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No one will be admitted into an event without proper identification.Special exception guests should be listed and given to the office of Police & Public Safety no later thanfive working days before an event, program, or private party. Examples include entertainers, dining staffnot affiliated with Methodist University, etc.Chaperones/Security PolicyEvents/programs held in a student center must adhere to general policies of Methodist University andlaws of the state of North Carolina.Sponsoring organizations agree that programs will not conflict with any copyright, civil rights, free speech law, etc.Events held by student organizations should have a faculty or staff chaperone (i.e. the organization’sadvisor) present.Events with an expected attendance of 200 or more persons will be required to contact the office of Police &Public Safety no later than 1 week before the event to arrange any needed parking and/or security requirements.Greek LifeGreek Life at Methodist University provides the opportunity for students to participate in a uniqueexperience. Fraternities and sororities have a long standing tradition of community service, excellencein scholarship, leadership development, risk management programs, and sisterhood/brotherhood. TheMethodist Greek Life program is dedicated to upholding the traditions of fraternal organizations with thegoal of continuing the expansion process to form new colonies over the next couple of years. For moreinformation about Greek Life, please see the Greek Life Advisor in the Office of Greek Life in BernsStudent Center or you may contact the Office of Greek Life via email at greeklife@student.methodist.edu.Recruitment InformationFall recruitment will begin on August 26, 2012 and will continue until Bid Day on September 1, 2012. Allstudents interested in participating in fall recruitment will need to sign up with the fraternity or sorority of interest.Spring recruitment will take place in January (dates to be announced). Please come to the Office of GreekLife for information about specific rules and regulations, and events taking place during recruitment week.Interest Group and Expansion processAny individuals or groups interested in forming a new interest group for the purpose of affiliating witha National Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic, North Atlantic Inter-fraternal, or any other Nationallyrecognized Greek organization not already present on campus should contact the Greek Life Coordinator inthe Office of Greek Life in Berns Student Center for specific information regarding the expansion process.• With the support of the Student Government Association, the Greek Council takes full responsibilityfor initially recognizing new organizations with the goal to be established as a Greek Organization.• All individuals or interest groups should be prepared to present their constitution, goals, and affiliationrequests to the Greek Council at a Greek Council meeting.• The Greek Council under the direction of the Greek Life Coordinator has the authority to approveor disapprove any and all Greek interest groups.Statement for AccountabilityAll students involved in Greek letter organizations, including but not limited to chapters, colonies, localsororities/fraternities, and interest groups that are classified as social in nature will be held accountableto the rules and regulations outlined in the 2012-2013 Methodist University Greek Life Handbook. Acopy of the 2012-2013 Methodist University Greek Life Handbook will be provided to all active chapters,colonies, local sororities/fraternities, and interest groups.Current OrganizationsAlpha Delta PiFor more than 150 years, extraordinary women have called Alpha Delta Pi home. Originally called the“Adelphean Society,” Alpha Delta Pi was the first sorority in the world and forged the way for women inthe fraternity system. Our founding took place on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon,Georgia-the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women. Throughout time we haveconsistently placed a high priority upon scholarship, service to the community, and the personal developmentof each of our members. Alpha Delta Pi joined the Methodist University campus in the spring of 2008.Kappa SigmaThe Kappa Sigma fraternity is committed to fostering a close cooperative partnership with all colleges anduniversities with existing chapters. Kappa Sigma promotes academic achievement and assists each memberto achieve his academic potential. The fraternity promotes involvement in all aspects of campus life. Thecreation of lifelong bonds is a primary benefit of fraternity membership. As brothers, our members have an60
obligation to have a caring concern for the welfare of our members. Brotherhood is a lifetime commitment;therefore, we encourage strong alumni-undergraduate relationships for the mutual benefit of the studentsand alumni. We teach young men social skills that will benefit them throughout their lifetime. The multitudeof leadership opportunities available through the fraternity prepares members for success in their chosencareers. We organize well-rounded programs and strive for excellence and quality in all undertakings.Beta Sigma PhiWe are an internationally recognized sorority that is committed to community service and the well-being of others.ΒΣΦ Sorority has promoted social contact, self development, and spiritual fulfillment since 1931. Our Greekletters represent Life, Learning, and Friendship. There are over 12,500 chapters worldwide with a combinedmembership of approximately 200,000. Meetings are held twice monthly and social events are held throughoutthe month. Our goal is to help the community through service each month. We participate in activities suchas the Cumberland County Agricultural Fair, the Warrior Angels Run for Breast Cancer, Special Olympics,Founders’ Day, Stop Hunger Now, Operation Christmas Child and the Cape Fear Valley Children’s Hospital.Lambda Chi AlphaLambda Chi Alpha was founded in 1909. Lambda Chi Alpha is an International Fraternity that centers itself aroundseven core values. These values are: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, andPersonal Courage. Lambda Chi Alpha was the first Fraternity to completely ban hazing in 1972. Also, there areno “pledges” in Lambda Chi Alpha. Once an individual joins, they become an Associate Member who are ableto vote, hold office, etc. The only thing that separates an Associate Member from a full member is the Ritual.Pi Kappa AlphaPi Kappa Alpha’s members strive to be Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, and Gentlemen and they seek excellence ineverything they do. Pi Kappa Alpha’s men are also called PIKES. The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was founded atthe University of Virginia on March 1, 1868. PIKES is currently going through the process of becoming an officialcolony on campus. They started up in the Spring of 2012. Their recruitment process is fully recommendations only.Kappa Alpha PsiKappa Alpha Psi was founded on the campus of Indiana University on January 5, 1911. The Fraternity’sfundamental purpose is achievement. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has adopted core objectives for itsmembers and the organization as a whole. Membership is a solemn commitment. Maturity to us meansacceptanceof reality, the ability to sacrifice and set goals, consideration of others, incisive judgement,emotional balance, development of social skills, intellectual competence, and moral rectitude. Dedicationmeans putting those characteristics of maturity into a lifelong program of action to advance the goalsand purposes of Kappa Alpha Psi. Kappas were founded on campus in Spring 2012.MU STUDY ABROADThe Study Abroad Program enhances MU internationalization efforts by offering opportunities for studyabroad to all MU students. Study Abroad experiences bring countless rewards to those who spend timeoverseas. It is an important component of a liberal arts education that strives to develop in its graduatesa thorough understanding of a richly diverse world.MU offers direct exchange programs with universities in France, Ireland, and Mexico. As a member of theConsortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC), MU offers its students thepossibility to participate in international exchanges and internship opportunities at over 40 undergraduateand graduate institutions. Our affiliation with Global Links (Australearn, Eurolearn, Asialearn) providesa wide range of education abroad programs. Students benefit from waived application fees, discountsand special scholarships funds. MU faculty-led programs allow our students to explore other cultureswithin a customized academic program.The Study Abroad Office has information on many tour and study abroad program providers. For moreinformation visit the Study Abroad Office located in the Berns Student Center, room 12. You can call(910) 630-7159 or email studyabroad@methodist.edu.CAMPUS RECREATION AND INTRAMURALPROGRAMThe Methodist University Campus Recreation and Intramural Program (CRIMP) provides an opportunityfor students to make constructive use of their leisure time. The program involves informal use of facilitiesand a comprehensive vigorous sports competition among the men and women of the University. Intramuralactivities include but are not limited to: touch football, basketball, softball, volleyball, table tennis, pool,camping, canoeing, and hiking. Activities are open to males and females.61
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