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Dear Alumni, Students, and Friends of the Cornell Fraternity and Sorority Community:

It is with great pleasure that we deliver to you the 2007-2008 Cornell University Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Council Annual Report. Each year we produce this report highlighting the achievements, challenges and priorities of our Greek system, and underscoring the commitment of alumni volunteers, faculty, staff, and dedicated student leaders who work collaboratively to enhance the fraternity and sorority experience. The table of contents will help guide you to topics of particular interest, and the appendices provide important individual chapter and system data.

As it has become the standard, this was a year full of accomplishments, recognition, challenges and successes. In particular, we saw the start of a system wide Kitchen Safety and Sanitation educational initiative, and kicked off the campaign to endow the Anthony B. Cashen Graduate Fellows Mentoring Program. You will find details about both in the report. Please remember that if you ever have any questions, or want to know how you can get involved with the Greek community, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are grateful for your commitment to the Cornell fraternity and sorority community, and look forward to your continuing support and involvement as we celebrate the enhancement of Greek Life for our students. We can be justly proud of the high achievements reported in this year’s report, while we also recognize those areas where there is more improvement to be made.

Sincerely,

70CHAPTERS

51CHAPTERFACILITIES

3,717MEMBERS

28%OF UNDERGRADUATESARE GREEK

22,621TOTAL HOURS IN SERVICE(THAT’S 6.1 HOURS PER MEMBER)

$195KDONATED TO CHARITY

OVER $7MDOLLARS SPENTIN RENOVATING AND IMPROVING FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSES

Anthony B. Cashen ’57 MBA ’58ChairFraternity and Sorority Advisory Council

Travis T. ApgarRobert G. Engel Associate Dean of StudentsOffice of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL wELCOMED THE RETURN OF 2 FRATERNITIES:

THETA XI & KAPPA ALPHA SOCIETYTHE MULTICULTURAL GREEK LETTER COUNCIL wELCOMED THE RETURN OF

SIGMA LAMBDA UPSILON

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2007-2008 Highlights 2 - 7A Great Man. A Great Program. A Great Cause.Meet a Mentor Kitchen Safety MattersA Look AheadCouncil Annual Program SummaryGreek Movers and ShakersLeaders’ RetreatGreek WeekFaculty AppreciationEmerging Leaders’ RetreatGirls Fight Back Self-Defense ProgramA.D. White Leadership ConferenceDelta SeriesNortheast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA)

ConferenceGreek Freak Step ShowDay of DemeterChapter ShowcasesInnovative New Member Programming—Kappa Delta RhoRaising Dollars for a Cause—Delta Delta Delta and Tau

Kappa EpsilonMaking a Lasting Impact – Alpha Kappa AlphaTrick-or-Treat Trail

Alumni Affairs and Development Highlights 8 - 9Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Council MeetingsAll Greek Alumni ReceptionTrustee-Council Greek BreakfastAlumni RoundtableReunionAlumni OrganizationsAlumni Interfraternity CouncilAlumnae Panhellenic Advisory CouncilFinancial SupportA New Alumni Council

Undergraduate, Alumni, and Faculty/Staff Recognition 10 - 12Chapter Recognition2008 Individual AwardsDyson Undergraduate Scholarships

Appendices 13 - 25Appendix A: Fraternity and Sorority StatisticsAppendix B: Summary of Chapter EvaluationsAppendix C: Judicial SummaryAppendix D: Fraternity and Sorority Academic DataAppendix E: Fraternity and Sorority Philanthropic DataAppendix F: Facilities UpdateAppendix G: Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Council MembersAppendix H: Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs StaffAppendix I: Interfraternity Council MembershipAppendix J & K: MGLC and Panhellenic Association Membership

Checking the lineup: Zac Peoples and Dan Issac of Alpha Epsilon Pi peruse the schedule at the 21st annual Greek Awards Reception.

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A Great Man. A Great Program. A Great Cause.At the Greek Awards Ceremony in April, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (OFSA) had the opportunity to honor a great alumnus volunteer, formalize a great program, as well as champion a great cause for fundraising to benefit the Greek community. In large part due to an anonymous donor, OFSA was able to launch a $2 million dollar campaign to fund the Greek Fellows Mentoring Program and officially name the program after alumnus Anthony B. Cashen.

Anthony “Tony” B. Cashen ’57, MBA ’58, a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity, has served as the chair of the Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Council (FSAC) since its inception. Today, he continues to serve in this capacity with unparalleled enthusiasm and dedication. As Travis Apgar, Robert G. Engel Associate Dean of Students, stated “I cannot think of a better person after whom to name a mentoring program. Tony has inspired many Greek leaders and alumni through his personalized interaction, care, and example. He has mentored many on what lifetime membership in a Greek organization means.” Many alumni, faculty, staff, and students know Tony and are familiar with his passion for fraternity and sorority life and his alma matter.

The Anthony B. Cashen Greek Fellows Mentoring program evolved from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs’ success with the Near Peer Fellows and the Creating Chapters of Excellence initiative. The Greek community learned during the initial phase of Creating Chapters of Excellence that the well-being of a chapter is directly linked to the amount of support and guidance it receives from its alumni and advisors. In other words, strong mentoring equals strong chapters. It is for this reason that the OFSA focused its energy on creating a near peer advising model by hiring recent graduates to work directly with the chapters and tackle Greek community related issues. These recent graduates provide much needed

mentorship to the undergraduate chapter leaders and have a proven track record of assisting chapters implement positive change. This past year three near peer fellows were hired to work directly with the chapters that are a part of Creating Chapters of Excellence. In their role as mentors, they focused their energy on improving chapter recruitment efforts, augmenting chapter cultural, service, and educational programming, and recruiting additional advisory support among faculty and alumni.

Over the next three years, it is expected that the Cashen Greek Fellows Mentoring Program will expand resulting in nine “Cashen Mentor” positions to work with all of Cornell’s recognized fraternity and sorority chapters. “Our hope is that we can extend this service to every fraternity and sorority. Strong chapters are the foundation to a strong Greek community, so we are committed to making this happen.” explained Apgar.

Fully funding the Greek Fellows Mentoring Program will require collective action on the part of the Greek community. One alumnus has stepped forward to honor a dedicated fraternity man, Tony Cashen, with the expectation that others within the Greek community will want to do the same. As a result, future gifts to this program will be matched by this anonymous donor and come with an opportunity to name the nine fellow positions after others who have given much to their fraternity, sorority, or to the larger Greek community. Apgar shares, “Here is a way in which we can say thank you to those volunteers, student leaders, faculty, or staff that have made a difference in the Greek community and make sure that future generations are inspired by their example.” For more information on the fundraising campaign, please contact Lisa Blockus Brown, Associate Director of External Relations, Student and Academic Services at 607-255-7175.

Meet a MentorRobinson Ko ’07 served as one of the Cashen Mentors during the 2007-2008 academic year. Like many of the graduate fellows, he came to the position with leadership experience from his fraternity chapter, Lambda Theta Phi, and a desire to make an impact on the larger Greek community. “I saw the position as an opportunity to share my knowledge and experience in order to allow the Greek chapters to unlock their potential,” Ko said.

Ko’s duties included working with

fraternity and sorority leaders from five different chapters. He served as a mentor, coach, and friend who assisted these leaders in their programming and management responsibilities in their chapter. “As a peer,” he explained, “I was more approachable, thus allowing the chapter leaders to address issues and problems they otherwise would not address to the OFSA. I was in a position that required trust, where they could count on me to work my best in resolving whatever issue they had.”

Ko truly cared about each chapter with which he worked and wanted to see each of them accomplish their goals they outlined with him at the beginning of the year. “The relationship I had with these Greek leaders was the bridge to make sure their chapters could achieve their full potential. I am proud of what we have done,” he beamed.

Ko is a recent graduate of the Sloan Program and earned his Masters in Health Administration in May 2008.

Fellows: Robinson Ko ’07, Tony Cashen, and Jessica Intravia ’08 at the launch of the program festivities.

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A look aheadWith the success of this year’s Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Program, The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs is pleased to announce a significant boost in the program for the 2008-2009 academic year. Due in large part to a generous gift, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs is able to offer ServSafe classes for all chapter cooks and stewards free of charge. In fact, OFSA will even cover hourly wages for cooks while they are taking the 8-hour long course. Cooks can elect to take the certification class which will be offered four times each semester. Stewards can also elect this class or take a modified 4-hour Food Safety Basics class which will also be offered four times each semester.

Twelve cooks have already taken advantage of this offer and it is expected that many more will follow suit. In addition to the ServSafe classes, the donation will cover supplemental

Kitchen Safety MattersKitchen safety and sanitation took a front seat during the 2007-2008 academic year among university owned facilities. Christine Applegate, Kitchen Safety & Sanitation Educator for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (OFSA) implemented a successful Kitchen Safety and Sanitation initiative designed to provide food safety education and resources to the Greek community. As Applegate reports, “Food borne illnesses affect millions of Americans every year and are growing in number and severity. Chapter houses, with their open kitchen access for members, have a high potential for problems. The Kitchen Safety and Sanitation program educates cooks, stewards, and chapter members to encourage and support clean and healthy kitchens.”

Knowing that chapter cooks and stewards have the main responsibility for providing safe food, many of Applegate’s efforts were targeted at these leaders. During the 2007-08 academic year, eight cooks and five stewards took the 8-hour ServSafe certification course. ServSafe is a nationally recognized food safety course with a 5-year certification sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Applegate offered the course in a one day format to meet the scheduling needs of the participants. This course covered an overview of foodborne pathogens, measures for preventing contamination of food, the safe foodhandler’s responsibilities, keeping facilities clean, sanitary, and pest-free, and national food safety standards and regulations.

New York State joined many other states in passing legislation this year to mandate food safety certification for all eating establishments. Although this law does not currently cover chapter houses, Cornell is working to align their policies and procedures to New York State food code requirements.

Applegate comments that “cooks who have taken the course are invariably surprised to find that there is a lot that they don’t know about food safety, despite years of cooking. Survey comments indicate that they really value what they have learned, how the training is personalized to the unique chapter house environment, and what concrete tools they have learned to implement an effective food safety program in their houses.”

Stewards also play a crucial leadership role in their houses. Food safety training enables stewards to communicate and collaborate more effectively with cooks in developing a food safety program. Matthew Schapiro, the past steward and current president of Delta Upsilon, took the full certification course and was inspired to form a steward’s food safety group.

He said, “At Cornell we’ve led the nation in recognizing Greek health and safety issues. It’s time that we demand food safety standards and educate our members and employees.”

Recognizing that ServSafe education will be more effective when followed up with ongoing contact and resources, Applegate also provided opportunities to engage chapter membership in their own food safety seminars. This year, six chapters took advantage of this training that emphasizes the responsibility of all

members to keep the kitchen safe and sanitary. House visits to the university owned facilities each semester ensured ongoing dialogue on food safety issues.

Applegate also provided kitchen cleaning and maintenance guidelines, self assessment checklists, and other food safety resources for interested chapters. “Our intention is to educate all fraternities and sororities with kitchens on the importance of safety and sanitation. This year, we opted to start with the university owned chapters.”

education and resources for all Cornell chapter members. All classes and resources are provided by Christine Applegate, OFSA Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Educator. A certified ServSafe instructor, Applegate has worked in the food service industry for 30 years.

The goal of the Kitchen Safety and Sanitation program is to ensure that absolutely safe and healthy food is served to our students. Travis Apgar, the Robert G. Engel Associate Dean of Students stated, “We recognize that participation by the chapters in food safety training demonstrates a commitment on their part to providing leadership and excellence toward this goal.” For more information on training dates and resources, please contact Christine Applegate at cma77@cornell.edu.

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Tri-Council Annual Program SummarySelf-governance is one of the hallmarks of the fraternity and sorority experience. The Greek community is organized into three governing councils: the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Multicultural Greek Letter Council (MGLC), and the Panhellenic Council (PAC). Although each council has individual goals based on member needs, there are shared opportunities for governance, educational, and leadership efforts. Working together, these councils provide a wide array of programs throughout the year. The following section highlights the activities of the councils during the 2007-2008 academic year.

Greek Movers and ShakersIn August, over 250 fraternity and sorority members joined forces with the university’s orientation team to help Cornell’s newest class settle into their residence hall rooms. Fraternity and sorority leaders donned bright blue shirts and provided a lending hand to parents and students as they moved into their new home. IFC President and move-in volunteer Greg Schvey said, “seeing literally hundreds of Greeks Movers and Shakers helping new students was inspiring. Being able to help new students and parents while representing the Greek Community was a great start to an amazing year.”

Leaders RetreatAnnually, the Greek community gathers to welcome in a new academic year, build partnerships with other Greek leaders, identify goals for the upcoming year, and take time to discuss leadership, expectations, and available resources. This year, approximately 60 students—mostly chapter presidents—attended the program. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Staff, with the help of the tri-council leaders facilitated the retreat. Chapter leaders left with a solid understanding of the expectations, events, and relationships they would enjoy in the coming year.

Greek weekIn September, the Greek community came together during Greek Week in an effort to unite, share, and learn from each other. This year, the week was concentrated into four days of programs. Chapters were assigned to teams that worked

together in events such as Greek Olympics, a banner contest, a volleyball tournament, and 3-on-3 basketball. Service was also a large component of the week. In addition to hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive, the Greek Week planning committee organized a 5K walk/run. With over 60 participants, the run raised $600 for the Tompkins County Public Library. As Greek Week Co-Chair Kristen Gravani commented, “The 5K was a new addition to the traditional week and was a hit with the Greek and Cornell communities alike. Helping a worthy charity and encouraging strong Greek community spirit was the perfect conclusion to a successful Greek Week.”

Faculty AppreciationThe Greek community celebrated an annual faculty appreciation ceremony as an opportunity to interact with and recognize the faculty members who go above and beyond the call of duty. At the event, Kate Giralamo of Kappa Kappa Gamma shared, “Professor Richard Curtis of Agriculture and Life Sciences extends himself to students whenever help is needed, and often holds late night office hours and review sessions to cater to the schedules of college students. Yet outside of the classroom Professor Curtis stands prominent within the Greek community. He even found time to attend our chapter philanthropy event.” Other honorees included Neema Kudva, Architecture, Art, and Planning; Melissa Ferguson, Arts and Sciences; Lois Pollack, Engineering; Kathleen Walsh, Hotel Administration; Rosemary Avery, Human Ecology; and Lee-Howard Adler, Industrial and Labor Relations.

Emerging Leaders RetreatThis one day retreat invited one student from each of the chapters to spend a day away from campus with other young leaders. Held at the Museum of the Earth, the retreat allowed attendees to learn more about the Greek community, build relationships with other leaders on campus, and identify their own leadership styles and problem-solving capabilities. When asked what her favorite part of the experience was, one participant shared, “I appreciated the emphasis on group work. I got to meet a lot of new people and talk about leadership with other Greeks.” Another commented, “I liked talking to others about their different styles and perspectives when it

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comes to leadership.” An endowment funded by Bob Selander ’72, makes this important retreat possible each year.

Girls Fight Back Self-Defense ProgramThe Panhellenic Council partnered with Cornell Athletics by inviting a nationally known women’s self-defense instructor, Erin Weed, to campus. Female athletes and Greeks alike participated in an hour-long seminar to learn safety precautions and techniques that could be life-saving. Topher Scott, co-captain of the Cornell Hockey Team, lent his support to the program by playing the role of the “attacker” during the demonstrations. The Panhellenic Council also provided copies of Erin’s book, Girls Fight Back to each sorority chapter and the Women’s Resource Center.

A.D. white Leadership ConferenceThe 11th annual A.D. White Leadership Conference was held on Feb. 16, 2008 at the Statler Hotel. Over 16 educational sessions were presented to 400 student and alumni leaders. This year, the sessions were divided into two tracks. The first were training programs for specific chapter officers, and the second track featured programs of general interest. Jessica Intravia, Panhellenic Executive Vice-President and steering committee member commented, “This year’s conference was very successful. The new format allowed chapter officers to develop their leadership skills as well as obtain position specific information. All who attended walked away with a broader understanding of their role in the Greek system as well a new skill set to assist them in future endeavors.” Dr. E. Bernard Franklin, International President of Delta Upsilon Fraternity and President of Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley, delivered the keynote address.

Delta SeriesDelta Series provided a one-day opportunity for the over 1,000 newest members to get together and learn more about the Greek community they just joined. Cornell’s own Travis Apgar presented a historical perspective of fraternity and sorority life at Cornell while several student leaders spoke of the structure of the community and the resources available to them as members. Also in attendance was Monica Miranda Smalls, a national board member of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at the University of Rochester. Overall, participants left with a better understanding of their organization’s purpose as well as how they and their chapter fit into the bigger picture.

Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA) ConferenceThe Cornell delegation represented by the three councils, traveled to Hartford, Connecticut, in February to attend the NGLA conference. At this conference Greek leaders from campuses across the northeast met to network, attend educational programs, and discuss issues of concern within fraternity and sorority communities. Each council won an impressive array of awards, 19 in total, in categories such as recruitment, public relations, and council programming. Adam Paz, Pi Kappa Phi and IFC VP Communications

Day of DemeterDemeter, the goddess of the Harvest, serves as the Greek community’s inspiration each spring when hundreds of fraternity and sorority members spend a day giving of themselves, their time, and their bounty, to serve the larger Ithaca community. This year, over 400 men and women took part in the Day of Demeter service projects. Organized into five project teams, the volunteers took to the parks and playgrounds. “During the planning phase, we met with various service leaders in Ithaca and discovered that they really needed a huge force to come in to prepare their parks and playgrounds for the summer season,” explained Eddie Rooker, IFC VP University and Community Relations. In this one day, Greek students were able to effectively groom three parks for the summer and at the same time take down a playground at another location so that a new, safer one could be installed. While chapters individually perform countless hours of community service and raise thousands of dollars for their individual philanthropies, Day of Demeter was designed to bring together the entire Greek community and make a larger impact on Ithaca. Said Rooker, “They say there is strength in numbers, and this was a day to lend our strength to meet the needs of the local community.”

remembered, “NGLA provided us with the unique opportunity to hone essential skills and get new ideas from other Greek leaders from all over the northern seaboard. More importantly, we were able to bond with our fellow executive board members and build a level of trust and unity that will carry us through the year ahead.”

Greek Freak Step ShowThe Multicultural Greek Letter Council (MGLC) hosted its annual Greek Freak Step Show in April at the State Theater in downtown Ithaca with attendance over 530 people. Over 9 teams showcased their talents in the stroll showcase or in the step competition. The first place prize of $1,000 went to Iota Phi Theta - Zeta Gamma Chapter, for the fraternity division and Delta Sigma Theta for the sorority division. Kappa Alpha Psi and Lambda Pi Chi each won a $500 prize for second place in their divisions. All proceeds went toward the MGLC Book Scholarship, which recognizes promising students from Ithaca area high schools. Through this scholarship, MGLC was able to award a $250 scholarship to four students who have demonstrated academic success while making meaningful contributions to the multicultural community.

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Chapter ShowcasesWhile outstanding programming occurs at the tri-council level, Cornell recognizes that the strength of a community begins with successful chapters. As a result, this year’s Annual Report is highlighting several great examples of chapters doing their very best to advance their mission, live their values, and provide their members with the best possible Greek experience. Rest assured that there are countless other chapters that are doing noteworthy things that are not detailed in this report, but for now, read these stories.

Innovative New Member Programming—Kappa Delta RhoKappa Delta Rho’s new member program is rooted in the traditions and values of their chapter. “Above all, we strive to foster growth throughout the pledging term through various leadership, team, and intellectual experiences. It is also our goal to use our events to help fortify bonds between our new members and the rest of the brotherhood while simultaneously educating them about our mission, vision and values.” said Gregory Ainsley of Kappa Delta Rho. The chapter’s Murder Mystery event is an example of how the chapter accomplishes this vision.

Described as a living game of Clue, this event helped to educate, socially acclimate, and integrate the newest members of the organization into the brotherhood. The new members were paired with one another and competed against other pairs throughout the event. The overall objective of the evening was to gather as many clues as possible to solve the mystery of which brother had “murdered” the chapter president. New members obtained clues by learning and demonstrating knowledge about the chapter, its history, and their membership. In a darkened house using flashlights, the new members navigated through rooms of the house in which they found a different brother who would raise a social and intellectual challenge to be completed, such as answering a piece of chapter trivia.

“This event was successful at socially bringing together our new members who had previously been less familiar with each other, in addition to introducing them to the brothers,” said new member, Allen Miller. Twenty-six of approximately forty brothers participated in the event by manning different rooms prepared with challenges for the new members to complete. An added benefit of this event was that it enhanced a greater understanding of the history of the house and chapter while encouraging the new members to recall knowledge about brothers and other material taught throughout the program. Several of the new members at the conclusion of the night made note that it was not only one of the most fun events they had ever done, but that it also helped them to get to know brothers with whom they had been less familiar.

Raising Dollars for a Cause—Delta Delta Delta and Tau Kappa EpsilonOn October 27, 2007, Delta Delta Delta and Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted IthacAID XVI. The event showcased some of the best a capella, dance, comedy, and performance groups at Cornell—all to benefit Delta Delta Delta and Tau Kappa Epsilon’s philanthropies: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Alzheimer’s Association. Held during Cornell’s First Year Family Weekend, the two organizations were able to collaborate with other Cornell departments and provide a fun family-centered event for the freshmen and their families. Groups such as Nothing But Treble, The Whistling Shrimp, BASE, Shadows, Touchtones, Sabor Latino, Class Notes, Hangovers, Anything Goes, Last Call, Sitara, and Phenomenon Step preformed to a packed Statler Auditorium and yielded over $7,000 for charity.

IthacAID was a success, primarily because of the hard work of the philanthropy chairs and individual members. The organizers were able to secure sponsorships from local establishments such as Morgan’s Boutique, Wal-Mart, and D.P. Dough to help offset

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Trick-or-Treat TrailService is a basic tenet of fraternities and sororities. This past October, the Greek community rallied around this ideal by providing a safe and fun Halloween experience for children of all ages living in the Ithaca area. Panhellenic Vice President of Community Relations Nikki Mangiere shares, “it came to our attention that the Ithaca community hosts few events on Halloween that promote a safe and kid-friendly trick-or-treating environment. As a result, the Greek community stepped in.” What emerged was the creation of a Trick-or-Treat Trail that linked over 18 fraternity and sorority houses, two university program houses, and one university community center together to provide one big route for parents to take their children trick-or-treating. The aim of the Trick-or-Treat Trail was to bridge relations with the local community while simultaneously serving an un-met need. “This was an event of many firsts: the first time many of our chapters opened their doors to members of the local community and the first time youth trick-or-treated through the ‘Cornell Heights’ area of Ithaca,” stated Mangiere. “In addition, this event played a significant role in improving relations among Panhellenic, IFC, and MGLC chapters.” The trail ended at Robert Purcell Community Center where those in costume could play games, eat candy, and enjoy kid-friendly Halloween films. At this site, Mangiere remembers one child commenting “that was the best Halloween ever!” at the same time his mom was exchanging phone numbers with another mother she had met at the event. “It is this excitement and relationship building that means so much. We really made an impact,” Mangiere commented.

some of the expenses. Chapter members served as emcees and even lent a hand as the stage, sound, and lighting crew. “A key component of the event’s success was the partnership that existed between Delta Delta Delta and Tau Kappa Epsilon,” said Kimberly Brody, Delta Delta Delta Philanthropy Chair. “We were able to come together to raise money for a great cause and entertain the Cornell community in the process. We learned so much about teamwork and leadership by holding this event together. I am proud of our result.”

Making a Lasting Impact – Alpha Kappa Alpha“Service to all mankind” has functioned as the cornerstone of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated since its inception on the campus of Howard University in 1908. In light of this, the Mu Upsilon Chapter has made a concerted decision to continue the legacy of service envisioned by their founders. One way in which they accomplish this is through their seven year partnership with the Lansing Young Women’s Residential Center. The chapter organizes bi-weekly discussion groups for the youth ages 13-17 that are a part of the substance abuse unit at the center. These facilitated conversations with the residents explore issues such as body image, respect, health, conflict resolution, goal setting, maintaining healthy relationships, and self-esteem. “Our hope is that through informal, focused discussion, we can equip the young women of Lansing to better cope with the challenges they face at home, school, and in their larger communities thereby inspiring them to lead a more healthy and productive lifestyle upon departure from the facility,” said Charlotte Vincent, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

In addition to these discussion groups, the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. orchestrate a “college day” for the center. At this time, they discuss SATs, financial aid options, and any other questions and concerns that may serve as barriers to pursuing higher education. The goal of this session is to illustrate that higher education is a viable opportunity for everyone regardless of their socio-economic background. Vincent continued, “building relationships with the young women at Lansing has been an eye-opening and rewarding experience. It is amazing to witness their personal growth and progress during our visits. There is no greater feeling than knowing that you have made a positive impact on the life of another individual. This opportunity to inspire, mentor, and support is what keeps us coming back each year.”

Alumni Affairs and Development HighlightsOutreach activities occurred during the past academic year in an ongoing effort to support our alumni volunteers and inform all Greek alumni as to the current state of fraternities and sororities on campus. The success of our Greek organizations is directly linked to the volunteer support and financial resources of our alumni and friends.

Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Council MeetingsThe Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Council (FSAC) continues its role serving as advisors to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs on strategic matters and issues affecting the Greek community. The alumni on the board in cooperation with the administration and faculty work to assure that Cornell’s Greek system remains strong in providing a residential learning experience unique among peer institutions. The council meets each semester and this year moved forward agenda items such as kitchen safety and sanitation, addressing academic performance among fraternity and sorority members, increasing alumni involvement at the chapter level, and the creation of a Greek Community Core Principles to be unveiled in the 2008-2009 academic year. Due to FSAC’s support, guidance, and involvement, OFSA is able to launch new initiatives and reframe current practices to better align the organization with the chapters, alumni, and the overall vision of the Greek community.

All Greek Alumni ReceptionThe Friday of Homecoming weekend, AIFC, APAC and OFSA jointly hosted a reception for all returning Greek alumni. Members of FSAC, AIFC, and APAC were at hand to welcome alumni and network among volunteers and homecoming participants alike. Tony Cashen ’57, MBA ’58 chair of FSAC, and Associate Dean of Students Travis Apgar took a moment to officially welcome Homecoming attendees and provide an update as to the current state of affairs within the Greek community.

Trustee-Council Greek BreakfastAs a part of Trustee-Council Annual Meeting, OFSA had the opportunity to host a breakfast for all Greek affiliated Trustees and members of the University Council. This year, the breakfast was held at the Alpha Chi Omega sorority house. Trustees and Council members heard reports from student leaders, current graduate fellows, as well as administrators Susan Murphy ’73, PhD ’94, Vice President of Student and Academic Services, and Kent Hubbell ’67, Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students.

Alumni RoundtableAt the undergraduate A.D. White Leadership Conference, a special track was held for alumni volunteers. This track was organized as a round table discussion so that volunteers in attendance could network, share best practices, and have frank discussions about the current realities of the Greek community with Associate Dean of Students, Travis Apgar.

ReunionThe Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs sponsors a booth in Barton Hall during the three days of Reunion. Here, OFSA is able to provide literature and personal updates as to the ever-evolving Greek community. This year, thanks to financial and volunteer support from APAC and AIFC, OFSA was able to distribute “affiliation buttons” to returning fraternity and sorority members. These buttons allowed fraternity and sorority members of different classes to connect with each other and allow Greeks to show with pride their affiliation throughout the weekend.

Alumni OrganizationsAlumni Interfraternity CouncilThe Alumni Interfraternity Council (AIFC) reviews and provides counsel to fraternities about practices related to technology, social policies, and alumni volunteer recruitment. Council Officers include:

• President, Michael Bergelson ’95 (Psi Upsilon)• Vice President Development, Russell Kellner ’97 (Alpha Sigma Phi)• Vice President Finance, Harris Palmer ’62 (Sigma Alpha Epsilon)• Vice President Communications, David Poggi ’97 (Alpha Sigma Phi)• Vice President Legal, Michael Puleo ’72 (Delta Phi)• Vice President Technology, J. Cory Wright ’95 (Pi Kappa Phi)

Alumnae Panhellenic Advisory CouncilThe Alumnae Panhellenic Advisory Council (APAC) exists to keep sorority alumnae advisors at Cornell aware of current trends, to promote and be an advocate for the sorority experience, and to improve the sorority image on the Cornell campus. Council Officers include:

• President, Donna Green Barsotti (Kappa Delta)• Vice President Membership Recruitment, Lisa Everts ’92 (Chi Omega)• Vice President Finance and House Corporations, Barb Kathan Verna (Delta Phi Epsilon)• Vice President Volunteer Recruitment and Development, Lauren Mossotti-Kline (Gamma Phi Beta)

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Financial SupportCornell University and the fraternity and sorority community are grateful for the tremendous generosity of alumni, parents, and friends. These contributions make it possible to support leadership and educational programming in the Greek community.

Robert w. Selander ’72 Emerging Leaders Fund: This program endowment fund was established in 2003 to support leadership development initiatives for emerging leaders. Robert W. Selander ’72 further supported this fund during the 2008 fiscal year.

Jarett F. ’80 and Younghee Kim wait Fund for Greek Excellence: Established in 2005 through a gift from Jarett F. ’80 (Sigma Pi) and Younghee Kim Wait, this endowment supports professional and leadership opportunities for fraternity and sorority members, promotes faculty involvement with Greek organizations through intellectual and cultural activities, develops collaborative and multicultural programs within the

A New Alumni CouncilSeveral undergraduate students and alumni volunteers have been working this past year to create a new alumni organization: The Alumni Multicultural Greek Letter Council (AMGLC). At Cornell we understand the importance of alumni presence and involvement within our Greek community. A strong and engaged alumni base carries with it so many advantages to the undergraduate Greek chapters. As IFC has the Alumni Interfraternity Council (AIFC) Panhellenic has Alumnae Panhellenic Advisory Council (APAC), it is the right time in the development of the Multicultural Greek Letter Council (MGLC) for the alumni to also organize a supportive alumni group. In the past ten years the MGLC has developed into a well functioning organization which is meaningful to its members while at the same time allows each individual chapter to maintain its identity. Frank Wilkinson ’84, one of the alumni volunteers, states “With this maturation of purpose and stronger sense of identity, we are at a point where alumni understand MGLC’s role on campus and can promote the Greek experience through participation in this council.”

The AMGLC will assist the undergraduate chapters in strengthening their relationship with alumni. Wilkinson states that “Our goal is to encourage the positive development of MGLC chapters.” Over this past year, organizational meetings have occurred and alumni are networking to spread the word about the creation of that AMGLC. The Council envisions that each chapter will form an alumni organization to represent the specific needs of their current chapter members. Wilkinson explains that “The AMGLC will fill a void by offering continuity and collective memory to the undergraduate community which can be fragmented by administration and membership changes.” As its mission states: AMGLC promotes the programs of MGLC and its member organizations, provides support and guidance in maintaining the core values of the respective organizations, including but not limited to, everlasting, bonds academic excellence, cultural awareness and service to our communities.

Greek community to foster a greater awareness and respect for diversity, and co-sponsors student-initiated programs to encourage civic responsibility both on and off campus.

Associate Dean’s Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Fund: This fund is used to support fraternity and sorority programming and community-wide leadership training. The following individuals contributed this fiscal year 2008:

Clinton T. Barger ’05Kim McKenzie Bendus ’94Jamie L. Bessich ’00Stacey Beth Cintado ’99Nicole D. D’Amato ’01Jonathan E. Feldman ’08Ayanna Lewis-Gruss ’99Patrick F. Madden ’88Lance A. Polivy ’08Stephanie R. Romano ’04David W. Wheeler ’78 Creating Chapters of Excellence Gift Fund: This fund is used to augment cultural, educational, and intellectual programming, along with enhanced mentoring opportunities for undergraduate students in the participating chapters. The following individuals and organizations contributed to this fund for the 2008 fiscal year:

Alpha Tau OmegaKenneth J. Burger ’73Shani Astrid Christopher ’08Janie G. Cisneros ’06Delta ChiMark I. Green ’89Kappa Kappa Gamma of Cornell FoundationElizabeth R. Keane ’57Marilyn Nieves ’91Jade D. Patterson ’08Jessica Rodriguez ’99Sigma Chi Greystone FoundationSpectemur Agendo FoundationOlga L. Torres ’92

Multicultural Greek Letter Council Gift Account: This annual fund was established in 2001 to allow alumni to provide financial programming assistance to the Multicultural Greek Letter Council.

Order of Omega Gift Account: This fund is used by Cornell’s Greek Honor Society that seeks to honor Greek leaders while creating programs that promote the development of members from the entire Greek community.

Robert G. Engel Memorial Endowment: This endowed fund was established in 1998 to provide discretionary funding for student programming initiatives. As of June 30, 2008, the fund had a market value of $430,962.

Robert G. Engel Associate Dean of Students and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Endowment: In 1996, an endowment was established to fund the position of the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs in perpetuity. As of June 30, 2008, the fund had a market value of $1,491,810.

Undergraduate, Alumni, and Faculty/Staff RecognitionIn a community where many stand out for academic, social, and philanthropic accomplishments, it is important to recognize those who go above and beyond expectations. Throughout the year, the undergraduate councils along with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs seek to highlight the accomplishments of our faculty, students, alumni, and administrators. The following section recognizes these recipients.

Chapter RecognitionThe 2008 Fraternity and Sorority Awards Ceremony held in April honored the contributions of Greek students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

Most Improved ChapterAlpha Epsilon PiAlpha ZetaDelta Tau DeltaSigma Alpha MuSigma Phi EpsilonAlpha Chi OmegaKappa Kappa GammaLambda Theta PhiKappa Alpha Psi

Outstanding Chapter AwardAlpha PhiKappa DeltaPi Beta PhiDelta UpsilonPi Kappa PhiPhi Kappa TauSigma Phi SocietyLambda Theta AlphaKappa Phi Lambda

Randy Stevens Award for Outstanding Contributions to IFCDelta Upsilon

MGLC Award for Contributions to MGLC Lambda Pi Chi

Converse Award for Commitment to Panhellenic AssociationAlpha Xi Delta

Outstanding Service to the CommunityPi Beta PhiAlpha Kappa AlphaAlpha Gamma Rho

Outstanding Facility ManagementDelta GammaDelta UpsilonTheta Delta Chi

Outstanding Financial ManagementAlpha Xi DeltaLambda Theta AlphaSigma Alpha Mu

Outstanding Faculty Fellow ProgramAlpha Chi OmegaSigma Chi DeltaKappa SigmaPi Delta Psi

Highest GPASororitySigma Delta Tau–Spring 2007 Alpha Chi Omega–Fall 2007FraternityAlpha Epsilon Pi–Spring 2007Alpha Epsilon Pi–Fall 2007

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worthy of RecognitionThe 2007-2008 Greek Graduate Fellows work in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs by providing mentoring and support to the undergraduate leadership.

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2008 Individual AwardsOutstanding New MemberMGLCNicholas Diaz - Lamba Upsilon LambdaIris Delgado - Lambda Theta AlphaOla Williams - Kappa Alpha PsiNashalie Vazquez - Lambda Pi Chi

IFCBrian Cannon - AcaciaChristopher Castellano - Alpha ZetaMatt Grosshans - Delta ChiEdward Rooker - Sigma Alpha Epsilon

PHCMaricela Perryman - Alpha Xi DeltaEmily Weinstein - Sigma Delta TauEugenie Lehembre-Shiah - Kappa Kappa GammaMai-Yin Picard - Alpha Phi

Outstanding Chapter LeaderMGLCTaylor Le Melle - Alpha Kappa AlphaJessica Kwon - Kappa Phi LambdaJose Gonzalez - Lambda Upsilon Lambda

IFCGabriel Wapner - Phi Kappa TauJames Roll - Delta ChiMatthew Dubbioso - Psi UpsilonRoss Freilich - Sigma Alpha Mu

PHCMorgan Martin - Delta Delta DeltaJustine Haimi - Kappa Kappa GammaPhoo Nyo - Alpha Phi

Distinguished Alumni Service AwardsJulie Byndas ’63 - Alpha Xi DeltaStephen Fontana ’79 - Phi Sigma KappaDennis Paese ’73 - Sigma Alpha MuSteven Stein ’73 - AcaciaLisa Harris ’87 - Alpha Kappa AlphaDennis Osika ’64 - Alpha Delta Phi

A.D. white Faculty/Administrators of the YearWindi SasakiDave DeVriesAmy Somchanhmavong

Order of Omega Excellence in Leadership & DedicationTim Horsburgh - Sigma Pi

Order of Omega Award for Service to Order of Omega and Cornell UniversityManuel Natal - Lambda Upsilon Lambda

Order of Omega Award for Integrity of CharacterJoshua Krieger - Psi Upsilon

Order of Omega President RecognitionBen Eschenheimer - Seal & Serpent

Robert Harris Award for Outstanding MGLC LeaderDiane Wu - alpha Kapa Delta PhiManuel Natal - Lambda Upsilon Lambda

Janiece Bacon Oblak Award for Outstanding PA LeaderNicole Mangiere - Alpha PhiJennifer Hillman - Delta Delta Delta

Edwin Fitzpatrick Award for Outstanding IFC LeaderLance Polivy - Delta UpsilonJonathan Feldman - Psi Upsilon

Outstanding House DirectorCarolyn Maxwell - Delta Delta Delta Greek ScholarKaitlin Eng - alpha Kappa Delta Phi John S. Dyson Citizenship AwardNicole Mangiere - Alpha PhiHonorable mentions: Jessica Intravia - Alpha Chi Omega, Nessia Sloane - Sigma Delta Tau Greek Faculty Appreciation Award RecipientsRichard Curtis - College of Agriculture and Life ScienceNeema Kudva - College of Architecture, Art, and PlanningMelissa Ferguson - College of Arts and SciencesLois Pollack - College of EngineeringKathleen Walsh - School of Hotel AdministrationRosemary Avery - College of Human EcologyLee-Howard Adler - School of Industrial and Labor Relations

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Dyson Undergraduate ScholarshipsAn opportunity for fraternities and sororities to recognize outstanding undergraduate leaders was created in part by University Trustee and Fraternity and Sorority Advisory Council member John Dyson ’65. Dyson, in conjunction with the University Scholarship Campaign, matched gifts toward the establishment of scholarships that relieve portions of recipients’ work requirements and provide significant grants. It was out of this generous offer that the program, informally known as the “Dyson Scholarship Challenge,” was created. Alumni raised a minimum of the necessary $37,500 to establish or enhance a scholarship endowment fund for the chapters listed below. More than $2.9 million was raised to establish 26 new scholarships for fraternity and sorority leaders.

2007 - 2008 Dyson Scholarship Recipients (alphabetical by chapter):

Alpha Delta Phi Tradition FellowshipColm Kelleher

Alpha Omicron Pi Carol Winter and Charles Mund Fraternity/Sorority ScholarshipBarbie Hsu

Alpha Phi Cornell Tradition Fellowship Morgan Miller

Alpha Zeta A. Joseph Fairbank ’48 ScholarshipShane Rothermel

Alpha Zeta David J. and Martha Nolan ScholarshipSarah Hinz

Alpha Zeta James R. Weisbeck ScholarshipAllen Putzig

Alpha Zeta Robert V. Call, Jr. ScholarshipMichelle Thonesen

Beta Theta Pi ScholarshipAndrew WetzlerLuis Lipchak

Delta Kappa Epsilon Robert Trent Jones ScholarshipBenjamin Jackal

Kappa Kappa Gamma Susan Robbins and Jonathan Koslow ScholarshipStephanie Wickham

Phi Gamma Delta Fred C. Hart ScholarshipRichard Getzel

Psi Upsilon Jansen Noyes, Jr. and Jansen Noyes, III ScholarshipJonathan Feldman

Psi Upsilon S. F. (Tom) Weissenborn ScholarshipEric Sass

Seal and Serpent Robert C. Strickler ScholarshipFilip Chelarescu

Seal and Serpent ScholarshipAlec SullivanFilip ChelarescuAdam Almaraz

Sigma Alpha Epsilon William E. Ainsworth, Jr. ScholarshipMichael GlamoreJason DavisPowers Van Der Mandale

Sigma Alpha Epsilon William D. and Catherine Bowman Perez ScholarshipSvante Myrick

Sigma Chi Gordon J. Whiting ’87 ScholarshipDavid Casariego

Sigma Phi Society ScholarshipGerman Posada

Sigma Phi Society Cornell Tradition FellowshipMichael McDermottLeo Baghdassarian

Zeta Beta Tau Archie and Ester Dotson Tradition ScholarshipCallan SpaceTheodore Sonnenberg

Jesse and Barbara Silverman Scholarship (Undesignated)Stephen Craven

John S. Dyson Scholarship (Undesignated)Anthony Lopez

Dyson Time: John Dyson ’65 offering words of wisdom at the Greek Awards Ceremony

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FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Number of chapters 46 45 47 48 48Total membership (including spring new members) 1,983 1,926 2,082 2,208 2,185Total number of spring new members 652 586 639 701 574Total number undergraduate men 6,895 6,875 6,786 6,908 6,897Total number of first-year men 1,602 1,559 1,534 1,649 1,556Percentage of undergraduate men in fraternities 28.75% 28.01% 30.68% 31.96% 31.68%Average members per chapter (including new members) 43 43 44 46 46

FRATERNITY HOUSING 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Number of chapter houses 38 42 39 39 39Capacity 1,368 1,408 1,371 1,373 1,334Occupancy 808 827 878 883 931Average occupancy 21 20 23 23 24Percentage occupancy 59.06% 58.74% 64.04% 64.31% 69.79%Average rent $4,921 $5,043 $5,142 $5,651 $5,690Average board $2,433 $2,358 $2,509 $2,636 $2,648

SORORITY MEMBERSHIP 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Number of chapters 21 21 21 21 21Total membership (including spring new members) 1,569 1,468 1,584 1,527 1,532Total number of spring new members 530 469 505 507 436Total number undergraduate women 6,760 6,750 6,729 6,654 6,613Total number of first-year women 1,533 1,495 1,542 1,539 1,454Percentage of undergraduate women in sororities 23.10% 21.75% 23.54% 22.95% 23.17%Average members per chapter (including new members) 75 70 75 73 73

SORORITY HOUSING 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Number of chapter houses 11 12 12 12 12Capacity 459 463 460 478 478Occupancy 378 375 365 375 379Average occupancy 34 31 30 32 32Percentage occupancy 82.35% 80.99% 79.35% 78.45% 79.29%Average rent $3,662 $3,958 $4,410 $4,643 $4,781Average board $2,747 $2,748 $2,838 $3,264 $3,072

Please note: Capacity and occupancy numbers compiled for the 2006-2007 Annual Report contained errors and are corrected in this report. We regret this error and encourage you to contact OFSA for full details.

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END OF YEAR CHAPTER RATINGS# of Chapters Rated

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CATEGORY IThe chapter has exceeded the expectations outlined in The Cornell Fraternity and Sorority System Strategic Plan.

Alpha Phi Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Zeta

Delta Gamma Lambda Theta Alpha 7 10.6%

Sigma Alpha Mu Theta Delta Chi

CATEGORY IIThe chapter has met the expectations outlined in The Cornell Fraternity and Sorority System Strategic Plan.

AcaciaAlpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PhiAlpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Epsilon PiAlpha Gamma Rho Alpha Kappa Alphaalpha Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Sigma Phi Chi Phi Chi PsiDelta Chi Delta Delta DeltaDelta Kappa Epsilon Delta Phi Delta Sigma ThetaDelta Tau Delta

Delta UpsilonIota Phi ThetaKappa Alpha Psi Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Delta RhoKappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Phi LambdaKappa SigmaLambda Chi Alpha Lambda Pi ChiLambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Theta Phi Lambda Upsilon Lambda Omega Phi Beta Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta

Phi Kappa Tau Phi Sigma KappaPi Beta PhiPi Delta PsiPi Kappa Phi Psi UpsilonSeal and SerpentSigma Alpha EpsilonSigma Chi Sigma Chi DeltaSigma Delta Tau Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Phi Sigma Phi Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon Zeta Beta Tau Zeta Psi

52 78.8%

CATEGORY IIIThe chapter has failed to meet the minimum standards outlined in The Cornell Fraternity and Sorority System Strategic Plan. Alpha Tau Omega Phi Kappa Psi Sigma Nu 4 6.1%Tau Epsilon Phi

CATEGORY IVThe chapter has failed to submit a report as outlined in The Cornell Fraternity and Sorority System Strategic Plan.

Beta Theta Pi 3 4.5%Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Beta Sigma

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SUMMARY2002-03 OUT OF 55

2003-04 OUT OF 58

2004-05 OUT OF 62

2005-06 OUT OF 64

2006-07OUT OF 68

2007-08OUT OF 66

Category I 15 18 20 15 9 7

Category II 16 16 27 27 23 52Category III 18 19 12 14 30 4Category IV 6 5 3 8 2 3Did not report (not included) 6 7 4 2 4 3

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESSigma Pi Fraternity closed due to judicial action which resulted in loss of recognition. Theta Xi, Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Lambda Upsilon were not required to submit a report.

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COMPLAINTS 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Social 82 34 37 32 36 49Property Damage 16 4 5 3 4 2Hazing 12 11 3 21 15 14Physical Fighting 4 1 0 2 6 1Harassment 4 4 1 0 6 2Theft 2 2 1 2 3 1Sexual Assault 2 1 2 0 2 1Expectations for Membership 3 5 22 11Recruitment Violations 1 21 2 7Bias Reports 0 1 5 2 1 2

Totals 122 58 58 88 97 90

The judicial system that governs fraternities and sororities is two-fold. The primary process, the Greek Judicial Board is self-governed. Council officers partner with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs to resolve cases of alleged chapter misconduct. The secondary process is facilitated by the University Review Board and is the administrative judicial process for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. Cases involving allegations of individual misconduct are referred to the Office of the Judicial Administrator. Below is a summary of the judicial complaints compiled by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. This summary includes complaints that were and/or are being processed through the fraternity and sorority judicial system.

The chart below indicates the percentage of social events registered with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs that resulted in a complaint.

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Complaint

2005-2006 503 32 (6%)2006-2007 503 36 (6%)2007-2008 585 49 (8%)

The chart below indicates the actual number of approved and denied social events registered with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs during the 2007 – 2008 academic year.

Alcoholic Non-AlcoholicTotal Approved

Registered EventsTotal Denied

Registered Events

Fall 237 27 253 11

Spring 295 52 332 15

Total 532 79 585 26

IFC 517 60 553 24MGLC 4 12 16 0PHC 0 0 0 0

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FRATERNITY CHAPTERFALL 2007 SPRING 2008

Members Semester GPA Rank Members Semester GPA Rank

Acacia 39 3.318 19 37 3.318 21Alpha Delta Phi 44 3.173 32 59 3.124 36Alpha Epsilon Pi 37 3.599 1 41 3.650 1Alpha Gamma Rho 45 3.020 40 46 2.832 44Alpha Sigma Phi 34 3.236 27 58 3.343 15Alpha Tau Omega 41 3.283 21 67 3.163 32Alpha Zeta 33 3.238 26 59 3.111 37Beta Theta Pi 30 3.119 34 35 3.105 38Chi Phi 54 3.372 12 66 3.433 5Chi Psi 41 3.242 25 52 3.316 22Delta Chi 54 3.321 17 65 3.416 8Delta Kappa Epsilon 34 2.932 42 41 2.970 42Delta Phi 41 3.351 24 55 3.320 19

Delta Tau Delta 26 3.259 23 35 3.420 7Delta Upsilon 55 3.336 14 55 3.380 9Kappa Alpha 10 3.304 20 10 3.376 11Kappa Alpha Psi 4 2.018 47 8 2.600 46Kappa Delta Rho 29 3.358 13 37 3.367 12Kappa Sigma 35 3.179 31 43 3.161 33Lambda Chi Alpha 47 3.269 22 61 3.359 13Lambda Phi Epsilon 14 3.021 39 24 3.029 41Lambda Theta Phi 7 2.765 45 7 2.756 45Lambda Upsilon Lambda 6 3.086 36 6 3.218 28Phi Delta Theta 51 3.449 6 51 3.320 20Phi Gamma Delta 48 3.228 28 79 3.190 29Phi Kappa Psi 63 2.821 43 58 3.063 40Phi Kappa Tau 39 3.474 3 57 3.475 4Phi Sigma Kappa 42 3.405 9 60 3.299 24Pi Delta Psi 19 3.433 7 21 3.185 31Pi Kappa Alpha 52 3.397 10 53 3.326 16Pi Kappa Phi 54 3.451 5 66 3.497 3Psi Upsilon 40 3.064 38 52 3.093 39Seal and Serpent 14 3.171 33 17 3.377 10Sigma Alpha Epsilon 62 3.324 16 78 3.230 27Sigma Alpha Mu 33 3.595 2 49 3.538 2Sigma Chi 51 3.225 29 62 3.188 30Sigma Chi Delta 9 3.389 11 10 3.325 17Sigma Nu 42 2.782 44 54 2.839 43Sigma Phi Society 38 3.191 30 44 3.321 18Sigma Phi Epsilon 25 2.983 41 40 3.294 25Sigma Pi 64 3.320 18 Chapter ClosedTau Epsilon Phi 39 3.468 4 57 3.433 6Tau Kappa Epsilon 29 3.408 8 39 3.352 14Theta Delta Chi 47 3.072 37 55 3.141 35Theta Xi 30 3.303 23Zeta Beta Tau 44 3.331 15 41 3.148 34Zeta Psi 32 3.103 35 45 3.3.49 26

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SORORITY CHAPTERFALL 2007 SPRING 2008

Members Semester GPA Rank Members Semester GPA Rank

Alpha Chi Omega 104 3.663 1 122 3.600 2Alpha Epsilon Phi 94 3.492 5 103 3.514 3Alpha Kappa Alpha 4 2.551 20 8 2.892 18alpha Kappa Delta Phi 15 3.193 13 26 3.108 15Alpha Omicron Pi 25 3.062 14 35 3.168 14Alpha Phi 119 3.408 8 138 3.397 8Alpha Xi Delta 64 3.404 9 101 3.339 7Delta Delta Delta 104 3.414 7 139 3.357 10Delta Gamma 104 3.256 12 122 3.321 12Delta Sigma Theta 11 2.627 18 10 2.741 19Kappa Alpha Theta 100 3.515 4 131 3.434 4Kappa Delta 96 3.343 10 128 3.417 6Kappa Kappa Gamma 106 3.331 11 129 3.347 11Kappa Phi Lambda 14 3.532 3 12 3.424 5Lambda Pi Chi 6 2.966 16 4 2.333 20Lambda Theta Alpha 9 2.765 17 8 3.014 17Omega Phi Beta 7 2.558 19 6 3.062 16Pi Beta Phi 97 3.457 6 129 3.370 9Sigma Delta Tau 108 3.566 2 146 3.219 13Sigma Gamma Rho 6 3.006 15 4 3.658 1

Summary 1,193 3.407 1,504 3.370

Where’s my chapter?All GPAs are calculated by dividing the sum of the chapter members’ semester Cornell grade points by the sum of the chapter’s semester credit hours. Organizations that haven’t provided data are not included in the rankings. To maintain confidentiality, grades from chapters with less than four members are not shown. These chapters include Iota Phi Theta and Phi Beta Sigma.

FRATERNITY # Community Service Hours Advocacy Hours Total Hours Philanthropy $

Acacia 160 0 160 $1,050Alpha Delta Phi 27 300 327 $1,500Alpha Epsilon Pi 220 157.5 377.5 $7,500Alpha Gamma Rho 2,819 0 2,819 $0Alpha Sigma Phi 174 30 204 $550Alpha Tau Omega 770 50 820 $20,900Alpha Zeta 264 204 468 $205Beta Theta Pi 0 0 0 $0Chi Phi 0 0 0 $3,480Chi Psi 183 95 278 $60Delta Chi 132 60 192 $700Delta Kappa Epsilon 836 484 1,320 $15,612Delta Phi 0 0 0 $0Delta Tau Delta 18 30 48 $18,000Delta Upsilon 1,171 805 1,976 $0Iota Phi Theta 6 17 23 $0Kappa Delta Rho 9 0 9 $237Kappa Sigma 80 360 440 $3,505Lambda Chi Alpha 0 0 0 $0Lambda Phi Epsilon 296.5 24 320.5 $2,000Lambda Theta Phi 322 20 342 $300Lambda Upsilon Lambda 93 82 175 $0Phi Beta Sigma 0 0 0 $0Phi Delta Theta 596 0 596 $445Phi Gamma Delta 75 40 115 $686Phi Kappa Psi 60 30 90 $0Phi Kappa Tau 772 174.5 896.5 $3,350Phi Sigma Kappa 356 160 516 $1,345Pi Delta Psi 240 30 270 $1,275Pi Kappa Alpha 0 0 0 $0Pi Kappa Phi 450 30 480 $14,800Psi Upsilon 169 36 205 $1,500Seal and Serpent 0 0 0 $0Sigma Alpha Epsilon 249 140 389 $750Sigma Alpha Mu 108 100 208 $1,552Sigma Chi 90 0 90 $7,200Sigma Chi Delta 0 85 85 $811Sigma Nu 125 0 125 $0Sigma Phi Society 95 10 105 $2,080Sigma Phi Epsilon 144 0 144 $0Tau Epsilon Phi 0 0 0 $0Tau Kappa Epsilon 0 0 0 $8,150Theta Delta Chi 60 84 144 $750Zeta Beta Tau 190 135 325 $1,000Zeta Psi 84 30 114 $0Summary 11,443.5 3,803 15,196.5 $121,293

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Alpha Chi Omega 1,360.5 642 2,002.5 $1,100

Alpha Epsilon Phi 0 0 0 $1,500Alpha Kappa Alpha 303 192 495 $500alpha Kappa Delta Phi 517 229 746 $1,720

Alpha Omicron Pi 58 50 108 $3,273Alpha Phi 1,640 1,400 3,040 $3,000Alpha Xi Delta 295 339 634 $2,855Delta Delta Delta 220 150 370 $16,790Delta Gamma 197 165 362 $3,850Delta Sigma Theta 0 0 0 $0

Kappa Alpha Theta 1,058 262 1,320 $7,675Kappa Delta 454 130 584 $1,820Kappa Kappa Gamma 60 7.5 67.5 $10,341Kappa Phi Lambda 586 607 1,193 $1,020Lambda Pi Chi 217 85 302 $98Lambda Theta Alpha 343.5 110 453.5 $647Omega Phi Beta 282 97 379 $444Pi Beta Phi 2,520 1,533 4,053 $7,245Sigma Delta Tau 973 255 1,228 $9,433Sigma Gamma Rho 46 62 108 $200Summary 11,130 6315.5 17,445.5 $73,511

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In 1998, the university commissioned the architectural and engineering firm of Einhorn, Yaffee, and Prescott to undertake a comprehensive assessment of each of the fraternity and sorority houses on campus. The study revealed the aggregate capital needed to address facility improvements was approximately $38 million. Since 2000, many of our chapters have activated or completed capital funding campaigns to address the need to renovate their facilities. What follows is a summary of those chapters that shared with the OFSA what improvements they made to their facility during the 2007-2008 academic year.

Acacia installed a new sprinkler system this academic year in addition to replacing windows and purchasing new curtains and a couch for their common area.

Alpha Chi Omega created a 24-hour kitchenette in their basement for access when the main kitchen is closed. On the second floor, the chapter created a quiet study room. New furniture for the living room was purchased.

Alpha Delta Phi replaced copper gutters on the Goat House to improve drainage and preserve stone in addition to adding some exterior lighting. In their main house, the chapter refurbished the rotunda bathrooms which included the removal of three lead drainpipes. Floors were refinished on the first floor and the interior of the house was painted. The kitchen received upgraded electrical service and an auxiliary boiler was installed for the furnace. On the exterior, the grounds were reseeded and the driveway was repaired. Finally, new furniture was purchased for the common areas.

Alpha Phi painted the exterior of their house, remodeled the president’s room bathroom, and purchased new loft style beds.

Alpha Sigma Phi installed new exterior fencing on their property. On the inside of the facility they refinished the floor, installed new curtains, and purchased new furniture for the main floor common area.

Alpha Tau Omega replaced the hot water tank and added new smoke detectors within their facility. The exterior and interior of the house was painted and new carpet was

installed on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The fraternity also purchased new furniture for the living room and the dining room as well as purchased a new dishwasher, freezer, and refrigerator for the kitchen.

Alpha Zeta replaced the tile floor in the hallway, stairs, and basement. In addition they added new walls and fixtures in the showers.

Chi Phi replaced their roof this academic year in addition to repairing their gutter system. Windows were repaired, the exterior was painted, and the hardwood floors were refinished. The chapter also purchased new couches and chairs and a large screen TV for the common area and replaced chairs for the dining room.

Chi Psi completely replaced their roof, reconstructed their back porch, and reinforced their exterior masonry. In addition to these capital improvements, the chapter repainted the basement ceiling and repaved their driveway.

Delta Chi completed an overall renovation plan this past academic year. As a part of that plan, the facility’s heating, plumbing, electrical, and sprinkler systems were overhauled. Moreover, the chapter created a living quarters for a live-in advisor and transformed the attic from a storage area into a study area. Carpeting was added to the 2nd floor hallway and stairs. Bed/dresser/desk combinations were purchased for all bedrooms and new furniture for the living room and foyer were purchased.

Delta Gamma rekeyed their entire building, upgraded their fire alarm panel, and renovated the bathroom in the house director’s suite. All rooms and hallways received a fresh coat of paint. New kitchen appliances were purchased and 10 bedroom sets were replaced.

Delta Kappa Epsilon replaced their boiler with an energy efficient heating system in addition to completing some structural work on the inside of their house.

Delta Phi underwent a kitchen renovation and hardwood floors were refinished on the first floor. New washers and dryers were purchased as well as a new refrigerator and bedroom furniture.

Delta Tau Delta installed new fire resistant drapes.

Delta Upsilon painted the interior of the house as well as repaired the stucco and masonry work on the exterior of the house.

Kappa Delta completed plumbing repairs in their bathrooms. The dining room was painted and a new floor was installed.

Kappa Kappa Gamma completed renovations to all toilet and shower rooms and a new radiator was installed. The chapter also renovated their TV room which included new book cases, wallpaper, drapes, blinds, TV and a DVD player.

Lambda Chi Alpha painted the outside of their house this academic year.

Phi Kappa Psi repainted the commons, purchased new furniture for the Great Hall, living room and sky lounge area, and restored the “Gables Gardens” outside.

Phi Kappa Tau installed a new roof and replaced one-third of the matresses.

Pi Beta Phi completed the renovations of all bathrooms in the house.

Pi Kappa Phi replaced carpet on the main stairs.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon renovated their bathrooms which included the installation of automatic flush valves on all toilets. The chapter also purchased new couches for the Great Hall and Pool Room.

Sigma Alpha Mu installed a new sidewalk on their property in addition to renovating their bathrooms. The first floor received new tile flooring, carpet in the dining room, and fire resistant drapes in the public areas. The chapter also refurbished several pieces of furniture.

Sigma Phi re-pointed their chimneys, repaired their roof, and restructured a new entryway and front walkway. New curtains were hung in the living, dining and library rooms.

Sigma Phi Epsilon refurbished their weight room and third floor library. All living quarters were given a fresh coat of paint in

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ACACIA X X X XAlpha Chi Omega X XAlpha Delta Phi X X X X X X X X XAlpha Phi X X XAlpha Sigma Phi X X X XAlpha Tau Omega X X X X X XAlpha Zeta X XChi Phi X X X X X X XChi Psi X X X XDelta Chi X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XDelta Gamma X X X X XDelta Kappa Epsilon XDelta Phi X X X X X XDelta Tau Delta XDelta Upsilon X X X X X XKappa Delta X X X XKappa Kappa Gamma X X X X XLambda Chi Alpha XPhi Gamma DeltaPhi Kappa Psi X X XPhi Kappa Tau X XPi Beta Phi XPi Kappa Phi XSigma Alpha Epsilon X X XSigma Alpha Mu X X X X XSigma Phi X X XSigma Phi Epsilon X X X X X XTheta Delta Chi X X X X X X X X XZeta Psi X X X X

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addition to the purchase of new beds, dressers and desks for this area. New washers and dryers were installed and exterior lighting was added for additional safety.

Theta Delta Chi invested in their property by installing a new fire alarm and sprinkler system this academic year. Furthermore, the chapter renovated all bathrooms, insulated the attic, and enclosed the boiler room. New oak flooring was installed and wood paneling was reconditioned in the public areas. The fraternity

completed some major landscaping work, remodeled the kitchen, and painted the interior. A new pool table, piano, dining room chairs and kitchen appliances were purchased.

Zeta Psi repainted and carpeted three of their bedrooms. Fire retardant curtains were installed and windows in all bedrooms received new window treatments. The fraternity replaced all mattresses and installed loft beds with desks and bookcases in the bedrooms.

2007 - 2008 FRATERNITY AND SORORITY ADVISORY COUNCILTRUSTEESJohn E. Alexander ’74, MBA ’76 (Phi Kappa Sigma)John S. Dyson ’65 (Alpha Delta Phi)Kevin M. McGovern ’70 (Alpha Tau Omega)Carolyn C. Neuman ’64 (Delta Delta Delta)

ALUMNIAnthony B. Cashen ’57, MBA ’58, CHAIR (Delta Upsilon)Nancy W. Clark ’62, M Ed ’64 (Kappa Kappa Gamma)Christine Cronin ’00, (Delta Gamma)Ron Demer ’59 (Sigma Alpha Epsilon)Elizabeth C. Everett ’97 (Kappa Kappa Gamma)John Foote ’74 (Sigma Chi)Douglas Onsi ’90 (Beta Theta Pi)Alfred F. Van Ranst, Jr. ’74, MBA ’76 (Phi Gamma Delta)Jarett F. Wait ’80 (Sigma Pi)Ralph Wilhelm ’67, (Lambda Chi Alpha)

FACULTYRosemary J. Avery, Professor and Associate Chair, Policy Analysis and ManagementRobert L. Harris, Jr., Associate Professor, Africana Studies and Research Center (Alpha Phi Alpha)David Delchamps, Associate Professor, Electric and Computer Engineering

ALUMNI INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL PRESIDENTMichael Bergelson ’95 (Psi Upsilon)

MULTICULTURAL GREEK LETTER COUNCIL ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVEFrank B. Wilkinson ’84 (Alpha Phi Alpha)

ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC ADVISORY COUNCIL PRESIDENTDonna Green Barsotti (Kappa Delta)

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL PRESIDENTGreg Schvey ’09, (Sigma Phi)

MULTICULTURAL GREEK LETTER COUNCIL PRESIDENTTaylor Le Melle ’09, (Alpha Kappa Alpha)

PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTKatie O’Neill ’09, (Alpha Xi Delta)

Ex-OFFICIO MEMBERSExecutive Vice President for Finance and AdministrationSteven Golding

Vice President for Student and Academic Services Susan H. Murphy ’73, Ph.D. ’94 (Pi Beta Phi)

Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of StudentsKent L. Hubbell ’67 (Alpha Delta Phi)

Robert G. Engel Associate Dean of StudentsTravis Apgar

Director, External Relations, Student and Academic ServicesLaura Hunsinger

Associate Director, External Relations, Student and Academic ServicesLisa Blockus Brown

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2007 - 2008 OFFICE OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY AFFAIRS STAFFTRAVIS APGARROBERT G. ENGEL ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTSADVISE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL538 Willard Straight Hall • 607-255-2310

PATTY CASEExECUTIVE STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS536 Willard Straight Hall • 607-255-5430 • pac25@cornell.edu

KARA MILLERASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTSADVISE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL533 Willard Straight Hall • 607-255-2910 • ksm39@cornell.edu

JARROD CRUZASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTSADVISE MULTICULTURAL GREEK LETTER COUNCIL533 Willard Straight Hall • 607-254-7491 • jnc54@cornell.edu

J. MARTIN KELLYFACILITIES CONSULTANT532 Willard Straight Hall • 607-254-4819 • jmk24@cornell.edu

DALE WILLIAMSASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS, FACILITIES & FINANCE535 Willard Straight Hall • 607-254-5014 • dlw5@cornell.edu

DENISE THOMPSONADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT540 Willard Straight Hall • 607-255-8671 • dmt29@cornell.edu

LISA BLOCKUS BROWNASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ExTERNAL RELATIONS FOR STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SERVICES529 Willard Straight Hall • 607-255-7175 • lmb57@cornell.edu

GREEK GRADUATE FELLOwSJOHN AUDINO, MEng ’08 Sigma Chi Balfour Scholar

DANIEL CHOI ’07, MEng ’08 Supported MGLC

ETHAN HOLLINSHEAD ’07, MEng ’08Supported IFC

JESSICA INTRAVIA ’08, MHA ’09Supported PHC Spring ’08

ROBINSON KO ’06, MHA ’08Cashen Mentor

RICHARD LARIN ’07, MEng ’08 Cashen Mentor

YSA LOPEZ ’07, MHA ’08Supported PHC Fall ’08

MICHAEL OAK ’07, MPS ’08 Cashen Mentor

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LAURA E. SANDERSASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS530 Willard Straight Hall607-255-3346lew76@cornell.eduLaura brings with her 5 years of work experience in Greek life from campuses such as California State University, Fresno and Randolph-Macon College.

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2008 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL ExECUTIVE OFFICERSGreg Schvey, President (Sigma Phi)Ryan Lavin, Executive Vice President (Delta Phi)Adam Paz, Vice President Communication (Pi Kappa Phi)Matt Dubbioso, Vice President Judicial (Psi Upsilon)Ed Rooker, Vice President University and Community Relations (Sigma Alpha Epsilon)Jason Georges, Vice President Programming (Phi Gamma Delta)Greg Mezey, Vice President Recruitment (Sigma Phi Epsilon)Michael Misrahi, Vice President Finance (Phi Kappa Tau)

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Acacia 318 Highland Road Elie BilmesAlpha Delta Phi 777 Stewart Avenue Chris BurtAlpha Epsilon Pi 140 Thurston Avenue Zachary PeeplesAlpha Gamma Rho 203 Highland Avenue garrett eiholzerAlpha Sigma Phi 804 Stewart Avenue Joseph PucellaAlpha Tau Omega 109 McGraw Place Stephen RichardsonAlpha Zeta 214 Thurston Avenue Fahran RobbBeta Theta Pi 100 Ridgewood Road Alan ArnedoChi Phi* 107 Edgemoor Lane Michael BrennanChi Psi 810 University Avenue Shalen KoukDelta Chi* 14 South Avenue Philip van der MadeDelta Kappa Epsilon* 13 South Avenue Christopher DeAlmagroDelta Phi 100 Cornell Avenue Daniel TracyDelta Tau Delta* 104 Mary Ann Wood Drive Garret MonizDelta Upsilon* 6 South Avenue Michael BaxterKappa Delta Rho 312 Highland Road Barrett AmosKappa Sigma* 600 University Avenue Hunter GreenhalghLambda Chi Alpha 125 Edgemoor Lane Max ShapnikPhi Delta Theta 2 Ridgewood Road Andrew McReynoldsPhi Gamma Delta* 102 McGraw Place Adam GutmanPhi Kappa Psi* 120 Mary Ann Wood Drive Jordan BanningaPhi Kappa Tau 106 The Knoll Matthew Goland-Van RynPhi Sigma Kappa 702 University Avenue Chris StantonPi Kappa Alpha 17 South Avenue Joshua TauberPi Kappa Phi 55 Ridgewood Road Chris SarraPsi Upsilon* 2 Forest Park Lane Dan AhnSeal and Serpent 305 Thurston Avenue Adam NeumannSigma Alpha Epsilon* 101 McGraw Place Adam SchulmanSigma Alpha Mu* 10 Sisson Place Ross FreilichSigma Chi 106 Cayuga Heights Road Shawn ButteSigma Chi Delta 116 Heights Street Madeleine CorbettSigma Nu 230 North Willard Way Michael BoydSigma Phi Epsilon* 109 McGraw Place Kevin MitchellSigma Phi Society* 1 Forest Park Lane Ryan RimmerSigma Pi 730 University Avenue Timothy HorsburghTau Epsilon Phi 306 Highland Road Scott SilverbergTau Kappa Epsilon 105 Westbourne Lane Benjamin PiperTheta Delta Chi 800 University Avenue Samuel BergsohnTheta Xi Andrew SmithZeta Beta Tau 1 Edgecliff Place Jason KorenthalZeta Psi* 534 Thurston Avenue Preston Postlethwaite*University-Owned Facility

2008 MULTICULTURAL GREEK LETTER COUNCIL ExECUTIVE OFFICERSTaylor Le Melle, President (Alpha Kappa Alpha)Christopher Whylie, Vice President (Iota Phi Theta)Janene Smith, Vice President Communications (Delta Sigma Theta)Iris Delgado, Vice President Finance (Lambda Theta Alpha)Nicholas Diaz, Vice President University and Community Relations (Lambda Upsilon Lambda)Carlos Casian, Vice President Judicial (Lambda Theta Phi)Jessica Kwon, Vice President Programming (Kappa Phi Lambda)

2008 PANHELLENIC COUNCIL ExECUTIVE OFFICERSKatie O’Neil, President (Alpha Xi Delta)Sarah Watterson, Executive Vice President (Kappa Kappa GammaRowena Perry, Vice President Communication (Alpha Phi)Sarah Kopper, Vice President Judicial (Delta Delta Delta)Jennifer Hillman, Vice President University and Community Relations (Delta Delta Delta)Rachel Quigley, Vice President Recruitment & Extension (Delta Gamma)Chit Phoo Nyo, Vice President Formal Recruitment (Alpha Phi)Alison Ewing, Vice President Programming (Kappa Delta)Elizabeth Phillips, Vice President Finance (Pi Beta Phi)

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Charlotte Vincentalpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority Jessica NgDelta Sigma Theta Sorority Amma AboagyeIota Phi Theta Fraternity LeVon James Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Nicolas ChavezKappa Phi Lambda Sorority Katherine ShiLambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity Jay ShuLambda Pi Chi Sorority Nashalie Vazquez Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority Aisha FarrajLambda Theta Phi Fraternity Kelvin AlejoLambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Jose GonzalezOmega Phi Beta Sorority Antonia DeJesusPhi Beta Sigma Fraternity John FoxPi Delta Psi* Fraternity Tian Liang 124 Triphammer Road Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority January BrownSigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority Daisy Torres*University-Owned Facility

Alpha Chi Omega 509 Wyckoff Avenue Melissa QuickAlpha Epsilon Phi 435 Wyckoff Avenue Samantha WeinbergAlpha Omicron Pi 40 Ridgewood Road Alana MildnerAlpha Phi 411 Thurston Avenue Molly SouthernAlpha Xi Delta 115 The Knoll Sara MesselaarDelta Delta Delta 118 Triphammer Road Elizabeth HowesDelta Gamma 117 Triphammer Road Anne VillanuevaKappa Alpha Theta 519 Stewart Avenue Kate GolenskyKappa Delta 109 Triphammer Road Jennifer LinKappa Kappa Gamma 508 Thurston Avenue Justine HaimiPi Beta Phi 330 Triphammer Road Emily DallySigma Delta Tau 115 Ridgewood Road Carly Miller

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