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Mailing Address: 214 K-State Student Union Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506 Website: k-state.edu/greek Phone: 785.532.5546 Email: greek@k-state.edu Twitter: twitter.com/KStatePHA Facebook: facebook.com/ KStateGreekAffairs
When I was an undergraduate at K-State, I was a member of the K-State Greek family, as were both of my children. I recommend that each of you explore the opportunities that sorority membership offers at our university. K-State has a proud Greek tradition. Year in and year out, K-State’s Greek chaptersthriveinManhattanandmakeadifferenceinthecommunity.Our47 Greekorganizationsencourageleadership,academicexcellence,serviceand lifelongfriendshipamongitsmembers.Eachyear,ourfraternitiesandsororities contributemorethan$200,000tophilanthropicorganizations,dedicatemore than30,000hoursofcommunityserviceanddonateapproximatelythreetons of food to national, regional and local charities. As a new member of our university family, I hope that you will consider Greek lifeasoneofthemanystudentorganizationsandorganizedlivingoptions.The partnership between K-State and the Greek community is something I am proud of and is a tradition worth considering.
Best Regards,
Pat J. Bosco, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life/ Dean of Students
National panhellenic conference Mission TheNationalPanhellenicConference exists to promote the values of and to serve as an advocate for its member groups in collaboration withthosemembers,campusesandcommunities. The Panhellenic Creed We, as Undergraduate members of woman’s fraternities,standforgoodscholarship,forguarding ofgoodhealth,formaintenanceoffinestandards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternitylife,inharmonywithitsbestpossibilities, istheidealthatshallguideourfraternityactivities. We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service throughthedevelopmentofcharacterinspiredby theclosecontactanddeepfriendshipofindividual fraternity and Panhellenic life.The opportunity forwideandwisehumanservicethroughmutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.
Panhellenic Association and Panhellenic Council. What’s the difference?
Panhellenic Association is the cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of National Panhellenic Conference women’s fraternities and sororities.
Panhellenic Council is the administrative body of the Panhellenic Association.
Panhellenic Association Kansas State University Panhellenic Association (PHA) develops and maintains fraternity life and interfraternal relations. PHA promotes superior scholarship, leadership development and disseminationofinformationimportanttosorority women. The PHA is the coordinating body for recruitment. There are nine officers of the Kansas State University Panhellenic Association. They are elected at the end of the fall semester and they serve a one year term. The officers oversee the operations of the Panhellenic Association. Each officer is a member of a Panhellenic sorority at K-State and represents the interest of the Association at large. K-State PHA Mission Statement We, the women of the Kansas State University PanhellenicAssociation,willworkcollaboratively tostriveforunity,excellenceandservicetoothers by upholding our commitment to the fraternal valuesuponwhichourorganizationswerefounded. We will live up to these standards by fostering opportunities for exceptional scholarship and leadershipdevelopment,whilebuildinglifelong bonds of sisterhood.
SHOULDIJOINA SORORitY?
Do you like meeting new people? Yes No Do you want to get involved at K-State? Yes No Do you want to be a leader on campus? Yes No Do you like helping others by performing community service? Yes No Do you want to be a part of an organization that promotes academic excellence? Yes No Do you want to find a place to call home at K-State? Yes No If you checked one or more boxes YES, you should participate in sorority recruitment!
What is Recruitment? At K-State there are three ways to join a sorority; the first is through Fall Formal Recruitment,thesecondisthroughContinuousOpenBidding,andthethirdisthrougha process called intake.
Fall Formal Recruitment
Women’s Formal Recruitment is hosted by the Panhellenic Association (PHA), and is a great way to meet the 12 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters at Kansas State University. Occurring the week before fall classes begin, formal recruitment is a great introduction to Greek life and an excellent way to form a network of close friends within just a few days.
Continuous Open Bidding
Ifyoumissedoutonformalrecruitment,thisisagreatwaytofindasororityhomeatK-State. Any chapter whose membership falls below the PHA set total is eligible for continuous openbidding(COB).Thisoptionissometimesavailableshortlyafterthecloseoftheannual fall K-State Sorority Formal Membership Recruitment for currently enrolled K-State women. It’s very casual and unstructured, so some sororities will complete their COB process before another begins it.You may contact the Office of Greek Affairs if you are interested in joining a chapter after the close of Formal Recruitment.
Intake or Membership Intake
Ourmulticulturalorganizationsbringnewmembersintotheirorganizationsthrougha processcalledintake.Eachgroupdetermineswhentheywillconductintake.Additionally each group is assisted in this process by their Graduate Chapter and Graduate Advisor (agroupoflocalalumni).Ingeneral,multiculturalgroupsrequireperspectivemembers to have a 2.5 cumulative college GPA to go through intake. Pleasenote:Participationinrecruitmentdoesnotguaranteeaninvitationtopledgeasorority,nordoesitobligate a woman to pledge.When a participant signs a membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement she cannot join another NPC sorority for one year.
Questions to ask during recruitment • How long is the new member education program? • What will my responsibilities be as a new member? • What are the time commitments? • What leadership opportunities are members involved in at K-State and in the community? • How does each sorority promote campus involvement? • What are each sorority’s philanthropy and community service events?
How Fall Formal Recruitment Works The week of Fall Formal Recruitment consists of four rounds of events that will allow participants to learn more about each sorority.The events will give participants a chance to meet sorority women in each chapter and ask any questions that they may have aboutactivities,financialobligations,scholarship,newmemberprograms,andcampuslife. FormalRecruitmentisconductedthroughameansofmutualselection.Attheendofeach round,participantswillpriorityrankthechapterstheywouldliketoseeagain.Likewise,the chapters invite back the participants that they believe will be a good fit for their chapter. Following recruitment, women attend a Bid Day celebration, where they receive their official invitation to join one of our 12 NPC sororities.
Recruitment Registration Registration for Formal Fall Recruitment is available in an online format. Registration will be open April 1 and close on August 1. You must register online at www.k-state. edu/greek.You will need the following items to successfully complete your registration: your most recent high school transcript and the grading scale used, the size of your high school graduating class and your rank in that class, your most recent college transcript if applicable, SAT or ACT scores, list of community leadership, high school involvement, awards,emergencycontactinformation,legacyinformationandyourWildcatIDnumber. Additionally,youwillneedtosubmityour$70recruitmentregistrationfee.Thisfeecovers administrative,programandtransportationcostsassociatedwithfallformalrecruitment. This fee also includes a T-shirt. Oncebeginningtheregistrationprocess,besureyoucompleteallformsatthattime.Ifyou do not complete all forms at once, your information will not be saved and you will have to start the process from the beginning. After registering online, please make sure that you have: • Paid your $70 registration fee. • Sentyourfinalschool/collegetranscripttotheOfficeofAdmissions,119AndersonHall.
• What does the sorority do to support other Greeks at K-State? • Does the sorority offer payment plans, scholarships or loans to help pay for semester dues? • How does the sorority promote academics?
• What types of social events are planned for the coming year? • What are Homecoming and Greek Week all about? • Why do you enjoy being a sorority member? • What types of sisterhood events do you typically have planned in a given year?
For a more detailed schedule visit www.k-state.edu/greek.
Move In & Orientation Sunday
You will have the opportunity to move into yourpermanenthousingassignmentstarting at 1 p.m. You will also need to check in with PanhellenicRecruitmentStafflocated at the Derby Complex from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be an orientation session for parents and familymembersat3and5p.m. Convocation for recruitment participants starts at 8 p.m.
Open House
Monday & Tuesday Withyourrecruitmentgroup,youwillhave theopportunitytovisitall12NPCchapters. Spending30minutesineachchapterhouse will give you the opportunity to meet and speak with women from every chapter. These days are the most relaxed, so have fun and be yourself. Wear your favorite K-Statet-shirtwithtennisshoesorflip-flops, khakiordenimshorts,skirt,capris,jeans,etc.
House Tours Wednesday
Inthemorning,youwillreceiveyourschedule for the day inviting you to visit up to nine chapters.Recruitmentguideswillbeavailable tohelpyoufindthechapterhouses.Youwill spend 45 minutes at each chapter and you will receive information concerning each chapter’s member expectations as well as financial,housing,community serviceand scholasticobligationsofeachmember.During this round, you will receive a brief tour of the chapter home. The attire for this day is a little dressier but still comfortable. A nice shirt and casual skirt or capris or a casual sundress will be perfect.
Sisterhood & Philanthropy Thursday
Inthemorningyouwillreceiveyourschedule inviting you to visit up to six chapters. This isanexcitingdaybecausechapterswillgive you a brief presentation on their philanthropies and may ask you to participate in a short philanthropy project. In addition, each sorority will emphasize the unique bonds of sisterhood within their chapter, including the organization’s core values, creed or motto. You will spend 45 minutes at each chapter. A nice skirt or sundress would be appropriate for this round.
Preference Friday
You will receive your schedule in the morning inviting you to visit up to three chapters. This is a serious day because the chapters will be expressing what their
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sisterhood means to them. You will take part in a special ceremony that is unique to each chapter. The attire is the dressiest of the entire week. We recommend wearing a nice dress you would wear to a spring or summer wedding.
Bid Night & Bid Day
Friday night & Saturday Recruitment participants receive their invitation, or bid, to join a sorority and get to meet their new sorority sisters. This is themostexcitingdayofformalrecruitment. The attire during this part of the day is very casual. Wear shorts, jeans or capris and comfortable shoes. Often new members will spend the night at their new chapter house and will be served breakfast and lunch. Activities will conclude by 2 p.m.
Being a part of any living organizations – from residence halls to apartments – has a cost, but at K-State, the average cost of living in a Greek chapter is actually lower than the average cost of living in the residence halls. For more information about fraternity and sorority costs, visit our website www.k-state.edu/greek.
What is a Recruitment Guide? A recruitment guide is a woman who is a member of a sorority chapter at Kansas State University.Sheisselectedfromherpeersaftercompletinganextensiveapplicationand interview process. She disassociates from her chapter to work as a friend and guide to potential new members.
The Role of the Recruitment Guide
Recruitment guides have been through hours of training for formal fall recruitment. These women are educated to answer any questions a recruitment participant may have.They aid potential new members in selecting a chapter that is best for their own interests and needs.They are available any time, day or night, to handle problems and offer guidanceina one-on-one situation.Feel free to confide in them, makefriendsand ask questions – that’s what they’re here for.
Obligations of Sorority Membership When joining a sorority, you are committing yourself to fulfilling the obligations of membership. Among these obligations is committing to the values of the sorority. Collectively, we value scholarship, leadership, service to others, philanthropy and sisterhood. Feel free to ask each chapter about the additional values that are important to their sisterhood. One of the obligations of membership is to live in the sorority house if space permits. Sisters often describe the experience of living in their chapter house as strengthening theirsenseofsisterhoodwithothermembers.Beingamemberalsorequiresafinancial commitment. Chapter dues pay for a number of different things including sisterhood events, social functions, programming and international/national dues. Be sure to ask each chapter about payment plans and dues structure.
Potential New Member’s Bill of Rights • The right to be treated as an individual. • The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process. • The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment guides and members. • The right to be treated with respect. • The right to be treated as a capable and maturepersonwithoutbeingpatronized. • The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers. • The right to have and express opinions to recruitment guides. • The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment guides. • The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others. • The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing. • The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision. • The right to have a positive, safe and enrichingrecruitmentandnewmember period.
Morethan19%oftheundergraduatestudentbodyisGreek. Largest PHA Chapter = 171 members Smallest PHA Chapter = 15 members Average PHA Chapter Size = 157 members 12 of the 13 PHA sororities have a chapter house.
Scholarship Sororitiesconcentrateoncreatingsuccessfulscholarshipprogramsthatwillhelp each member reach her academic goals. These programs include academic incentives, study halls, academic mentors and technology support. Chapterstakegreatprideintheiracademiceffortsandencouragetheirmembers to make education a top priority. Because of this strong commitment to scholarship, the all-sorority average GPA has consistently exceeded the K-State undergraduate all-women’s average.
Leadership Trueleadershipcomesfromexperience.Sororitiesallowwomentodevelopthe skills and talents to impact our campus, community, state, country, and world as undergraduate members and as graduate and alumni members. Sororities areself-governingorganizations;therefore,membershavetheopportunityto developandgrowasleadersandgainexperienceinmanyleadershipcapacities. Inadditiontotheopportunitieswithintheirchapters,sororitywomenareinvolved inmorethan300studentorganizations.Sororitieshelpwomenbecomeinvolved oncampusindepartmentalclubs,studentorganizations,studentgovernment and athletics.
Service & Philanthropy Sorority involvement in community service is a priority among all chapters at K-State. Greek women contribute volunteer hours to a number of local and national organizations. In addition to community service, philanthropy is an integral part of the Panhellenicexperience.Eachofourchaptersraisesmoneyandawarenessfor their philanthropy by hosting events throughout the school year.
Sisterhood One of the greatest things about PHA sororities is that in addition to the academic,communityserviceandleadershipopportunities,theyofferlife-long friendships. Sororities at K-State can be a great way to find your home away from home.Whether you need someone to laugh with or a shoulder to cry on, someone will always be there for you. Sororities plan and provide great opportunitiesforsisterstospendtimetogetherandhavefunsuchasattending K-State sports games together, movie nights, big-little sister programs and participating in intramural athletics. Even after graduation, chapters offer alumninetworksnationwide,whichprovideinvaluableresourcesforfinding careers and maintaining your college sorority friendships.
Educational Programming For the first few weeks of membership, you are considered a new member. This period of education is designed to acclimate you with your new sorority sisters, as well as the history and traditions of your sorority. New Member Education can include programs like leadership retreats, community service projects,weeklymeetingsandactivitiesdesignedtobuildfriendshipsamong members of the organization. PHA in collaboration with the IFC and Greek Affairs also coordinate Greek LEADs (Leadership, Education & Development) each semester. Greek LEADs is designed to assist members and leaders with chapterdevelopmentinareas suchasrecruitment,retention,alumniengagementandmore.GreekAffairsalso hostsaleadershiptransitionretreatforchapterpresidentsatthebeginningof the spring semester. Educational programming provides members with the tools and resources necessary for success.
Anti-Hazing Summary/Policy The Panhellenic Association (PHA) has adopted an Anti-Hazing Policy as a guideline forallpledgingandmembershipprograms.Hazinginanyformisabsolutelyforbidden. Hazing is defined as any instance of physical abuse, psychological abuse or improper obligations,requirementsortimerestrictionsassociatedwithorinvolvingnewmembers or their activities. In addition, the PHA Human Rights Code prohibits any form of racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and sexual harassment.. Copies of these policies are available at www.k-state.edu/greek or the Office of Greek Affairs.
Social Responsibility Policy The Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association Social Responsibility Policy requires all social events to be BYOB (bring your own beverage), catered by a licensed vendor or held at a licensed cash bar. Any chapter-sponsored social event must be in compliance with applicable laws of the state, county, city and Kansas State University. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchaseofalcoholicbeveragesformembersorguestsbeundertakenorcoordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. Open parties are prohibited, and all social events are registered through the Office of Greek Affairs. No kegs, pony kegs,partyballs,punchbowls,tappedalcoholicbeveragesorothercommunalalcoholic containers are permitted at any social event. Hard alcohol is not permittedatanyevent held at a fraternity house. All sororities offer alcohol-free housing, where no alcohol is permittedonthepropertyatanytime.Doormonitors,designateddriversandalternate food and beverages are also required.The Office of Greek Affairs provides wristbands for chapters to use in identifying those of legal drinking age.The use of alcohol or other illegal substances is prohibited during Fall Formal Recruitment Week. .
Social Activities EveryK-Statesororityoffersahealthybalanceofsocialactivitiesthatfocusonsisterhood, friendship, tradition and fun. Individual chapters organize date parties, formals, dualchapter functions, dinner exchanges, parents’weekends and membership retreats. They also compete in intramural sports, participate in Campus Life activities such as Homecoming and Greek Week, and attend K-State athletic events together.
Intramurals IntramuralsprovidesmembersoftheK-Statecommunitytheopportunitytoparticipate inasporttheyenjoyedinhighschoolorlearnnewsports.Chapterstypicallyhavehouse teamsthatcompeteagainst other house teams. In addition to intramurals, theChester E.PetersRecreationComplexoffersseveralotherfitness-relatedoptionstostayinshape.
Homecoming Composedofcampuswideactivities,Homecomingpromotesspiritandenthusiasmamong thestudentsandalumniofK-State.Theweekconsistsoffraternities,sororities,residence hallsandstudentorganizationspairingupandcompeting inavarietyofeventssuchas Paintthe‘Ville,WRL(WildcatRequestLive)andtheFloatCompetition/Parade.Groupsalso cometogetherintheall-universityphilanthropytoshowtheirsupportforthecommunity. The week ends with a celebration of Wildcat pride at the Pep Rally on Friday.
Greek Week Greek Week is a week during the spring semester dedicated to recognizing fraternity andsororitylifeatK-State.Withavarietyofactivities,GreekWeekpromotescommunity and is a great way for chapters to reach out to the K-State community.
Panhellenic Association
Alpha CHI Omega
alpha delta pi
Address: 1835 Todd Road Founded Nationally: October 15, 1885 at DePauw University Founded at K-State: March 15, 1947 Nickname: Alpha Chi Motto: Together let us seek the heights Philanthropy: Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence Mascot/Symbol: Lyre Flower: Red Carnation Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Website: www.k-state.edu/alphachi
Address: 518 Sunset Avenue Founded Nationally: May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College Founded at K-State: October 30, 1915 Nickname: ADPi Motto: We live for each other. Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Mascot/Symbol: Lion Flower: Woodland Violet Colors: Azure Blue & White Website: www.k-state.edu/adpi
alpha xi delta
Chi omega
Address: 601 Fairchild Terrace Founded Nationally: April 17, 1893 at Lombard College Founded at K-State: June 1, 1922 Nickname: Alpha Xi Motto: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword. Philanthropy: Autism Speaks Mascot/Symbol: Teddy Bear & Quill Flower: Pink Killarney Rose Colors: Dark Blue, Light Blue & Gold Website: www.kstate.alphaxidelta.org
Address: 1516 McCain Lane Founded Nationally: April 5, 1895 at the University of Arkansas Founded at K-State: September 21, 1915 Nickname: Chi-O Motto: Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals Philanthropy: Make a Wish Foundation Mascot/Symbol: Owl, Skull & Crossbones Flower: White Carnation Colors: Cardinal & Straw Website:http://chaptersites.chiomega.com/default.aspx?site=42
Delta delta delta
gamma phi beta
Address: 1834 Laramie Street Founded Nationally: November 27, 1888 at Boston College Founded at K-State: June 5, 1915 Nickname: Tri Delta Motto: Let us steadfastly love one another. Philanthropy: Up ‘til Dawn for St. Judes Children’s Hospital Mascot/Symbol: Dolphin Flower: Pansy Colors: Silver, Gold & Blue Website: www.kansasstatetridelta.celect.org
Address: 1807 Todd Road Founded Nationally: November 11, 1874 at Syracuse University Founded at K-State: March 23, 1957 Nickname: G-Phi Motto: Founded Upon a Rock Philanthropy: Camp Fire USA Mascot/Symbol: Crescent moon Flower: Pink Carnation Colors: Brown & Mode Website: www.gpbksu.com
kappa alpha theta
kappa delta
Address: 1517 McCain Lane Founded Nationally: January 27, 1870 at DePauw University Founded at K-State: May 13, 1961 Nickname: Theta Motto: Sisterhood, Unity, Support Philanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Mascot/Symbol: Kite Flower: Pansy Colors: Black & Gold Website: www.k-statethetas.com
Address: 1220 Centennial Drive Founded Nationally: October 23, 1897 at Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) Founded at K-State: December 4, 1920; Rechartered 1999 Nickname: KD Motto:Letusstriveforthatwhichishonorable,beautifulandhighest. Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the USA,The Orthopedic Research Awards &The Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia Mascot/Symbol: Nautilus Shell & Teddy Bear Flower: White Rose Colors: Olive Green & Pearl White Website: www.k-state.edu/kappadelta
kappa kappa gamma
pi beta phi
Address: 517 Fairchild Terrace Founded Nationally: October 13, 1870 at Monmouth College Founded at K-State: September 23, 1916 Nickname: Kappa Motto: To be womanly and true. Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental, Inc. Mascot/Symbol: Owl, Golden Key & Fleur-de-lis Flower: Fleur-de-lis & Iris Colors: Dark Blue & Light Blue Website: chapters.kappakappagamma.org/gammaalpha/
Address: 1819 Todd Road Founded Nationally: April 28, 1867 at Monmouth College Founded at K-State: June 3, 1915 Nickname: Pi Phis Motto: None Philanthropy: Literacy & Education and the Ali Kemp Foundation Mascot/Symbol: Arrow & Angel Flower: Wine Carnation Colors: Wine & Silver Blue Website: www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/k-state/
sigma kappa
zeta Tau alpha
Address: 1525 Denison Avenue Founded Nationally: November 9, 1874 at Colby College Founded at K-State: January 26, 1991 Nickname: Sigma Kappa Motto: One heart. One way. Philanthropy: Gerontology (the study of aging), with a focus on Alzheimer’sdiseaseresearchandprogramsdirectedatimprovingthe lives of older citizens; Inherit the Earth; Maine Seacoast Mission. Symbol: Dove & Heart Flower: Wild Purple Violet Colors: Maroon & Lavender Website: sigmakappaksu.com
Address: 508 Sunset Avenue Founded Nationally: October 15, 1898 at Virginia State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) Founded at K-State: May 6, 1931; Re-chartered on November 13, 2010 Nickname: Zeta Motto: Seek the Noblest Philanthropy: Susan G. Komen Foundation & Breast Cancer Awareness/Education Symbol: Five-pointed Crown & Strawberry Flower: White Violet Colors: Turquoise & Steel Gray Website: www.zetataualpha.org
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
Associate Member of the Panhellenic Association
Gamma rho lambda Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs Founded Nationally: August 25, 2003 at Arizona State University Founded at K-State: November 21, 2009 Nickname: GRL Motto:Truthintolerance,knowledge through diversity, bonds of unity, strength in trust. Symbol: Wolf Flower: Sunflower Colors: Purple & Black Website: www.gammarholambda.org/kstate Gamma Rho Lambda National Sorority is an all-inclusive woman’s socialsororityexemplifyingthequalitiesoftolerance,diversity,unity and trust, which provides a network of assistance in the areas of scholasticguidance,emotionalsupportandcommunityservicewhile ultimately developing the lifelong bonds of sisterhood. Gamma Rho Lambda is an Associate member of the Panhellenic Association. They do not participate in fall formal recruitment.
Alpha kappa alpha sorority, Inc. Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs Founded Nationally: January 15, 1908 at Howard University Founded at K-State: May 1, 1976 Nickname: AKA Motto: By Culture and By Merit Mascot/Symbol: Ivy Leaf Flower: Pink Tea Rose Colors: Salmon Pink & Apple Green Website: www.k-state.edu/aka1908/ Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated began as vision of nine college students on the campus of Howard University.The sorority hasgrownintoaunionofthousandsofcollege-trainedwomenwho are bound by a powerful mystique, a real moving factor in the lives ofstudentsinmorethanfourhundredinstitutionsofhigherlearning; it is one of the most solvent corporations in the world today. As Alpha Kappa Alpha has grown, it has kept in balance two very important themes: the importance of the individual and strength of an organization of women of courage and ability. As the world became more complex, there was a need for associations which cut across racial, geographical, political, physical and social barriers .
NPHC
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. NPHC promotesinteractionthroughforums,meetingsandother mediumsfortheexchangeofinformationandengagesin cooperativeprogrammingandinitiativesthroughvarious activities and functions.
delta sigma theta sorority, Inc.
zeta phi beta sorority, Inc.
Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs Founded Nationally: January 13, 1913 at Howard University Founded at K-State: January 17, 1970 Nickname: Deltas, DST, Reds Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom Symbol: Fortitude Flower: African Violet Colors: Crimson & Cream Website: www.k-state.edu/dst1913/
Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs Founded Nationally: January 16, 1920 at Howard University Founded at K-State: December 3, 1982 Nickname: Zetas, Sisters of the Dove Motto: Scholarship, Sisterly Love, Service, Finer Womanhood Symbol: White Dove Flower: White Rose Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White Website: www.k-state.edu/zphib1920/Zeta/Welcome
Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whosepurposeistoprovideassistanceandsupportthroughestablished programsinlocalcommunitiesthroughouttheworld.Asisterhood ofmorethan200,000predominatelyBlackcollegeeducatedwomen, the sorority currently has over 900 chapters located around the world. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’sFivePointProgrammaticThrust:EconomicDevelopment, EducationalDevelopment,InternationalAwarenessandInvolvement, PhysicalandMentalHealth,andPoliticalAwarenessandInvolvement. Thesororitywasfoundedin1913by22studentsatHowardUniversity. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide supporttotheunderserved;educateandstimulateparticipationin the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities. .
Zeta Phi Beta was founded on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and FinerWomanhood and the precepts that“elitism and socializing had overshadowed the real mission of sororities - to address and correct the problems of society, particularly, those plaguing the African-American community.”
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) Lambda Theta Nu sorority, Inc. Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs Founded Nationally: March 11, 1986 at California State University, Chico Founded at K-State: December 11, 2010 Nickname: Lambdas Motto: “Learn. Love. Lead” Symbol: Rose Flower: Rose Colors: Silver, Burgundy & White Website: No website The purpose of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. shall be to open doors of opportunity to the Latinas of our community. Our primary focus is academic excellence and meeting the needs of Latina women in higher education. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. also promotes the advancement of Latinas through various campus activities and community services, and provides an environment for personal growth within a unit of Sisterhood. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.’s priorities, however, will be placed upon academic excellence and community service.
Nalfo
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations is an umbrella council for Latino Greek Letter Organizations. The purpose of NALFO is to promote and foster positive interfraternal relations, communication, and developmentofallLatinoFraternalorganizationsthrough mutualrespect,leadership,honesty,professionalismand education. NALFO has 19 member organizations from across the United States.
International Sorority
Not represented by an umbrella organization
SigmaLambdagamma International sorority, Inc. Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs Founded Nationally: April 9, 1990 at University of Iowa Founded at K-State: April 29, 1994 Nickname: SLG, Gammas Motto: Cultura es Orgullo, Orgullo es Exito (Culture is Pride, Pride is Success) Symbol: Purple Panther Flower: Pink Rose Colors: Shocking Pink & Majestic Purple Website: www.k-state.edu/slg-iota/index.html Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committedtoprovidingamechanismofempowermenttoallwomen. Throughanetworkofcloseto3,000membersfromcollegiatechapters andalumnaeassociationslocatedacrosstheUnitedStates,itpromotes academic excellence and higher education through the sorority’s principles:academics,communityservice,culturalawareness,morals & ethics, social interaction-in our daily lives.
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Alumna (feminine)
Initiate
Alumnae (feminine)
Initiation
A women’s fraternity or sorority member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter.
The plural of alumna.
Alumnus (masculine)
A fraternity member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter.
Alumni (masculine)
Thepluralofalumnus,thecustomarypluraltermwhenmenandwomen are addressed.
Bid
An invitation to join a sorority.
A man or woman who has recently become an active member of his or her fraternity/sorority.
A ritualistic ceremony during which new members receive lifelong membership privileges.
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference.
Legacy
A relationship through a family member (i.e. mother, sister, grand mother). There is no standard policy regarding legacies and invitations for membership. Each chapter or national organization has its own policy.
Chapter
National/International Headquarters
Continuous open bidding (COB)
New member
A membership unit of an inter/national sorority.
Aninformalmembershiprecruitmentprocessduringwhichbidsmaybe extended and accepted at any time during the school year other than duringminimallystructured,partiallystructuredand/orfullystructured recruitment.
Fraternity
A Greek-letter sisterhood or brotherhood.
Greek
The name applied to all sorority and fraternity members.
Greek Affairs
TheK-StateDivisionofStudentLifedepartmentresponsibleforoverseeing sororities and fraternities at the university.
House Director
A woman or man who is hired to supervise the kitchen responsibilities, serve as official host or hostess for chapter events and be a “parentaway-from-home.”
A term used to describe the central organization of any given fraternity/sorority.
A woman who has accepted a bid but is not yet an initiated member.
Panhellenic Association (PHA)
ThecooperativecampusorganizationofcollegiatemembersofNational Panhellenic Conference women’s fraternities and sororities.
Potential new member (PNM)
Any woman interested in becoming a sorority member who is matriculated and eligible according to Panhellenic Association requirements.
Panhellenic Council (PHC)
The administrative body of the Panhellenic Association.
Pledge
A promise made by a new member.
Sorority
A Greek-letter sisterhood.
pha chapters
NPHC chapters
Alpha Chi Omega 1835 Todd Road
Gamma Rho Lambda No facility
Alpha Delta Pi 518 Sunset Avenue
Gamma Phi Beta 1897 Todd Road
Pi Beta Phi 1819 Todd Road Sigma Kappa 1525 Denison Avenue
Alpha Xi Delta 601 Fairchild Terrace
Kappa Alpha Theta 1517 McCain Lane
Zeta Tau Alpha 508 Sunset Avenue
Chi Omega 1516 McCain Lane
Kappa Delta 1220 Centennial Drive
Delta Delta Delta 1834 Laramie Street
Kappa Kappa Gamma 517 Fairchild Terrace
(No facilities)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
National sorority Chapter (No facility)
Sigma Lamba Gamma National Sorority, Inc.
NALFO Chapter (No facility)
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.
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