87Overall NPC Sorority Semester Average: 2.81Overall NPHC Sorority Semester Average: 2.93Overall Greek Semester Average: 2.64Total Number of Greek Men: 228Total Number of Men at SPSU: 4,902Total Percentage of Greek Men at SPSU: 4.65%Total Number of Greek Women: 72Total Number of Women at SPSU: 1,304Total Percentage of Greek Women at SPSU: 5.52%Total Number of Greek Men and Women: 300Total Number of Men and Women: 6,206Total Percentage of Greek Men and Women: 4.83%SPSU All Men’s Average: 2.77SPSU All Undergraduate Average: 2.83SPSU All Women’s Average: 2.904

greek vocabularyACTIVE – an initiated member who has completed all the new member or intake requirements andpre-initiation activities.ALUMNI – initiated members who are college graduatesBID – a formal invitation to join a fraternity/sororityBIG SISTER/BIG BROTHER – an active member who sponsors, advises, and guides a new memberthrough their new member period and into active membershipCHAPTER – the name applied to the local organization of a national fraternity or sororityDEPLEDGE – the process of dropping out of a fraternity or sorority after accepting a bid, but before initiationFRATERNITY – a Greek-letter organization. The term “fraternity” comes from the Latin “frater” meaning“brother; although many women’s organizations are also fraternitiesGREEK – someone who is a member of a fraternity or sororityIFC – Interfraternity Council; the national (and local) governing body for fraternitiesINITIATE – a man or woman who has recently become an active member of an organizationINITIATION – a formal ceremony in which a pledged member becomes a full active member of the fraternityor sororityINTAKE – the process through which NPHC organizations select membersLEGACY – a person who has an immediate relative who is either an alumni or active member of a fraternityor sororityLINE BROTHER/SISTER – during the intake period of a NPHC organization, a Line Brother/Sisteris someone who is going through the same intake process for the same organizationNEW MEMBER – one who has been extended and accepted a bid from a fraternity or sorority. After aperiod of education on the organization’s history, ideals, and traditions, and by maintaining a certain GPA,he/she may be initiatedNPC – National Panhellenic Conference; the national governing body for sororitiesNPHC – National Pan-Hellenic Council; the national governing body for the historically African-Americansororities and fraternities.PANHELLENIC – a Greek word meaning “All Greek”PHILANTHROPY – a general term used to encompass all community service and fundraising efforts thatpromote human welfareRECOMMENDATION – a letter written by an alumna or alumnus to recommend a potential new memberfor membershipRECRUITMENT COUNSELOR – a Sorority member who has disaffiliated herself from her chapter duringRecruitment to answer any questions a potential new member might have about sorority membershipPOTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM) – a college man or woman who is participating in recruitmentSORORITY – a Greek-lettered organization indicating female membership5

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ALPHA XI DELTA8LETTERSΑΞΔNational Founding DateApril 17, 1893National Founding SchoolLombard CollegeMottoThe Pen is Mightier than the SwordColorsDouble Blue (Dark and Light) and GoldSymbol/MascotQuill/BetXi BearChapter NameIota ThetaPhilanthropyAutism SpeaksInter/National Websitewww.alphaxidelta.org

gamma phi betaLETTERSΓΦΒNational Founding DateNovember 11,1874National Founding SchoolSyracuse UniversityMottoFounded Upon a RockColorsBrown and ModeSymbol/MascotCrescent MoonChapter NameDelta OmicronPhilanthropyCampfire USAInter/National Websitewww.gammaphibeta.org9

national pan-hellenic councilhistory of nphcThe National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine International Greekletter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.,Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. NPHCpromotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information andengages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Councilwas formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa AlphaPsi Fraternities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. In 1931, Alpha PhiAlpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities joined the Council. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority joined in 1937 and IotaPhi Theta Fraternity completed the list of member organizations in 1997.The stated purpose and mission of the organization in 1930 was “Unanimity of thought and action as faras possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problemsof mutual interest to its member organizations.” Early in 1937, the organization was incorporated underthe laws of the State of Illinois and became known as “The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated.”On October 14, 2010 Southern Polytechnic chartered our chapter of NPHC.10

alpha Phi alphaKSUMembersLETTERSAΦANational Founding DateDecember 4, 1906National Founding SchoolCornell UniversityMottoFirst of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend AllColorsBlack and Old GoldSymbol/MascotSphinxChapter NameTo be established Fall 2013PhilanthropyCollege Preparation, Teen Pregnancy Prevention,Voter RegistrationInter/National Websitewww.alphaphialpha.netKSUMembers11

delta sigma theta12LETTERSΔΣΘNational Founding DateJanuary 13, 1913National Founding SchoolHoward UniversityMottoIntelligence is the Torch of WisdomColorsCrimson and CreamSymbol/MascotFortitudeChapter NamePi NuPhilanthropyHabitat for HumanityInter/National Websitewww.deltasigmatheta.org

Omega Psi Phi14LETTERSΩΨΦNational Founding DateNovember 17, 1911National Founding SchoolHoward UniversityMottoFriendship is Essential to the SoulColorsRoyal Purple and Old GoldSymbol/MascotLampChapter NameAlpha Delta RhoPhilanthropySocial Action, Voter Registration, NAACPInter/National Websitewww.oppf.org

Phi Beta SigmaLETTERSΦΒΣNational Founding DateJanuary 9, 1914National Founding SchoolHoward UniversityMottoCulture for Service and Service for HumanityColorsRoyal Blue and Pure WhiteSymbol/MascotDoveChapter NameAlpha Beta ThetaPhilanthropyBigger and Better BusinessInter/National Websitewww.pbs1914.org15

interfraternity councilHistory of IFCThe Interfraternity Council (IFC) is a self-governing body representing the seven member fraternities at SouthernPolytechnic. The IFC strives to promote excellence in all aspects of fraternity life and academic pursuits. TheCouncil also works together to help the entire Greek Community better achieve its common goal of membershipdevelopment and service to the Marietta community.round robinMonday, August 19 | 6:00 p.m. | Between Howell and Norton HallsThis event is a great time to start meeting the members of the seven chapters. You will have anopportunity to move from location to location and get to learn the personalities of each group.Recruitment DatesTuesday, August 20 – Friday, August 30Each organization will have events within these first 2 ½ weeks of class. All events will be heldon-campus, many at the chapter’s house. These events vary by organization but are all great ways to meet themembership and for the members to meet you. It’s important to visit all the chapters multiple times so that youare confident with your decision to accept a bid. A bid is an invitationto join the chapter. An individual can receive a bid from all seven chapters but can only acceptone bid, so it is important you know which group is the best fit.16

kappa sigmaLETTERSΚΣNational Founding DateDecember 10, 1869National Founding SchoolUniversity of VirginiaMottoBononia DocetColorsScarlet, Emerald Green, and WhiteSymbol/MascotRaidersChapter NameOmicron LambdaPhilanthropyMilitary Heroes FoundationInter/National Websitewww.kappasigma.org17

pi kappa phi18LETTERSΠΚΦNational Founding DateDecember 10, 1904National Founding SchoolCollege of CharlestonMottoNothing Shall Ever Tear Us AsunderColorsWhite, Gold, and Royal BlueSymbol/MascotAlligatorChapter NameEpsilon KappaPhilanthropyPush AmericaInter/National Websitewww.pikapp.org

sigma alpha epsilonLETTERSΣΑΕNational Founding DateMarch 9, 1856National Founding SchoolUniversity of AlabamaMottoPhi AlphaColorsRoyal Purple and Old GoldSymbols/MascotsLion, Phoenix, Minerva,Fleur-de-lisChapter NameGeorgia OmegaPhilanthropyChildren’s Miracle NetworkInter/National Websitewww.sae.net19

sigma nu20LETTERSΣΝNational Founding DateJanuary 1, 1869National Founding SchoolVirginia Military InstituteMottoExcellence with HonorColorsBlack, White, and GoldSymbol/MascotSnakeChapter NameIota PiPhilanthropyHelping Hand InitiativeInter/National Websitewww.sigmanu.org

sigma piLETTERSΣΠNational Founding DateFebruary 26, 1897National Founding SchoolVincennes UniversityMottoProgress, man’s distinctive mark alone, not God’s, and not the beasts’;God is, they are. Man partly is and wholly hopes to be.ColorsLavender, White, and GoldSymbol/MascotOwlChapter NameEpsilon AlphaPhilanthropyAltruistic Campus ExperienceInter/National Websitewww.sigmapi.org21

Tau Kappa Epsilon22LETTERSΤΚΕNational Founding DateJanuary 10, 1899National Founding SchoolIllinois Wesleyan UniversityMottoNot for wealth, rank or honor,but personal worth and character.ColorsCrimson Lake Cherry and Pure Silver GraySymbol/MascotEquilateral TriangleChapter NameXi ChiPhilanthropySt. Jude’s Children’s Research HospitalInter/National Websitewww.tke.org

Theta ChiLETTERSΘΧNational Founding DateApril 10, 1856National Founding SchoolNorwich UniversityMottoAn Assisting HandColorsMilitary Red, and WhiteSymbol/MascotRattlesnakeChapter NameIota RhoPhilanthropicThe Kyle Charvat Foundation, The National Bone Marrow RegistryThe Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc., The Lee Iaccoca Foundation,The Starlight Children’s Foundation, ReMINDInter/National Websitewww.thetachi.org 23

greek alphabetΑ Alpha Ν NuΒ Beta Ξ XiΓ Gamma Ο OmicronΔ Delta Π PiΕ Epsilon Ρ RhoΖ Zeta Σ SigmaΗ Eta Τ TauΘ Theta Υ UpsilonΙ Iota Φ PhiΚ Kappa Χ ChiΛ Lambda Ψ PsiΜ Mu Ω Omega24

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