Table of Contents
1 WELCOME 2 WHY FRATERNITY? 3 HOW TO JOIN 4 OUR THREE PILLARS 6 IFC COUNCIL 8 ALPHA TAU OMEGA 9 DELTA KAPPA EPSILON 10 DELTA CHI 11 FARMHOUSE 12 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA 13 PI KAPPA PHI 14 SIGMA CHI 15 TAU KAPPA EPSILON 16 MEET THE PRESIDENTS 18 SAFETY 19 STATEMENT OF HAZING 20 FOR THE PARENTS 21 FINANCES 22 DEFINITIONS
Message from Associate Dean of Students, Dr. Dendy Moseley
Hello, We are so excited you have decided to attend Troy University here you will find quality academic programming to prepare you for your chosen career. You will also find a vibrant student life experience helping you personally develop into a well rounded individual. Campus clubs and organizations provide tremendous opportunities to develop leadership skills. Through these engagements, you will learn the value of service to others and commitment to a cause. One group of organizations which have enjoyed over 50 years of success at Troy University is the Interfraternal Council system. This council is made up of 8 independent fraternities. These organizations, all made up of unique attributes, also share many crucial similarities. Each IFC organization commits to service, leadership, and brotherhood. These are the pillars of the IFC system at Troy University, and each group exhibits these tenants. When deciding where you want to grow and develop during your time at Troy, we hope that you will consider the fraternity system. We recognize that there are many misconceptions with regard to these organizations. Over the past several years, the media has painted a very negative picture of college fraternities. We do not think this picture is accurate, particularly with regard to our groups here at Troy. We believe strong academic performance, large donations to charitable causes, and involvement in campus leadership better describe the culture of fraternities here at Troy.
Campus administrators, notable alumni, and many statewide public servants have enjoyed a wonderful experience as a Troy University fraternity man. It is our hope that you will examine how you can be enriched through the fraternity experience. This decision, made in the formative years as a college student, can have a positive lifelong impact. Please consider becoming a Trojan Greek Man as a pathway to an enrichment and personal development.
Go Trojans and Go Greek!!
WHY FRATERNITY?
Develop an attitude of commitment Enhance industry desired leadership skills Create lifelong brotherhood and bonds Immediately join a vast network of successful alumni Dedicate to academic excellence Establish habits promoting success
HOW TO JOIN Fraternity men are some of the most well rounded individuals on campus- they are student leaders, knowledge seekers, and scholars. Here at Troy University, we have 8 unique Fraternity Chapters, and we highly recommend that you take the time to learn more about them all. We believe that there is a place for every man within our Greek system. Fraternity Recruitment begins with building relationships during the summer by providing you with the opportunity to meet many new people, including fellow students and fraternity men. During IMPACT, you will have the chance to explore Greek life. Over the summer, fraternity men may invite you to social outings such as kayaking trips, camping trips, or cookouts at the fraternity houses. This is the best way for you to develop a sense of what you are looking for in a fraternity and find which chapter best fits your personality. Formal recruitment begins with Fraternity Orientation on August 24. Here you will have another opportunity to speak with members of each fraternity and learn more about their organizations. The following night you will visit each of the fraternity houses for an official tour. This tour will be more structured than your visit over the summer.
If the chapter chooses you as someone they would like to have as part of their organization, they will offer you an official “bid� to join. Bidding will begin on August 26. If you receive a bid, it is up to you to determine whether or not you wish to accept it. You can receive bids from any number of houses, but you have to decide which chapter you would most like to join. Registration for fraternity recruitment began on May 15. A 2.5 high school GPA is required to go through the recruitment process. If you are a transfer student or currently enrolled student, and have a Troy GPA, you will need a 2.0 GPA to go through recruitment. Once you register, we will share your information with all IFC fraternities so they can contact you and learn more about your interests. By registering, you are not obligated to pledge a fraternity, but we hope that you can find a fit at Troy University. We look forward to meeting you during IMPACT and IFC Recruitment! Register for IFC Recruitment: troyuniversity.formstack.com/ forms/ifc_recruitment.
Our three pillars revolve around the three most important aspects of fraternity life:
Leadership
Developing ethical leaders today for life after college is an important part of Greek involvement. Fraternity members participate in a variety of programs that are designed to provide leadership development. There are many ways to be a leader in Troy University’s Greek community. Opportunities to serve may include serving as a chapter or council officer, attending national or regional leadership conferences, campusbased leadership opportunities, and committee involvement. Fraternities encourage their members to be involved in campus life to its fullest. The majority of Greek members are involved in other aspects of student life outside their respective Greek organization.
Brotherhood Greek organizations are viewed as a network of support for men who are going through similar experiences in life. Greek life is a great way to enhance the general collegiate experience through brotherhood and friendship. Bonds of brotherhood are formed within an organization and provide Troy University Greeks with a home away from home, mentorship, career networking, and a sense of community at a large university. Fraternity members enjoy lifelong bonds and connections with friends that can provide support throughout their lives. Brotherhood is an essential pillar of Greek life. Some of the greatest friends come from those who share our letters.
Service
Service is a meaningful pillar of fraternity involvement at Troy University. It is perhaps the most rewarding experience of Greek life, as members are provided with opportunities to participate in handson volunteer work and implement philanthropic events to raise money for charitable organizations. These opportunities ensure that fraternity members will have an impact on their community and develop a lifelong habit of giving back. Troy University’s Greek chapters sponsor many events throughout the year to serve and help the Troy community and national philanthropies. Troy University’s Greek members completed countless community service hours and donated over $100,000 to charity during the 2019 school year.
IFC COUNCIL
PRESIDENT, JOHN ATKINS
VICE-PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS, BRAXTON DANIELS
RECRUITMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, JONAH HUGHES
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he Interfraternity Council at Troy University is the governing body for the eight IFC fraternities on campus. The IFC consists of executive officers that serve as the executive council and one member from each fraternity. The IFC meets two times a month and is responsible for ensuring communication among the fraternities, as well as, coordinating specific events such as Fall and Spring recruitment, new member education, community service events, and many more.
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Nickname: ATO Founding: September 11, 1865 at Virginia Military Institute TROY Founding: October 15, 2005 Colors: Azure Blue and Old Gold Chapter Symbol: Tau Flower: White Tea Rose Philanthropy: Walk Hard
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DELTA KAPPA EPSILON Nickname: DKE Founding: June 22, 1844 at Yale College TROY Founding: 1976/ re-established in 2011 Colors: Azure, Or, and Gules Philanthropy: Habitat for Humanity
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DELTA CHI Nickname: Delta Chi Founding: October 13, 1890 at Cornell University TROY Founding: April 2,1966 Colors: Red and Bluff Flower: White Carnation Philanthropy: Jimmy V. Foundation
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FARMHOUSE Nickname: FarmHouse Founding: April 15, 1905 at University of Missouri TROY Founding: May 20, 1995 Colors: Green, Gold, and White Flower: Red and White Rose Philanthropy: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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LAMBDA CHI ALPHA Nickname: Lambda Chi Founding: November 2, 1909 at Boston University TROY Founding: February 14, 1975 Colors: Purple, Green, and Gold Flower: White Rose Philanthropy: Feeding America
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PI KAPPA PHI Nickname: Pi Kapp Founding: December 10, 1904 at College of Charleston TROY Founding: April 10, 1966 Colors: White, Blue and Gold Flower: Rose Philanthropy: Ability Experience
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SIGMA CHI Nickname: Sigma Chi Founding: 1855 at Miami University TROY Founding: 1977 Chapter Symbol: White Cross Colors: Blue and Old Gold Flower: White Rose Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Institute
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TAU KAPPA PHI Nickname: Teke Founding: 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University TROY Founding: 1967 Colors: Gray and Cherry Chapter Symbol: Equilateral Triangle Flower: Red Carnation Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Message from IFC President, John Atkins I want to say thank you for showing interest in our fraternity life here at TROY. In each of our eight fraternities on campus you’ll find close bonds among members that will last a lifetime. Each of our organizations give back to the community by conducting community service projects and raising money through philanthropy events.
Fraternity men challenge each other academically and socially while committing to making each other grow in all aspects of their lives. By choosing to join a fraternity, you’ll increase your capacity for leadership while forming close relationships with your brothers. The benefits offraternity life here at TROY are endless and we hope you take the time to consider being a part of it yourself.
MEET OUR PRESIDENTS
Josh Marvin, Alpha Tau Omega
Trey Adams, Delta Kappa Epsilon
Senior, Communications Major, Junior, Risk Management Insurance major, from Buford, from Alabaster, AL GA
“ATO has brought me great “I rushed DKE because friends, more memories than being from out of state, I I could ever imagined a fra- didn’t know anyone coming ternity could bring, and peo- to Troy. DKE immediately ple who genuinely care about made me feel welcome and my life. Each experience, big gave me the people and or small, is another reminder support I need to get through that I undoubtedly made the college.” right decision to go ATO.”
Julius Boggus, Delta Chi
Tristan Black, FarmHouse
“Delta Chi gave me a home and brotherhood when I first got to Troy that will stay with me the rest of my life. I have dedicated myself to leadership and service within Delta Chi to try and give back to others everything it gave me.”
“FarmHouse is a tight knit brotherhood dedicated to building men. FarmHouse has the ability to provide a life-long, close brotherhood that can give any brother many opportunities for success throughout and beyond their college years.”
Senior, Business Administration Senior, Accounting Major, from Opelika, AL Major, from Guntersville, AL
Andrew Chaisson, Lambda Chi Alpha
Davis Crosby, Pi Kappa Phi
Mason Hill, Sigma Chi
Jim Mathis, Tau Kappa Epsilon
“Lambda Chi has given me the tools and motivation for success during my time at Troy. My brothers push me to be my best self and succeed in all I do. Being in Lambda Chi has given me a family that I will have for a lifetime.”
“Choosing Pi Kappa Phi was the easiest, most influential decision of my life. These men I share a pin with are not only my chosen brothers, they are my chosen family. Nothing shall tear us asunder.”
“Being a part of Sigma Chi has given me favor and distinction. Through Sigma Chi I have been able to grow as a man and a leader.”
“I’ve had the chance to support various charities, be active with the University, and participate in community service. TKE has also given me lifelong friendships, global connections, and skills that will be with me long after graduation.”
Junior, Business Managment Major, from Mobile, AL
Senior, Business Major , from Magnolia Springs, AL
Junior, Communications Major, from Montgomery, AL
Senior, Theatre Major, from Pell City, AL
SAFETY Here at Troy University, there are many guidelines and protocols to ensure the safety of our Greeks. • Risk management guidelines are reviewed by each chapter every semester. The guidelines are assessed by the University and the national organizations. Councils review the chapters’ risk management policies and ensure the organizations are following protocol. • Our fraternity houses are located close together and the buddy system is encourages to maintain safety. University police frequently ride by the fraternity houses to make sure they are safe and secure.
• Fraternities hold alcohol and safety education sessions before major social events and buses are used to transport to social events, such as formals and date parties. During closed parties, the organization must provide a guest list to the Student Involvement office of who attended the party. Fraternities are encouraged to follow national guidelines as they may relate to risk management issues and social functions.
STATEMENT OF HAZING Defined by Section 16-1-23, Code of Alabama (1975), and by such section as may be amended from time to time. Additionally for the purpose of these standards, hazing is any action taken or situation created, whether on or off organizational premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule to any person, whether or not such person has consented to participation in the activity. Such activities include but are not limited to paddling in any form, scavenger hunts, road trips, excessive fatigue, deprivation of normal sleep, engaging in public stunts, morally degrading or humiliating activities, blind-folding, branding, calisthenics, running, forced consumption of food,
alcohol, drugs, or any other substances and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of Troy University. No organizations shall allow any of its pledges/associates, members, or persons to participate in ant hazing ceremony, activity or practice. Hazing in any form is absolutely prohibited at Troy University. For enforcement purposes, this applies to both individuals and organizations. Any instance of hazing at Troy University may be reported (all parties will remain anonymous pending an investigation) by called the Office of Student Involvement at (334)670-3049 or (334)670-3204 or by completing the online hazing report form: troy.edu/hazingreportform
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or Parents:
Parents play a large role in a student’s college career and in their decision to join a fraternity. We greatly value the role that parents play in the lives of their children and look to you as an ally in making every student’s fraternity experience the best that it can be.
Frequently asked questions by parents: What is the financial obligation of joining?
Costs to be a member of a fraternity can vary greatly by chapter, but it is important to know ahead of time that there will be some cost associated. The dues go toward (inter)national fees, chapter operating costs, and social functions. New members should expect to pay higher dues their first semester due to one time fees such as initiation and badge fees.
What is the time commitment like?
Time commitment generally varies from chapter to chapter and from member to member, but you can expect your son to invest more time in their fraternity during the first semester as they go through the new member education program. New member education focuses on learning the history and facts about the organization, developing leadership and time management skills, and spending time getting to know their brothers. Although it can be time sensitive, it should not interfere with academic commitments. If you have concerns about the time your son is putting into their new member program, do not hesitate to contact our office.
Who runs the fraternities?
Students elect their own officers to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. These officers are assisted by chapter members serving on committees and alumni who serve as advisors to the officers and general chapter members. Each chapter is governed by its (inter)national headquarters and governing council on campus.
Financial Information
We know that parents and their son have serious discussions about
whether they will be able to afford a fraternity. Just as you need to be informed regarding the cost associated with a college education, you need to understand the financial obligation associated with fraternity membership. Each person joining a fraternity should be aware of the dues, fees, and other expenses that are involved and should consider these when making financial plans to attend college. During recruitment events, a potential new member should ask members about financial obligations and payment options. Each organization sets its own fees and payment schedules.
Average IFC Dues Semester Bill: $450 Pledge Bill: $125 Initiation Fee: $125
Definitions Alumni- A fraternity member who graduated college, but remains active in his fraternity through involvement in alumni groups across the nation Bid- A formal invitation to join an organization Chapter- A local group of the larger national organization Member- Someone who has been initiated into the chapter Philanthropy- A service project undertaken by Greek chapters on the campus, community, or national level Pledge/Associate- A person who has accepted a formal bid for membership and who is working toward full membership but has not yet been initiated
