A Guide to FrAternity And Sorority LiFe - Virginia Tech

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GREEK LIFE ThE COuNCILS The four governing councils that make up the Virginia Tech fraternity and sorority community serve to coordinate and provide structure to the chapters they represent. Each governing council is unique in its operation and organization, and serves its chapters according to individual philosophy, purpose, and values. The councils consist of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), and the United Council of Fraternities and Sororities (UCFS). interfraternity council Virginia Tech’s largest governing council governs more than 30 chapters of the campus’ traditional-majority men’s general fraternal organizations. The IFC plans and implements various educational and leadership programs for its member chapters, while also providing administrative guidance for policy, procedure, recruitment, academic issues, and governance. national Pan-Hellenic council The NPHC is the governing and coordinating council for the nine traditionally African-American national collegiate fraternal organizations. NPHC chapters may either be chartered at Virginia Tech, or share charters with neighboring Radford University. NPHC plans and implements numerous programs for its chapters and the community at large, including traditional step shows, educational programming, and community service events. colleGiate PanHellenic council PHC is the governing council responsible for supporting the 13 National Panhellenic Conference chapters at Tech. These groups represent the traditional-majority general women’s fraternities and sororities. PHC operates on a system of mutual cooperation in order to advance the sorority community in the best way possible. The council is responsible for the implementation of educational programming, the coordination of the annual formal sorority recruitment program, leadership development initiatives, and philanthropic and service efforts. uniteD council of fraternities anD sororities UCFS is the youngest governing council at Virginia Tech, having been officially founded in 2004. The council brings together multicultural and special-interest fraternities and sororities. Specifically, UCFS chapters fall into many areas including racial/ethnic, religious/ faith-based, and/or service oriented. UCFS has proven to be the fastest-growing council, with new chapters being added regularly to provide additional specialized interest areas. 6 Portico 2009-2010
PrOgrAMS ANd ACTIvITIES GREEK LIFE On such a lively campus, Fraternity and Sorority Life offers many resources to the entire student body, both members and prospective members. The office promotes, sponsors, and coordinates various programs and activities throughout the year. These events aim to bring together faculty, staff, students, and the entire community. GreeK weeK Greek Week is a time in the spring semester when the members of the fraternity and sorority community come together during a variety of events such as community service events and events that celebrate the Greek community. Traditionally, fraternity and sorority chapters are paired into teams that compete to win points to determine the Greek Week champions. Points are determined by who wins events and/or who has the highest participation and contributes the most to the community. Events in the past have included a Kick off Concert, President’s Gala, Greek Olympic Field Games, Greek Sing, Greek Awards, and the crowning of Greek God and Goddess. In 2009, members of the Greek Community raised $7,000 for Relay for Life. HoMecoMinG weeK The office oversees a week-long series of events to celebrate homecoming week at Virginia Tech. These events are open to all four governing councils and their member chapters and have included a Greek Sing competition, powder puff tournament, and chapter mixers. leaDersHiP traininG anD DeveloPMent The office hosts a number of programs not only to help the executive officers become better leaders, but also to help in the individual development of all members. Events include executive retreats, leadership programs, officer transition and training, and orientation to fraternity and sorority life. In addition, office staff members teach two academic classes each semester. oaK lane tricK-or-treat The PHC and the Oak Lane Community Council partner to provide a safe space for local elementary-age children to participate in trickor-treating at the Oak Lane Community. Children come in for a night of fun, games, candy giveaways, and face painting, while parents are treated to a relaxing environment including raffles with prizes donated by local businesses. roanoKe street clean-uP Partnering with the town of Blacksburg, IFC chapters set aside a Saturday each semester to conduct a clean-up of Roanoke Street. Chapter members clean up neighbors’ yards and public spaces in an effort to give back to the community. town Hall MeetinGs Twice per semester, the office hosts town hall meetings that focus on specific topics pertinent to the fraternity and sorority community. The meetings are a way in which we try to reach out to all students to hear their ideas, concerns, and suggestions. town anD Gown The four governing councils partner with the Town of Blacksburg in monthly meetings to develop a better sense of community. Many more activities that happen throughout the year help to further promote the value of the fraternity and sorority life experience to the university and community partners at Virginia Tech. Portico 2009-2010 7
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