What do fraternities and sororities do?

Raise $ for Philanthropy

Brother/SisterhoodService Hours

Academic Success

Social Personal Developmentleadership roles

successful alumni

educational programs for the community

How do fraternities & sororities do it?

Formals

RitualStudy Sessions

Homecomingstudent government

Salut ing/Stepping/Strolling

New Member Educat ion

Chapter Meet ings

living t ogether

CouncilRetreats

Fundraisers

Chapter Officer Training

Nat ional

Convent ion

MixersHost ing Programs

Why do fraternities and sororities exist?

to fill the need of belonging

Why do fraternities and sororities exist?

to provide a good democraticsocial experience

Why do fraternities and sororities exist?to create, through their ideals, an ever-widening circle of service beyond membership

Why do fraternities and sororities exist?develop the individual’s potential through leadership opportunities and group effort

Why do fraternities and sororities exist?

to give value beyond college years

Why do fraternities and sororities exist?

to uplift the interests of the communities in which we serve

Why do fraternities and sororities exist?to EMPOWER men and women

to reach their POTENTIAL

Department Vision

Preparing students for society through a values-based

fraternal experience.

How do we do that?

Chapter Development

Living and Learning

Community and

Council

How do we do that?

How do we do that?

Community and

Council

Chapter Development

Living and Learning

50 fraternities and sororities

3,020 total members

13% of undergraduate student population

• 15 in Greek Village • 7 off-campus

22 Chapters with Housing

Our Community*Fall 2017 Grade Report

Interfraternity Council (IFC)• 22 fraternities • Oldest groups on campus,

average 61 members

Multicultural Greek Council• 4 fraternities and 5 sororities• Each organization has a

specific cultural focus, average 16 members

National Pan-Hellenic Council• 4 fraternities and 4 sororities• Historically African-American

organizations, average 7 members

Panhellenic Association• 11 Sororities • Largest organizations on

campus, average 152 members

Our Community49 chapters/interest groups in 4 Councils20 Women’s Groups, 30 Men’s Groups

How do we do that?

Chapter Development

Living and Learning

Community and

Council

I. Academic AchievementII. Alumni & Graduate Chapter EngagementIII. Campus Leadership and InvolvementIV. Council InvolvementV. Educational ProgrammingVI. Financial StewardshipVII. Leadership DevelopmentVIII. Membership DevelopmentIX. Outreach and Civic EngagementX. Responsibility, Health, & Safety

Chapter Development Model

Standards Program

Standards Program Impact over Timeon Chapter Performance

2004 - 2005● 19 chapters actively participated out

of 33 eligible, or 57.6%

● majority were able to demonstrate only 3 out of 10 shared principles

● average score= 58.6% compliance

● just over 6,000 community service hrs

● $49,000 for charity

● 101 educational programs

● 27% of the membership reported involvement in campus organizations outside of their fraternity

2018 - 2019• 43 chapters actively participated

out of 43 eligible, or 100%

• majority were able to demonstrate only 7 out of 10 shared principles

• average score = 80% compliance

• 63,380 total community service hrs

• $318,569 donated/raised for charity

• 510 educational programs

• 86% of the membership reported involvement in campus organizations outside of their chapter

Connect with a peer group on campus

Identify new interests through chapter activities

Connect to major campus activities

Leadership and service opportunities

Networking

Opportunity to live in chapter house

Higher retention/graduation rate than non-affiliates

Member Development

Living and Learning

Chapter Development

Community and

Council

How do we do that?

• 15 Chapter Houses• 9 university owned• 6 privately owned • phased development plan to replace all• all considered university housing, so transfers between residence halls and

apartments and Greek Village are allowed without penalty

• All billing through the university• rent (includes utilities and laundry)• meal plans• parlor fees, if applicable

• Expect to live in 2nd year• Expect to be on the meal plan even if out of house

(can waive or reduce campus requirement 1st year)

• All staffed with Chapter Resident Director or House Director

Live & Learn in Greek Village

Greek Village M

aster Plan

Current Greek Village Houses

Kappa Deltaopened October 2013

Sigma Nu Fraternityopened January 2014

Delta Gammaopened Fall 2016

Sigma Phi Epsilon

opened Fall 2018

Delta Zetaopened Fall 2018

Lambda Chi Alphaopening Fall 2019

•Will provide lots for 4 additional homes to open in Fall 2020

Phase 3 is Underway…

Kappa Alpha Thetaopening Fall 2020

Zeta Tau Alphaopening Fall 2020

Sigma Kappaopening Fall 2020

Alpha Delta Piopening Fall 2021

The Membership Process…

All fraternities and sororities empower members…how they do it is different

Panhellenic IFC Multicultural National Pan-Hellenic

Number of Orgs 11 20 9 8

Process Council Recruitment

Council Recruitment

Chapter Recruitment/Intake

Chapter Intake

Membership 45-172 14-127 6-22 6-15

Housing/Meal Plan yes some no no

Focus Women Men Asian, Latina, Multicultural, Native American, South Asian Men and Women

African-American Men and Women

About 700 women will participate in Panhellenic Recruitment (75% are freshmen)

• Application Fee $100• Administrative Fees• Bus Transportation• Meals during recruitment• T-Shirt for first round of recruitment, drawstring bag, and water

bottle

• Recommendations are NOT needed• Mutual Selection Process• We guarantee a bid to any woman who completes

the process in good faith• About 8% of women will be released• About 85% of women who start, join• No spring membership process

Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment

Cost to Join• 1st semester most expensive• Ranges from $995 to $1,500

• Includes many one time fees• May include meals

2nd Year Plan to Live-in• Rent ranges from $1,700-$3,800/semester• Meal plan at $800-$1,600/semester

• average 10-14 meals a week• Chapter Dues tend to be reduced

University Fee - $50/semester

Panhellenic Sorority Rush

What to Wear• First day: recruitment t-shirt provided with registration• Starts casual and progressively becomes dressier• Pick shoes you can wear ALL day and walk

comfortably in• Exhibit your personal style!

Ice Cream Social

Thursday, August 22nd at 4:30pmLocation: Witherspoon Student Center & Harris Field

Meet the members of the Panhellenic Association representing 11 sororities on campus while enjoying free ice cream!Learn about their exceptional academics, how they give back to the community and becoming a member of their sisterhood.

Register for Panhellenic Recruitment by visiting their website at ncstatepanhellenic.com.

Panhellenic Sorority Events

• About 400 men will join IFC in the fall– Formal recruitment process that allows potential new members to meet all

21 fraternities before making decision

– Application fee - $65– Overwhelming majority are freshmen

• Another 100 in the spring– Very informal process

• Ranges from $300 to $1,010– Includes many one time fees– May include meals

• University Fee - $50/semester

IFC Fraternity Rush

What to Wear“When rushing a fraternity, a lot of people worry so much about what they wear, but at the end of the day, you’ve just gotta be you. So, go around and check out all of the fraternities, eat the free food and just try to get to know the brothers.”

First Night Casual and last night may bemore formal…but Fraternity attire may range from Camo to Polo

Chillin’ and Grillin’(during Wolfpack Welcome Week)

Tuesday, August 20th from 4-6 PMLocation: Tucker-Owen Beach

Meet the members of the Interfraternity Council representing 21 fraternities on campus while enjoying free food, music, and fun!

Register for IFC Recruitment @ go.ncsu.edu/ifc

IFC Fraternity Events

• Chapter driven process• Most require 2nd semester freshman or sophomore

status• Experience ranges from Intake (Formal

application/interview) to Rush (social interactions)• Wide range of cost

– several have an upfront fee due at the beginning of membership process ($500-1,500)

– minimal ongoing dues• University Fee - $50/semester

Multicultural Greek Council & National Pan-Hellenic Council

Membership Process

Meet the Multicultural Greek Council(after Wolfpack Welcome Week)

TBDLocation: TBD

Meet the members of the Multicultural Greek Council representing 9 culturally based fraternities and sororities while enjoying interactive games and performances that inform attendees of the cultures and contributions of each chapter.

MGC Events

Meet the National Pan-Hellenic Council(after Wolfpack Welcome Week)

Meet the GreeksTalley Student Union 3222, at 6:00pm

Meet the members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council,representing 7 historically African-American fraternities and sororities on campus.

Learn about the rich history of the organizations and the council’s dedication to brotherhood, sisterhood, scholarship, and service.

NPHC Events

NC State Guides

Which Chapter is the Best?Use Data to Find a Fit• Grade Reports• Standards Reports• Conduct Outcomes

NC State Guides AppDownload the Recruitment Guidebooks

1. Download ‘NC State University Guides’ app in the Apple App Store or Google Play store.

2. Once downloaded, click ‘Download Guides’ at the bottom of screen.

3. Find ‘NC State IFC Fraternity Recruitment 2018’ and ‘Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2018’

NC State Guides App

• 12 hours of community service• Meet same sex GPA (3.2 women, 3.0 men)• Involvement in another campus organization• Attend 3 educational programs• Pay your bills• Comply with risk management policies• Help the chapter raise money for charity• Attend 2 brotherhood/sisterhood events• Nothing before 9am or after 11pm• No more than 6 hrs of required study hall per week• No designated driver duty• Be Safe – Have Fun

Expectations of New Members

• Be a coach with sound decision making.• Be engaged

– Attend parent events – Ask questions

• What are you learning? • What do you like about the experience? What

don’t you like? • How is this organization aligning with who I

know you to be? • Is your experience helping you become a

better version of yourself?• Don’t shy away from the hard questions - not

everything is a secret! • Seek information, do your research!

Supporting Your Student

Any questions?Fraternity and Sorority Life fsl-department@ncsu.edu919.513.2910fsl.dasa.ncsu.edu

Shelly Brown DobekDirector

Julie BryantAssociate Director

Joshua WelchAssociate Director

Emily MitchAssistant Director

Frank LopezAssistant Director