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MISSION
Office of Greek Life
The Office of Greek Life is committed to a quality fraternal experience encompassing service, leadership, scholarship and personal development within a Christian values collegiate community. Friends and Family of the Samford Greek Community,
The 2013–14 academic year was a banner one for the Samford Greek community. NPHC continues to move forward with service weeks, Pahnellenic continues to grow and IFC welcomed Alpha Tau Omega to Samford. Academically, we are in the midst of a strong run with more than 40% of the Greek community securing places on the Dean’s List for nine consecutive semesters. Our chapters’ legacy of service to others continues to be one of the strongest facets of our community. With those highlights in mind—and other community, chapter and individual success stories—we are pleased to share this end-of-year report. As you will see in these pages, we are continuing forward in a positive manner. Please join us in celebrating 2013–14, and we look forward to an even more successful year with this continued work ethic. Interfraternally, Denny Bubrig Director of Greek Life
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Contents
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Personal Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recruitment and Retention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Public Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Vision for the Future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Where We Have Been . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Current Samford Chapters
Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Tau Omega* Chi Omega Delta Sigma Theta Delta Xi Phi
Kappa Alpha Psi Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Mu Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Zeta Tau Alpha
*joined in spring 2014
Samford Code of Values
We, as the Samford University community, affirm the value of a peaceful and purposeful community, founded on the moral and ethical integrity of students and faculty. We commit ourselves to the Christian values on which Samford University was founded. We expect that our commitment to mutual responsibility and a spirit of cooperation will create a community that is orderly, caring and just. The purpose of this statement is to affirm those basic principles that underlie the rights and responsibilities of the university community. Samford University values include: worth of the individual, self-discipline, integrity, r espect for property and the environment and respect for community a uthority. 1
Total Hours Donated: 18,571 Total Dollars DonatED: $170,351.50
Service Service lies at the heart of the Greek community. From money raised to hands-on service, Samford Greeks strive to set a philanthropic example while b rightening the days of beneficiaries and chapter members alike.
Philanthropies by Chapter A∆Π: Ronald McDonald House AKA: Sickle Cell Foundation ΑOΠ: Arthritis Research AΦA: Education and Building Foundations ATΩ: chosen each year based on the interests of its members AXA: North American Food Drive XΩ: Make-a-Wish Foundation
Alpha Delta Pi Spotlight ∆ΣΘ: 5 Programmatic Thrust Programs ∆XΘ: Stomach Cancer Awareness KAΨ: Habitat for Humanity ΦM: Children’s Miracle Network ΠKΦ: Push America ΣX: Children’s Miracle Network ΣN: St. Jude’s Hospital ZTA: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness/Susan G. Komen
Sample of Organizations Benefited by Samford Greeks • The Arthritis Foundation • Barrett Elementary • Big Oak Girls Ranch • Children’s Miracle Network • CROP • Dream Center • Habitat for Humanity • Hannah Home
• Hope Lodge • #HOPEWEEK • Jasper House • Jessie’s Place • Life South • Magic Moments • Push America • Relay for Life
• Ronald McDonald House • Sickle Cell Foundation • Southtown Community Center • Susan G. Komen • Tornado Relief • YWCA • The Zone
The Kappa chapter of Alpha Delta Pi hosted its first 5K “Run for Ronald” last spring to raise mor than $6,000 for the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham. It was a neon-themed sunset race; participants finished the race and ran right into a rave! More than 500 people attended. Commnity members and Samford students and employees participated.
Alpha Phi Alpha Spotlight
The Tau Iota chapter partnered with several philanthropies, including Restoration Academy, March of Dimes and Project Alpha, which works against domestic violence. These partnerships are examples of diverse approaches to the chapter’s philanthropic involvement.
Phi Mu Spotlight
Phi Mu raised more then $50,000—its best year to date—for Children’s Miracle Network through a 5K, letter-writing campaigns, a volleyball tournament, bake sales, a toy drive and much more.
Sigma Nu Spotlight
Sigma Nu joined in Samford’s Shoe a Nation Campaign and raised $6,484.88 through a 1K run in the spring. Sigma Nu also was active in supporting Wounded Warrior initiatives and Habitat for Humanity.
Zeta Tau Alpha Spotlight
The Delta Psi chapter supports the Dance for Downs campaign. Throughout October, Zeta Tau Alpha held a variety of philanthropy activities—merchandise sales, can collections, dance-a-thon and fundraisers at local restaurants—and raised more than $7,000 for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness.
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Leadership
Campus Leaders
Leadership, a pillar of all Greek organizations, is cultivated in the community inside and outside respective houses.
(This list is a sampling from chapter reports.)
Campus involvement
(This list is a sampling from the 2013–14 Awards Program; it does not include all organizations.) A Cappella Choir Active Minds Admission Tour Guides Air Force ROTC Alpha Epsilon Delta Alpha Kappa Psi Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Psi Omega Ambassadors Association of Nursing Students Basketball Beta Alpha Psi Beta Beta Beta Black Student Union Bulldog Buddies Bulldog Fund Campus Outreach Catholic Student Association Cheerleading College Democrats College Republicans Color Guard Community Service Council Community Standards Council Connections Leaders Crew The Crimson Dance Team Dean’s Student Advisory Council Debate Team Diamond Girls Diversability
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Entre Nous Exodus Financial Management Association Football French Club Freshmen Forum Freshmen Representative Council Gamma Sigma Sigma Gospel Choir Grace Dance Ministry Howard College Ambassadors The Hub Workers International Club Jazz Band Judiciary Committee Kappa Alpha Tau Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Omicron Nu Lacrosse Marching Band Mock Trial Team Model United Nations Omicron Delta Kappa Orchestra Orientation Leader Outdoor Adventure Club Phi Alpha Theta Philanthropy Awareness Council Pi Sigma Alpha Presidential Advisory Council
Psi Chi R.A.N.S.O.M. Ministry Reformed University Fellowship Residence Life Samford Ambassadors Samford Dietetic Association The Samford News Network SAVE Senate Sigma Delta Phi Soccer Softball Sojourn Spanish Club Step Sing Student Activities Council Student Government Association Student Recruitment Team Student Society of HealthSystem Pharmacists Students in Free Enterprise Symphonic Band Tennis Track and Field University Chorale University Fellows University Ministries Vocal Impact Wind Ensemble YoungLife
President, Community Service Council President, Philanthropy Awareness Council President, Samford Ambassadors President, Senior Class President, SGA President, Student Recruitment Team Class Officers Editor-in-Chief, The Crimson Homecoming Queen Leadership, Campus Outreach Managing Editor, The Crimson
Miss Samford Officers, Brock School of Business Public Relations, SGA Step Sing Emcee Social Chair, Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society Treasurer, SGA Worship Coordinator, University Ministries
Did you KNow?
During 2013–14, two Samford sorority Alumnae traveled as Leadership consultants for their National Organizations. This is a high number for a school of Samford’s Size and Demographic.
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Leadership
During 2013–14, Samford received visits from national or Regional officers representing Six campus organizations.
The Interfraternity Council, National Panhellenic Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council all strive to develop college students into leaders for tomorrow while cultivating cohesive relationships between all chapters and councils.
The Panhellenic Council welcomed several changes in leadership structure and operations beginning in 2013. Among these changes were new officer positions, enhanced roles for members and complete budgets for the council. In the spring of 2014, the Panhellenic Council adopted a new philanthropy, SOZO Children, and hopes to continue working alongside this organization in the coming semesters. Also in the spring of 2014, council members brought SMASHtalk to Samford, a program about eating disorder awareness. The council continues to provide avenues for student leadership and involvement. The National Pan-Hellenic Council experienced a great deal of forward progress in its second full year of existence. The council sustained the Greek Speak program, which serves as a community-sponsored introduction to NPHC Greeks during the fall semester. Additionally, the council sponsored Mr. Lawrence Ross, the first NPHC historian, to speak on campus. The council also sponsored the second annual NPHC week highlighting both service and social aspects of NPHC organizations.
The Interfraternity Council
The new year inspired the council to shift the perception of the IFC in the community. The council added a new office and adopted new bylaws. The creation of the position of vice president of programming resulted in new educational programs for fraternity men, positive public relations and the creation of the Greek Judicial Board. The council also raised minimum GPA requirements for chapters to ensure that the Greek community is among the academic leaders on campus. In an effort to grow the men’s Greek community, the IFC began the process of expansion to bring a new fraternity to Samford. It was a building year and a first step in the right direction for positive rewards in the future.
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Scholarship Accomplishments
• Standards for active chapters increased, includng scholarship expectations and minimum member education standards. • Greeks on campus continue to prove they are serious scholars from 40% represented on the Dean’s List to supporting members who are University Fellows and Presidential Scholars. • Eleven chapters had an organization GPA of 3.0 or higher in the spring of 2014.
Greek gpas at Samford continually place above average or higher than most nearby regional institutions.* *based on periodic comparisons with other area institutions
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Order of Omega’s Xi Xi Chapter is comprised of the top 2 percent of Greek leaders at
Samford. These leaders have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership and involvement in the community. Every Greek organization’s leaders are chosen to become part of Order of Omega to recognize those fraternity men and women who have obtained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities to encourage them to continue along this line and to inspire members of their organizations. Order of Omega provides a unique opportunity to unite outstanding fraternity men and women of different organizations, and create an atmosphere conducive to ideas that help mold the Greek community. Since being chartered on Samford’s campus in 1995, the Order of Omega has been involved in the Greek community. This year, Order of Omega sponsored the Annual Greek Leadership Summit for the executive branches of each Greek organization in January, and also sponsored an event during Greek preview weekend.
Alpha Delta Pi cultivates a spirit of inquiry, recognizes academic success and fosters a deeper appreciation for the learning environment among members, while also promoting lifelong learning. This past fall, 90 A∆Π members were named to the Dean’s List for attaining a GPA above 3.5. Also, A∆Π tied for the Highest GPA on Campus award among all Greek organizations. Additionally, A∆Π is excited to have many students accepted to various graduate schools throughout the nation, including the University of Virginia Law School. This spring, A∆Π hosted the annual scholarship brunch to strengthen the connection among faculty members and students. At the end of the year, the A∆Π sisters wrote thank you notes to favorite professors to express their gratitude and appreciation for all the time they have invested.
Phi Mu has also enjoyed academic success and has engendered a spirit of inquiry amongst
its members. Phi Mu deployed incentives ranging from chapter meeting recognition to jewelry from the national organization to recognize members for academic success. Phi Mu has strong relationships with faculty, and members are engaged in professional preparatory programs in nursing, pharmacy, education and other fields.
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Personal Development Personal development remains a large draw for Greek organizations. Students immerse themselves in a community that allows learning, not only of a particular organization, but of themselves.
and Retention
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Omicron Mu Chapter exemplifies being “of service to all mankind.” Members volunteered in various walks, such as the Crop Hunger Walk, the Diabetes Walk and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk. They also served food to more than 50 homeless men in the Birmingham community at Jimmie Hale Mission and at Firehouse Men’s Shelter. Not only do they serve men and women, but they also mentored girls in 7th and 8th grades at Putnam Middle School about loving and accepting yourself. On campus, AKA ended the school year with a successful philanthropy event with Alpha Omicron Pi, Strike Out Arthritis and Sickle Cell, where AKA raised more than $300 for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Birmingham.
Spotlight “My life is enriched and my career path is defined due to service opportunities that include breaking down social barriers for individuals with intellectual disabilities. By creating Dance for Downs, Samford¹s Greek community and the entire campus graciously stepped up and gave adults with special needs a magical night on a college campus that they will never forget; thus immersion of self into acts of service for others creates a better world for everyone.” Lindy Williamson
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Recruitment is more than adding numbers to a house; it’s about continuing a legacy. Through the addition of new members, older members learn to love unconditionally and teach through actions rather than words. Our community’s high retention numbers prove that Samford Greeks succeed in making a home for new members.
The Panhellenic Council
The Panhellenic Council completed another successful recruitment in 2013. The continuation of an Open House Day allowed potential new members to become better acquainted with the chapters. Samford’s Greek system continues to grow with average chapter size increasing by 178 in 2013–14. Panhellenic looks forward to another successful recruitment in 2014.
—Lindy Williamson, senior, family studies major
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Public Relations SU Greek Life
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council sponsored study breaks for both the fall and spring, and cohosted community speaker Corey Ciocchetti. Educational programming continues to be an ongoing effort as the IFC partnered with Panhellenic for new member community education this year.
• The 2013–14 online recruitment booklet received more than 13,000 views.
@samfordgreeks
Fall recruitment consists of a five-day recruitment weekend. The weekend is comprised of Smokers’ Night, Alumni Night, Brothers’ Night In, Brothers’ Night Out and Bid Day. With the addition of Alpha Tau Omega, the IFC is excited to grow its community and offer more diverse opportunities for Samford men.
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National Pan-Hellenic Council
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National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations are historically African American; however, they are open to men and women of all races. Membership in each NPHC organization is selective and is a lifelong commitment that continues long after one’s collegiate career. Each chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council recruits new members in the fall or spring semester by hosting an interest meeting to teach more about the organization. NPHC Greek Speak introduces the three affiliated chapters on campus.
• updated website: www.samford.edu/greeklife
• The Greek Life Facebook page has more than 530 likes. • The Greek Life Twitter account increased to more than 2,000 followers, making it one of the five most-followed Samford Twitter feeds. • The Greek Life Instagram page has more than 530 followers. • The Greek Life Pinterest page has 223 followers. • These social media numbers are comparable to peer institutions as well as larger state institutions. • Greek Life rebranded its marketing pieces in 2013 to reflect a youthful, modern design. Social media guidelines were drafted, and design logos were made available on the Greek Life website to assist with creating properly branded and effective publications that meet Samford Greek Life’s visual brand standards.
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Chapter Awards Chapters Receiving Regional and National Awards in 2014 included the following:
• Alpha Delta Pi • Alpha Omicron Pi • Chi Omega • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. • Phi Mu • Zeta Tau Alpha
in fall 2013, we took significant steps for the Samford Greek community: • Enhancing physical space • Intensifying leadership programming, including the annual Greek Leadership Summit and the annual New Member Summit • Continuing use of technology to serve our community
Individual Honors
• Increasing visibility and public relations
• Taylor Beek was recognized for philanthropy from Phi Mu. • Catherine Gayle Thrash won the Shaw Leadership Award from Alpha Delta Pi.
• Enhancing alumni relations • Continuing enhancement and reinforcement of the interfraternal environment that further develops ritual values including, but not limited to, scholarship, service to others, personal faith and brotherhood/sisterhood • Expanding the Greek community, including the full addition of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity in fall 2014
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Where We Have Been Composite Membership Numbers
This report accounts only for current chapters and does not include those going dormant.
Fall 2008* Spring 2009* Fall 2009* Spring 2010* Fall 2010* Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Fall 2008* Spring 2009* Fall 2009* Spring 2010* Fall 2010* Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Omega Delta Sigma Theta 154 5 79 † 160 † 148 ** 65 † 144 † 164 ** 83 † 159 † 154 ** 72 † 142 3 166 4 87 † 159 3 161 7 94 6 151 8 154 10 108 5 155 6 150 9 116 5 151 6 170 8 137 4 161 8 162 7 127 9 155 8 183 6 138 6 185 4 180 8 126 6 178 8 Lambda Chi † † † † † † † † † 13 8 17
Phi Mu 155 146 147 140 161 154 148 142 168 165 182 175
Pi Kappa Phi 61 55 86 75 100 95 92 84 95 88 84 86
Sigma Chi 79 78 67 52 85 78 75 74 90 90 102 106
Sigma Nu 61 58 63 53 56 53 52 55 68 60 76 72
Zeta Tau Alpha 136 127 144 127 143 137 140 137 171 165 187 177
Delta Xi Phi Kappa Alpha Psi ‡ ** ‡ ** ‡ ** ‡ ** ‡ 4 ‡ 4 ‡ 3 ‡ 2 6 2 5 2 5 — 8 — Total Members 890 821 913 818 968 948 948 931 1,088 1,056 1,166 1,147
†chapter reactivated in first recorded semester *significant errors were found to have taken place in rosters for these semesters, as such these numbers cannot be 100% verified **records not located for these chapters during this time frame
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Where We Have Been Composite Chapter GPAs Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Alpha Delta Pi 3.30 3.31 3.38 3.38 3.36 3.43 3.39 3.40 3.43 3.49 3.45 3.51
Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010 Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Lambda Chi † † † † † † † † † 3.29 3.23 3.26
Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Omicron Pi 3.26 2.94 * 2.96 3.34 3.02 3.14 3.05 3.27 3.25 2.93 3.17 2.79 3.18 2.82 3.15 2.82 3.15 2.87 3.28 2.71 3.2 2.59 3.31 Phi Mu 3.36 3.37 3.3 3.33 3.34 3.38 3.38 3.38 3.34 3.49 3.45 3.45
Pi Kappa Phi 2.74 2.75 2.86 2.9 3.03 3.03 2.96 3.10 3.03 3.05 3.14 3.19
Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Tau Omega † ‡ † ‡ † ‡ † ‡ † ‡ 2.84 ‡ 3.22 ‡ 3.02 ‡ 3.01 ‡ 2.75 ‡ 2.91 ‡ 2.72 3.22 Sigma Chi 3.00 3.18 2.96 3.02 2.96 3.04 2.98 2.94 2.99 3.03 3 3.02
Chi Omega 3.19 3.31 3.28 3.28 3.29 3.32 3.26 3.31 3.30 3.46 3.36 3.37
Delta Sigma Theta † † † 3.73 3.64 2.96 3.11 3.27 3.17 3.15 3.3 2.94
Delta Xi Phi ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ 3.34 3.05 3.65 3.21
Sigma Nu Zeta Tau Alpha 2.76 3.17 2.81 3.24 2.84 3.29 2.88 3.31 2.78 3.35 2.86 3.38 2.78 3.26 2.83 3.32 2.80 3.26 2.86 3.29 2.79 3.29 2.97 3.33
All Greek 3.12 3.18 3.18 3.21 3.15 3.25 3.20 3.23 3.22 3.30 3.15 3.30
All Campus 3.10 3.13 3.13 3.15 3.16 3.16 3.15 3.20 3.20 3.23 3.19 3.24
Kappa Alpha Psi * * * * 3.17 2.95 3.17 3.13 3.22 2.72 — —
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