greek facts national statistics: 48% of all us presidents have been greek many lawyers, teachers,...
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Greek Facts National Statistics:
48% of all US Presidents have been Greek Many Lawyers, Teachers, and Doctors are Greek 42% of US Senators are Greek Many Actors and Actresses are Greek 40%of all US Supreme Court Justices have been Greek 30% of Fortune 500 Executives are Greek Many Musicians and Artists are GreekAnd Greeks only make up 3% of the US populationWHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR STUDENT?
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What is a fraternity or sorority?
Greek Life Basics Fraternity and sorority life started in the early 1800’s Organizations grounded by common values Participating in Greek Life can enrich the college
experience Our Mission
As members of fraternities and sororities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,we are committed to ensuring our success as students and invested partners in ourorganizations through celebrating friendship, leadership, scholarship, service, and socialadvancement while appreciating the diversity of our member organizations.
Historical Context Since 1872, 114 organizations have been a part of our Greek
Community and campus at some point. 90 of these organizations are still in existence.
1st Fraternity: Delta Tau Delta, 1872 1st Sororities: Kappa Alpha Theta & Pi Beta Phi, 1895 1st historically African American Fraternity:
Kappa Alpha Psi, 1913 1st historically African American Sorority:
Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1914 1st Latin Co-Ed Fraternity Greek-letter organization:
Alpha Psi Lambda, 1986 1st historically Asian-American Fraternity:
Lambda Phi Epsilon, 1997 1st historically Asian-American Sorority:
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, 2001
Greek ValuesThe common thread that tie
Greek-letter organizations together: Friendship Leadership Scholarship Service Social Advancement Diversity
Friendship Friendship
To create an eternal bond of loyalty, camaraderie, and respect based on the pride and unity that encompasses our community
Sisterhood/Brotherhood Makes the campus smaller Learn from one another
Fraternities and sororities are unique because of inter-generational ties. “Once initiated… you’re a lifetime member.”
Leadership To develop the skills and talents for our
members to impact our campus, community, state, country and world as undergraduate members and as graduate and alumni members.
Potentially successful leadership development program for college students
Opportunities in chapters, campus, & community Involved in diverse range of campus activities including
honor societies, residence halls, athletics, government, service organizations, and other clubs
Member development programs typically include leadership training opportunities
42 of this year’s Senior 100 Honorary are Greek
Scholarship
To encourage and provide the resources for our members to succeed academically through continuous learning, moral development, and scholastic recognition.
Greek GPA is consistently higher than the All undergraduate GPA: www.odos.uiuc.edu/greek
Scholarship and incentive programs for members 35% of Greeks were on the Dean’s List in Fall
2003
Service
To enrich the lives of our members through meaningful involvement in service and philanthropic events.
Thousands of dollars raised and countless service hours donated this past year to local and national agencies Bowl for Kids Sake Relay for Life Up ‘Til Dawn
Each organization has specific service and/or philanthropic agencies they support
Social Advancement
To formulate meaningful friendships through a wide range of activities that bring together our members and develop personal and professional skills.
Building social skills Etiquette seminars, professional and career
development Social events
Formals, parties, exchanges, we have it but it is regulated
Diversity
To create an opportunity for people of different backgrounds, cultures and interests to come together and celebrate the common experiences that we have as fraternity and sorority members while appreciating our individual differences.
Four councils represent diverse fraternity/sorority experiences; chapter diversity.
Programs with campus organizations Opportunity to come together with different views
and perspectives but share common values and experiences
Illinois Greeks 6000 Greek Students at Illinois 22% of the Undergraduate population 90 chapters (32 sororities & 58 fraternities) 63 Chapter Houses- Certified Housing by University 22% of the chapters are culturally-based Types of Social Chapters: Cultural,
Professional, and Religious Average Fraternity size: 70 (3-140 members) Average Sorority size: 98 (2-170 members)
Governing Councils Black Greek Council
7 fraternities and 4 sororities Interfraternity Council
47 fraternities Panhellenic Council
22 sororities United Greek Council
6 fraternities and 5 sororities
2004 Black Greek Council Intake
BGC is composed of 7 fraternities and 4 sororities
Most candidates have a 2.5 minimum GPA and Sophomore Standing
Chapters host informationals Membership Intake differs among
organizations www.uiuc.edu/ro/bgc
2004 Interfraternity Recruitment For more information visit www.illinigreeks.com Recruitment takes place at the beginning of
each semester (1 ½ months) Recruitment Events are listed in the Daily
Illini and on website (No Fee) Monetary Scholarship Applications are
available over summer and fall
2004 Interfraternity Recruitment
Chapter Informal Year-Round Process Each organization hosts various
events Can receive multiple bids (invitation
for membership) Rush, Recruitment and Joining- what’s the difference?
2004 Panhellenic Recruitment
Mutual selection process (“preferencing”) Visit 20 chapters to meet the members4 stages, visit fewer and fewer chapters Formal process 2nd & 3rd weekends of Fall
semester Orientation September 2nd September 3rd – 5th September 10th – 12th
Register online: www.illinigreeks.com/phc before your student arrives in the Fall ($40)
United Greek Council UGC is composed of 6 fraternities and 5
sororities Membership Intake/Recruitment process
varies by organization Chapters host informationals and events Get to know people in the organizations
To Learn More about Greek Life Visit Greek Affairs and Council Websites Read Summer “Go Greek” materials Greek CD-Rom in residence hall rooms Quad Day: Tuesday, August 24th
Attend Scheduled Events
Financial Information for Housed Groups
Average Costs per semester for IFC and Panhellenic Chapters (2003-04) 1st Semester Fee (1x fee) $ 550 Living In-House $3076 Living Out-of-House $ 407
Proposed 2004-05 Residence Halls per semester= $3,208 (double room with 14
meals)
The Role of the Fraternity and Sorority Community today Overall Greek GPA above campus GPA Provides forums for education on various life issues; strong
component of the co-curriculum on our campus Philanthropic and service continue as primary focal points
of organizations Provides an option for housing with close proximity to
campus Contribute to the campus through participation in campus
life Can impact allegiance to host institution and impact
retention Foster opportunities for people with similar values to
engage in friendships that can transcend generations