Transcript My Presentation Title - CofC Fraternity & Sorority Life

Home Away from Home: Greek Life
Orientation 2012
Greek Life Office
The mission of the Office of Greek Life is to
promote student development by providing
opportunities for scholarship, leadership,
community service, campus involvement and
fraternal friendship and by ensuring all
members a high-quality and safe
undergraduate experience.
Greek Life Staff
Rachel Westra Marsh
Director
[email protected]
Katherine Pezzella
Assistant Director
[email protected]
Norma Luden
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Advantages of Membership
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A support group to help make the adjustment to college easier.
• Standards for membership that promote accountability and
responsibility.
• Resources to help students achieve their academic goals.
• Leadership skills acquired through hands-on experiences and participation.
• Active participation in meaningful service and philanthropy projects and
opportunities to help others.
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Valuable interaction with alumni and advisors who are professionals that
volunteer their time and talent to help guide chapter operations.
In Their Words
“When we brought Sam to C of C freshman
year, we invited him to take advantage of every
opportunity available, and his decision to join a
fraternity turned out to be one of the most
critical and positive decisions that he made.”
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Fred & Irene Orelove, Parents of Sam Orelove, Alpha Epsilon Pi
Time Commitment
• Expected to be an active
member within the chapter
• Weekly chapter/new member
meetings other mandatory
events throughout the
semester
– Extent of involvement may
vary depending on
semester and what roles
students have in the
chapter
• Academics always comes first!
What does it cost?
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Dues vary for each organization and
all payment is handled through
individual chapters
Panhellenic Council & Interfraternity
Council (IFC)
• Dues: $400-$600 per semester
• Payment plans and scholarships
available
• Typically cost more during first
semester, one time fees
National Panhellenic Council
(NPHC)
• Dues: $900-$1400 one time
lump sum
Greek Housing
• 7 Sorority Houses & 5
Fraternity Houses owned by
campus and overseen by the
Department of Residence Life,
3 off-campus privately owned
homes.
• Houses hold 8-12 members,
each organization responsible
for filling their houses.
• Houses are not a central part
of Greek experience at The
College.
Does hazing still exist?
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The College of Charleston, as well
as each national fraternity and
sorority, has a zero-tolerance
policy regarding hazing that is
consistent with South Carolina
state law.
If you feel that your student is
participating in inappropriate
activities as a result of
membership in a fraternity or
sorority, contact the Office of
Greek Life 843.953.6320.
Panhellenic Council
Important Dates
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July 18: Last Day to Register for Recruitment
August 12: Recruitment Early Move-In Day
August 13-14: Events for incoming students
led by recruitment counselors
August 14: Recruitment Convocation
August 15-18: Formal Recruitment
August 19: Bid Day
How to Register
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Register Online! http://greeks.cofc.edu
$65 Registration Fee
Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC)
Important Dates
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August 19: Georgestock
August 21: Welcome Back Event
August 22: Recruitment Convocation
August 26: IFC Recruitment Dinner
September 1: Bid Day
How to Register
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Register Online! http://greeks.cofc.edu
No registration fee, Bid Day fee of $20
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Membership Intake Process
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Interest meeting notices posted in the
buildings on campus during the
academic year.
Most have MIP once a year.
NPHC groups require a GPA of 2.3 –
2.5 and 12-15 hours of college credit
depending on the individual group.
Welcome Week Activities
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August 19: Georgestock
August 21: Welcome Back Event
August 23: NPHC Meet the Greeks &
Open House
August 30: NPHC Greek 101 Forum
Questions?
http://greeks.cofc.edu
97 Wentworth Annex
843.953.6320
[email protected]