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Current Samford ChaptersAlpha Delta PiAlpha Kappa AlphaAlpha Omicron PiAlpha Phi AlphaAlpha Phi OmegaAlpha Tau Omega* Chi OmegaDelta Sigma ThetaDelta Xi Phi

Kappa Alpha PsiLambda Chi AlphaPhi MuPi Kappa PhiSigma ChiSigma NuZeta Tau Alpha

*joined in spring 2014

ContentsService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Personal Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recruitment and Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Vision for the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Where We Have Been . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Samford Code of ValuesWe, as the Samford University community, affirm the value of a peaceful and purposeful community, founded on the moral and ethical integrity of students and faculty . We commit ourselves to the Christian values on which Samford University was founded . We expect that our commitment to mutual responsibility and a spirit of cooperation will create a community that is orderly, caring and just . The purpose of this statement is to affirm those basic principles that underlie the rights and responsibilities of the university community . Samford University values include: worth of the individual, self-discipline, integrity, respect for property and the environment and respect for community authority .

The Office of Greek Life is committed to a quality fraternal experience encompassing service, leadership, scholarship and personal development within a Christian values collegiate community .

Friends and Family of the Samford Greek Community,

The 2013–14 academic year was a banner one for the Samford Greek community . NPHC continues to move forward with service

weeks, Pahnellenic continues to grow and IFC welcomed Alpha Tau Omega to Samford . Academically, we are in the midst of a strong run with more than 40% of the Greek community securing places on the Dean’s List for nine consecutive semesters. Our chapters’ legacy of service to others continues to be one of the strongest facets of our community .

With those highlights in mind—and other community, chapter and individual success stories—we are pleased to share this end-of-year report. As you will see in these pages, we are continuing forward in a positive manner . Please join us in celebrating 2013–14, and we look forward to an even more successful year with this continued work ethic .

Interfraternally,

Denny BubrigDirector of Greek Life

MISSIONOffice of Greek Life

• The Arthritis Foundation• Barrett Elementary • Big Oak Girls Ranch• Children’s Miracle Network• CROP• Dream Center• Habitat for Humanity• Hannah Home

• Hope Lodge• #HOPEWEEK• Jasper House• Jessie’s Place• Life South• Magic Moments• Push America• Relay for Life

• Ronald McDonald House• Sickle Cell Foundation• Southtown Community Center• Susan G . Komen• Tornado Relief• YWCA• The Zone

Philanthropies by Chapter

Sample of Organizations Benefited by Samford Greeks

A∆Π: Ronald McDonald HouseAKA: Sickle Cell FoundationΑOΠ: Arthritis ResearchAΦA: Education and Building Foundations ATΩ: chosen each year based on the

interests of its members AXA: North American Food DriveXΩ: Make-a-Wish Foundation

∆ΣΘ: 5 Programmatic Thrust Programs∆XΘ: Stomach Cancer AwarenessKAΨ: Habitat for HumanityΦM: Children’s Miracle NetworkΠKΦ: Push America ΣX: Children’s Miracle NetworkΣN: St. Jude’s HospitalZTA: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness/Susan G . Komen

ServiceService lies at the heart of the Greek community . From money raised to hands-on service, Samford Greeks strive to set a philanthropic example while brightening the days of beneficiaries and chapter members alike .

Total Hours Donated: 18,571 Total Dollars DonatED: $170,351.50

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Alpha Delta Pi SpotlightThe Kappa chapter of Alpha Delta Pi hosted its first 5K “Run for Ronald” last spring to raise mor than $6,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham . It was a neon-themed sunset race; participants finished the race and ran right into a rave! More than 500 people attended . Commnity members and Samford students and employees participated .

Alpha Phi Alpha SpotlightThe Tau Iota chapter partnered with several philanthropies, including Restoration Academy, March of Dimes and Project Alpha, which works against domestic violence . These partnerships are examples of diverse approaches to the chapter’s philanthropic involvement.

Phi Mu SpotlightPhi Mu raised more then $50,000—its best year to date—for Children’s Miracle Network through a 5K, letter-writing campaigns, a volleyball tournament, bake sales, a toy drive and much more .

Sigma Nu SpotlightSigma Nu joined in Samford’s Shoe a Nation Campaign and raised $6,484.88 through a 1K run in the spring . Sigma Nu also was active in supporting Wounded Warrior initiatives and Habitat for Humanity .

Zeta Tau Alpha SpotlightThe Delta Psi chapter supports the Dance for Downs campaign . Throughout October, Zeta Tau Alpha held a variety of philanthropy activities—merchandise sales, can collections, dance-a-thon and fundraisers at local restaurants—and raised more than $7,000 for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness .

Campus Leaders(This list is a sampling from chapter reports .)

President, Community Service CouncilPresident, Philanthropy Awareness CouncilPresident, Samford AmbassadorsPresident, Senior ClassPresident, SGAPresident, Student Recruitment Team Class OfficersEditor-in-Chief, The Crimson Homecoming QueenLeadership, Campus OutreachManaging Editor, The Crimson

Miss SamfordOfficers, Brock School of BusinessPublic Relations, SGAStep Sing EmceeSocial Chair, Kappa Delta Phi Honor SocietyTreasurer, SGAWorship Coordinator, University Ministries

Samford hosted five regional trainings or“state” days during 2013–14.

LeadershipLeadership, a pillar of all Greek organizations, is cultivated in the community inside and outside respective houses .

Campus involvement(This list is a sampling from the 2013–14 Awards Program; it does not include all organizations.)

A Cappella ChoirActive MindsAdmission Tour GuidesAir Force ROTCAlpha Epsilon DeltaAlpha Kappa PsiAlpha Lambda DeltaAlpha Phi OmegaAlpha Psi Omega AmbassadorsAssociation of Nursing StudentsBasketballBeta Alpha PsiBeta Beta BetaBlack Student UnionBulldog BuddiesBulldog FundCampus OutreachCatholic Student AssociationCheerleadingCollege DemocratsCollege RepublicansColor GuardCommunity Service CouncilCommunity Standards CouncilConnections LeadersCrewThe CrimsonDance TeamDean’s Student Advisory CouncilDebate TeamDiamond GirlsDiversability

Entre NousExodusFinancial Management

AssociationFootballFrench ClubFreshmen ForumFreshmen Representative

CouncilGamma Sigma SigmaGospel ChoirGrace Dance MinistryHoward College AmbassadorsThe Hub WorkersInternational ClubJazz BandJudiciary CommitteeKappa Alpha TauKappa Delta PiKappa Omicron NuLacrosseMarching BandMock Trial TeamModel United NationsOmicron Delta KappaOrchestraOrientation LeaderOutdoor Adventure ClubPhi Alpha ThetaPhilanthropy Awareness CouncilPi Sigma AlphaPresidential Advisory Council

Psi ChiR .A .N .S .O .M . MinistryReformed University FellowshipResidence LifeSamford AmbassadorsSamford Dietetic AssociationThe Samford News NetworkSAVESenateSigma Delta PhiSoccerSoftballSojournSpanish ClubStep SingStudent Activities CouncilStudent Government

AssociationStudent Recruitment TeamStudent Society of Health-

System PharmacistsStudents in Free EnterpriseSymphonic BandTennisTrack and FieldUniversity ChoraleUniversity FellowsUniversity MinistriesVocal ImpactWind EnsembleYoungLife

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Did you KNow? During 2013–14, two Samford sorority Alumnae traveled as Leadership consultants for their National Organizations. This is a high number for a school of Samford’s Size and Demographic.

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During 2013–14, Samford received visits from national or Regionalofficers representing Six campus organizations.

The Panhellenic Council welcomed several changes in leadership structure and operations beginning in 2013 . Among these changes were new officer positions, enhanced roles for members and complete budgets for the council . In the spring of 2014, the Panhellenic Council adopted a new philanthropy, SOZO Children, and hopes to continue working alongside this organization in the coming semesters . Also in the spring of 2014, council members brought SMASHtalk to Samford, a program about eating disorder aware-ness . The council continues to provide avenues for student leadership and involvement .

The National Pan-Hellenic Council experienced a great deal of forward progress in its second full year of existence . The council sustained the Greek Speak program, which serves as a community-sponsored introduction to NPHC Greeks during the fall semester . Additionally, the council sponsored Mr . Lawrence Ross, the first NPHC historian, to speak on campus . The council also sponsored the second annual NPHC week highlighting both service and social aspects of NPHC organizations .

The Interfraternity CouncilThe new year inspired the council to shift the perception of the IFC in the community . The council added a new office and adopted new bylaws . The creation of the position of vice president of programming resulted in new educational programs for fraternity men, positive public relations and the creation of the Greek Judicial Board . The council also raised minimum GPA requirements for chapters to ensure that the Greek community is among the academic leaders on campus. In an effort to grow the men’s Greek community, the IFC began the process of expansion to bring a new fraternity to Samford . It was a building year and a first step in the right direction for positive rewards in the future .

LeadershipThe Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council all strive to develop college students into leaders for tomorrow while cultivating cohesive relationships between all chapters and councils .

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Accomplishments• Standards for active chapters increased, includng scholarship

expectations and minimum member education standards .• Greeks on campus continue to prove they are serious scholars from

40% represented on the Dean’s List to supporting members who are University Fellows and Presidential Scholars .

• Eleven chapters had an organization GPA of 3 .0 or higher in the spring of 2014 .

Scholarship

Order of Omega’s Xi Xi Chapter is comprised of the top 2 percent of Greek leaders at Samford . These leaders have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership and involvement in the community. Every Greek organization’s leaders are chosen to become part of Order of Omega to recognize those fraternity men and women who have obtained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities to encourage them to continue along this line and to inspire members of their organizations . Order of Omega provides a unique opportunity to unite outstanding fraternity men and women of different organizations, and create an atmosphere conducive to ideas that help mold the Greek community .

Since being chartered on Samford’s campus in 1995, the Order of Omega has been involved in the Greek community . This year, Order of Omega sponsored the Annual Greek Leadership Summit for the executive branches of each Greek organization in January, and also sponsored an event during Greek preview weekend .

Alpha Delta Pi cultivates a spirit of inquiry, recognizes academic success and fosters a deeper appreciation for the learning environment among members, while also promoting lifelong learning. This past fall, 90 A∆Π members were named to the Dean’s List for attaining a GPA above 3 .5 . Also, A∆Π tied for the Highest GPA on Campus award among all Greek organizations . Additionally, A∆Π is excited to have many students accepted to various graduate schools throughout the nation, including the University of Virginia Law School .

This spring, A∆Π hosted the annual scholarship brunch to strengthen the connection among faculty members and students . At the end of the year, the A∆Π sisters wrote thank you notes to favorite professors to express their gratitude and appreciation for all the time they have invested .

Phi Mu has also enjoyed academic success and has engendered a spirit of inquiry amongst its members . Phi Mu deployed incentives ranging from chapter meeting recognition to jewelry from the national organization to recognize members for academic success . Phi Mu has strong relationships with faculty, and members are engaged in professional preparatory programs in nursing, pharmacy, education and other fields .

Greek gpas at Samford continually place above average or higher than most nearby regional institutions.**based on periodic comparisons with other area institutions

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and RetentionRecruitment is more than adding numbers to a house; it’s about continuing a legacy. Through the addition of new members, older members learn to love unconditionally and teach through actions rather than words. Our community’s high retention numbers prove that Samford Greeks succeed in making a home for new members .

The Panhellenic Council The Panhellenic Council completed another successful recruitment in 2013 . The continuation of an Open House Day allowed potential new members to become better acquainted with the chapters. Samford’s Greek system continues to grow with average chapter size increasing by 178 in 2013–14. Panhellenic looks forward to another successful recruitment in 2014.“My life is enriched and my career path is defined due to

service opportunities that include breaking down social barriers for individuals with intellectual disabilities . By creating Dance for Downs, Samford¹s Greek community and the entire campus graciously stepped up and gaveadults with special needs a magical night on a college campus that they will never forget; thus immersion of self into acts of service for others creates a better world for everyone.”

—Lindy Williamson, senior, family studies majorLindy Williamson

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Personal DevelopmentPersonal development remains a large draw for Greek organizations . Students immerse themselves in a community that allows learning, not only of a particular organization, but of themselves .

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Omicron Mu Chapter exemplifies being “of service to all mankind.” Members volunteered in various walks, such as the Crop Hunger Walk, the Diabetes Walk and the Susan G . Komen Breast Cancer Walk . They also served food to more than 50 homeless men in the Birmingham community at Jimmie Hale Mission and at Firehouse Men’s Shelter. Not only do they serve men and women, but they also mentored girls in 7th and 8th grades at Putnam Middle School about loving and accepting yourself . On campus, AKA ended the school year with a successful philanthropy event with Alpha Omicron Pi, Strike Out Arthritis and Sickle Cell, where AKA raised more than $300 for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Birmingham .

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Interfraternity Council The Interfraternity Council sponsored study breaks for both the fall and spring, and cohosted community speaker Corey Ciocchetti . Educational programming continues to be an ongoing effort as the IFC partnered with Panhellenic for new member community education this year .

Fall recruitment consists of a five-day recruitment weekend. The weekend is comprised of Smokers’ Night, Alumni Night, Brothers’ Night In, Brothers’ Night Out and Bid Day. With the addition of Alpha Tau Omega, the IFC is excited to grow its community and offer more diverse opportunities for Samford men .

National Pan-Hellenic Council National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations are historically African American; however, they are open to men and women of all races . Membership in each NPHC organization is selective and is a lifelong commitment that continues long after one’s collegiate career. Each chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council recruits new members in the fall or spring semester by hosting an interest meeting to teach more about the organization . NPHC Greek Speak introduces the three affiliated chapters on campus .

Public Relations• updated website:

www .samford .edu/greeklife

• The 2013–14 online recruitment booklet received more than 13,000 views .

• The Greek Life Facebook page has more than 530 likes .

• The Greek Life Twitter account increased to more than 2,000 followers, making it one of the five most-followed Samford Twitter feeds .

• The Greek Life Instagram page has more than 530 followers .

• The Greek Life Pinterest page has 223 followers .

• These social media numbers are comparable to peer institutions as well as larger state institutions .

• Greek Life rebranded its marketing pieces in 2013 to reflect a youthful, modern design . Social media guidelines were drafted, and design logos were made available on the Greek Life website to assist with creating properly branded and effective publications that meet Samford Greek Life’s visual brand standards .

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in fall 2013, we took significant steps for the Samford Greek community:• Enhancing physical space

• Intensifying leadership programming, including the annual Greek Leadership Summit and the annual New Member Summit

• Continuing use of technology to serve our community

• Increasing visibility and public relations

• Enhancing alumni relations

• Continuing enhancement and reinforcement of the interfraternal environment that further develops ritual values including, but not limited to, scholarship, service to others, personal faith and brotherhood/sisterhood

• Expanding the Greek community, including the full addition of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in fall 2014

Chapter AwardsChapters Receiving Regional and National Awards in 2014 included the following:

• Alpha Delta Pi• Alpha Omicron Pi• Chi Omega• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc . • Phi Mu• Zeta Tau Alpha

Individual Honors• Taylor Beek was recognized for philanthropy from Phi Mu .• Catherine Gayle Thrash won the Shaw Leadership Award from Alpha Delta Pi .

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Alpha  Delta  Pi Alpha  Kappa  Alpha Alpha  Omicron  Pi Alpha  Phi  Alpha Chi  Omega Delta  Sigma  Theta Delta  Xi  Phi Kappa  Alpha  PsiFall  2008* 154 5 79 † 160 † ‡ **Spring  2009* 148 ** 65 † 144 † ‡ **Fall  2009* 164 ** 83 † 159 † ‡ **Spring  2010* 154 ** 72 † 142 3 ‡ **Fall  2010* 166 4 87 † 159 3 ‡ 4Spring  2011 161 7 94 6 151 8 ‡ 4Fall  2011 154 10 108 5 155 6 ‡ 3Spring  2012 150 9 116 5 151 6 ‡ 2Fall  2012 170 8 137 4 161 8 6 2Spring  2013 162 7 127 9 155 8 5 2Fall  2013 183 6 138 6 185 4 5 —Spring  2014 180 8 126 6 178 8 8 —

Lambda  Chi Phi  Mu Pi  Kappa  Phi Sigma  Chi Sigma  Nu Zeta  Tau  Alpha Total  MembersFall  2008* † 155 61 79 61 136 890Spring  2009* † 146 55 78 58 127 821Fall  2009* † 147 86 67 63 144 913Spring  2010* † 140 75 52 53 127 818Fall  2010* † 161 100 85 56 143 968Spring  2011 † 154 95 78 53 137 948Fall  2011 † 148 92 75 52 140 948Spring  2012 † 142 84 74 55 137 931Fall  2012 † 168 95 90 68 171 1,088Spring  2013 13 165 88 90 60 165 1,056Fall  2013 8 182 84 102 76 187 1,166Spring  2014 17 175 86 106 72 177 1,147

†chapter  reactivated  in  first  recorded  semester*significant  errors  were  found  to  have  taken  place  in  rosters  for  these  semesters,  as  such  these  numbers  cannot  be  100%  verified**records  not  located  for  these  chapters  during  this  time  frame

Composite Membership NumbersThis report accounts only for current chapters and does not include those going dormant.

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Where We Have BeenComposite Chapter GPAs

Alpha  Delta  Pi Alpha  Kappa  Alpha Alpha  Omicron  Pi Alpha  Phi  Alpha Alpha  Tau  Omega Chi  Omega Delta  Sigma  Theta Delta  Xi  Phi Kappa  Alpha  PsiFall  2008 3.30 3.26 2.94 † ‡ 3.19 † ‡ *Spring  2009 3.31 * 2.96 † ‡ 3.31 † ‡ *Fall  2009 3.38 3.34 3.02 † ‡ 3.28 † ‡ *Spring  2010 3.38 3.14 3.05 † ‡ 3.28 3.73 ‡ *Fall  2010 3.36 3.27 3.25 † ‡ 3.29 3.64 ‡ 3.17Spring  2011 3.43 2.93 3.17 2.84 ‡ 3.32 2.96 ‡ 2.95Fall  2011 3.39 2.79 3.18 3.22 ‡ 3.26 3.11 ‡ 3.17Spring  2012 3.40 2.82 3.15 3.02 ‡ 3.31 3.27 ‡ 3.13Fall  2012 3.43 2.82 3.15 3.01 ‡ 3.30 3.17 3.34 3.22Spring  2013 3.49 2.87 3.28 2.75 ‡ 3.46 3.15 3.05 2.72Fall  2013 3.45 2.71 3.2 2.91 ‡ 3.36 3.3 3.65 —Spring  2014 3.51 2.59 3.31 2.72 3.22 3.37 2.94 3.21 —

Lambda  Chi Phi  Mu Pi  Kappa  Phi Sigma  Chi Sigma  Nu Zeta  Tau  Alpha All  Greek   All  CampusFall  2008 † 3.36 2.74 3.00 2.76 3.17 3.12 3.10Spring  2009 † 3.37 2.75 3.18 2.81 3.24 3.18 3.13Fall  2009 † 3.3 2.86 2.96 2.84 3.29 3.18 3.13Spring  2010 † 3.33 2.9 3.02 2.88 3.31 3.21 3.15Fall  2010 † 3.34 3.03 2.96 2.78 3.35 3.15 3.16Spring  2011 † 3.38 3.03 3.04 2.86 3.38 3.25 3.16Fall  2011 † 3.38 2.96 2.98 2.78 3.26 3.20 3.15Spring  2012 † 3.38 3.10 2.94 2.83 3.32 3.23 3.20Fall  2012 † 3.34 3.03 2.99 2.80 3.26 3.22 3.20Spring  2013 3.29 3.49 3.05 3.03 2.86 3.29 3.30 3.23Fall  2013 3.23 3.45 3.14 3 2.79 3.29 3.15 3.19Spring  2014 3.26 3.45 3.19 3.02 2.97 3.33 3.30 3.24

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