Fraternity Life At The Capstone

Kathleen Gillan, Director

Ryan Powell, Assistant Director

Nicole Jackson, Assistant Director

Leah Seay, F/S Life Graduate Assistant

Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Staffing Structure

UA Fraternity & Sorority Community• The University of Alabama is home to 62 social Greek-letter

fraternities and sororities, which range in size from 8 to 413.

• Governed by four different councils, these chapters provide leadership and involvement opportunities for over 10,000 students as well outreach and community service opportunities to the Tuscaloosa community.

• Each council has a different focus, operational structure, history, recruitment or intake procedure, and key dates.

• Each chapter offers members a variety of opportunities to hold leadership positions in the chapter and at the University, participate in volunteer and service activities on campus and in the community, become involved in campus life and achieve success academically, personally and professionally

Diversity and Inclusion

• The University of Alabama, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the UA Fraternity and Sorority Community are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive campus characterized by access and opportunity, which allows prospective students the opportunity to choose what they want their individual Greek experience to be and know that there are no barriers preventing this choice from happening.

• Individuals who have concerns about the recruitment, rush, or membership intake process are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students Office at 205-348-3326.

UA Greek Governing CouncilsAlabama Panhellenic Association (APA)• Social sororities that are member groups

of the National Panhellenic Conference(NPC)

• 18 sororities; 17 NPC and 1 nationalChristian affiliate

• 6,386 members for Fall 2015United Greek Council (UGC)• Multicultural and special-interest based

fraternities and sororities• 6 organizations; 1 Multicultural fraternity

& 1 Engineering sorority, 1 national Christian Fraternity, 1 Co-Ed Engineering Fraternity; 1 Co-Ed Band fraternity, and 1 Co-Ed Honor fraternity

• 246 members for Fall 2015

Interfraternity Council (IFC)• Social fraternities that are member groups

of the North American InterfraternityConference (NIC)

• 31 fraternities; 30 national & 1 localChristian affiliate

• 3,285 members for Fall 2015

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)• Historically African-American fraternities

and sororities affiliated with the NationalPan-Hellenic Council

• 4 active NPHC fraternities & 2 activeNPHC sororities

• 133 members for Fall 2015

UA Fraternity & Sorority Community Membership Top States

Alabama 3,470

Georgia 890

Texas 732

Florida 615

Tennessee 476

California 461

Illinois 426

North Carolina 278

Virginia 229

New York 228

Pennsylvania 214

Fall 2015 Greek Membership:TOTAL – 10,050In-State – 3,438Out-of-State – 6,490International – 6Undisclosed –116

Benefits of Greek MembershipFraternity/sorority affiliation is associated positively with the following:• Increased levels of volunteerism and civic responsibility • Increased willingness to donate to charitable and/or religious causes • Involvement in student organizations • General education gains • Persistence through the senior year • Experience greater gains in interpersonal skills than unaffiliated students

2016 Greek Leadership SummitCamp McDowell

Scholarship & Academics

Fall 2015:• All-Greek GPA of 3.22 is the second highest we have on record

dating back to 2005, and is 0.09 higher than the All-Undergraduate GPA of 3.13.

• All-Fraternity GPA of 3.00 is the second highest semester GPA on record dating back to 1999 and is higher than the All-Men's GPA of a 2.99. The All-Fraternity GPA has also been above the All-Men’s GPA for the last 8 consecutive semesters.

• 4,149 Greek students earned recognition for their academic accomplishments, with 2,849 Greek students being named to the Dean’s List (3.5 or higher) and 1, 300 to the President’s List (4.0 or higher).

Semester Costs of MembershipIFC Average Cost:• New Member (First Semester Only)

– Average: $3452• Living In-House

– Average: $4610• Living Out-of-House

– Average: $2409

Greek 55 Meal Plan

New Members joining a chapter with full-service kitchens will automatically get theirmeal plans reduced to 55 meals, at $538 asemester, provided their name is submittedby the deadline to the Office of Fraternity andSorority Life.

This plan is in addition to the chapter mealplan which provides 3 meals a day Monday –Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday.

NPHC/UGC Average Cost : • All Member Fees

• Average: $1000-$2500• Living In-House Fees

• Average: $2050• Out-of-House Fees

• Average: $150-$500• One time New Member Fee

Average: $500-$3000

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

What is the National Pan-Hellenic Council?The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is composed of nineInternational Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.;Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,Inc.; Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Sigma Gamma RhoSorority, Inc.; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

NPHC hosts a number of events throughout the semester including, but not limited to, theNPHC Step Show, NPHC Convocation, ONYX. Additionally, NPHC awards annually two$1000 scholarships to non-Greek students.

How much does it cost to join a chapter?The cost of joining a NPHC chapter varies among each chapter. The one time intake fee canrange from $1,000-$3,000. In addition to the one time intake fee, members are required topay yearly dues. Attended a chapter’s interest meeting will give an aspirant more insight ofthe fees that associated with a specific chapter.

ALPHA PHI ALPHAFounded: December 4, 1906Motto: First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend AllChapter: Kappa AlphaFamous Alumni: Thurgood Marshall, Lionel Richie

KAPPA ALPHA PSIFounded: January 5, 1911Motto: Achievement In Every Field Chapter: Eta ChiFamous Alumni: Johnnie Cochran, Wilt Chamberlin, Colin Keapernick

OMEGA PSI PHIFounded: November 17, 1911Motto: Friendship is Essential to the Soul Chapter: Beta EtaFamous Alumni: Langston Hughes, Michael Jordan, Steve Harvey

PHI BETA SIGMAFounded: January 9, 1914Motto: Culture For Service and Service For HumanityChapter: Theta DeltaFamous Alumni: George Washington Carver, Bill Clinton, Al Sharpton

NPHC Fraternities atThe University of Alabama

NPHC is…

TRADITION

BROTHERHOOD LEADERSHIP

SERVICE

How does recruitment work for NPHC organizations?NPHC participates in a delayed recruitment, and the chapter determines the recruitmentperiods. While qualifications vary among each chapter, there are minimum requirements setby The University of Alabama NPHC. Those requirements include: Aspirant attendance tothe NPHC fall convocation during the year of intake consideration, at least 12 or morecredit hours at The University of Alabama of Alabama, and a minimum GPA of 2.5

Joining an NPHC Organization

While, these requirements aremandated by The University ofAlabama NPHC, it is vital that anaspirant visit the national websiteof their organization of interestfor additional requirements.

NPHC Convocation Sunday, August 21, 2016

2-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.Ferguson Center Ballroom

The National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts an event called "Convocation" at thebeginning of each semester for interested students. This event encourages interestedstudents to meet members and learn more about NPHC and its memberorganizations at The University of Alabama.

Dress is business casual, and there is a $10 charge for attending Convocation. Ticketscan be purchased online at www.uagreekaffairs.tix.com

For more information about Convocation of any of the NPHC organizations,please visit http://www.uanphc.com

NPHC Interest Meetings/RushIndividual NPHC chapters host Interest Meetings or Rush Eventsthroughout the year.

These are formal informational sessions were aspirants show interest in aparticular NPHC fraternity or sorority. *Please note that an aspirant should onlyattend one formal interest meeting for the chapter he/she is most interested inmembership.

Typically during the formal sessions, aspirants will submit requiredpaperwork for membership. The aspirant will also learn specifiedinformation about membership, chapter policies, and cost.

The required attire for interest meetings is professional dress. It is verybeneficial to visit chapter or national organizations websites to gatheradditional information about the rush events.

NPHC Membership RequirementsLetters of Recommendations- Letters of recommendations can be completed by alumni members of

the chapter, advisors, high school teachers, college professors or members of a clergy.

- Number of required recommendations vary, please check with the national organization’s website for the specific number.

Community Service Verification- Each NPHC chapter requires a certain number of community service

hours.- Proof of community service is required by letter or verification form.

Official Transcripts- Official college transcripts should be submitted to a chapter before or

after the chapter interest/rush meeting.

NPHC New Member Education

• New member education begins after an aspirant applies to an organization and has been formally accepted.

• This period involves classroom sessions with a chapter advisor that educates potential new members about the rituals, history, policies, and programs of the organization.

• The New Membership Education period typically ends with a new member introduction show.

The United Greek Council (UGC)

• The Alabama United Greek Council, commonly referred to as UGC, is thegoverning body for the 6 multicultural and special interest based sororities andfraternities at The University of Alabama.

• Established on the UA campus in spring 2009, UGC exists to enable memberorganizations to share ideas and resources, promote mutual respect and equality,and provide a support network for students on campus.

• Students who are interested in joining an organization that is part of the UGCshould contact the chapter directly, as each chapter’s membership intake andrecruitment process is conducted differently.

Sigma Lambda BetaMulticultural Fraternity

Brothers Under ChristChristian Fraternity

United Greek Council (UGC)Fraternities

Beta Upsilon Chi, BYX (pronounced "bux") is the largestChristian social fraternity in the United States. Since itsfounding in 1985, BYX has spread across the country. BrothersUnder Christ exists to "establish brotherhood and unity amongcollege men based on the common bond of Jesus Christ.”

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Incorporatedbelieves in the principles of fairness, opportunity, and in theequality of all men no matter what their race, culture, or ethnicityand we are currently seeking interested men for the fall andspring semesters for intake. As the only multicultural fraternity atthe University of Alabama, Sigma Lambda Beta allows men totake a journey of self discovery, discover their limitless potentialand commit to only the best.

United Greek Council (UGC)Sororities and Co-Ed Organizations

Theta TauCo-Ed Engineering Fraternity

A co-ed, professional fraternity, Theta Tau is the oldest, largest, andforemost Fraternity for Engineers. Founded at University ofMinnesota in 1904, the purpose of Theta Tau is to develop andmaintain a high standard of professional interest among itsmembers, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternalfellowship.

Kappa Kappa PsiCo-Ed Band Fraternity

Phi Sigma PiCo-Ed Honor Society

Founded at Oklahoma State University 1919, Kappa Kappa Psi is aCo-ed band honor society. The national co-ed honor fraternitypurpose is to help members grow, learn, and develop their bandprogram.

Phi Sigma Pi was founded at University of Central Missouri 1916National Honor Fraternity is an organization with more than40,000 members nationally. The primary purpose of theorganization is fostering scholarship, leadership, and fellowship.

Each organization that encompasses the United Greek Council has an individualselection process. The selection process is called rush for many UGCorganizations, but some organizations refer to their selection process asmembership intake.

Recruitment:Most chapters recruit at least once every year. Potential members should visitchapter websites, or contact the chapter’s recruitment chair for additionalinformation about membership selection.

There is not a "recruitment week" for all chapters. Instead, each chapter plans itsown recruitment events throughout the year.

For more information about UGC organizations, please visithttps://ofsl.sa.ua.edu/councils/ugc/.

Joining a UGC Organization

Attend Chapter Rush Events

Usually held at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters, Rush istypically a two week period in which interested individuals are invited toattend various chapter events in order to get to know members of anorganization.

Informationals are also hosted during Rush and aspirants are expected toattend at least one, in order to learn about the chapters. Typically aspirantsmust attend a certain number of events in order to be considered for aninterview and a bid for membership.

Once a bid is given and accepted by an individual, the individual will gothrough the new member education period.

• The Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves as the governing body for thirty one (31) fraternities at The University of Alabama, many of which are affiliated with the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), a trade association representing 73 international and national men’s fraternities.

• The IFC sponsors programs throughout the year and works with the Alabama Panhellenic Association, the United Greek Council, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council to strengthen and support the UA Greek community’s values and vision.

• IFC Recruitment occurs primarily via TWO methods:- Year-round process where bids are typically extended during the spring and

summer prior to fall semester- Structured Recruitment in late August prior to the start of New Member

Education

The Alabama Interfraternity Council

Alabama IFC Fraternities

Alpha  Kappa  Lambda Alpha  Sigma  Phi Alpha  Tau  Omega Beta  Theta  Pi Chi  Phi Delta  Chi

Delta  Kappa  Epsilon Delta  Sigma  Phi Delta  Tau  Delta Kappa  Alpha  Order Kappa  Sigma Lambda  Chi  Alpha Lambda  Sigma  Phi

Phi  Delta  Theta Phi  Gamma  Delta Phi  Kappa  Psi Phi  Kappa  Sigma Phi  Kappa  Tau Phi  Sigma  Kappa Pi  Kappa  Alpha

Pi  Kappa  Phi Sigma  Alpha  Epsilon Sigma  Chi Sigma  Nu Sigma  Phi  Epsilon Sigma  Pi

Sigma  Tau  Gamma Zeta  Beta  Tau

Sigma  Alpha  Mu

Theta  Chi

Alpha  Delta  Phi

Joining an IFC Fraternity

Preparing for Recruitment:

• Online Recruitment Registration: www.alabamaifc.com– Complete online registration form as soon as possible– Pay Registration Fee to complete registration– All men MUST register for recruitment if interested in joining

• Registration for Recruitment provides ALL IFC chapters with your contact and personal information. You are encouraged to reach out to chapters to learn more about the organization and to receive invitations to recruitment events.

IFC Structured Recruitment

• IFC Recruitment Registration Database

- Register online via : alabamaifc.mycampusdirector2.com

- A $50 charge is required to complete the registration

• Summer Bama Bound Informational Sessions

• IFC Sponsored Recruitment Activities:

- Sunday, August 14 – Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Joining an IFC FraternitySummer Bidding:• Many organizations recruit during the summer prior to the upcoming

fall semester. • Three options upon receiving a bid:

- Accept- Decline- Hold

Fall 2016 Timeline

August 15 – Structured Recruitment Kick Off

August 16 & August 18 – IFC Open House Rounds

August 17 & August 20 – Chapter Specific Recruitment Events

August 24 – New Member Period Begins

October 19 – New Member Period Ends

First Semester•6-8 Week New Member Program and Initiation •Study Hall Hours•Chapter and Community Educational programming•Philanthropy and Service Projects•New Member Retreats

Second Semester and Beyond•Weekly Chapter Meetings•Philanthropy and Service Projects•Social Events•Involvement on Campus•Leadership within the Chapter•Live in chapter housing

IFC New Member Education and Beyond

UA Greek Governing Councils

Alabama Panhellenic Council (APA) E-mail: alabamapanhellenic@gmail.comWebsite: www.uapanhellenic.comTwitter: @UAPanhellenic

Interfraternity Council (IFC)E-mail: AlabamaIFCrecruitment@gmail.comWebsite: www.alabamaifc.com Twitter: @IFC_UA

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)E-mail: univofalabamanphc@gmail.comWebsite: www.uanphc.comTwitter: @NPHC_UA

United Greek Council (UGC) E-mail: ugc@ua.eduWebsite: ofsl.sa.ua.edu/councils/ugc/Twitter: @AlabamaUGC

The University of AlabamaOffice of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Ferguson Center 2512Box 870298

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487Phone: (205) 348-2693

Email: ofsl@ua.eduWebsite: www.ofsl.sa.ua.edu

Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hazing and Harassment Hotline:(205) 348-HALT (4258)

Student Complaints and Appeals:http://sa.ua.edu/complaints.cfm

The University of Alabama complies with all applicable laws prohibit ing discrimination, which are outlined in the University'snondiscrimination notice available at http://eop.ua.edu/law.html and in its harassment policy at http://eop.ua.edu/harassment.html.Membership in registered student organizations shall be open to all students of The University of Alabama without regard to race, religion,sex, disability or national origin, except in cases of designated fraternal organizations exempted by federal law from Title IX regulationsconcerning discrimination on the basis of sex.

Individuals who have concerns about the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 205-­348-­3326.